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If I were to go back and talk to my former self I would include a lot of do's and dont's and tell myself to stay focused in school. Though I think the best advice that I would give myself is to never forget the idea of who I can be. A lot of times in high school I would throw away a brillent idea and then never think of it again. I never tried to push myself in highschool it seemed like I was just floating down the river of high school. I would tell myself to stay focused as well and to never become lazy. For some reason in high school I always thought that the work that I was doing was not good enough or it didn't mean anything to me. I would tell myslef to always try and finish my work the right way and turn it in on time all the time. In high school I never had a problem turning in my work on time but it was more so that I didnt understand the work.

If i was talking to myself when i was a high school senior, I would of told myself to get on the ball. Start applying for scholarships now before it's too late. Also, enjoy your last year in high school because you can never get it back. When you play sports, give it your all and don't quit.

The biggest piece of advice I would give myself is to put more effort into preparing for college. In my senior year, I did not get muh help from my advisor in getting scholarships or telling me what classes might help me in getting ahead in my degree. I had to ask anyone I could find for help in finding scholarships. I did graduate with a total of 16 credit hours. Despite this, knowing what I do now, I would tell myself to look for more scholarships and to take more dual credit courses.

First of all: eat. It's not going to hurt you. In fact, if and when you stop eating, it is going to destroy you. I know it sounds crazy, but I promise people will still like you, no matter what you weigh. You're a wonderful, beautiful person, and you deserve everything you've dreamed of. I'm not saying you're going to be perfect, and everything is going to be magical and easy, but you're going to enjoy yourself. Secondly: do what you want. You know you want to act. You've wanted to act since you were a wee lass. Don't let anyone stop you. You can accomplish anything. Not everyone is as bad as they seem. You are a talented, driven, excitable young woman, and you deserve happiness. Don't deny yourself because of what others say; what others do; what others think you should do. Do what you want to do. You only have one life, and if you want to spend it wisely, you'd best start treating yourself right. Love yourself. Love others. Someone will always be there to help you. You are never alone, my dear.

If I could go back to senior year, I would have taken highschool more seriously. I would have taken the right classes so I wouldn't have to take classes that didn't count in college. I would have taken the SATs and would have applied to colleges. The reason why I would go to a state school right out of highschool is because of the experience you get to have with meeting people and staying in dorms, and also joining clubs and meeting people that way. I wish I would have known as much about college as I do now because then I would have been looking into scholarships earlier and finding anyway I could to get extra money because I would have been able to go straight to a four-year if i knew about all of the possible financial aid before hand. College is expensive, but it is totally worth it in the long run.

If I could go back. I would tell myself, Self stay on the path that leads to a more stable and dependable future. Even though there's so much instant gradification avaible, that so very easy to obtain. Instant gratification can not endure it's not made out of the substance that a earned degree, higher education is made of. It has no committment, endurance or structure and does not understand preseverance. Making all those sacrafises to obtain life stability how difficult. Self if we don't stay on the path we'll get caught in the grip, probobly work long side someone whom makes three times our salary and does least the amount work, and is probobly much younger and happens to be the boss. Not to mention the probobility of where we may have to live. So self if you could kindly let instant gradification go by. The favor you would be doing us would allow our future to be solid. Instant Gradification can be taken with a blink of an eye. Education last till the day you die.

Arriving safely in 2011, I step into the classroom where my senior self is located. “I need to speak with Valerie Thorson. It’s urgent.” I ignore the shocked stares. My senior self approaches cautiously. “How-” “I don’t have much time,” I interrupt myself, silently laughing at this oddity. “This is about the transition to college.” Her eyes widen, a look of panic surfaces. “I realize it seems intimidating but listen. One thing that’s imperative is to open up and make friends , it really decreases freshman year anxieties.“ My senior self nods. “Participate in class discussions. It helps with comprehension and also with studying.” I look at my watch, time’s running out. “Take a lot of notes in class. Also, make them detailed and interesting, they’ll be more memorable after studying.” My senior self looks overwhelmed. “Remember, studying is extremely vital but have fun. College is about new experiences and forming a new chapter in life. Enjoy every day.” I glance down at my watch, time’s up. “Look, I need to go. Take my advice seriously, this information is valuable intel.” I smile as I walk away, knowing my senior self will be just fine.

iwould do nothing different than i did in high school. i feel that my choices were right. and i am very happy at were i am at right now in my life.

I would tell myself to learn better math skills and remember to take some classes in business

Keep your grades high and retake your ACTs and SATs and actually study for them. I would also tell my self to stay away from the partying, alcohol and the fraternity boys and keep my focus on my grades.