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I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible. Also to start investigating careers and to have good goals for what I want in life.

If I could go back in time I would warn myself about the freedom that would be given to me. As a Highschool student I woke up at five am every morning to prepare for school, and if I was not doing sports or extracurricular activities I would arrive back home at five in the afternoon. I participated in speech and debate, as well as sports and not would return home until eight oclock . As a college student I had schedule that was ultimately dictated by myself. I chose where I worked, when, and when I finished my classes. Living away from parents allowed for freer social life, which taught me alot at the expense of time and money . If I could talk to myself as a senior I would counsel myself to find what interests me as student or to find something meangingful and important to me. I learned the importance of aligning my passions with a plan to succeed and serve. I would also teach myself to organize my schedule so that I could optimize my ability to accomplish meaningful tasks. Education is a blessing to all those who are accountable for their efforts to learn.

If i was able to go back in time and give myself advice, I would need to tell myself to make sure I get better study habits. You need to be able to study for long periods of time at various hours in a day. When studying you need to find out if you need dead silence,moderate noise, or just a cluttered area. I'd also tell myself to look up and apply for as many scholarships as possible so while attending college you can avoid loans. The more scholarships means less loans and less debt you will need to worry about.

It is very fascinating to reflect upon senior high school life and the mistakes I committed i would make necessary resolution, i wasting my time on friends going out to recreational activities such as school and friends parties which it has advert effect on my circular education and resulted into poor performance in my final year examination.When i pondered over these things tears gazed throung my eyes and regreted my past, but i thank God that i have been able to sought admission on long waiting stayed in the house.If the time is alloted me to started it once again in Senior High i would take my studies serious and make good friends who will advise me and help me to plan my time wisely and alwasys seek for knowledge of certain subjects that i encountered in the past.Thank you

If I knew what i know now about college I would only give a few words of advice to myself. I'd tell myself, when things get bad, don't think it's the end of the world, work to make things better and don't stop. I'd also say, start filling out scholarships now and don't get discouraged if you get denied one scholarship, there are plenty of people out there willing to help you through college financially. I'd also tell myself to not hesistate and get involved in clubs, organizations, and make friends. These things are whats going to help you through college. Then finally, I would tell myself to start bettering my study habits so that I'm ready when it comes time for college exams, essays, etc. I believe if I knew all this back when I was in high school I probably would have had a much better start than I did.

If I were able to go back and talk to myself as a senior, I would definitely tell myself to look into all my options in chosing an area of degree on which I would like to major in. I would also tell myself to research optional majors and not set myelf on just one particular one. I would advise myself to take more time in exploring all avenues and options before making a final decision.

If I could go back in time to my senior year in high school I would defiantly sit down and have a talk with myself. I would let myself know that college is a lot different than high school. Sure college can be fun but it is a lot more work than high school. I would tell myself to work on prioritizing and making a list of things I need to do in order to get assignments done by the deadlines. In college teachers aren’t as understanding as they are in high school. If you miss a deadline than that’s it you will get no credit. There is no room for procrastination. I would tell myself to start putting that into action right then and now so by the time I started college I would have broken the habit of putting things to the last minute and I would be prepared for all the assignments and things that are to come into my life throughout college.

I would advice for myself that be smart and look around. See what opportunities opening to me.

Go to school right after you graduate! The longer you put it off, the more difficult it becomes to stay motivated for school. The sooner you finish school, the faster you can start to accomplishyour life's goals! Study everyday, do the work, and never lose sight of what you want to be in the future. Make good habits, they will make everything in your life easier if the habits are good. Be responsible, accountable, diligent, studious, and most of all, stay happy!

Emily, I know at this point in your life that you're probably optimistic, excited, and completely worried about the future. But, I want to tell you one thing; that it's all going to be alright, so enjoy your life as you live it. That doesn't mean I don't want you work hard, and get the best education you can as you go off to college, but know that you are living in a brief moment of time, so don't take it for granted. Know that your trials will make you stronger and the blessings in your life will probably be under appreciated. Remember you are already starting off your life with great advantages that some people in the world can't even fathom so, live a life that would honor those less fortunate. Be aware of everything you can learn in college, both inside and outside the classroom. Don't get too caught up in your focus on education and success that you forget the important things in life. The things which include, your loved ones, your ability to serve others and the ability to find beauty in everyday life. Emily. Go. Enjoy. Live. Learn.