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Wow. There is so much I could say to my Senior Self. I've learned so much in just one semester of college. I would tell myself first and foremost, to not get lazy. I would stress the importance of staying focused and not slacking in my final year of high school. I would also tell myself to start much earlier in choosing a college and applyign for financial aid. I wish I had taken it all more seriously and filed my FAFSA sooner. I missed out on financial award opportunities because I procrastinated on finalizing my college decisions. I would brace myself for the rigor of college. I didn't realize it would be so difficult and so much different from college. I would tell myself to buckle down and spend more time studying instead of putting everything off and being so laxed about things I should have taken seriously.

There is no question that I would advise myself to hold less importance on social statuse among the other seniors. It seems almost impossible to teach a teenager not to care about popularity, but I wish I would have been happier and more relaxed during my time in high school. I feel as though laid back people can take things in as a whole easier than high strung people are able to do. Simply put, don't get caught up in the moment. Sit back and enjoy the time you are given with people whose company you enjoy; try not to let mean students affect your quality of life suring this crucial time coming into adulthood.

If I go back and become a high school senior, I will get as much information as possible about the college that I want to go to, such as what kinds of programs that could benefit and be right for me, what are the special and outstanding activities that serve students, and what are the opportunities to further my education once I graduate. To make the transition easier, I will make sure I fill out financial aid applications if I am qualified, pass all of the required exams for the college I wish to go to, and seek scholarships if they are available for high school graduates. What’s more, I need to make sure I perform well in high school. To be better prepared for college, not only will I need to keep high grades, but also realize that school activities and community services are important as well. Also, I can always get help from my school if I have any questions, such as contacting my counselor to get advice. Overall, it is important for me to finish the process. I should realize that go to college I should be more self-confident, motivated, independent, and responsible.

I now that how to live in compuse with so money students , who come from different ethinic group , race , religeon ,and who speak different languages. More of i now living in divercified sociaty with peace and harmony .Even if there is divercified people I also understand each student in the campus can live in this divercified stution and how to be succsused for the objuctive of each student . In campus ,although there are things which done in group ,there are things which need individuaaaaal effert so i understad this things in my capus live .In campus the students should develope self confidence and honest.I also now that the student who mcame frome the fammily should take the responsiblity to care them selves from un wanted thinga which may affect their live.

If I could go back and tell myself what I liked about college, I would definitely have to mention the small community. It makes one feel welcomed. I am a transfer student who transferred from LSU to Birmingham-Southern. The size of LSU was miserably annoying and impersonable. I feel like I actually belong at Birmingham-Southern. I feel I can grow and be myself in this small setting. Feeling at home at college is very important to me and I definitely found this at Birmingham-Southern college. I would not change my college experience for anything. I am completely happy with my choice.

Dear Dallas, It’s me, your best friend and future self. And do I have news for you ... your life is simply incredible! Your relationship with Andrew is rocky, you're still verbally bullied for being gay, and you’re exhausted from maintaining a 4.17 GPA. Life is stressful and confusing right now, I know, but it gets unbelievably better. You’ll break up with Andrew and find Nathan Hendrix, and his beautiful and simple love will make you soar through the clouds. You’ll finish your freshman year at Birmingham-Southern College with a 3.71 GPA and you’ll be completely okay with it. That’s right, no more beating yourself up because you missed “perfection” ... in fact, you’ll come to accept that being “imperfect” is not only okay, it’s what makes you, well, YOU. You’ll also find a superbly supportive family in your fellow musical theatre majors and professors at BSC. Most importantly, you’ll wonder at the world again as if you were a child. The confusion and turmoil you go through now will inspire your future peaceful self. So don’t be afraid – it’s absolutely worth it!

The friendships developed have been great; the academic experience though difficult, rewarding.

One of the most difficult parts of my transition from high school to college life was my ability to communicate with others inside and out of the classroom. I attended a high school with only 14 other seniors; as a result, most of our classes contained no class discussion and I never participated in any of the few extracurricular programs our small school offered. However, I am now a member of many organizations at my college, have a great social life compared to my high school life, joined a fraternity in opposition to my high school self, and now I lead classroom discussions and am able to communicate my ideas without any fear. This ability to communicate with others was developed during a freshman honors class that graded 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} on class discussion. I was forced to learn how to communicate during my first semester of college,; as a result, I completely changed my method of communication from the year before and excelled in my classes. I am now able to communicate with others inside and out of the classroom, which I believe is something I should have learned to do far before my senior year in high school.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would begin by saying that all of the drama that seems so important doesn't matter. As your friends begin to move on, remember that your new life is about to begin in a matter of months. You are about to make so many new friends. As you spend most of your nights working on Algebra and Anatomy homework, devote as much time as possible to studying for the SAT. Learn the words you don't think you need to learn and practice the math that will hopefully catch on. Remember that although graduation is coming up, final exams will make a difference. Stay in touch with your teachers. You will want their advice when you're considering your major. They may seem like they're only there during the day to bore you out of your mind, but they're not. They are there to watch you succeed and to help you further down the road. Your life is amazing now but wait until you begin your new life as an adult in one of the most scary yet wonderful places.

Dear Amanda, I am the future you entering my second semester as a freshman in college! You made it, but to make life easier for future you please take my advice. Never stop looking for scholarships, you need them, your school is expensive but worth it. Develop a consistent study habit, don't just tell yourself you will be a good student really prove it now. Get more hours in a classroom you have picked the right major Be open minded, greek life is better than you think Be prepared to let go of home, I know that you think nothing will change but be prepared for it anyway Take a finance class or learn to budget, it would really be helpful in avoiding some tight spots I've been in Be proud of who you are more confidence comes but develop some now for when you arrive Remember it's ok if volleyball is not your entire world, LIVE YOUR LIFE Be consistent and dependable in everything you do Work on your core GPA Never think that mom and dad are not proud of you, they always are no matter what you do Boys can be stupid, move on!