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I would tell myself that whatever I plan to choose for college is going to be a tough transition and to choose very wisely because it is much different than high school. College is a different playing field, and it is fun but there is time for fun and work. So make sure to choose a school where you feel like you could have a good social life but at the same time get a good enough education. I would also tell myself that the transition is the hardest part, because especially for a girl like me, being so far from home can be tough. So if I decide to go somehwere far, just be ready for the hardships that come from it. But most of all, I would tell myself to get excited, because it is the start to the best four years of my life!

The only advice I would give myself is don't worry. Don't be so hard on yourself and don't worry about everything so much. You will do great in college, just stay focused and continue to do what you've been doing.

I would go back and tell myself that it does not matter what other people say. You are your own person. High school is a chance to discover what you want to do with your future. Do not get wrapped up in drama, boys, and your appearance. I look back now and notice that it did not matter what I wore the first day of school because no one will rememeber when you move out of your small hometown and meet new people. Focus on your grades first, friends next. It will be alright if you do not make it to every football game or school event. Still go to school events when you can but do not make them a priority in your life. have fun and plan your future in college.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school Senior I would tell myself, to apply for more scholarships and not to procrastinate. My senior year in high school was amazing and I really enjoyed it. My teachers would always tell me to apply for scholarships and I was so caught up in having “senioritis,” that I did not know how important it was. When I first arrived to college, I was giving the opportunity to take summer classes, not knowing that I ended up having to pay $3,000 for classes, out of my pocket. I also would tell myself not to procrastinate so much while I am in college. I have a big problem of siting stuff aside and getting distracted really easy. While in high school, as a senior, I was used to doing nothing because I was ahead and completed most of my credits in high school. Sometimes I wish I could do just one more year of high school so I can make it right and do what I know now then what I knew back then. My high school senior year was a breeze for me and I loved it.

Here you finally stand, ready to face the real world. Your entire high school experience has lead up to this final moment. You will be scared, but it's a good kind of fear. You will be sad, but it's more of a nostalgia. I want you to know in the truest part of your heart that you will be just fine. Your past helped shape you to be who you are today, but it does not define you. You will meet many new people and have countless new life-changing experiences. These are all to be taken as character building elements in your life. Many will believe in you, but it is You that has to believe in you first. You will have many moments of doubt and times where you want to give up completely. Don't give up. Know that you will come out of it all a stronger and greater individual. Have an open mind and an open heart. Trust carefully, but trust completely when feasible. Take everything as a learning experience, whether good or bad. There is a reason for all of it, trust me. Most importantly, just be You.

If I were able to go back in time, I would scream at myself in high school. In high school, I excelled but i put forth very little effort. I would tell myself that it only takes about an hour per subject to study and ace the class. Once I came to college, I realized that nothing was hard, it was just challanging. I would encourage myself to put forth all of my effort in my work. I would also encourage myself to apply for more scholarships. Loans accure quickly and scholarships are free money with no stress. Lastly, I would love to tell myself not to stress myself out about entering college. College has been a challanging journey, but I would assure myself that everything will be worth it.

You will need to study a lot and stay on task. Limit your distractions and work hard.

I would tell myself that my GPA matters and to achieve more than just passing.I would tell myself that I should try to excel in everything I do as everything reflects on my character as a person. I would also tell myself that as much as I think I have life mapped out that life is not predictable and when things do not go as predicted to use it as fuel moving forward. Life is all about the choices I make. In transitioning, I would tell myself to use all available resources given to me by the school and seek advice from my professors to guide me to a road of success. I would also tell myself to try and master studying techniques that work for me in order to achieve good grades. Also, I would suggest that writing down school work and rewriting school work will help solidfy the materials in which I am studying.

My advise would be not to stress out about the future. When I left high school I was dead set on being a doctor and as I went through school I realized that my real passion was the environment and now I a going to school to be a climatologist. Even though it seems like major decisions need to be made now, they dont. College is about discovering who you are as a person and what you are passionate about

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