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Participate in more extracurricular activities and stick with them.

As a high school senior, the best advice I would give to myself would be as follows: - Know what you want. Make a list of the most important things you want to get out of college, and go after them. - Know that everday isn't going to be rainbows and butterflies. College is a time of immense emotional growth, and it's hard. - Know how to handle your finances. Money can stress you out so bad, it'll ruin your life it you let it- don't let it. - Know it's okay to have fun. I was so worried about being professional, that I missed out on good times because I had several jobs, and an internship five out of eight semesters. - Know that internships are as important as you think they are. They are the key to your career success. College is an essential step in becoming a responsible and intelligent adult. Never let anyone discourage your from the college experience- it isn't overrated. Follow your heart, open your mind, and take risks- you learn from them. The best piece of advice i would give would be, go do great things!

Going to a university has helped me grow as a person and student in life. If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to prepare for a rollarcoster ride. College has its ups and downs but it helps you grow in all levels of life. Knowing that you will be living on your own be prepared to not have money at times. Its hard but what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. You only get to live the college life once so be prepared to juggle academics, sports, and a social life. The best way to juggle this type of life is too be organized. Plan your study days ahead and always ask your professors questions. Professors love when you connect with them and show you're understanding the material. However, the number one tip I would give myself is to value your network. Networking in highly important in college because the people you meet in college will open opportunities for you in the future. Surround yourself around people that are going places in life and by nature you will follow, success will come.

Dont take academics too seriously. When all is said and done it is our relationships that are important. The friends we make, the ties with family, that special someone we hope to encounter. These are the people who congratulate our academic achievments, are there when the process gets rough, and are the good times you'll remember years from now in the future. Part of what makes me love school is how I can use what I've learned to help society, everyone around me and myself. It's more than just good grades. It's participating in activities, volunteering, making friends; these are all too important as part of your college education. Don't worry about majors, whether you're in the right social circle, or if you're good enough. Explore. Meet all kinds of people, try all kinds of classes, do things that are new to you. It's not just about finding yourself in college, it's about discovery. It's about experience and opportunity. This is the one time in our lives where we get to do and try almost anything without too many responsibilities. Don't hold back in college: make yourself.

Study, study, study, take the time to apply yourself and aim for straight A's; that way, you are eligible for ALL scholarships that are based solely based on your GPA. The best advice my mother gave me was to follow up on everything, and do all the extra credit you can get your hands on--you don't know how many times doing so changed the outcome of an assignment which could, ultimately, make the difference in your final grade. Challenge yourself, treat every assignment as if it was your final exam! You should have a really good idea of what career path you would like to follow; therefore, take electives that give you an idea of what to expect when you take a job after you graduate college. People who love what it is they do for a living are usually the ones who are happy and successful. Lastly, always try to be happy and remain positive in order to navigate through this thing called life with ease :-)

Listen Chelsea, you're an intelligent girl. You're passionate about what you believe in and the changes you want to see in the world. You deserve to go to a college where you feel like you're apart of a like-minded community. A college that molds you into the person you've always wanted to be. Research is going to be essential in finding the perfect school for you. You may even have to travel around a bit to find one. But in the long run it's going to be worth it. Four years can be a long time if you hate where you are. Don't ever settle for second best. You owe it to yourself.

College is a huge step in life. It is a step that forces you to realize that you are now an adult and have to make adult choices for yourself. It's a step toward independence and self-sustainability. At that prime age of eighteen, these things are hard to realize. The decisions that you make while you're in college will ultimately shape the future that you are building for yourself beyond your college years. Stepping back into my eighteen-year old mindset, I can remember how I felt about college. I realized the importance of obtaining a degree and I naturally grew accustomed to taking care of myself, but I lacked the true wisdom and survival techniques that I have learned during the course of my four years in college. It would have been incredibly beneficial to be able to have had the wisdom that I possess now, and maybe college would have been just a little bit easier. Irregardless, I would be sure to remind myself of how lucky I am to have the chance at an education - and at the end of the day, that's all that really matters.

I would tell myself that I was stupid and to start appling for everything I can. I would also tell myself to study harder because I could have been top of the class with just one more A grade. I would also tell myself that would not give me a way to pay for my college and no to depend on winnig the state tournament to get a scholarship. I would also tell myself to focus on the future and not the past. NOt to worry about my past mistakes but to strive to do my best in the future.

If I could give myself advice about college, I would tell myself to do more research on schools. I think a lot of high school students are pressured to pick a school, and a major right out of high school, but they never get the opportunity to do thorough research and see what the world has to offer. Most students automatically choose to go to the school that their peers choose, or they go to the extreme, and move as far away as possible without thinking about the best avenue for them. Looking back, I would say to myself, "Do as much research as possible--look at as many schools, and as many programs as humanly possible. Choosing a college to attend and picking a major is an extremely important decision. These decisions are not stressed as much as they should be when you are in high school. It is one that literally will drastically affect the rest of your life, and it will change everything for you--but it is exciting and you will be fantastic. Always remember to always be yourself, and have faith in yourself. Life is not about finding yourself--it is about creating yourself."

Be as proactive in possible, keep in touch with the financial aid department of your school and be sure to be constantly advocating for yourself rather than waiting for them to get back to you and for your aid to be awarded.