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I would've packed less. No in all seriousness I would tell myself to be more open and outgoing my first semester there. Going away to college is an excellent time to start over and really figure out who you are and become the person you want to be. I think first semester I was still stuck in the same mindset I had in high school. My high school was very small so I saw the same people everyday all day for four years so I wasn't used to branching out and meeting new people, a trait that hindered me the first semester of college. I wish I had tried to experience more of the social aspect of college the first semester than I did.

If I could talk to my high school senior self, the first thing I would do is assure myself that everything is going to turn out okay. Great, even. I would try to ease my biggest anxiety- making friends- by reminding myself that everyone in college is looking for friends. It isn't like walking into a room of already formed cliques. It's a bunch of freshman who are in the same boat as you, and if you reach out a little bit, you'll find people who will support you, challenge you, and help you grow. I would then tell myself not to worry about changing my major once or twice. Or five times. In fact, I would encourage myself to switch as many times as I want. Exploring your options is how you learn what you like, after all. My last words of advice to 17 year old me: Don't buy that printer- you'll never use it. Go to Food for Thought and get the vinaigrette salad- it's made for you. And finally, soak in every moment of college- I'm jealous that you still have four glorious years of it left.

Focus on liberal arts. Make sure you read great works. Pursue international relations.

I would tell myself, to continue to trust in God, depend on my faith and move forward. Stay in touch with those older than myself, like counselors, other college friends and reletavies who have had the oppoturnity to go to college, away or colleges within traveling distance of my home. Find out about courses, take college trips in order to view campus grounds and campus life on campus and off. Get a direct fell of taking my education a level higher. Look into all forms of opportunity to apply for monies available to persons who wish to continue their education after high school. As well I would tell myself to look into trade schools to, because everyone is not college material. At least a trade may work for a while. It may open up an avenue to look at other opportunities that may lead to college. Do my best to zero in on a major, and go for it.

I would tell myself which teachers to take and not to take in college. There were a lot of teachers that I really enjoyed and informed me about a lot of interesting subjects. But there were also a couple of teachers who impacted me in negative ways. However, I do believe that they made me stronger and gave me the power to overcome anything life throws at me. I would also tell myself little things, like "make sure to go to the arobics class more often," or "Be a leader during softball season." I never regret anything I do but it would have been nice to know these things. In the end, I'm glad my life has played out the way it has and I wouldn't change a thing.

If I could talk to myself in high school, I would tell myself not to be afraid and wait so long. I was always afraid I was not smart enough to contend with college work, but now that I have experienced it I've realized that I can do it. It took a job layoff to finally go to college, and knowing what I do now, I would have started right after high school. Instead I have struggled in jobs that were not fulfilling, and struggled to get by. I also would have been able to secure more financial help to go to college when I was younger. Now I have to fret over every penny I need for education. Finally, I would tell myself to be proud of what you have accomplished and what you can accomplish in the future. You are smart and hard working, you can do anything you put your mind to. Your life will be happier, and easier if you go for it now and not later.

Nancy do not begin to imagine what you want to do with your life because honestly you have no idea. Explore! Follow your passions. Don't take classes that you feel you need to take to satisfy a career goal. Take classes in subjects that you are interested in--you will soon find you are interested in a lot. This is okay Nancy. I want you to do something else, listen. Truly listen not only to your teachers but to your fellow classmates. Let their ideas in and see from another person's perspective. This is the true college experience, opening yourself up to other minds and entering into discussions. See how the world is not from your eyes but let your friends lend you theirs. You will begin to see things as you never have before. However, do not let go of your own sight. Your ideas are just as good as theirs and they should be heard. Help influence others as they influence you. And lastly do not worry about money. Money has never been happiness. True happiness is discovering what you love to do and pursuing it. Pursue it. You will not regret it. Enjoy the adventure.

I would tell myself that everything will be ok and that all of the worrying and stressing isn't necessary. Yes, you will have to work hard and apply yourself, but you are prepared. You will find friends and you will find a place at Baylor. You made the right decision to go with your heart and go to Baylor. In the beginning it will be hard to be on your own and to be away from your friends and family, but you will find an amazing friend group that loves you for who you are. For the first time, I promise that you will find people who are like you. I also promise that college professors are not as scary as people make them out to be. As long as you try to talking to them and get to know them, some of them are actually really amazing and inspiring people. When it comes down to it, I promise that everything will be ok.

I would study a lot harder in all of my classes. Having a higher GPA would have allowed me to get into the schools that I wanted the first time around. Also it would have helped improve my advanced placement test scores and give me more college credit hours. My senior year in high school was a great deal more stressful than my first year in college. If I had developed more aggressive study habits in high school I would not have to try so hard to tailor my study habits now.

If I could go back and talk to my high school senior self, I would only have one thing to say, embrace it! As a graduating high school senior, I was extremely uncertain about my career path, goals, and passions. I was academically and atheletically successful but I was worried I would make the wrong choice for my college and career path. I've realized over the years that there is no wrong decision. Whatever path you may choose for your life, it is the right path because it is your decision! So the best you can do is embrace it and live your life passionately! It has taken me quite a few years to be confident enough in my decisions to say this but I am extremely happy and proud of my college experience and career path. What all high school seniors should be told is that it is not going to be easy and it shouldn't be, you don't want it to be. Focus on the journey, not the destination and you will be exceedingly pleased with your college choices, memories, and life goals.