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I was one of those students who never really studied in high school, and it made college a little bit difficult, particularly in my chemistry class. I would tell myself that I'd have to learn how to study, because college and high school are two very different learning environments. There are a ton of study groups on campus, but I didn't find any until halfway through the semester, so I would definitely want to give my senior-self a heads-up on that. Something else I'd want to say is that "It's going to be okay". When I headed off to college, I was so scared because I'm going out of state and didn't know anyone except my roommate, whom I'd only met once. I'd tell myself all about the awesome people I'd meet and friends I'd make, not to mention that the zumba classes in our rec center are really fun! Most of all, I'd tell myself to get involved. I joined a couple of clubs on campus and met a lot of friends there. Getting involved is the most important thing of all!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would encourage myself to have practiced and learned as many study skills as I could have in high school to find out what works best for me, as well as what are the most efficient types for when you're in a time crunch. I would have been more easy-going and not let things bother me so much in high school. Being in college has allowed me to realize that a lot of the things I got upset about last year didn't really matter and it was wasted efforts getting myself involved in drama when I could have spent that time more effectively and enjoyed my last year in high school. I also would have liked to have participated in more community service and volunteer opportunities, so that I would know how to get involved in them in college, which is going to be a very important part of the higher educational experience.

Love your pets very well because you are going to miss them once you are in college. Know how to multitask and organize really well. Cherish your friends.

Make a decision with what will make you happy and what seems to be best fit your personality. If you pick somewhere that doesn't seem like who you are you aren't going to be happy. Also when you get to school for the first time you need to get out of your shell and talk to as many people as you can. The more people you can network with the better off you'll be in the long run. Last but not least, participate in school events, intermurals, and join clubs to get to know people who are in your same major.

HIgh School will end. Your future is ahead of you, it does not consist of the past. You need to think about things; what you want to do, to be, to study, to work at. Don't avoid these thinks and expect them to just come, because that will only lead to setbacks. Try not to worry so much, even if you don't have it all figured out, you'll get there eventually. Don't waste the time ahead, it'll go by too fast. You may have regrets, setbacks, challenges, but that doesn't mean you weren't supposed to experience these things. Have fun, enjoy the now, even if you think you are wasting your life at some point, you aren't, you're living, just a little differently than you thought you would be. Most of all, don't be afraid. Things may be hard, you may not see much light, but it is there, it'll get better, you'll figure it out. It will be okay. I promise. Do the best you can. That's all you can do. I belive in you, other people do to.

If going back in time to my senior year of high school were an option, I know exactly what I would tell myself. Even though it has been less than a year since I graduated, I would adamently encourage my past self to apply for scholarships. At the time I was rather busy, and that seemed to me to be low down on my list of things to do, but knowing what I know now, I wish I would have made it a higher priority.

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself in highschool I would tells my self to worry less. I would have told myself to really embrace life rather than just go through it. I do not regret anything I have done, but I would love to be more open to people and life. I would also tell myself that I will do well in the things that I set out for, that things are going to work out regardless of the moment of changes seeming impossible. Just Breathe and Enjoy. I would also tell myslef that things change and that they will affect my life in a huge way, but that does not mean that I can not make it though. I am a strong person with a great intuition. Stay with it! I rock!

i will tell myself to pay attention in class so you can be better prepared for college. high school is meant to prepare you for college. i would also tell my self to get out of the habbit of putting things to the last minute.

If I could go back in time and talk to my former self as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life here is the advice I would give myself: I would tell myself to get extra help to help me pass my classes. If I wasn't so worried about failing I would have stayed in school and graduated. Instead I dropped out and got my GED a few years later. I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as I could for when I enrolled in college and take as less student loans out as possible. I would tell myself to ask for help sooner rather than later.

The course work in college is not only more difficult, but it requires more time to complete. Making effecient use of your time is critical to staying current in you r classes. Make sure your study habits are well thought out and give you more than enough time to complete the task. Don't cut corners or fool yourself into thinking you can cram for it, because you can't. Also, take more Advance Placement courses for college credit. This will free up time for other more interesting courses.