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I would tell my high school self a few things. Firstly I would warn myself of the dangers of the freshman fifteen and the importance of eating healthy despite a hectic schedule. I was constantly on the go on and in between classes it was all too easy to swing by and grab a coffee and a donut from the Java City on campus. However my dietary choices soon caught up with me leaving me five pounds heavier and fatigued. I would also warm myself about the perils of procrastination. My first freshman semester was barely short of a catastrophe because I didn't plan ahead and completed assignments last minute. Not only would planning ahead have lightened my work load but it would have also made my first semester much less stressful. The final bit of advice I'd give my high school self is to have fun and embrace the college experience. College isn't just about the diploma but about the people you meet and the memories you make with them.

I would tell my self to become more involved in student activities and not to focus on one group. Also to work alittle harder it makes all the difference.

The advice I would give my high school self would be: "If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail". As a student in school you lack awareness of the financial demands being independent and transitioning into the adult world acquire. There is no more coach, or mommy and daddy holding your hands for your new responsibilities that will be set before you.( Especially for those students going out of state). I would scream at the top of my lungs to my high school self telling me to PREPARE FOR THIS WORLD. Take all the AP Courses you can so that you can save money for your college courses!Choose your school carefully! Get involved! Don't give up! Figure out which school you want to attend in accordance to your families budget so you don't have loads of debt after school! And most importantly: APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! :)

Looking back, I would tell myself that grades really do matter. Good grades lead to many things, for example, scholarships. Your college and state want to reward you financially for the hard work you have put in over the years. And ultimately, the gift brings a priceless smile to your parents face. It is important to remain on good terms with your parents. Being away from home, I wanted to know that I could pick up the phone and call them for any reason. The summer before I went to college, I realized how much they do for me and how great their sacrifices are for my brother and I. While they make these sacrifices because they want me to be happy and successful, it is important they know they are greatly appreciated. A lesson you must learn in high school is that it's important to save your money and be wise on how you spend it. When you are on your own in college, mom and dad aren't there to tell you how to handle money. Save it so you are able to buy what you need, and also have the freedom to do fun things.

I would first tell myself have confidence and that college is not as hard as I think it is. In addition, I would remind myself that all I need to do is to stay focused and get as much help as I can in order to attain my goals and dreams of graduating with a buisness degree. I would also tell myself that I am a lot more intelligent than I thought and with hard work and determination I can over come any obstacles that come my way!

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to save all of my money from work and not spend any of it because I would need it to pay for school. Study every second possible. It isn't easy and you won't get help from anyone. Living on campus is a mistake so don't do it. Books are expensive but you need them so don't go first semester without books. If you save the money you'll be able to afford them. Look online for your books. You might be able to find them cheaper.

If I could go back and talk to myself , I would tell myself to try harder senior year. A lot of seniors decide to "slack" off their last year and have fun. I've never been a student that has had to try hard to receive passing grades. School has come easy to me and I always pass with little effort. As I prepare for college I know that just getting by and receiving passing grades is not acceptable. The next four years I am going to have to work hard and make excellent grades in order to become a nurse. I have to commit the information I learn to memory because it will be part of my job to know how to treat patients right! Trying harder my senior year would have helped prepared me for college. Learning the information from AP Biology would have also helped me in college instead of just remembering the information long enough to pass the test. If I could go back and talk to myself, I would tell myself that senior year in high school is not the end of it, there is still atleast another four years to my educational journey.

There is a lot of things you should know to prepare yourself for the upcoming challenges and obstacles that you are about to face. When you begin to open a new chapter in your life remember college is not all about meeting new people and being on your own. You will need to learn self discipline. College is nowhere as easy as high school. You are smart enough to accomplish anything if you set your heart and mind to it. Study a little each night, and do not wait until the last minute to finish assignments. Also, remember your professors are there to help you. Do not wait and ask for help until you are so far behind you cannot catch up. Each semester will fly by and exams will sneak up on you. Prepare yourself throughout the semester so you will be ready for exams. Last, but not least, know that this is a time for you to become who you want to be. This is your chance to shine. It is not going to be easy. There will be many road blocks you will have to work around, but always stay strong in your faith!

In high school the work was at times quite demanding, but it was always manageable. In college, however, the workload instantly seemed overwhelming. I remember the first time I became swamped with papers for every single class. I was frustrated, even angry; I allowed the assignments to defeat me for a few days, and I set them aside. The transition was shocking to me at that moment. It was the first time that I truly believed what everyone had been saying about college: "You think high school is hard, wait until college!" As a senior in high school I would have told myself to conquer those assignments head on instead of pushing them aside for those few days; I would have told myself that no matter how impossible it seemed to complete what was given to me, I needed to push forward with the mindset that I would receive an "A." I am thankful to say that I was able to change my attitude toward those particular assignments, and I did indeed make all "A's" that semester, and every semester since (except for Accounting 201, after which I immediately changed my major to Advertising and Marketing).

When I started college back in 2001, I was under the impression that I was going to have all kinds of freedom. Why not? I was eighteen now and about to start college. I thought it was going to be great. But It wasn't long before I learned exactly what that freedom meant. No one was going to make sure I went to class or studied. It sounded so great at first but in reality, it was a much bigger responsibility for which I was not prepared. I got so caught up in the freedom that I never went to class, never prepared for tests, and failed out of college a little over two years later. I struggled for many years, regretting what I had done and wishing I had been more responsible about going to school. Thankfully, I went back in 2009 for my associates degree in paraplegal studies, and graduated with honors in 2011. So, If I could tell high school self one thing, I would say this: "College may offer you freedom, but with it comes a lot of responsibility. And if you don't accept those responsibilities, you will never get to enjoy your freedom."