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I would tell myself to have more confidence. College is intimidating (especially when niether of your parents went to college). I would encourage myself to not hold back and take on any opportunity GCC offers me.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, I would most definitely give myself some very helpful advice. I would encourage myself to apply for scholarships early, I'd advise to take all my college credit classes more seriously, and to apply to university. I would tell myself to be less lazy because I am going to regret my decisions when I'm looking to transfer and I would tell myself to take advantage of the high school advisors, that way I wont be stuck and completely lost in the future. I would strongly recommend taking action instead of waiting and seeing what comes to me, and I would not let myself depend on other people for help and support. I'd like to tell my high school self how alone I'm going to be in the future and how much more difficult it is to find ways to pay for school when I could have been getting help from teachers and guidance counselors. I would tell myself to make sure I don't end up in a position where Im on my own.

College isn't as scary as everyone makes it out to be. Try your best. APPLY APPLY APPLY for scholarships. You can never apply too much. It will help you out in the long run. Also, it is okay if you don't know what you want to do. No one is certain. Life is a learning process. Colleges have a program and people to talk to, to help decide where you would be a great fit. Just, don't freak out. College is high school for adults. Simple as that.

If I could go back and tell my high school self one thing it would be to never give up! Never listen to what other people say to you and just do what makes you happy. I was told I would never get the opportunity to go to college and I let those words hold me back. It took me seven years, after high school, to finally say enough is enough. I will no longer listen to everyone else and I am done giving up on my dreams, my future, and who I am. You don't have to please the rest of the world, you only have to live to make yourself happy. If you have the opportunity to better your life and your situation, then do it and never give up!

Assuming I could go back and give my naive high school self some valuable advice, I would tell myself to not be afraid of change and the future ahead. As obvious as that might sound, my high school self has always dreaded the future, mainly because I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. Planning out the rest of my life at seventeen was intimidating. In order to hide behind my fear and insecurities I eluded answering that infamous question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" What I've come to realize as I make the transition to college, is that all I needed was to let go of my fear of an uncertain future because everything will fall into place as long as I have the ambition and determination to succeed. One thing I quickly learned is that college offers an immense amount of programs that attract an array of interests. There is a field of study for everyone and finding my niche in life was waiting for me. So high school self, don't shy away from the future because it's uncertain, embrace what it has to offer.

Happiness is among the few things in life that cannot be bought. Knowing what I know now I would go back in time and tell myself to develop a belief system and goals that are big picture. Throughout my journey I've learned that believeing in yourself and investing in yourself will make you richer than any amount of money ever can. It doesn't have to be complicated. You don't have to figure out every single thing or every step along the way. But if you believe in yourself and what you are capable of, you will have a big picture plan. Several years ago I began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because people bullied me too much, and I couldn't handle it anymore. Through martial arts I have discovered what it means to truly believe in myself. During competition I'd be so nervous, but I remembered that all of the preparation was over, and it was time to believe in myself. All in all, belieiving in myself would be the advice I'd give my high school self.

I would advise myself that not to worry the things that will hapen in college. There is a huge variety of students that there is not just young students as me but there are older students who are taking other courses for their other major. You will enjoy the school because you are enganging to learn new thing in a tranquil environment.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to focus on applying more scholarships. Instead of staying after school to hang out with friends, go to the library and apply online for scholarshps. I would also tell myself to do more community service, take some time from the weekend and go voulenteer somewhere, therefore you can have more community service hours and it will look good on scholarshps while you help the community. I would also tell myself, get atleast two honor classes and get stright A's, so you can bring your up your grade point average to get the presidental scholarship for a community college.

The internet is my greatest frenemy. Resisting its siren's spell of procrastination requires a strong resolve. A little self control can turn it into a productivity boosting miracle. Being a better student is about working with your fellow classmates to master new concepts. Skype is a great tool for group study where distance isn't a factor and sessions can be held anytime of day or night. I've held study sessions with friends from other universities taking a similar course. I have lost/forgotten/broken my fair share of traditional flash drives. Google Drive ensures that my school files are secure and always accessible when I need them. It also makes sharing school materials fast and easy. The college life does not always guarantee a reliable sleep schedule; yet, sleep is crucial to academic success. It directly affects my productivity, motivation, and focus. My bedtime can vary throughout the school week, especially when balancing school with work. A sleep calculator like Sleepyti.me can help calculate the best times to wake up in the morning to feel the most refreshed and alert. Technology is an incredible learning utility. The importance is in how you use it.

If I could travel back to my senior year with the interests I have now, I would say, "You still need to attend Glendale Community College; it is a great place there and you will make some awesome friends. However, change your major; you would waste less money and spare the drama!"

There is plenty of time for having fun and enjoying life while your in college. Focus on your grades and finding scholarship money to help pay next year. You already have made your mind up that you want to become a dentist so strap down and create a plan and take the important core classes first. Math and science are crucial for dentistry, make this a priority and stop worring about going snowboarding! Sincerley, Yourself Looking Back

I would tell myself that life will be difficult but you can make your own choices and have the steering wheel to navigate where you are going. College is a foundation for a better future, if you make the right choices now, you're going to be light years ahead of your peers. However, there are plenty of information, resources, and advice you can gather from people who have been through the same thing before. So listen to what they're telling you but also THINK. After high school, nobody is going to hold your hands, you got to play your own cards.

You are not spending enough time envisioning the future you want. Without vision, you are like a fish out of water. You need to reignite your imagination, and use it to dream up your perfect life. Your mind is the most powerful thing in the universe. If you will commit to envisioning the life you want, you will ignite a burning passion within your soul to achieve your dreams. Now you are lazy because you think success is doing the least amount of work for the most amount of gain. What a foolish thought! No one truly succeeds at anything doing the bare minimum. You have held this logic throughout High School, but it is a lie. Build the life you want in your mind until you see every pleasant detail. Drive the car you want in your mind until your heart is racing with excitement. This will bring you passionate purpose. It will open your eyes to opportunities that lie just outside your awareness, so that you indeed succeed. Your mind is infinitely powerful, as your thoughts penetrate the universe. Begin to think positively with purpose, and you will find success beyond your wildest dreams. I guarantee it.

Go to college with the right mind set and no what you want to major in before going make sure it is what you want to do.

I would give myself the advice to take more honors classes. This is because honors classes have more work and make you find the answers on your own. I feel like this is most helpful when transferring to college english and medical courses.

Wow, if I knew what I know today three or four years ago I definitely would not have gone away to school. I would have lived at home while attending a community college. If I would have chosen this path I more than likely would not have been sick my whole freshman year and I would also be further along in my education then I am at this point. I also wish that I would have had a better back up plan. Just in case something happened, because something happened and I wasn't very prepared. Between me being really sick all the time and my dad deciding to stop paying for school my Mom and I had to make the decision to move me back home. By moving back home after being on my own at a University, I felt like I was taking a major step backwards. All the moving from school to school and classes changing really messed with my time line of when would graduate. In the end I'm where I should have been all along and I would have been here a lot sooner if I would have known what I know today.

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself as a senior, I would tell my self to get more involved into activites as a student. I would also would have saved a little more money for the experence of going to college. Hopfully to change my perception of what I thought college would be like. To me college is a little more relaxing and left to your own responsibility of your actions, but before my experence I thought college would be exactly like high school. I would also have tried to find an intrest in something to study for the two years of starting in a community college. The discipline is also something that I would have instilled in the way that I think of college. It is a little harder working and going to college all at the same time trying to make a living, and a career at the same time.

If I was given the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would say that it's best to get focused now. Senior year is very critical for students planning to attend college. The teachers will begin distancing themselves to prepare you for what it will be lke in college. You really need to start depending on yourself more to get things done because in college it's completely up to you. The teachers want you to learn and eventually graduate but they're not going to hold your hand. So just start depending on yourself more because it's up to you whether you want to graduate college or not.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would encourage myself to go to college directly after high school. I graduated from high school and went directly into the Air Force. I would tell myself that it would be best for me to earn my four year degree and then enlist in the military as an Officer to earn more money and more respect. It is very challenging to earn your degree in the military if your hours are constantly changing or you are often being deployed. I was able to earn credits equivalent to a two year degree during my seven years of service because of the training I had in the military. Because of the route I decided to take, I was unable to have the experience that a regular college student would have going to college straight after high school. I will never know what it is like to live in a dorm, go to a party on campus, or join a sorority. I would tell myself to enjoy your youth while you can and don?t rob yourself from these experiences. Good Luck.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have told me not to be so scared. I love being in college so much more than I loved high school. I love attending school with students who are just as eager to be there as I am. I have learned that it's okay to be unsure of what you want to do in life, and you can figure it out on the way. I would have reminded myself to prepare to work hard- harder than you've ever worked before. Learning doesn't come as easy anymore. I would tell myself to savor it, enjoy every moment, and seize every opportunity that's given to me.