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If I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would tell myself make sure to spend all the time I could with my family and friend because a person never knows what is in his/her future and no telling what tomorrow may bring. Cherish your friends and family; time is short. Also, make new friends and acquaintances and enjoy your college life. I would also tell myself to take harder classes that will benefit my future and to pay more attention in school and study harder. If I knew then what I know now, I would have done a lot of things different. I would also tell myself that if I wanted something to go for it full force and do not look back because a person only lives once in this world and may as well make the best of it! The transition will be a lot different too, I will have more responsibilities in my life from rent payments, tuition, and cost of food and books. But most importantly learn all that I can and be what I want to be! Thanks, Brian Matthews

Pay closer attention to my grades and to my Act test scores and try harder to keep my GPA as high as possible

If I could go back and talk to myself in high school, I would have told myself to work more on my study skills. My high school did not prepare me enough for college as they said they were. I was not prepared at all when I got to college. I would have had myself research everything a little more and see how colleges operated as far as how much studying was needed and so forth. I would have also had myself research my college options a little more instead of setting my mind on one college just to have to change my options at the last minute and go into a college that I knew nothing about. I would also have told myself to apply for a lot more scholarships instead of just the few that I did.

If I could go back in time to give myself advice about college life, I would tell myself to not hold back. I would emphasise the points of getting envolved and getting envolved early. I would also tell myself that everything will always work out so spend more time enjoying college and less worrying about how to pay for it. But most importantly, I would tell myself to always be me and never change for anybody.

The advice I would give to myself would be to never turn down a challenge because it can be helpful in the long run. Back in high school, I was the girl that tried my hardest in everything that I did but I never seemed to challenge myself. While my friends were focused on passing their AP exams, I was studying for a test in a regular math course. It never did occur to me that I should give AP classes a try so that I can prepare myself for the college world, however, I was scared that I may ended up failing my AP class or the exams. After finishing my first semester in college, I realize that if only I took the chance to take an AP course or college class that I would do better in the classes I have now, particularly chemistry. In a way, I believe I was in a phase where I didn't take me heading off to college or the idea of college so seriously. Nevertheless, the advice I wish I was able to tell myself, I tell my siblings as they head off to high school.

You need to work hard the first semester of school and get a 3.0 so that you can get the lottery scholarship. Dont quit track this year either!

I would tell myself not to wait or to be afraid of leaving home. College is an adventure where you can learn about who you are and what your passion truly is, you don't have to create a life then try to add college to it. If I could go back, I would have went to school straight out of high school instead of waiting so many years. It is hard to be older than some of your teachers are. But it does make you humble and realize just how much good you could have achieved. I would also tell myself that no matter what anyone else thinks, you are smart enough to make it through and with the guidance of teachers and faculty at this University you will make it. Let go of who you think you are and become who you were meant to be.

I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible because money is very hard to come by. I would also inform myself that being involved is very much worth the extra time it takes out of the social scene!

Apply to multiple schools even if you think you are not interested at the time. Don't miss scholarship deadlines and apply for whatever you qualify for. Don't follow everybody else. Go where you want to go and be who you want to be. College is your last chance to become you. It goes by fast so enjoy it!

I would tell high school self to get a set routine in place or I will have problems with completing all of my tasks. High school is a fun learning experience but college is more serious since most of us are here upon choice. I would tell myself to be ready for a long and exciting experience and to not bring so much junk into my dorm! I would also tell myself to have saved money because having student loans pile up is not a good thing.