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If I had the ability to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to be prepared. First of all focus on school absorb in all the learning because its the last of the easy part. I'd tell myself to not stay behind to focus on whats important for my future like all the college paper work and everything. another thing i would let myself know is that its not easy and dnt expect your friends to be there for you because they are going to be going through their own thing as well. Last but not least I would tell myself that its not easy and good luck. That is what I would tell myself.

I would tell myself to follow my own heart. I was set on going away to college, but I let my parents and family talk me into staying home the first year. I lost a 10,000 dollar scholarship because of it that I can't get back because it was for incoming freshmen only and now im considered a transfer student and they dont give any scholarships to first year transfer students. I should have worried about my own happiness instead of the happiness of others. I lived my life to make other people than myself happy and it's the one choice I made in my life that I will always regret.

If i could go back and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell him to apply to every scholorship and grant possible. College is very expensive and it will be very benifitual in the future after a few awards. I would also tell my senior-self that to make sure all documents are sent as early as possible and do not procrastinate because it just wastes more time in the long run and creates stress. However, the most important thing I would tell myself is not to worry and relax. Worrying throught senior year about college caused a great deal of stress and by simply taking the time for myself once a week to lay down in a field somewhere. It would have made my senior year much more enjoyable and the transition to college much more smooth.

If I could go back to talk to myself in High School, I would tell myself the value and necessity of a college education and tell myself not to put off enrolling in college. Back then, I was convinced that to be successful did not require a college degree. Both of my parents didn't have a college education, and my father is a small business owner who is very successful. I saw my dad's success, and decided to enter the workforce directly after High School instead of choosing a college like so many of my other high school friends. Slowly, it became apparent that a college education was extremely important. I became a Pharmacy Technician and worked with Pharmacists with their doctorate degrees and highly respected jobs. They inspired me to go back to school, and after a couple of years of taking a few community college classes here and there I decided to go back to school full time to complete an actual degree. If I had started this directly out of High School, college would have gone a lot faster and it would have been a lot easier financially, without the debt resulting by working first.

These next four years are not all about you. They are not going to be the greatest years of just your life, but also your family’s life, your boyfriend or girlfriend’s life, and your friends’ lives. You should not embark on this exciting journey on your own, but rather with the guidance and support of those who are close to you. This is not the time for you to forget about and abandon your family and your roots, but to wholeheartedly realize how important they are and appreciate how much they have helped you succeed in your life. In college, you should focus on creating and developing your own sense of identity and discovering the path that is right for you, however do not go about this alone. At times it will be difficult, and you will be tempted to stray from the path you’ve chosen. It will be your family and genuine friends who will be there to guide you every step of the way. Graduation should not only be your celebration of success, but your family’s as well because they should be just as much an integral part of your college experience as you.

I would make sure to tell myself to start getting into a studying routine. I would also tell myself to do more volunteer work in the field that im intrested in. I would also tell myself to lay off the carbs becasue i would gain fifteen pounds future.

Meet with professor during their office hours, as well as email professors for any clarification or questions. Studying for an hour, and taking a fifteen minute break, then resume studying. Asking friends whether they have any textbooks for sale. Using Ratemyprofessor.com to find my professors. Utlizing the resources around the campus, such the free scantron provided within the student centers.

If I could travel back in time and speak to myself in high school, I would emphasize the need to decide upon a field of study that I enjoy; and that when I do, I will have taken an important step toward the rest of my life. I would caution myself against waiting too long to make this decision, lest it be made by others less concerned about my future happiness. I might explain that making no decision is equivalent to deciding to do nothing, which is the best way to prevent anyone from achieving their full potential. My foolish younger self would be admonished not to travel along a path of indecisiveness, but to fully embrace the unknown. He would be told that the excitement of learning in a field that interests him is much more important than future earnings potential. I would explain that the best way to achieve financial stability is to become educated in things that stimulate his mind and emotions. It is not so important that he decide upon a degree that will make him rich, but one that will enrich his life and the lives of those around him.

If I could go back in time and address myself as a high school student entering college, I would have placed more emphasis on school. At the time I was working full time in order to pay for college without student loans. Because of this, I slacked on my homework in the first quarter and started my college career with 2 Cs! Yikes! Since then , I have learned the balance between school, work, and service. This would have been useful knowledge in the beginning. Another thing that would have been encouraging as a student entering high school would have been to be reassured. I was worried about the transition and placed extra stress on myself. I learned quickly that college classes were not very different from high school classes and I had been well prepared by my high school teachers for the studying, note taking, and critical thinking required. I also would have told myself to buy used books!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that sometimes life gets so difficult that it just feels like it is impossible to move forward and that we can get trapped in the pits of hopelessness because we feel as if we have no control in these situations. It is during these times, however, that it is most important to remember to reach out for support, take a deep breath, and take a small step forward when you can. Gloomy days do not stay that way forever. At some point, the clouds will part and the sun will shine again. Until then, sometimes it is all you can do to keep breathing.