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It will be one of the hardest things that you will ever do especially the first year. It is okay to cry, and it is okay to ask for help. The experience is really what you make of it. If you have a positive mindset and allow youself to go out and do things, chances are you will enjoy it a lot more than if you were to sit in your room and wish you could be somewhere else. No one is going to babysit you, you need to take responsibility for your own self and learn how to acheive what you want by your own means.

If I could go back in time to my senior year I would have definitely applied for more scholarships. If I would have applied for more scholarships I wouldn't have had to stress about getting the money to fund my education. I also would have took AP classes so that I wouldn't have had to take as man classes now and my tuition would be cheaper.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would give lots of advice. First, I would insist on enrolling in a SAT prepatory program. Thiis will help to increase my chances of earning a high score that will enable me to be accepted into a competitive school and earn competitive scholarships. Next, I would insist on becoming more involved in extra curricular activities. Not on;y will this build leadership skills but it will improve my ability to handle working with people with diverse personalities which is a skill you need in college. Additionally, I would suggest networking with a current student within my major to arrange shadowship opportunities. I believe this would have been helpful to me because I eliminates doubt and uncertainty. It also provides opportunuities to hear advice from someone who has experienced what you will be undergoing. As far as the transition, I would tell myself to prepare to be resourceful. Learn how to do more with less to survive! Exhibiting self control and self preservation will take you far. Have a stash of non perishable food, a chant to calm yourself and pictures to remind yourself of goals.

If I could go back in time and give my high school self some advice I would give myself three vital tips. One tip would be to choose wisely who I surround myself with. I say this because in high school I often surrounded myself with the wrong group people which somewhat hindered my progression, socially and academically. Having the right friends as a support system is crucial in high school. Secondly I would have told myself to develop better studying skills no matter how hard it is to focus. In high school I didn’t study as much as a should have and consequently I have trouble with studying currently. Lastly I would have told my high school self to become more involved in in-school and out of school activities so that in the future I would be more experienced as well as informed about what does and does not work for me. Being involved in activities can give to a feel for what you might be interested in the future and it also gives you things to put on your resume (which is always a good thing). Extracurricular activities are simply a way to find yourself.

If I could go back to talk to myself as a high school senior I would remind myself to remain focused, I would remind myself not to let my financial problems affect how I finish the school year or the future. I would constantly remind myself school is not about partying, it's about making a foundation for yourself so whatever you went through in the past you wouldn't have to deal with anymore. I've always had financial problems so I would let myself know that I can cross any obstacle that comes my way in order to succeed.

If I could go back to high school as a senior, 2 key things that I would tell myself are to stay organized and to plan ahead of time. In high school, a lot of the time when assignments were given to me I could wait untill the last minute to do them, but now in college I realized that is not always possible. A lot of the work given in college is lengthy and required you to put in a lot of effort. Planning ahead of time is also very beneficial as well. Using techniques such as a planner or an agenda to keep you on track can be helpful as well. In high school it was almost required for us to use ur daily planners to keep ourselves organized, but in college since you are seen as a young adult it is your responsibility to remember when due dates are approaching. This is the advice I would give myself if I could go back to my senior year of high school.

Hindsight is everything, and looking back to the seventeen year old version of myself, she had no idea what she was getting in to. Firstly, I would warn her to not get caught in the overwhelming cycle that all students seem to get thrown into: that to be successful means to travel with a well-known field: such as science, law or medicine. I would tell myself that it is okay to not get swept up in the technology and STEM factor of college-life. You are just going to waste your time and eventually find your way back to what you are truly passionate about. I would tell her to not be scared, that it is okay to feel out of place sometimes. I would tell her that life exists outside of your comfort zone and that by pushing boundaries, you will become the better for it. I would let her know that it is going to seem difficult at first, but soon you will feel confident and grow into a young woman that you can be proud of. Mostly I would tell her to be brave and that this is an extaordinary opportunity.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would make sure my grades stay on top, because the competiton for scholarships is very large. Also, I would tell myself to not be nervous and relax, because if you stay on track, college is a piece of cake. I would also tell myself to always believe in yourself, even when others try to discourage you. If you want to major in something that you find interesting, then go for that major, instead of pursuing a hard major and having to transfer out. Lastly, have fun, get involved, and not only build your network, but form lifelong connections with people who may someday change the world.

If I could have a conversation with my high school self, I would tell myself to learn more about paying for college. College is a time to discover who you really are and make desicions both good and bad. Stay true to yourself and do not like anyone distract you away from the real reason why you chose to pursue a higher education. Parties, boys, and social aspects of life will always be there but, this opportunity might not present itself again. Strive for exellence and always think of the great outcomes you can accomplish.

The freedom feels great but don't let it keep you from your studies. I messed up my fall semester that I had to come home to push my grades up.All upper classmen guys want one thing and they see freshmen girls as fresh meat on a platter. And freshmen guys are the same.. Just be smart and be careful who you trust. Not everyone has your best interest at heart.Use your freshmen year to get acquainted with your school and yourself.. You're probably going to grow up a lot this year. Have fun cause freshmen year is the easiest. Try to get involved with clubs and activities but not too much freshmen year save most of that for your later years.And one more thing: WORK OUT. Freshmen 15 is sooo real and a lot of freshmen girls get depressed if they let themselves go. Always keep your head up and don't let nobody punk you or change who you are