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I would make myself learn better ways to study. I would invest more time in learning different techniques for learning and learn new ways to study efficently. I would also tell myself about the importance of being able to balance a social life and maintaing the grades that I want.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not be in such a hurry to get out of my hometown . Making the transition to school turned out to be harder than I thought it would. While I really wanted to go some where different from where I grew up, and the change has been enlightening, it was very difficult. I find that no matter how many things I am involved with at school I still love to go home. Home is a good thing, a very good thing. It took leaving for me to learn that, I appreciate home much more now than I ever did before. No matter the adventures that college may bring, Dorothy was right, there's no place like home.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, there would not be much that I would say. Of course one main thing I would tell myself is to study hard. Even though I maintained my grades to a good standard, people can always do better and improve their discipline and work ethic. Being involved in many different activities also helped and kept me busy in a positive way. By being in various activities, it enhanced my learning and opened many different views about everything. Through my high school senior experience, I was glad to have much support from my family and friends in order to continue and be successful in what I have started. I have gained the wisdom and experienced to help the underclassmen while I was a senior which is beneficial to them in the future. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to work through difficulty, be successful, and not to give up. With all of that in mind, it has given me the strength to be where I am as a freshman at a great college.

I would tell myself not to settle and to apply to more schools. I made the mistake of only applying to two schools and going to the one I felt most comfortable with. I ended up transferring at the end of my freshman year to Elon. That was one of the biggest mistakes I've made. I should have picked somewhere out of my comfort zone that would have helped me grow intellectually as well as academically. Another piece of advice I would give myself would be to study, study, and study. Academics are the most important thing in college; I mistakenly put too much importance on my athletic career. I have changed my priorities and now focus on academics. This change has helped me realize what I want to do after I graduate. I believe I would have found happiness much faster if I would have had my priorities straight from the beginning of college. I have made it harder on myself by not concentrating on academics. I am correcting my mistakes presently and will continue to work hard in order to succeed.

I would tell myself get ready for the time of your life! I wold say first, be yourself, don't worry about what other people think. You are no longer in highschool, the friends you make in college will either love you for who you are or they won't be your friends. Then I would tell myself: be DiSCIPLINED...it is better to sacrifice a little bit of fun for some hard work, remember your friends will always be there, but the deadline won't. Remember, people are ALWAYS watching you, let your words match your actions and if you do/say something, mean it, and don't apologize for who you are. Tell the truth, always...no matter who it might hurt; they will love you for it later. Remember all the times when you were little and built forts and play fought with your siblings...oh yeah...it totally happens in college. I would finally tell myself, remember why you came to college...to learn...and to make a difference. No matter what is going on in your life, never lose sight of your dreams!

I'd tell myself to always ask question, even when you don't think it'll do any good because a lot of oppurtunities what have possibly come up for me had I asked more questions as a senior or even before that, and even now.

If I could go back in time and advise myself as a high school senior, I would make sure to tell myself that taking initiative instead of depending on others to motivate me is key. I would tell myself to take notes on all information that I think is relevant, rather than relying on my teacher to tell me what to write down. Also, I would make sure that I studied and learned all the material given in class each day, rather than waiting for the exam. Pacing oneself in college is extremely important. I would tell myself to start practicing now by working on a paper from the day it is assigned, rather than waiting until the last minute. In high school, it is much easier to get away with procrastinating but in college, it is very important to do work in a timely manner so that the final product is not sloppy or rushed. Because we get to select our courses in college, there is no excuse for not putting full effort into each course. College may seem like scary and difficult concept to my highschool self, but the key to surviving is time management and self-motivation.

Dear High School Self, As I have recently finished my first semester at Elon University I believe I am quite capable of offering my advice to you. My greatest advice to you would be to have fun finding out who you truly are. You should take the time to find hobbies, extracurricular activities, and friends that please you. If you do this you will find yourself very happy in your years in college, because by finding out the root of your being in college you challenge your boundaries and grow as a person, which is really what college is about. Some people go to find themselves, but you, my dear self, will go to college with your wits about you and will experience the world in the best kind of way. In conclusion have fun finding your way, because your way is the best way for you to live.

I would have applied to a wider variety of schools while still keeping the number of schools I applied to at a reasonable number. When I applied to college, I originally applied to one "reach" school and one "back up". That was all. I wish my counselor has encouraged me to apply to a variety of schools. She mainly encouraged me to apply to state schools, something I told her over and over again that I did not want to do. I also realize now that recommendations really help the application process. I would have talked to more afluent adults that I know.

If I could go back and talk to myself a year ago-I would have told myself that its important to keep organized, and to keep on top of the work. Don't get stressed out about the little things-it can only make things worse. I would tell myself to be careful with people-dont alientate them-I will need friends when your down, and they might not always be there. It's not always the right thing to go out every time your friends do, stay in and relax every now and then. Keep in touch with the family-they will miss you more then you think. Relax and have fun, accept help when its offered dont be subboren about admitting you need help.