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I now understand how important it is to have a good group of friends. I wish I had been more involved as a freshman and participated in social events on campus. Freshman year was very hard for me, mainly because I did not have very many friends. I felt like I did not fit in, but I now realize it was because of my unwillingness to participate in those very important social events. When you come into college as a freshman, the whole experience is scary, but exciting. You need friends to talk to about the issues you face at a new school. Everyone is going through the same thing, or have already gone through that experience, and they can help you succeed. Friends also help you academically, whether they push you to do your best, or are in your study group. I am involved in Welcome Week, a week of freshman bonding before the semester officially starts. I cannot encourage my students enough to get involved on campus and get to know other students in the group. Building strong relationships is one thing I firmly believe helps you succeed in college.

When you move off to college keep in touch with your friends more. I know you have always struggled with this but make a concious effert to do so because you don't know where life will take you. Also, manage your time better! Don't stress yourself out so much and buy a planner! Rethink your first two semester schedules please! Do you really think you are going to want to go to school from 8 am to 6 pm? I didn't think so either. Practice time management more and join an actual study group, its ok to tell your distracting friends you cannot hangout! Spend more time with the friends who make you feel like a better person and not the ones who drag you down and wear you out. I know money is an issue for you and you will feel like the world is caving in but it won't, things will work out just be patient. Most college kids are poor too. Join more groups on campus and participate more! You love volunteering and helping others so get out there and do it! Lastly, just relax, take a deep breath, and smile.

I would go back and tell myself to be ready for hard work and more studying then high school ever demanded. That thinking outside the box and looking for more then one point of veiw will pay off more than I imagined. It is possible to have all the fun possible while staying true to studying and that Moody library would become a second dorm during finals. But more than anything i would tell myself that the decision I Made to attend this great University would be one of the best decisions in my entire life.

The first thing I would tell myself is to apply for more scholarships. I got lazy during my senior year, and its going to cost me in the future with student loans.

-Attend a college that makes you happy, too many 1st year students transfer and waste both time and money. Worry about that number after you find one that fits you, when you go to a school that you love, you will focus on your grades, and excell in every area of your life. At the right school, ends will meet, and the search for scholarships will continue! -Keep in touch with you family, BECAUSE, they will keep you grounded. Sure, college is a time of discovery, but your principles still stand. When you feel like you are losing touch with your roots, make a trip home. It will be the most refreshing weekend ever, PLUS free groceries! -A major question to consider: "Sure, you were taught to believe in X religion, but is it you and why do you believe what you believe??" -Most importantly, when you get to college find your academic equal, no one studies the same, no one thinks the same, and no one agrees with you 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. However, when you find your academic equal, they will push you, but you will grow in astounding ways.

I would tell myself to not sweat the small stuff and to take advantage of every opportunity. I think so many times I allowed myself to be overwhelmed with the work load or with details that didn’t matter. As I look back at the school I have done, I see that it wasn’t necessary. I would tell myself to prioritize my work load better and not make an assignment harder than it needs to be. Another thing I would tell myself is that opportunities only come around once. Whether it be a scholarship, a trip, or doing better on a test or paper the opportunity should always be taken. There are a few things I wish I would have done, that I didn’t. So, if I could give my high school self advice it would be to live in the moment and seize every opportunity, regardless of how scary it is or how much work it requires.

If I could give my senior self advice I would tell her to take a breath, relax, and not worry so much. Before coming to college I was frantic about making the transistion to college and I let worrisome thoughts consume my days. I was worried about being away from my family for the first time, making friends, and maintaining good grades in college. I was so consumed with ensuring that these worries wouldn't hold me back in college I forgot to take a moment to breath and enjoy the moments I had with my current friends and family. I would tell myself to stop worrying about the future because that gets one no where; don't worry about tomorrow worries today. Breath and relax and be excited for what the future holds.

I would tell myself to do every possible event that college offered my freshman year. I went to the same college as my older brother (2 years apart) and I somewhat followed his path. I would ask him about events and camps offered to freshmen and if he did not do them when he was a freshman, then I did not do them. I would give myself the advice of making my own way instead of following my brother's way. I missed out on making friends at these events my freshman year and I still regret not going. I would also tell myself to get a life. Waco has few activities to offer on the weekends, but I could have gotten out of my dorm room more often during my freshman year. I should have been more active. Regardless of all the small missed opportunities, I would tell myself to be true to who I really am despite what people may think. Life is too short to be constantly walking on eggshells.

I would say to just jump into it! Don't be afraid to make friends and take every class seriously. Go out and try to get invovled with as much as you can. Major in what you want and don't let anyone pressure you into thinking you have to choose anything else! I would take more dual credit classes so that I could have lighter course loads throughout college. Challenge yourself and dont be afriad to try new things. Just live it up and have fun discovering who you are!!