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The biggest thing I wish I could tell myself then is always remember that if you have dreams think outside the box and you will make them come true. When applying for scholarships you have to go the extra mile, with your school work you have to go the extra mile, and in all you do at your university go the extra mile! There are so many resources to help you better your future and reach your goals, go get it, it is for you. Never stop striving for excellence or doing what it takes to do the best job possible. Your future holds so many great things but it is your job to see those things manifest. The future is yours, good luck and God bless.

Wow, if I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, there would be a lot of things I would say. One that is very important that I try to tell many high school kids now is to apply for as many scholarships as possible. In addition to that apply to the schools that will definitely give money based on your GPA. I stress that because college loans are not a joke and shouldn't be taken lightly. I would really reiterate to myself that if you can get all of school paid for, go for it with all you have. That's just one piece of advice I would have but another piece of information that is so important that I would tell myself would be to not underestimate college and STUDY, STUDY, STUDY. I would tell myself that college will crush you if you don't develop effective habits of studying, it's absolutely crucial to do well. Oh yeah and one more thing, just have fun!

Take more AP credit, dual credit, and summer school community college credit. The more of your degree you already have taken care of, the less stress you will have fufilling the requirements in college. Don't buy such an expensive meal plan. You won't end up eating all of the meals and its a big waste of your/your parents money. Get tuition equalization. Tuition will go up by over $1000 each year. Please buy the set rate of tuition so you wont have to pay over $30000 for it your junior and senior year. Apply for more scholarships. If you're taking even $1 in loans you dont have enough scholarship. Apply, apply apply. Stop wasting your summers and get a job you lazy bum. You'll want that money saved up for the years ahead. Going pot-luck for your roomate for the experience is overrated. If you know someone going to the same place you are, ask him about rooming. Otherwise, you're going to end up with someone who never leaves his bed and drinks all your milk.

Get excited! Those two words are my advice to you as you wrap up your high school experience. God will work in your life in ways you never imagined. Applying for scholarships, trying to decide where you want to go to college, and, most importantly, what you want to do with your life afterwards can be a little overwhelming, especially while feeling the pressure from Momma and Dad to get it all done right away, but really relax. Honestly, take a deep breath and put it in God’s hands. If you try to do it on your own, He’s going to take control of it anyway in the end. Though I cannot give away the end result, for fear that you would miss out on the learning opportunity, I can tell you that if you try to make all of these plans on your own, then you may miss out on what God has planned for you. So, take this as a wake up call. Your “plans” may sound great now, but His are so much better. So, relax and get excited, because if you let Him, the Lord will lead you, and you will not be disappointed.

I have a whole list of things I would tell my high school self if I could go back in time. First on the list would be to develop better sleeping habits while you can, because in college you're guaranteed way less sleep. I would tell myself to stop procrastinating so much, because even though I always got everything done on time, nothing feels as good as knowing you've crossed something off your to-do list. I would tell high school me not to worry so much about friends; you find out who your real friends are once you no longer live in the same city. Finally, I'd say, "Keep on keepin' on, high school me. Everything will be just fine."

Dear high school me, You made it. You promised yourself a long time ago that you would make it to Baylor to study music and you did. I'm proud of you, but there are some things that you need to do. Get out of your dorm room. You go through a smalll bout of depression, but you get through it with your voice teacher, family and friends. Don't apologize for not being able to adjust because it is a difficult transition to make. You are going to do amazing things. I'm glad you tried eveyrthing in high school because that drive and eagerness comes in handy. You juggle a lot of things with being a music major, in BUMEA, member of Mu Phi Epsilon and being in several choirs, but be sure to take time for yourself. Take advantage of the Baylor life. Be a Welcome Week leader, go to mixers, attend classes that don't have your friends in them and most importantly, cherish, love and remember the friendships you make. Those friends keep you going. Call mom and grandma because they worry and remember God has a plan. Love, College Me

Charles, enjoy yourself and relax. Though there will always been deadlines that need to be met, papers that need to be written, and meetings that need to be attended, do not get lost in all of the hype of college life to where you miss out on the beautiful and luxurious commodities life continually reveals to you. Everything in college is meant to be enjoyed, in one way or another, and should enhance your joy. Attending college is not your ultimatum to succeeding in life or not, or even furthering yourself in life. If you happen to bomb a test, keep going; there is room to recover and bounce back. You miss a deadline, don't flip out; relax and see if anything can be done about the situation. You get a C+ or lower in a class, life is not over. College is not everything and it does not define you or the course of your life. Enjoy the experience, get all you can from it, and just live because others will inevitably be affected by the peace, joy, and rest you exude. from not stressing. Have fun because you got it!

Just because you are not going to an ivy league doesn't mean that school will be easy. Managing time is the hardest, and you may not understand until you are placed in a situation where friends ask you to come over, eat out, or even chat in the library! Waking up for an 8:00 AM class is harder than you think. In high school we attend school at 8:00 AM, so you think it wouldn't be a problem, but try studying until 5 in the morning and attending an 8:00 AM class. Choosing the right professor is very important. In high school, you can get by with any teacher because the course curriculum is the same for all subjects, but in college the professor teaches what he/she wants to teach, and how he/she wants to teach it. You think classes are going to be like taking AP courses, but they are not! They are harder, but on the bright side, at least be thankful you took those courses to prepare you for studying. College is no joke no matter which college you attend.

I would advise myself not to go in attached to my best friends hip. I would need to assure myself that I am confident and capable enough to go into this new environment and experience with an open mind. I believe this would help me to embrace all of the differences and new friendships that I came upon. I would tell myself that though teachers will not remind you about deadlines as much, they are just as important as in highschool. Having no one to remind you or someone to monitor your work is difficult when transitioning because you never really appreciate the support you have until it's gone. You realize quickly that in college you are responsible for your work, your health, your social life, and your time. I would instill in myself that prioritizing will change my life and that my grades will reflect what I feel is important. Though some things may seem crucial now, what truly matters is putting your future first and being able to balance both school work and a social life.

I would tell myself to be prepared to work hard and that the hard work will pay off in the long run. I would also advise myself to learn how to balance school and social life and to use my time wisely. A big tip I would give to myself is to get involved and participate with school activities. Not only will this help you to make friends but it will also look great on a resume for further endeavors. Overall I would advise myself to stay focused and determined and to never give up on attempting to achieve my goals.