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I have attained so much new knowledge as I have been attending classes at Dakota Wesleyan University. I have learned information on the subjects of the courses and about current events. I have learned information about Dakota Wesleyan as well. I have met a lot of new wonderful people who will be life long friends.

If I could go back and do it all over again, I would probably tell myself not to be so quick to make a decision. It's okay to not have to know your whole life plan right away. This is just another step in the process of life. Enjoy your time while you can and make the best of every situation. Do what you want and what will make YOU happy. :)

I would make sure to tell myself to have fun but at the same time remember what's most important. Working on your time management skills defnintely helps and trying to earn a little extra money here and there doesn't hurt either. Learn to accept yourself for who you are and be proud of everything you have accomplished. You may think some classes are unnecessary but believe me, everything is taught for a reason. If some classes are challenging enough, try taking some AP classes. Make sure you are a responsible individual and prepare yourself the best you can. You can never be too prepared for college.

I would go back and tell myself to get organized and prepare for college because college is the bridge to your future. I would tell myself to explore all of my options and go and visit school campuses. I would tell myself to give high school one hundred and ten percent because the knowledge gained there really is a tool that can be used and referenced often in college. I would then tell myself the importance of applying for financial aid and scholarships. I would inform myself of how many possibilities are out there to help aid students in their educational endeavors. One just has to put forth an effort and educate themselves of the vast opportunities that there are out there for graduating seniors and college students. I would then, finally, remind myself to have fun and take in every experience and opportunity offered to me in college and make those coming college years the best years yet; and always be open to change and learning and growing as a person.

I would simply tell myself to relax, and take one day at a time. It is all overwhelming at first but if you don't get worked up about everything, the transition will be much easier. So just have fun meeting new people and seeing new things.

I would tell myself I need to be more outgoing in high school. While I do well in academically in college, I have had a hard time adjusting to the different social groups. I would encourage myself in high school to try new experiences without my high school friends as a way to force me to make new friends. I cam from a small high school, so I knew the same people all throughout grade school and high school. I also would tell myself to not be afraid of failing. I expect a lot from myself, and I need to remember that it's ok to not be good at everything I do.

Hold onto your family values and stay in touch with your family even if the distance seems like a relief because things can change all too quickly. You may seem invincible but it takes just one second for things to change.

If I could go back in time and give my senior-self some advice, the first thing I would say would be to make sure I called my mom on a regular basis. The second, and more important piece of advice would be to learn how to manage my time more wisely. I am extremely involved on my campus (SIFE, Student Ministries Council, Assessment Committee, Future Teachers Organization, Student Ambassador, Resident Assistant, and Student Association Senate) and I also have a job off campus. In addition to all of these activities, I also have to keep my grades up because I have the highest academic scholarship DWU awards, so I spend a lot of time on school work as well. Some days it seems overwhelming, but I have learned the hard way how to effectively manage my time. I could have saved myself a lot of heartache if I had come into college with those skills.

I would tell myself to work a harder to get scholarships. Also that I should not put all my eggs in one basket. You change so much going through college, but that it is a good thing since you find out who you really are. Just because I am finally free of my parents supervious and that I can be my own person, does not mean I have to go wild. The virtues I learned from my family are very important and that I should hold tight to them.