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If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to not be afraid to grow as an individual and a student. Part of the college experience is putting yourself out there to try new things and to take risks. College is this most exciting, most valuable, and most remembered part of one's life that goes by extremely fast. If you do not try things or are too afraid to ask for help, apply for an internship, play a sport you have never played before, join a club, or meet new people, you will miss out an the most important part of your life. If you learn to follow your heart, try hard, think possitively, and reach for your goals in college and develop as a person, every fast ball life throws at you will be manageable. These life lessons you learn in college will stay with you forever, so make the best of it.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, I would start off by saying "don't sweat the small stuff." In high school everything seems so monumental, when in reality there is a whole other world just waiting to be explored. College provides so many great experiences that high school cannot offer. In addition, I would tell myself to keep your close friends from high school. College can get hectic and keeping in touch with high school friends is not a top priority; however, The true friends will always be there for you no matter how long you go without talking. Since college is a combination of so many new experiences, do not lose who you are. There are many opportunities to grow and prosper but do not lose sight of yourself. Finally, I would say to keep in touch with your family because without them you would not be where you are today.

Take your high school classes seriously and study hard because it will definitely pay off in college. And definitely do not wish your high school days away because college is not just fun and games. You need to take your college classes seriously, because the grades you get follow you throughout life when trying to continue on to graduate school or your other future endeavors. Be open and friendly to new people and thing when starting college, because you never know where you will find a friend or confidante.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would help myself better understand the transition. I would want myself to know that every other freshman at the college is in the same situation as you: away from home and in need of new friends. This similarity is something that I would tell myself to use to my advantage, primarily by treating others with the sort of warmth and friendliness that I wanted in return. By reaching out to the other students as soon as possible, the transition to new friends is smoothed. I would also give myself the advice to become more involved in extracurriculars, as this is another great way to ease the transition since it gives you the opportunity to make new friends. Participation in these activites helps to build a support base, so that when a person needs support, he or she won't be relying only on family back at home. This being said, I think that the most important advice I could give my high-school self would be to just be open to becoming the best version of myself, because four years truly does fly by.

I would tell myself to go to a school where loans would not be an issue. I received a full ride to a state school and did not attend because I didn't think state schools were "good" schools. In the end, most people end up receiving higher degrees, where the name of the school on it is much more important. I want to be a teacher, so a state school would have been fine, and I wouldn't be so worried about paying when I got out of school all the time. I would have told myself to apply to more schools also, especially since all the schools I applied to were very similar . I also did not apply to any "reach" schools, which I regret.

Dear High School Senior Angela, Coming from a person who knows you well, I would advise you to remember that you are never alone. It is possible to have new friends and keep your old ones. Although the next few months will be scary, as well as nerve-racking, remember that you are stronger than you believe and you are truly a genuine person. Never allow anyone to take advantage of your kindness, your friendship, or your mind. Remember that you are your own person and you do not need anyone to define who you are. As your senior year comes to a close, live it up; don't be the first to let go of an embrace, laugh until you cry, do not forget those closest to you, and do not be afraid to make mistakes. You are a strong girl and I believe that you will go far. Do not be afraid to be your own person. I wish you well. Good luck, A good friend

I would tell myself to be open. Be open to new people, new things, and new experiences. I would tell myself that my life begins at the end of my comfort zone and that all I have to do is take a leap of faith. By doing these things I will have a great college experience and become friends with people I may never have thought possible.

I have not started my college life yet, however I already know a few things I wish I had paid more attention to as a senior. I would tell myself to really take the time to study and look over notes taken during the class. I did well enough, but going into college I would want to make sure I had the practice of a much more elongated studying period. I'll need to make sure that I remember to do this going in this fall semester. I would tell myself to make sure to make the best of all of it! I'm sure I will when I start this fall.

The advice I would give to myself if I talk to my High School self is that there is no need to be in a rush to grow up. As teenagers we want to be adults, and many of us (myself included) started working in high school to gain a sense of freedom and control. I continued working after graduation and put college to the side. Now that I am very much an adult I have to juggle full time work with part time school and all other things that come with being an adult. I wish my high school self could have known how beneficial it would be in the end to go from high school to college and take advantage of my parent's offer to support me during that time so I could focus, instead of insisiting on being independant. Adult life will be easier if you take advantage of your teenage life.

I would tell myself to be open to new experiences, and to not eat so much dining hall food!