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If I could go back in time and talk to myself when I was a senior, I would tell myself that everything is going to turnout fine even in the worst of times and also to relax and theres no need to rush things. Everything will happen in time but I must have better paitince and everything will fall into place. Just enjoy the ride and don't force anything.

I would give myself a hug. Knowing its going to be hard, but I wouldn't change a thing. Every challenge hurts, but I look back on all the hurt in my life and am thankful for every bit of it.

I wish I had known a couple things going into college. First, that college isn't what it is made out to be on tv shows or movies. Although there are crazy fun and wild nights, there are some times when no one in your group has a car and your are stranded on campus. I also wish I had known that this is not a bad thing! Being able to make the best of these opportunities and find fun things to do on campus are what makes college so fun! The second thing I wish I had known was that you will not replace your high school friends, only make new ones and that this process may take time. Don't be afraid to make new friends, your friends at home will still be there for you. But don't be worried when you don't have a best friend over night. Trusting people and making friends takes time, so take the time to get to know cool people and spend time with them! Lastly, I wish I had known how fast time goes int college and knowing that, would be sure to make the most of all opportunities.

Given the opportunity to talk to my high school self, I would have plenty of advice to urge myself to follow: Dear High School Self, First and foremost do not to worry or stress about the minor details of this upcoming fall, but rather just pray. College classes do require more studying and reading outside of classes compared to high school, but as long as you manage your time and keep on top of the assignments there is nothing to worry about because you first semester of college you sucessfully earned a 4.0. Also stop worrying everyday about your roomate and if you will get along with her. She is the nicest person and so caring. Even if you ended up with a horrible roomate there would still be nothing to worry about because everyone on campus is so welcoming and you have a plethora of amazing friends that encourage you and help you through the tough times. Lastly, give the new transition time. The first few weeks will be hard because everything is new and your far away from home, but slowly everything will fall in place. And remember it is okay to be a little homesick.

Don't get so worked up over small stuff, enjoy each day for the joy it is, do your best and commit the rest. Cultivate meaningful relationships and try new things without fear of of failure or looking foolish. Explore the facets and embrace the things that make you, you.

To constantly remind myself of all the blessings and be joyful in every circumstance. I took education for granted in the past and because I find so much joy in learning now, I want to be filled with wisdom to be a greater cause for others. I want to be passionate and humbly serving others. My advice: Give everything I have and never give up, and be thankful for everything, good and bad. Find joy and hope through every experience.

I would tell myself to look more at the big picture of life. I became dependent on my ex husband which became an abusive relationship. I would tell myself to be strong. To stand up for what you believe in. I would tell myself to follow up dreams and go after what you want in life. I would also instill that you can you anything in this world that you want to do. I would tell myself that I hold the key to my dreams and my happiness. I would say you just need to stay focused even through the tough times. Nothing worth having in this life is free or easy. The things that are most valuable are those you work hard to attain. Life is not always easy. Life is not always pretty but it is definitely worth the ride. You must dream big, stay strong and go after what you want in this life.

I would tell myself to PAY ATTENTION! I spent my senior year dreaming of the time I would be away from the demands of school, homework and tests. As an adult, I have realized the value of an education and the knowledge and experience I would have gained, but wasted it in my arrogance of my rapidly approaching 18th birthday and high school graduation. In my conceit, I felt the world was for my talking and I would be immensely successful in whatever I undertook. Sadly, adulthood was not quite what I thought it was, from my vantage point of being on the outside looking in. Now, as a grown woman with many children of my own, I have returned to school to finish what I should have done so many years ago. With my own children negating college as unimportant, I am now setting the example of how vital it is for your future.

Be yourself. Do not try to change who you are in order to fit in or stand out as an individual. Make friends with your fellow classmates. They are a key to success in classes. They help push you to be a better student, as well as help you out with any material that you missed or are confused about. Not only are they helpful in passing classes, some of them could be your best friends. Do not give up, no matter how much you want to. Chances are, when you push through the hard classes, the accomplishments you have made are very rewarding as a student. Participate in class discussions and ask questions. Asking questions is a big part of learning. Not only does it allow you to receive help, but it also lets the professor know that you are working to understand the material. The professor will then be more likely to be more than happy to help you get a good grade (as long as you deserve it). Last of all, have a good attitude about everything. Take the best out of every situation and you will enjoy yourself.

I would advise myself that taking a year off should mean taking a year off and not any longer. At eighteen I was in no way mature enough to make such a huge decision about my future and did not give it the proper attention it deserved. I would be sure to let my self know that taking so much time away from an educational enviornment in no way brings to light what I could be intrested in studying. My high school senior self should have spent far more time researching and deciding what she wanted to do in the long run even if it did end up being that she wanted time off she should have made sure she had a definite plan.