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I would say to my high school self to not second guess myself in the desitions I will make. Always use your head when it comes to finances and to not go around buying needless things. Always stay focused and do the assigned work on time and always ask the questions that no one is willing to ask. Your professors and classmates are nicer than they look and understand what you are going through. Try to never go it alone by talking and getting to know the classmates in all your classes. Above all else be kind and patient and understand that you will not understand the material the first time around and never give in anything you do.

If I could be a high school senior I would tell myself to prepare for pain. I would let myself know that students at a rich private university tend to be cold and heartless, that they look down on people like me, who have large families that need government support. I would tell myself to prep money because the government is weak and can not help people like me. I would tell myself that working hard is not the only hard part of college but financing myself to get through college is the other piece teachers forget to reccommend.

The advice i would give myself is to stay focused on school and make as many friends as possible. I would also tell myself to not get to distracted with football. I would also tell myself to strive and do everything possible to get at least a 3.2 gpa because it will make college life a lot easier.

If I could go back in time to my senior year of highschool, knowing what I know now about college live, I would give myself a few words of advise. I would tell myself to think very carefully about what college I picked. I attented the University of Colorado my freshman year. Basically my whole family has graduated from Colorado U, and I felt a tremendous amount of pressure to follow in their footsteps. I would tell myself to be patient and think about what is the best decision for ME. I now realize that was the right thing to do. My freshman year at Boulder was anything but memorable, I felt lonely in such a big school, and felt out of touch with my proffesors. I didn't do as well as felt I should have, and I felt as though I had let my parents down. My sophmore year at Cal Lu has been ideal for me, small classes, passionate professors, and nice kids. I feel as though this is where I was meant to be.

There are many things I would tell myself before going to college. First I would have tried to be more independent my senior year because in college you have to step up and go out and look for things you need. They are not handed to you and you do not have any one pushing you to do something. You have to motivate yourself in order to be successful. I also would have told myself to look for more scholarships because I underestimated everything and thought that the school you went to would provide many scholarships. Well it doesnt work that way and now I am struggling to find scholarships. I would have told myself to go the extra mile my senior year by finding out more about the schools and what it is they exactly provide for me. Overall, I would have put more effort into finding scholarships and preparing myself mentally for the change in independence. I would have done more things on my own to prepare myself for the change of being alone.

In high school, EVERYTHING seemed so important. The only big concerns I had were boys and friends. I had no real responsibilities except school and chores, and as an ignorant high school student that seemed like too much. I had no idea what a challenge college life would present. There is no more mommy and daddy paying the bills, cooking the meals, buying the groceries etc. I have to be so much more responsible in college and I wish I had prepared myself for that more. I was too wrapped up in high school drama to realize what reality was ahead of me. Everything has always been pretty easy for me. I had responsibilities and definitely had earn my things but my life wasn't as difficult as some have it. Even academics came very easy to me in high school and I wasn't prepared for what a challenge college classes would be. If I could tell myself one thing in high school, I would tell myself to stop worrying about high school drama and wake up to the real world; to the responsibilities that lie before me; to the mature adult I've always wanted to become.

What could I say that wasn't already told to me before I set off for college? I would probably beat into myself the idea of getting out there and participating in everything that is possibly available, especially that first sememster. That is when you meet everyone, when new groups are being made. As well as don't be afraid to talk to the teachers. I could get away with it in high school but it took me awhile to get the courage to visit a professor in their office to discuss the class. But was so good to have that experience and it helped out my grade in the end as well. Don't be afraid to try anything, end of story.

Now that I?m in college, and know what it takes, I would have told myself a few things as a enior. I?d start with time management. It seems like you really have a lot of ?free? time while living at college. But it?s all about what you do with it. You have to manage your time well otherwise you will find yourself up till 2am every night doing homework. Then you will be tired the next morning, meaning it will be harder for you to focus in class, and eventually your grade will suffer. It?s crucial that you manage your time well in college and prioritize wisely. Also any easy way to transition into college would be to get to know your professors and touch base with them once in a while. Make sure they know who you are, and continue to show them that you are making an effort to get the best possible grade in the class. Another way to show them that your really care about their class is to ask for feedback on your work. And if there is criticism, avoid making the same mistakes again to show the professor your improvement.

When I was in high school, I thought the world was small and that I could hold it in the palm of my hand. I believed life would just work out. If I could go back in time and talk to myself then, I would stress the importance of the choices we make. I would urge myself to take inventory every day of what matters most. I would tell myself that I can achieve anything I pursue, but that nothing will be given to me without hard work, dedication, and dicipline. I would also take it easy on my high school self. I'd let him know that life is a journey; every misstep, every false note, every decision that goes awry can be learned from and used for his advantage. The transition from high school to college is monumental and can truly define a person, and with that in mind, I would assure my high school self that through focus and a stubborn determination never to give up he can reach any goal.

Stop stressing out! If you don?t get into a top tier school, you?ll survive. In fact, you will thrive. Find the perfect college for you; where you?re challenged just enough and still have time to make friends. That a university is called ?the best? doesn?t mean it?s best for you - and you don?t want to spend the next four years miserable. So, don?t worry about that B in Spanish, and stop freaking out about Calculus. You?ll be fine. If you let yourself take a break once in a while, you?ll be better than fine. Life is too short; you miss too many opportunities if you try to be the best at everything. Most people aren?t the best, but they?re still able to be happy. You want to be a writer - but you can?t write if you have no life to write about! Join clubs and make friends. Do something that you?ll look back on and laugh with your children about, the way your Mom does. College is about growing up as much as it is about education; so find yourself some good soil to grow in.