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First off, I would tell myself that I am definately going to college because that is the only way to have a meaningful career. I would do extensive research into colleges to find the best one to match my career goals. The next step would be to apply for all available grants & scholarships so as not to take out student loans & be in debt right out of college. I would also do research on the demand for the field that I am entering.

If I could go back to my high school senior self, I would tell myself to not get hesitant about going away to college. Moving to college is a big step in anyone's life, but it well worth it in the long wrong. College gives anyone the chance to meet new people, fullfill their future education goals, and have the oppotunity to experience life on their own. Leaving home will be a challenge, but once someone leaves, like I did, they will never look back. College is truely the best way to find out who someone is as a person. Someone is able to see what life is like without parents and how to deal with things with no help. I would tell myself to take each day at a time and never forget why I am here in the first place; to persue my lifelong dreams.

Thinking about leaving home is both scary and strangely exciting. You have dreamt of this moment for your entire life and finally it is here! When you leave home for college you will be able to make decisions for yourself that will change your future and help mold you into the adult you will become. While this transition is frightening and thrilling it is also something that is not afforded to everyone. You are an extremely lucky person to have this opportunity.. Loving education and loving life are two things that you have always been enthusiastic about. While your Multiple Sclerosis may slow your body down but it can not destroy your dreams. You are a compassionate woman who has so much to offer to the world and I am ready to watch you roar!

Seeing myself now and thinking about myself in high school I can see so many changes for the better. If I could talk to myself as a senior in high school I would tell myself not to worry as much. I would say to myself that I need to care less about what other people think and just do what I want and what makes me happy. I would also tell myself to continue to work hard because what you are learning really will come in handy and its not just for nothing. Another thing I would say to myself is not to take your family for granted. Being in college and being away from them is difficult and becomes something that you really miss. So enjoy your time at home with them and don't go out with your friends as much, because you never know what may happen in the future and when nothing is certain anything can happen, so spend as much time with your family as you can.

College is a whole new world. You need to do a lot of research and learn how to access your courses, register, meet deadlines, and sign up for classes. It's not easy so don't wait until the last minute! Same goes for when you start classes. Online classes are an option, but that doesn't mean you go online and check your email. Get your work done! Also, teachers really appreciate when you make an effort to communicate with them, so if you need to, don't be shy. This will be a period in your life when communication is vital to your success. Stop being so timid and don't worry about what others think. This is your time to shine. Get out there and give it your all!

Take as much variety of classes as you can and don't go to a large university.

Do not worry about getting into college and doing well in it. It is way easier than highschool because you get so much free time that you did not know you could even have. Do not procrastinate on your papers because you will be able to write them with a lot less stress. You can also take as many breaks as you want if you start early. Pay attention in class and take good notes and study atleast a bit for your tests. If you do all of these things you wil be very successful in college and you will be able to get the job that you want after you graduate.

Sit down andcreate a 3 and 5 year plan. Do the research, meaning, what resourses are avaialable? what are the costs ? Is your goal something you enjoy and can visualize yourself doing as a carreer ? Budjet and ballance your time and money. Get involved outside the classroom. Try to make asmany contacts in your feild and work your people skills...network. Decice what sacrifices will have to be made to succeed. You cant do it all. Pace yourself or you will burn out. Besides that, just demand from yourself a posotive attitude and outlook. Take it from the source if you heard my story you would believe anyone can achive their goals with determination and motivation.

Take the time to stop and smell the flowers. College should be a time for growth and finding yourself, don't forget to do that. It is okay that you don't know what you want to do or maybe even who your really are. College is about exploring. Take classes that sound interesting or that maybe you other wise wouldnt and use those experiences to create your own path. Eventually you with find a subject that you love, everything will click and you'll know that you have made the right choice but don't rush that process. Half of the fun is growing, learning, expanding your horizons and stepping out of your box. Don't be afraid to push yourself or try something new. Sometimes I look at college like eating food, how do you know you don't like it if ou don't try it? Maybe you'll take one bite and suddenly have a new favorite food. Don't be afraid to try new things.

Hey, I know what I want to convince you to believe would sound distant to you. But please take the advice and integrate yourself. First of all, what have you done in your "last high school summer"? All you do is play video games, hang out with friends, and go clubbing. All you are doing is spending parents' money. You are attending college in less than 2 months. Life is short. Time is precious. You have to integrate yourself; get yourself prepared. College life is often believed, "the best time in someone's youth". I tell you. It is truer than you can imagine. At college, nobody cares if you study or not, especially when you're going to the US, thousands of miles away from home. Parents are far away and teachers, unlike those in high school, don't care if you study any more. Also, overcoming peer pressure is important. There are more "opportunities" in college, but you have to know what's right and what's wrong to do. Therefore, what's really important is "self-discipline". You are here to pursue education and to experience a broader view of life. Don't worry. Enjoy!