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If I could go back to being a senior in high school and knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to remain focus at all times. College life comes with resposibility and maturity and you have to be ready no matter what. Regardless of the situation that you are in, try to find a positive outlook or message within. Don't be afraid to try new things and don't be afraid to be who you really are. There are a lot of students from all over the place, you can't just be confined inside of your little bubble. Be able to take risks and be open to different opinions. Most importantly, always strive to be the best and always give 100 percent effort in everything you do.

If it were possible to go back in time, I would tell myself to study harder, find a part time sooner and not depend so much on my parents. I would encourge myself to be more independent, and take care of things for myself. Learn more how to take care of my care, do my wash, fill out paperwork for myself and interact more on mine own with people. All of this would make my life alot eaiser now!

I would advise myself to change the way I study. College requires a person to know a massive amount of information in a short period of time and the only way to absorb it is through long hours of study. Also, I would share the importance of time management and how cruical it is to organize the time. When an individual transitions from high school to college he or she finds freedom. Freedom to not being in school for seven hours or having parents to advise him or her on what to do. While a person needs to enjoy their new found freedom and use it to become a strong, independent student, they need to manage their time wisely.

The advice I would give myself would be to have an adult help you with the whole process. Ask as many questions as you can about the student loan process and what it entails before you apply. Try to figure out what it is that you would like to major in as soon as possible and try to be sure of the school you are wanting to attend so you do not have to go through the transfer process time and time again. Find a job and do not rely on student loans for extra money because the debt when you graduate is overbearing and will be like a mortgage payment when you graduate. Get involved because networking is so important. Also, you can meet so many people that way. Major in something you will love and something you are good at and I believe you will be successful!

Be more involved in campus activites, and to balance my social life and my school work more equally.

I would give myself the advice to stay focused and to stay yourself. I feel all too often students go off to college and lose a little bit of themselves. College needs to be a time to grow and learn. Not only to learn about your area of study but to learn about yourself. I would tell myself to put more time into meeting new people and finding out who I am and what I stand for. I would say to myself that I can do this. While college can be a difficult experience it is by far one of the most valuable.

I would tell myself to apply myself more. To elaborate, i would push myself harder not only to get better grades than what i got in high school, but also apply more for the scholarships at that time. My high school self disliked scholarships because he applied for over fifty scholarships and didnt received not one. I would give him more courage and try to make him see the positives outweighs the negatives and keep applying becasue he will get some scholarships. The more he apply, the better off i would be in my college years.

Prepare yourself for the unexpected and learn from your mistakes. Don't take opportunity’s for granted but when doors open take advantage of all possibilities. Stop being narrow minded and open up to new ideas. Don't let anyone change who you are. Remember who you have become and don't lower your standards for no one. It's never to early to start but continue working hard and filling out scholarships. Trust in God and pray about every decision you make. Stepping out on faith and out of your comfort zone will profit you in the long run. Show your personality and don't be afraid to be yourself. You just can't give up now. You've come to far from where you've started from. The road is not going to be easy but strive because your desire will push you through inevitable circumstances. Play now and you'll pay later but pay now and play later. You have the right mind set and the tools but utilizing them is the key. Success is not defined by others but is only the assurance and satisfaction of your earnest work within yourself.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would say to myself to always prioritize my tasks, to settle down and decide what is more important: making a few more corrections on a paper that is due the next day or going to a concert? I would also say to be careful who you choose as your friends because what is best for you may not be in their best interest. One more piece of advice I would give to myself would be to never hold back or settle for less and to always strive for better. Also to never let anyone tell you that you cannot do something!

Advice that I would give myself is to attend a embrace the transition with an open mind. Learn that a stranger is only a stranger because you have not met them yet. You never know who can help you.