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FIND ALL THE SCHOLARSHIPS YOU CAN. Being a white male makes it very difficult to get scholarships if not super talented at something. Also, you hate chemistry so forget the idea of pursuing material science and pursue computer science instead.

Always remember that you are a student and you are there to learn, so dont be intimated by a class. You wont go into college knowing everything you need to learn so be open to learning and never feel like your not smart or good enough to do something in college.

There are so many instances in life where you wish you could get a "do-over," here is the advice I would give to my high school self if I was given the opportunity. You have done everything you can academically to get yourself where you need to be. Keep your focus on your studies, it will get easier, it will be worth it! But, my main adivce would be to not let your future depend on any body else besides you and your needs. There are so many possibilities in life, and I hope that you don't regret any decisions because you chose to settle on a college that wasn't right for you. Not all of the hard work and credits will transfer to a different college. Don't question your career goals, radiology is what you're meant to do, no matter what kind of advancement in a temporary field you may possess. It is better to finish and put in the work now than to get married and start a family while deciding that it is a good time to progress then. Stick to your goals, you already know what you need to do.

Retake the SAT's take the ACT and definetly take any COMPASS test that you can to be able to go above the classes you believe that you can pass. Be ready to spend way to much on books. Be ready for very expensive food and be ready to have to meet knew people because your friends in high school are moving out of state and though they will keep in contact they will not be there. Do not be pushed into doing something you think you want to do. Do what you want to do. IYou wil definetly be fine and everything will turn out ok so stop stressing. Just breath. The last thing, if you want to make it, work harder!

Going back to senior year I would not change many things, as a lot of who I am today is a direct result of who I was back then, who I would eventually become. There is one thing however that I would change, if I could go back to senior year I woud consciously remember not to care what other people thought. As most kids did during the awkward stage of high school, I worried about what poeple were thinking of me. It's a nasty habit that since leaving high shcool I have filtered out. Trying to think about what someone else is thinking about you? That sounds like a recipe for disaster. It usually is too, nothing good comes with trying to think your way into someone else's mind, only negative things can come out. For that exact reason, if I could go back to senior year I would tell myself just that, its useless and gets your nowhere but upset.

Don’t give up. Life happens on uncertain terms, you must learn how to see the light in any situation. You will pull people out of the depths of sorrow and watch them transform. People will be cruel because they know despair. Show them hope. Find your stride. The turtle won the race, and life really does work with consistency. The better you are at sticking to something the easier you will accomplish goals. Success isn’t about just raw talent, but about how you apply it. It is not weakness to accept help, it is the only way you will become strong. You must identify equity in what you are, both good and bad and make efforts to improve. Try things that seem to be uncomfortable, you never know what you can do until you try. There are voices in this world that are content with living in the status quo, you never will be content there. Above all, take care of yourself first and you will be able to be the person you need to be. That doesn’t make you selfish, but encourages you to be the best you can be.

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If I could go back in time, I'd tell myself to take a serious look at my values and begin working toward the life I want to live and the contribution I want to make. I'd advise my younger self to value more of my old friendships, appreciate the opportunity to travel when it presents itself, and study harder than I did in high school. I'd tell myself to stop being timid about math and science because I will eventually come to love those subjects more than anything else. Lastly, I'd tell myself to spend as much time with family as is possible. They won't be there forever, but while they are, they're some of the best parts of life.

My advice to the high school students are to listen and complete everything your teacher gives to you. College life is no where near compared to high school. You are responsible for all of your actions. If you were like me in high school, you'll do just fine. That is, if you were always late to class, skipped and showed bad conduct, then college won't be so nice for you. You are dealing with a world of adults and it's time to step into the real world. You should always use your time wisely. Study when you can because it's going to pay off in the long run. The information your high school teachers give you isn't for them, it's for you. Stay focused and always be on task because one slip-up can change your life forever. However, college isn't just about being serious all the time, adults can have fun too. There's group activities, clubs and many organzations that you can join. It is good to participate in some of those things in high school too because it looks really good on your resume. Good luck in life!

I would tell myself to enjoy the little moments like playing high school sports. Football and rugby were huge at my school and its crazy how you can go from playing sports for 10 years to not playing anymore once you get to college. Also to focus more in school, especially in a class like econ that relates alot to the modern world. Thats one class i wish i knew more about. I would tell myself to not take my parents for granted and enjoy every home cook meal while it still lasted.