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If I could go back in time and talk to the 18 year old me, I would tell myself that Baylor University is no cake walk. I would tell myself to always be prepared and always manage my time. Partying was never a problem for me but television is. I would tell myself that living on your own is not easy. Mommy and Daddy are not there to tell you to turn the television off and do your work. But essentaily it all comes down to time management. Procrastinating will get you no where except pulling all nighters in the library.

If I ever saw myself in high school I would definitely tell myself to really take into consideration my GPA because it has a pretty big impact on the scholarships. I would also tell myself to apply to way more scholarships than I planned, it will really help once I start going to school. I would tell myself to do alot better than I did on the SAT because that also effects the amount of money I receive in scholarships. I would tell myself to take english class during summer school if it is transferable, if not then take something else that is. It will help give me more time during the week to do other things. The last thing I would tell myself is to be really active in clubs and activities because college life is a lot better when you can make more friends with common interest rather han just being with your highschool friends only.

I cannot deny that my high school experience was amazing in itself, but undoubtedly it could have been better, especially with the knowledge I now have of "college life." During high school all the students were dependent on their teachers, administrators, and parents which is the exact opposite of what college is in actuality. My senior year would change drastically on the account of my school work and how I prepared for tests, quizzes, and normal class days. I would add more study hours to my week to be completely prepared for my tests and quizzes and also read the daily chapters in advance to understand each day?s lessons more clearly. I would also have put more effort into filling out scholarships and more effort into my weeknight job. At the moment I am working aside from my school to try and pay for my tuition and although it's a struggle I know that it will hopefully even out someday so that I can fully concentrate on my studies without the worries of having to pay the next months tuition bill. Concentration and determination are the character values that keep me focused on what my final goal is.

Eight years have gone by since I graduated from high school. Looking back I can honestly say that I have maybe all of one regret in the path I have chosen to pursue a higher education. I wish I would of have only taken a year off instead of three years. However, I am not sure I would classify this as a regret. In those three years, I bloomed into the extraordinary person I am today. I now know what I want to achieve at school and in life. The consequences of putting assignments on the back burner are clear and more apparent then they were in high school. In college, you can?t afford to study the night before an exam. In order to prepare yourself for an exam; you need at least a week or more, depending on the subject material. Going back in time, I would tell myself to not worry about having life all figured out. Trying to figure out life is a journey we all have to take. Also, don?t stress out when things don?t go according to plan. Look at it as life intervening or new opportunities presenting themselves.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, I would try to prepare myself. Although I have always been a hard worker and good at the class aspect of school, I never imagined how much hard work would accompany the major I have chosen. When I am finished with my classes, I go and work on building sets or making costumes. I am learning electrics and stage managing, on top of having to do the homwork assigned to me in regular classes. I would warn myself that I will be so much more tired than I ever thought I could be, but that I will have made better friends than I thought I would be blessed with. I would try to explain how exciting it is that I am going to be studying abroad in France for a semester and hopefully be on the way to a double major. Then, after reminding myself that hard work never hurt anybody, I would happily tell my high school self that college is a whole new world with amazing opportunities, and that I can't wait to see myself there.

I would tell myself that even though I do go to a christian college, there is still a lot of temptation and people breaking the rules. They do this just because they have the freedom to and want you to do it with them. I would tell myself also that it isn't the same as high school and not to expect to come in with the same work patterns and habits and expect to get the same outcome. Also, that I know what is right or wrong and to make my decisions based on that and if I don't feel comfortable doing something not to be afraid to stop doing it and take a step back to reconsider what I should be doing.

I would tell myself to not be afraid to get out there and start up conversation and become friends with everyone I meet. Not to stay within my comfort zone because there are so many opportunities that would be missed that way. Do all that I can starting on the first day beacuse the time will fly by. Have a good time but keep up with my studies because it is much easier to maintain good grades than constantly work to pull them up from having too much of a good time and not commiting enough time to my school work.

It is a new school a few hours away from home, but don't be afraid of this transition. You have grown up to be a responsible intelligent girl, this is going to be an experience of a lifetime and you will grow so much from it. I know it has been a bit rough not being able to experience the typical fun teen life, but you will get the chance to do so but remember that school comes first. the whole reason you are going to college is to futher your education and become a psychologist. I must admit some classes may be hard but don't let it drag you down, you can and will pull through and do well. don't be afraid of making friends because where you are going everyone is so unique and friendly and believe me you will meet an entire community of people who will change your life and practically become family. don't take your friends for granted and always remember to keep in touch with family especially the twins who will miss you dearly. boys... they come and go don't fret about it. go out and just be yourself!!!

"Senioritis - noun. A colloquial term used in the United States to describe the decreased motivation toward studies displayed by students who are nearing the end of their high school careers." Used in a sentence: Brooke Bonorden's senior year of high school was plagued by the lazy and carefree attitudes characteristic of senioritis. That pretty much sums up my senior year in a nut shell. Procrastination. Minimal Study. Fun takes priority. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't borderline pass/fail or anything in high school. In fact, it was quite the opposite. I was Valedictorian. Despite my academic achievements, however, I too fell victim to the cliches of senior year. If I could change anything about my senior year of high school, I would have prepared myself for the massive amount of reading college was about to bombard me with. Thirty, fifty, even a hundred pages sometimes for one class - in ONE NIGHT! It takes stamina I definately did not have in high school, and I think that is where most college kids make their first mistake. They become overwhelmed and give up on the reading. My advice to myself in retrospect: perservere. It is key.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior about to enter college, I would tell myself to make sure I have a solid study method prepared. In high school, good grades came somewhat easily to me and I never had to study substantially or take thorough notes. However, once I got to college I felt overwhelmed and lost when it came time to take tests, because I never bothered learning how to take quality notes or study properly. After struggling for a semester I finally began taking better notes and studying, and my grades improved significantly. Coming to college prepared in this regard would have saved me a lot of unnecessary stress. To make the transition from high school to college easier I would also tell my former self to make sure to take advantage of all the activities college offers during the first several months of school Freshman year. Although participating in such activities might seem cheesy or boring, you actually meet a lot of great people, many of whom can become lifelong friends. The more students you meet and befriend early on, the easier your transition into college will be.