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I would tell myself to take the next few months of my life more seriously. The transition into adulthood is quite stressful. Instead of focusing on obtaining a steady social life, I should have been worrying about my grades and my finiancial status for the upcoming year. Most people say that high school is going to be the best time of your life, but I have personally found that college is a lot better. Instead of wasting my time trying to enjoy the annoyance that was high school, I should have been working hard so that I could enjoy the freedom and the responsibilities that come with being a college student.

Apply for scholarships. Seriously. I know you may think that I am joking or just doing this to be annoying, but beat down your inner procrastinator and start writing scholarship essays. And start soon because finding scholarships where financial need is not a major factor is hard. College is expensive and you are middle class. You are a great student, super involved, will get great recommendations. Everything you ever wanted will be close to your grasp. But your parents made their dreams come true so now you get to struggle to make yours come true. Give up on the pipe dream that is financial aid and realize that, even though we have a financially stable life, mom and dad don't make even close enough to what you need. And because your parents love you, they won't cosign those giant loans. Loans are scary. So if you really want to go to your dream school, to be surrounded by that family envoronment that you crave to be educated in, with the resources a private school can give you, in the city of Angels where you feel you belong, you will get off your butt and start applying. NOW.

For every senior going into college here are few pieces of advice to myself. To start of with college is no longer just going to school its different and be prepared for change. College is a time where you are building you're life. The information you learn in class are actual skills that you will need. College is not just about school, going to class and doing your homework. It is about networking and finding a passion in life. Its a place where you explore every curiosity that you have and search for answers. You are going to school to gather inofrmation, learn from the best and improving yourself. Next, my advice would be to make an effort to be involved on campus get to know your teacher more. Make sure they know who you are, it will benifit you. Finally, have fun embrace the whole expreince and realize that eveyone is goign throught the same thing with you. Relax college is stressful and it not easy, but remember, sometimes we do have to fail at things and it is okay. Take care of yourself, physical and metally.

I have always had a sense of direction on where I want to head in life but I never thought that college could change every perspective on my life and if I would be able to advice myself I would have a better visual determination on what I want to study for and prepare myself to be successful in life. I would use my time wisely and not waste my time in things that do not matter. I would have advice myself to get college credit while in high school to get ahead and graduated faster from college it would of also helped me to gain a little more experience on how differently is college from high school. Over all, I think the best advice I could give myself in high school is to never give up on my dreams and accomplish them little by little because the end every effort that I did will pay off.

The one piece of advice I would give my highschool self would be take your time, but do not take time for granted. During my first semester at school I was told that before I knew it, I would be in my senior year of college and time would have just flown by. Now that I am in my last semester at CSULB I realize the truth behind this statement. That is why we should not take time for granted and utilize everyday of our time as a college student. The other piece of my advice is take your time. This is very important to me because although you should not take time for granted and take advantage of all the exciting opportunities college offers, it is also crucial to stop and realize where you are in life. College is about getting an education, but it is also about enjoying the whole experience. You will be stressed, but relax, be patient, and know that things will come when you are ready for them. That said, when you are in college and throughout life in general, if you want something work for it today as the time is now.

I would tell myself three things: first, to not be upset about being rejected from 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the colleges I applied to, despite how hard I worked to maintain a high GPA with multiple AP classes while being administrator of two clubs; Long Beach State was the best choice for me anyway because 1) I live nearby, and since it is deemed one of the most affordable California State Universities, so even though I got rejected from any possible financial aid because of my family’s middle-class background, we could still afford tuition, 2) This university has a lot of small seminars up to 25 people, which I will really like, 3) Long Beach State is well-known for its Psychology department, which is my intended major, and 4) the campus is very beautiful and there’s a freshman seminar that I will attend that will help me make a smooth transition to college. The second thing is to be patient and not expect to make new friends so quickly because these things take time. The last thing I would tell myself is to not regret anything I’ve ever done, because those experiences will all be worth it.

Taking myself back to senior year in high school, many memories come to mind, some are good and some bad. Thinking about what I had done and the choices I made, I would tell myself one main piece of advice thus far. "Be more positive, and don't worry so much"...Being a senior and preparing myself for college at the time, I was always so worried that something would go wrong. But why? I have learned over time that everything always seems to work itself out in some way or another, but worrying about all the negative things that could go wrong will do absolutely nothing to help myself. Whether it be worry of finances, transportation when not owning a vehicle, family dysfunction, typical teenager emotions; everything going on at that time in place will eventually pass. Truly teaching yourself to be positive not only changes your outlook on life, but really helps you become a happier person overall because it helps you see everything that you do have to offer. True to the heart after everything I have overcome so far, these are words of advice that I would give to myself as a senior in high school.

Going back to 2007, I would tell myself that I can accomplish so much more than I would let myself believe. I should not limit myself to colleges that I think am "good enough" for. My dream colleges would be lucky to have me. "In 2013," I'll say, "you helped make a movie, sat with dying hospice patients, and had your first straight-A semester as a full-time college student. Your past doesn't need to follow you, and your future does not need to be set in stone." I would tell myself to explore any and every department. I would have to say, "Yes, even the sciences! Especially the sciences!" Being well-rounded is important. I would also tell myself to be more involved in extracurriculars, as those activities and the friends I'd meet would help carry me through difficult semesters. Last but not least, I would do everything I could to convince myself to put in the hard work and study, both in high school and in college. "Trust me," I'll say before we part, "even though you can get a degree earning only C's, effort will only make you a better person."

If i could go back and give myself some advice, i would tell myself 3 things. The first thing I would tell myself is NOT spend too much time there at the community college! I ended up staying there 4 years which is too long. Considering, I still have another 4 years to go, spending four years at the community college has really come back to haunt me. The second thing i would tell myself is which school and major i would choose. I wanted to attend a expensive private school called Art Center for transportation design. I worked for years, trying to save up money, only to realize i would never be able to save up enough. Knowing that i would decide to attend CSULB would have cut down my time at the community college. The last thing i would tell myself is to not be too scared to move away from home. I was scared of moving to a new city where i didn't know anyone. I put off going away for school as long as i could because of this. I would tell myself to just do it; it is not as bad as you think.

Dear Lauren, Even though we all know that CSULB is perfect for you academically, both you and I secretly understand that the abundance of cute boys on campus attracted you to this school. Although you hope to gain your first experiences in the dating world during these years on campus, there are a few things I would like you to be enlightened about. First, take care of you and your girlfriends. There will be times when some guys will try to take advantage of you or your friends or your situation. The key is awareness—especially during bouts of "bad judgment." When the time comes, you will know what to do to protect you and your friends. However, don't get the impression that every boy wants to simply get into your pants. If you sense good character in a man, take a chance on him. You may face hesitation from your single friends who warn you about being tied down, but you will soon realize that you must try new things and meet new people eventually. Yes, it will be embarrassing revealing the true extent of your innocence, but it is all part of the process of growing up.