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The adivce I would give myself, would be to take classes seriously. I would warn myself not to get distracted by the new found freedom of being a college freshman and be sure to stay on top of my grades. I would advise myself to do well in my classes, but balance that, by still participating in the "college experience." College freshman get so excited to be out from under their parents supervision that they are unable to allocate the necessary time to do well in class. The only other advice I would give myself is to sign up for the student activities the university offers and even join a sorority so that I could participate in volunteer activities and meet many new people.

I would advise myself to work harder in school now so that when I came to college i could be more prepared and recieve more scholarships based on my academics. i would encourage myself to push harder insteady of just barely trying. i graduated with a 3.0 and that was just barely trying so looking back on it now i know i was capable of doing much better. i would also remind myself that every class is important and to pay attention in class insteady of playing around. if i knew then what i know now i would have focused alot more on my school work than i did.

Live life to the fullest

Dear Alexandria, Don't give up. Go the extra mile. It'll be worth it, trust me. Take the dual credit courses; don't just coast through your senior year. Apply for financial aid. Ask the necessary questions. You'll wish you did. But you won't. That's okay. You'll still be alright. Just keep your head above water. Don't let anyone tell you that you won't make something of your life. Certainly don't let your current situation discourage you either. Stay determined and stay focused. Be careful of the bonds you make with people. Every person in your life has a season, including your very best friends. You'll make new friends, and they'll be lifelong. Keep an open mind. College is not going to be the way you think it will be. There's much more self responsibility, freedom, and danger. Just remain strong in your faith and your values. Be willing to adjust to certain things. Know when to stand your ground also. Congratulations for making it this far, Alex. I'm proud of you. Love, Alexandria

I would tell myself to start planning for college earlier in regards to my GPA. Schools offer more financial help with higher GPA's. Apply for as many schools as you can so you have tons of options. Never assume a school isn't for you till you visit it. If you are someone who likes active schools then check out all the sport teams they have because going to games is alot of fun!

Don't be afraid to be yourself when meeting new people, because everyone as a freshman is in the same situation.

If I could turn back the hands of time, I would give myself a few words of inspiration and knowledge. I would start by saying that everyone has the capability of succeeding in college, so you have nothing to worry about. Now, I know many people have repetitiously preached that the main difference between high school and college life is the freedom and the amount of responsibility that comes with that freedom. This statement is true, but don't look at the word "responsibility" as a potentially overwhelming burden. Look at it as a privelage, a challenge, an opportunity to show the world and yourself how prosperous you can be in this life. College is fantastic, and there are many fun activities to participate in. However, there are certain activities that will be tempting to participate in that you should refrain from. Make sure that the amount of time spent studying either exceeds or balances out with the time spent having fun. Remember to respect others, respect yourself, and manage your time.

I would go back into time and congradulate myself for making it through four years of high school first off, Than I would tell my self to be prepared because the next 4 years of your life are going to be the funnest, most challenging choices I will make that seperate me from others. It would be wise to start early so you are not lagging behind. You may want to have fun and just hang out with friends all the time but what is really important is your education. You can still have fun, but know your limits and stay focused. High school prepares you for college. College defines who you are going to be in this world as far as your career. I would also tell myself to get organized. I have realised being organized and staying on top of things really helps you stay in control. If you plan to apply for scholarships and financial aide apply early!!! Earlier the better!! Furthermore Your doing great and if you listen to my advice you will do just fine. Love you self.

As a high school senior, I though I had everything figured out about college, but in reality I had no clue what I was getting into. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would help my past self to try and understand what to really expect when going to college and more specifically Baylor University. I would encourage myself to join more clubs, and get more involved with the school and the community. I thought I would be overwhelmed, but turns out I had plenty of time and Baylor offers an immense amount of ways to get involved. I would advice myself not to lose touch with high school friends. When going off to college, I was more focused on making new friends at Baylor and I eventually lost touch with some wonderful friends I had back in high school. I wish I could go back in time, and help myself realize some things I didn’t know when going off to college. I guess lessons are learned nevertheless, and I can better prepare myself for the coming years at Baylor University.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to be careful with your money. Work your butt off, don't slack off. It might be tough, but it will help in the end. Look for scholarships now, do not wait. I know it is a lot of work, and is time consuming but if you can get free money now it can help you later. Also, I know it might be difficult, but in between work, school, and homework try to get in some you time, some extracurricular activies.