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If I could go back, I would tell my highschool senior self that applying for the FAFSA is SO important, even more important then we were told. I would tell myself to get my butt ready, and start saving money so that I could live a more stress-free life. I would tell myself to spend more time with my family, and to thank them while I had the chance. You'll never understand how much you can miss your mom, until you cant see her for months on end. I would also tell myself to get out there and really try to make friends, because it won't be as easy as in highschool. Friends can make a horrible day seem sunny again :) Most importantly though, I would tell myself that the first semester is the easiest, and that I need to apply myself to my studies. I would make myself aware that even though I'll be spending thouands on housing, most of my time will be spent in the library and that thats the best place to study. Lastly I would tell myself to make sure I'm not sensitive to others, theyre fighting their own battles.

If I could go back in time to give my past-self advice, one of the things I would recomend to myself would be to stay most focused in my school work and not get caught up in the insignificant. Coming into college I did not expect to experience such a drastic change. In other words, I was not prepared or mature enough to face college head on. Thus, I would recommend that when coming into college, to not focus on the lack of maturity and instead focus on moving forward; staying focused on what you're doing wrong does not help you move forward instead one should keep trying to better themeselves and everything will fall into place.

The transition from high school to college can be a challenge. In college, there is an academic freedom in choosing courses, scheduling and a major field of study. Although there is surely academic advising, it is best to carefully pursue one's true goals and indulge in the many opportunities available through research, proctoring or mentoring, and internships. Going to college is my job now and getting the best and most challenging courses are a top priority. Although college is fun and satisfying in a life modeling way, it is not party time. I want my college career to be the primary goal setting time, as well as a chance to get a broad based education with the opportunity to meet and interact with the diverse community that is available here. The scope of possibilities of interaction with faculty and other students, culturally diverse, can only help me to be a better person and citizen. As a college student moving on from the more structured and guarded high school setting it is best to be careful, take life at a reasonable and interesting pace, and do not short change yourself. You can do it, if you try hard enough!

Being at such a pivotal point in your education, you are not sure what to expect next. High school gradation ends up being a little less climactic than you think it will be. I could give you boy advice and save us some trouble, but this futuristic letter is solely intended for college advice. You will get into several schools, but you know that Florida International University is the most affordable. It is close to home which will make for a smooth transition. You will be completely lost in terms of what you want to study, but it will be okay. You will participate in internships, including one for the Miami International FIlm Festival. You will become their Social Media Intern and realize you have a nack for it. You end up studying marketing, but ultimately, your heart belongs with film. The FIU adivising department will give you a headache, but you will survive.You begin to excel at school and you will get to study abroad with FIU's Honors College to Italy! It will be all worthwhile. Also, that kid Justin Beiber from YouTube ends up being internationally famous. I didn't see that coming either. Sincerely, You.

If I could give advice to my younger self, it would be to follow my gut. At the time, all of the adults in my life placed so much importance on my career that I ended up declaring a major I was not truly dedicated to but that had the potential to be lucrative, which turned out to be a waste of several years of my life once I decided I was going to study something completely different. I would probably also advise myself to steer clear of the campus Subway, which is notorious for giving people food poisoning.

Those first years of college are going to be when you get your worst grades, please make sure you do well in those classes even if they don't seem important to your major. Also, don't buy books from the bookstore! You can save a whole bunch of money by buying them digitally, or sharing from a friend. Parking is going to be a nightmare during those first few weeks every semester, so make sure you get there early to find a space. Tropical Smoothie at the gym is going to be your go to place to grab a meal. There are a ton of extra curricular activities on campus, you should try to go to some of them because they will pay off later in applying to graduate school. Also, use ratemyproffessor.com from the beginning and enroll in classes early. This will ensure you get the right classes and the best schedule. Look up some scholarships! You could have a lot more money for school if you look up scholarships during your undergrad. Finally, relax and enjoy college! FIU is a great school and you're going to miss your time there when you graduate

The advice I would give myself if I could go back in time is that college is very demanding and that I am going to need to work hard to succeed.

I am a post-bachelors student, which is a unique situation. I not only have experience looking back at my high school experience, but my first undergraduate experience as well. The great part about college is that it is the ultimate forum to find yourself and grow through mistakes, feel supported as you develop your independence, and discover what an opportunity education can be. I would look back at myself in high school and tell myself to take pride in my education rather than suffer through it. When thinking about my future education, I would tell myself to consider what impact I would like to make on the future, and how I would like to go about makingthat impact heard soundly. It is easy to get caught up in small insignificant stereotypes of highschool but I would ask myself who the real role models were in my life and ask myself to work hard to emulate positive female figures like them throughout my education. I would tell myself to give back, to be courageous, and to care about others above all else.

You're entering an entirely different world in college. You need to stay on top of things and know who you are and what your goals are. Work on your organization skills and time management skills. You need to know how to live a balanced life of school, fun, work, and family. Don't get so caught up with you're social life and try to fit in. Stay true to who you are and your friends will come to you. Keep in touch with your classmates and take good notes, you never know when someone may ask to borrow them. You are considered and treated as an adult , don't think that you can get away with things in college, the consequences are much more severe. Become friends with your professors , they enjoy conversation. NEVER EVER be afraid to ask a question when you don't understand something. Love yourself and be confident. Everyone is different.

The stress you think you are experiencing now is incomparable with that of college. Don't be scared to take a few extra classes or put your all into other things besides school. Despite popular belief, school is just a minor part in the resume of your life. What matters is what you do outside of school, getting involved in projects rather than just school activities, and cherishing each moment. You have so many ideas to improve the school, put it to work. As powerful as words are, they mean little to nothing without action. Push yourself pass the boundary. Understand the importance of balance. You schould enjoy yourself but you also need to do what needs to get done, when it needs to get done. Most importantly, take time to dedicate to scholarships. College acceptances mean nothing without money to get you there. Trust me, if more time was spent applying endlessly for scholarships, life would be a lot easier. Not just for yourself, but also for your parents and a lot of those around you. College is stressful enough, having financial issues just makes it worse. Finally, set no limit for yourself. There's no box, just you.