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If I could go back in time and talk to who I was as a high school senior, I would tell myself to have as much fun as I can but don't lose sight of what's important: that college degree. I would also tell myself to not worry about the friends I lost throughout high school, because once you walk on that college campus you'll meet the friends that you're going to keep for a long time. Lastly, I'd probably tell the high school senior me that no matter how hard the class is, or how difficult the professor is, that you should always try your hardest and remember why you're there.

When you first get to college, don't stress out over trying to fit in and whether or not you'll make friends right away. You're going to meet so many great people, not only the first weeks but all year long! Don't force yourself into a certain group, you'll start to click with people sooner than you think without needing to analyze exactly where you feel you 'should' fit in. At the same time, be a little outgoing, even if it means venturing outside of your comfort zone at first. As for classes, don't be afraid to speak up in them. Professors LOVE when you participate even if you don't always make the greatest points because it tells them that you're prepared or more importantly, engaged. Actually, participate in general. Join a couple of student orgs, or at least go to the first couple of meetings for some of the orgs that sound interesting. It's great to get involved because again you'll meet so many awesome people that way! Just don't stress over everything - you're choosing this school for a reason, it all falls in place after a while.

Don't take the moments you have with friends and family for granted. Being in highschool you worry about a lot of things that are not very important like what to wear, what to do on the weekends and how to get out of doing your homework. Looking back I wish I would have had more movie nights with my parents and thanked them for everything they did for me. I never realized how much everything revolved around me from being in marching band, tennis, soccer and youth group. Being away at college has really opened my eyes because now I am on my own and so is everyone else and I don't always have my parents to fall back on. There are some things that don't change. If you think you are stressed about school, don't think that it gets any easier in college. Let highschool be what prepares you for college, take homework and tests seriously and set high goals for yourself. The harder you try in highschool, the better you will do in college. College can be the time of your life, but remember you are coming here to learn, dont be fooled.

i talked the opportunity they have if they study in college. All the things you could achieve with a career that they like. IN order all the advantages of studying in the university.

Dont hold anything back and strive to achieve all that you can. Your senior year is most important, dont slack off.

Be patient with yourself and others. College is all about growing. You will meet new people, make new friends, and be exposed to individuals with cultures and backgrounds much different than your own. You will learn things you never knew you didn't know, and you will be tested in many ways. Your character will be tested. Your values will be tested. Your goals and theories will be tested. Figure out who you are and what you stand for, and never look back!

Right now, as I start to look back at myself as a high school senior, I feel the hair on the back of my neck stand up and it sends a cold shiver down my spine. Going back to high school, even as a senior, is a scary thought. I often wonder how my high school career would have been different if I had known what I know now, then. I think about all the things I wish I could have told myself and all the things I would have changed. The one thing that I wish I could go back and tell myself is HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF! Those four simple words have more power than I could have ever imagined. I would say, "Stand up straight, look yourself in the mirror and know that you are smart, talented, witty, beautiful, and you can do and achieve anything you want." I would tell myself not to listen to the rumours and the pressures of high school. In one year, none of those materialistic things will matter. None of the superficial frienships will exist. In one year, there will only be one person that matters, and that person is YOU!

There is a lot of advice I would give myself, to start I would first apply for more scholarships in high school so I could pay for school without using student loans. I would also want to tell myself to know what my degree needs and start working on it as soon as I can. While doing that I would also want myself to work harder in college, and try to take teachers more than one semester that way I would be able to get more recommendation letters for getting into graduate school, to do that I would tell myself to take advantage of the different free tutoring and help that the school offers. The most important advice I feel I would want to give myself is to schedule my time accordingly, for example spend more time going to school and taking a full time course load rather than working so I would be able to go to graduate school sooner.

The main thing I regret about my senior year of highschool is not taking the opprotunity to visit as many campuses as possible. This includes both private and public univerisities, because you never know what could be. Second, applying for scholarships and grants is extremely important. Underestimating the cost of a secondary education is not a wise decision. In addition, when applying for colleges start early so that you are prepared to make a decision. Once in college make an attempt to meet as many new people as possible through campus sponsored events and in the classroom. One of the best things about college is a chance for a fresh start and new beginings. Finally, make your school work and studying a priority. College in an investment for your future so you must take it seriously.

I would deeply advise myself to start sooner and get college done with so I can start my life sooner with a degree and career that I enjoy and cherish doing. Participate in more activities and take more AP courses so that I could knock out certain basic courses required in college. Start thinking more and reflecting on what specific degree to pursue which was part of my difficulty in starting college in the first place.