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If I had the opportunity to go back and talk to my high school self, I probably wouldn’t speak much. I would write a letter and hand it over to my old self. My letter would say the following: January 2014 Surprised? Who wouldn’t be? But with every great miracle comes a great purpose. I came back because I was given the opportunity to give my past self advice. I have two pieces of advice. Playing for Columbia College’s volleyball team will be a life changing experience. You will be wary of your team and won’t trust them. I know you’ve been taught that trust is earned not given, but it can be a better experience if you let yourself be a part of the team. This leads into my next piece of advice. Don’t be disappointed in others. God’s foremost commandment is to love. Understand that others will not always have the same values as you. People will not always do the right thing. You will be much happier if you accept this and choose to lead by example. Be a leader through actions not words. Work hard and stay diligent. Yourself

If I could go back into time, I would tell my high school self, to stay focused on what is before you. That you have the skill and potential to achieve whatever you want. Go to college and find your passion in a field that you will love, not a field that will make you money. If you heart is not in it, no money in the world will make you happy. You are your own boss; you dictate the direction and path that you want to follow. It will not be an easy path, but if you put in the work and effort, it will pay off. Stay prayed up and trust in God when times get hard.

College is alot difrent from high school. you need to get your game straight and get your self on the ball. Apply to as many colleges, pick up your G.P.A and dont settle for less. Take advantage of all the things you have here in school. Get dual enrollment classes, and A.P classes. dont fool around, dont be lazy. I'm telling you because I'm experinceing all the difficulties of the college life. For example the tuition and fees, the housing, and the stress of the classes. Study,Study,Study!!!! dont forget to always study in advance! Leave other things for later you'll have time for that. Please follow my advice right now that you have time to change it and make mine(ours) eaisier. I know for a fact that we can do this Karina. Don't give up on yourself, you have the power to achevie your highest! Because if you dont do this for yourself no one will. Everyone is capable of doing greatness, and we are that person who can make a diffrrence. Not only for ourselves but for the people in our communites. Keep going don't give up!

Dear Cristina, You’re 18, you think you know everything; well you don't. Your personal life is going to go through hell. That guy you meet freshman year, well he’s not the guy you end up with; in fact he puts you through a three year abusive relationship. When you get out you find yourself on academic probation, and working 50hrs a week at a Taco Bell to pay the difference. Its okay! You’re going to make Dean’s list, get your aid back, and be so much stronger for it. You’re finally going to figure out what you really want to do with your life, you’re going to regain every ounce of confidence you lost, and you will become so much more aware of both life and yourself. I want to tell you not to make all the mistakes you’re going to, but if it wasn’t for them you would not be who you are now, strong willed and awesome. Life is going to hurt, but I promise you’ll come out on top. So I leave you with this: make your mistakes, and never give up. Sincerely, An older wiser you

In high school, I was living in a bubble. Everything was perfect; I got to see friends everyday, I was a top athlete, I didn't have to make any life changing decisions (I had parents for that!), and I was used to the everyday hustle and bustle that was, high school. By Jr./Sr. year my our counselors began trying to prepare us for some big changes ahead. I didn't know where I wanted to go to college (if I wanted to be away from my family), what to do for my entire life, I was only 17! This panic/uncertainty caused me to put off searching/applying to schools. Out of sight out of mind right? I was living in a perfect bubble, I wanted nothing to change. Today I'm attending a two year college, ready to transfer. Knowing what I know now, I would tell my self to be better prepared. Life continues wether your'e ready or not. I would also tell my self not to worry so much. Everything works out even though it might be unclear at first. It might be hard at first but u you will gain rewarding life experience.

If I had a time machine and could go back in time to talk to my high school self about going college my high school self would look at me like i was crazy. Upon finding my high school self i would inform him that he should'nt be skipping class and to take high school seriously and not to take a break from school. It's better to go straight into college after high school so that everything you have learned in those long 4 years is still freshly engraved in your mind. I would make it very apparent to my younger self that playing around with your education could be extremely costly. Education will get you farther in life than anything else you can do. I believe that would be crucial knowledge for my high school self to know.

If I could go back to visit my high school self I would not have much to say other than to apply for more scholarships, work a little harder in classes, and to not worry about the transition, because it really is not as bad as many make it out to be.

To dream your on Dream.

Do all the things you never thought you were allowed to do. Be all the things you were never given permission to be. If you do this, you're onto something. If you don't, you are wasting yourself.

There is nothing wrong with the two year college! It's ok to start small in your dreams and work your way up. Sometimes we do not know where or what it is that we are truly meant for and we rush into college because that is what is expected of us. Relax... breathe, and take some simple college courses, find a relatively nice paying job, and work your way up. Don't be scared to tell your family that you are not ready to commit to something as big as a four year college. BE STRONG, because everyone will definitely have an opinion, but nothing really matters if you fail out because you were not ready.