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If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self during my senior year I would definetly tell him to try much harder than I did, I didnt try my best at all. I would also warn myself that college is nothing like high school, you have much more responsibilities, i would tell him to always study don't go and do anything stupid with the guys. I would have him prepare himself for what the real world is actually about.

As a senior at Brunswick High, do the accel program. That is a great way to gain some college experience before going off to college. You'll love the transition from high school to college and enjoy it a whole bunch more than high school. You have lots more freeedom as a college student, which is great; but it also means more responsibility. Class is faster pased so pay attention, take quick notes, write fast, abbbreviate; do what you've got to do. Professors don't stay on your case and nag you about homework or studying for tests/quizzes, so it's completely up to you to remember when things are due. Also, college is expensive. REALLY expensive. Don't waste your money on petty things. Get a meal plan so you don't blow all your money on food. Be sure to fill out your FASFA forms and lots of scholarships. That is EXTREMELY important. Textbooks are ridiculously expensive, so wait to see if you absolutely need it for the class before buying it, or share one with a friend or classmate. I know this may seem overwhelming, but you'll love college. You've got this girl!

If I were to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell my self many things. First, I would tell myself to put God first. When God is first in my life everything else works out. I would also tell myself to learn time management and discipline. I work better when I plan out my homework time and my social life and my job schdule. I believe time management is the hardest thing to do in college. Dicipline is also one of the things I had to learn. Discipline in doing my homework, and getting done what I need to get done, is very important. I would have told myself to be flexible with my life plans. I am still trying to figure out what I want to do in my life. I have to trust God to guide me on my path in life, and it's not a cut dry formula. Life is hard and things change ; as I get older I learn new things and I begin to see God's plan for me, and my life plans begin to change.Lastly, enjoy the ride, life is an adventure.

Aimee, you should make more time for things that you like to do, instead of things that "should be done". You have developed a good work ethic, but you aren't having any fun, and this is your last year of high school. You shouldn't worry about college being too difficult, you have developed the tools to successfully handle anything that may come your way. I know you wan't to do big things with your life, but you don't have to do them all in the next three years. I know the year started off pretty rough, but just because your friends can't be with you to celebrate your senior year doesn't mean you can't make the most of it. Don't just zero-in on your grades, make this year count. It's what your friends would have wanted you to do.

Become a person your childhood self would be proud of! Don't chase a career for the money. Do something that makes you proud to wake up every morning. Just think, after you finish and start your career, would the child you were be proud?

I would remind myself to have a simple eye and not to waste. I started out wanting more but realized this school gives me what i need and i should appreciate it. I noticed i wasted my first financial aid money and lots of time not doing work. I need to get the most out of my college days so I can move on with my life and be sucessful. I would tell myself that, when i get to college, active learning is absolutly necessary because its not like in high school when a teacher was looking to help you succeed by any means necessary. Now our teachers care but they let us know that it is the educatuon that we are paying for and should take it seriously on our own.

Continue your education now! Do not take time off, your life will take over. You will continue to say I always have time later to complete college. Once you have a family it is so much more difficult. Your children need you to be a parent, but they also need you to take care of them financially. You need to be an example for those children and show them how important an education is. In today's world you need an education to make it. Things are not cheap and will only continue to grow in price. Take advantage of your youth and vibrance and make something of your life. College is not as difficult as you think, but with added stresses of a family it can seem overwhelming. Don't wait do it now. Don't let "life" get in the way of what you can accomplish, the person you can become, or the example you can be.

Quit focusing on your career and focus more on school work. If you get your GPA up you could get a free ride with the HOPE Scholarship.

Eric, go ahead and take a language your first year, that way you can get you Associate's before going to another university. Also, be careful when picking your science courses, and do not take physics, you'll regret it. And when it comes to online assignments, do them immediately and get them out of the way. Most importantly, keep your mind on your school work only, if you give anything else attention, you'll regret as well.

If i could go back in time and give advice to myself as a high school senior i would let myself know that i need to push myself more to make it somewhere in life. In high school i just did enough to make it by i didnt mind getting a c every once in awhile but now i see that wasnt good enough especially since i have big dreams and i plan to have accomplish all if them in the next five to eight years.