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I would tell myself to really concentrate on what made me happy and not let my family or friend influence my decisions. I feel now that when you get out of high school, you really don't know what you want to do. You have no experience, no idea what awaits you out in the real world. I'd tell myself to not sweat the small stuff. So many things including family and friends can bring you down and I wish there were times I could just shrugg it all off, but that's not the type of person I am. Start off being independent right off the bat and make new friends. It's easy to get stuck in a rut and that's what happened to me for several years. I'd tell myself to really focus on what I wanted to do, even if everyone was telling me otherwise. To follow my dreams and make them come true.

Advice to my former high school self, I want to tell you to be BRAVE. In college you will meet many new people, you will have many opportunities, and you will experience growth both personally and academically. Be brave and do not let your fear of the unknown dissuade you from trying new things and taking the leap of faith that may be necessary. I want to tell you to be CONFIDENT. Remember what you are good at, don't just focus on what you struggle with. We all have strengths and weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human. Take the time to puff out your chest and pat yourself on the back, you are good enough, you are smart enough, and you got this! I want to tell you to BREATHE. Take a moment and just breathe. Remember that it is okay to take a moment for yourself and just relax. Actually, do it... now... put the book down, walk away from that computer and take a deep breath. Your work will be better for it, just trust me on this one. Lastly, I want to remind you to ENJOY. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime.

If I could go back in time to where I was a high school senior again I would tell myself to apply to universities and scholarships and go see the actual univeristies. Not to discourage myself and think that I am "Too dumb" for college. Because in reality, I have the same chance of getting accepted as any other student. I would also tell myself to push through the senior year and try to get away from the "senioritis." The last thing I would tell myself would be words of motivation because during my senior year I did not have anyone that pushed me.

Dear Kayle, I know you are disappointed to be going to Aurora University. You want to go to a big university with your two best friends and get lost in "real college" life. But don't let that stop you from being engaged at AU. Instead of being lost in a crowded lecture hall, you will be blessed to have a small inclusive campus where you connect with your professors and even consider them friends and mentors. You will volunteer with them, work together, laugh with them, and even cry with them. They will be true inspirations and supporters. You will find a career path that you never imagined and along the way you will learn from a wonderful mentor and make a best friend for life. Find the organizations that speak to your passion: helping others. Those are the organizations that will fill your heart with a love of your university community. Aurora's goal for students is to "discover what matters, and build your life around it;" you will have opportunities to make monumental change on your campus; do it! Leave a legacy on your campus and in your heart. Smiling with nostalgia and pride, A new you.

Honestly I would go back and tell myself that I needed to push myself more throughout that year. Taken more dificult classes and given myself more opportunities than I really gave myself. Not only that though, I would have told myself to look for more scholarships and grants in order to help myself through college more. Paying for it on my own is not as easy as I was expecting it to be. The scholarships and grants would have helped a lot and made a difference in where I am now. I wish I would have spent more time and put more effort into the whole thing.

First I would tell myself as senior that in my nineth grade year to take my academic career a lot more seriously. Academics should have been my number one priority. Additionally, I would tell myself to achieve as much academic success in the effort of preparing for my upcoming college courses. Secondly, I would encourage myself to do the necessary research to seek as many academic and minority scholarship opportunities as possible. Since receiving a full athletic scholarship did not happen I should have been seeking other resources and possible after school employment. Thirdly, I would tell myself the importance of aligning myself with people who are like minded and can help me better myself academically within the Business Administration program and also people who will help me become the best marketing executive that I can be. The final piece of advice that I would have given myself would be to "give back" to others who come from a similar background as myself so I could be a role model for them to show what's possible. Through hard work, dedication, and relentless effort all things are possible.

To the girl unsure of where her future will go, there is no rush. College will be there no matter what lies ahead of you, old or young the opportunities availible to you are endless. The choices you make in college will determine where you take your dreams. Worried about building reltationships, get involved and join a club. Difficulty with studying, find your nearest tutor, it's free. While college is expensive it is an investment in your future. Take advantage of AP courses and college credits offered to you now to save money and focus on the classes and activities that truly interest you. College life is an exciting world of long lasting memories that will help you discover a future you never knew exsisted.

The motto at my university is "discover what matters and build your life around it." This simple phrase can lead us to a meaningful life if we are able to live it out. However, this process is not haphazard; we can do things that help or hinder the process of discovering what matters an building our lives around it. One of the greatest obstacles to this process is developing a me-centered character. This character would make you unable to discover something that mattered beyond yourfself and would undermine what you built around it. One of the best ways to develop an others-centered character is to become thankful. Always ask yourself: who should be on the bibliography of your life? Then tell those people how valuable they are to you. This easy practice will help you discover that what matters is greater than one individual. Then the ways you build your life around it will have a firm foundation because you will not have to compromise what matters for your ego. Citing your sources in life will be a catalyst to having a meaningful college experience that prepares you for a significant future.

I would start by telling myself that every grade you get in high school is beneficial. Take every class serious and give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} on all assignments, test, and papers because in the end that will help you in the long run. I would also tell myself to create better study habits and not procrastinate because that will only hold you back. Also just to have fun in high school and ask for help whenever you need it because all the little questions now will soon help answer the bigger question. Don’t stress too much about college but stay focused and on top of things so you’re headed in the right direction.

College may seem like an intimidating thing to many high school seniors, especially myself. There are a lot of things I wish I knew, or I wish someone would have told me. If I could give advice to myself, or any senior making the tranistion, I would first say do not be intimidated. College is a time to learn and explore and be independent. If you don't take advantage of what's given to you, it will all pass you by. Second, I would say ask questions! You will never learn anything if you do not ask. The person sitting next to you might even be wondering the same thing, so ask! There is no such thing as a stupid question. The most important thing I would definitely tell anyone making the transition is do not stress about it. If something takes a wrong turn, or it is not working the way you planned, do not stress, it will be alright. Try to stay as stress free as you can. So before school starts in the fall, enjoy your summer off and have a blast making memories with family and friends.