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To myself I would say study harder, work on your time managment skills and always be prepared for the unexpected. Never wait until the last minute to complete anything or to be anywhere as the unexpected could happen which takes me back to time management skills. Be a Leader not a Follower.

I would tell my younger version not to spread himself to thin. I would tell myself to focus on the things most important to you. I would also tell him to join the music fraternity I am already apart of, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. The brothers of the fraternity are some of the most trustworthy people you will meet and they will always support you.

You will have to study so learn how to now. You will have a lot of free time on your hands but use it wisely or your grades will drop. You do not have to go out every weekend just because your parents are not around to tell you not to. you can stay in and chill or do homework some weekends. Be yourself.

Your freshman year sets your GPA! Having the attitude that your freshman year leaves room to fool around can really hurt you. It is harder to raise your GPA if it is drastically low. Make school your main priority, partying and clubbing will always be there.

Even though my high school senior year was only a year ago, and to say to 'go back in time' seems like something to say when you want to go back many years, I have to say that within a year, Ive learned more about college than I have within four years. I would go back and say to start preparing for college life by learning to like cooking, think outside the box when it comes to applying to scholarships, and dont be as quiet and shy. College is a huge transition for a girl my age, therefore I should make some changes for my well-being. Learning to like cooking will help me gain some new skills and more desire to cook daily in my apartment. As for applying for scholarships, I need to broaden my range of search, therefore increase my chances in winning some money for school. And as for being more social, I have been quiet for most of my life, its time for a change. Go and rush for Greek life, smile, dont be afraid to goof off with the aquaintences and friends I will meet. Oh! and keep school spirit high. Go Pirates!

If I could go back in time with the knowlege I now have about college life, I would hammer into my head the fact that applying for scholarships and taking the SAT's and ACT's is so, so important. That saying "the early bird catches the worm" in this case is so prophetic. Also, I would advise myself to wait on getting a job my senior year, just so I could focus more on getting pristine grades instead of making money. I would advise myself to enroll in more AP classes, because that's a sure-fire way to get large scholarships, and I have the potential - I just need to push myself more than I do. I would tell myself that college is completely different from high school, and when you're first starting out you're going to feel like a fish out of water, like you're juggling more than you're capable of, but to never doubt your worth or your abilities. The main piece of advise I would give my senior-self is to stay focused, and never settle for less.

Understand time management, and make sure every day is used to be productive. It’s okay to have fun, but academics are the most important part of being in college. Most people in the work force put in 40 hours a week. This should be applied to college life. If you have 15 credit hours of class spend at least 25 hours per week studying and passing your classes won’t be a problem. Make a schedule for each week and blocking off time and places to study. Also if you are having problems in a class go to the professors office hours, just make sure you have identified what you are struggling with so you don’t waste time finding out what material that is causing difficulty in class.

First, Elizabeth, dont skip class. Dont take 8 am classes across campus because your motivation will be nil and you will end up dropping the class anyway. Believe in your artwork and speak up in class. Dont let your professors bully you, and remember that you have worth. Alchohol does not help you make decisions. Relationships should stay in the region where they were, started, and long distance isnt an option. Live everyday to the fullest and dont think too much on the way everyone loooks at you. Fight that terrible monster, procrastination, with all you have. And lastly, Elizabeth, you are going to be okay, everything will work out in the end.

Don't rush your senior year...you'll never get it back and will miss it more than you think. During softball season play each game like it's your last..you may not believe it but you will be unable to play in collge. Focus on your classes...don't bullshit them just because you know you are going to pass. Give your teachers more credit. Learn how to NOT cheat..it only hurts you in the long run. Learn what it means to study..PRACTICE this. Procrastinating...has to stop. Spend as much time as you can with the people you care about...everyday is precious. Pick the college you want to attend...don't go where your parents want you to go. DO NOT stay in a dorm...you'll regret it. Drinking and driving isn't worth it..trust me. Some of the friends you thought would always be there for you...aren't. Never forget the people of your past..they helped make you who you are today. Put your all into everything you do...it'll pay off. When you feel overwhelmed and don't think you can handle it anymore...YOU CAN!

My advice to myself as a high school senior would be to learn good study habits now! I always thought that school was easy and that I could get by with good grades without studying. Now that I am in college, studying is key to earning excellent grades and I wish that I would have had study skills throughout high school to bring with me to college. I am still making good grades in college but am definately working much harder than I did in high school.