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If I could go back in time and see myself once again as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to make sure that I get out more often. Don't let campus life be the only thing you do. Get out into the surrounding town more often and taste the quality of life that makes up Melbourne. I know you will do well in school and start a jazz band, but do a little more social living as well.

If I could go back in time and give my self advice about continuing my education. I would explain to myself how much time I have lost by not going that course. I was force to work jobs that although challenging never really interested me. Yes, I made good money, but there was many days I just didn't care. If I had of continued my education I could have loved what I was doing as well as I would have put a lot more effort in it. While I am proud of what I did these were just jobs, and not what my call was. Because of this, I feel my life would have been a much happier more fulfilling one.

I would have warned myself to take things a little more seriously and studied a lot harder than I actually did. Other than that I think that I was very well prepared for college.

On my senior year I was a really good student, with really good grades, and a great positive attitude, but had only one problem. I lived with my dad, which didnt give alot of support therefore my grades were just good and not exceptionals, because my dad always tried to make me change my mind so i could just get into a military branch, and not just go to an university, so that took some of my time after graduation to realized that what i really wanted to do was what makes me happy, which is go to an university so i can become an exceptional doctor and help people and not exactly go into the military, but i always thought i needed his support to do things, until now that i realized that even if he doesnt give me enough support I got other family members that show me every day their support and their willingness to help me with anything because they want me to be happy doing what I always wanted to do. And if i could go back on time I will talk to myself so i would start my career right after graduation.

I would tell myself to stay focused during my first semester. Just because you are away from home and do not have parents watching your every move does not mean you need to take advantage of this new found freedom. Pay attention to how you manage your time. College is a new experience so it is okay to have fun but know when it is time to work. Make the most out of every moment and take lots and lots of pictures. Time goes by so fast.

If i had the chance to go back in time, i will do everything possible the same because it will lead me right to where i am now, but one great idea i would leave myself is to be ready to grow up and be an independent individual because its the most important aspect of survival in the university.

Bring an umbrella.

If could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would have told myself to work harder than I did that year. This for if I would have worked harder that year I would not have had to take two three of the classes I had to take when I arrived here. This would have made my transaction a lot smoother. Also I would have told myself that the classes that give you are not set by stone, there are other options, and you do not have to follow word by word the order and amount of classes they assign you.

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself in high school, I would make sure I knew how to teach myself course material just in case I don't understand the professors. Research is very important so I would also make sure I knew how to research using different sources other than the internet and the library, such as talking to professors and making good use from text books. I have learned from my first year in college that it is very important to be active because it is a great stress relief. I would tell myself to stay active and take breaks between studying because sometimes the workload is very overwhelming and can lead to stress. My first year in college I regret not taking breaks because it only made studying more difficult. One last thing I would tell myself as a high school senior is to enjoy the small things and relax. When the workload becomes overwhelming, it is important to think of things that make you happy, such as family. Thinking about the success that will come from hard work always gets me through the day.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I think one of the biggest pieces of advice I would give myself is to be more imformed about my choices so that I could be more involved and be involved sooner than I was. Do research on several schools and talk to their advisors about financial aid and activities. I would tell myself that if I do my research I can find all the help and information that I need to be able to accomplish anything. I woud also tell myself to not be afraid, there is always someone who canhelp and answer questions. Professors and advisors want students to be successful so take advantage of them! I would tell myself to not be afraid to be myself and to make lots of friends. It's important to have friends at college. These are people who understand what I'm going through because they are going through the same thing. Friends can help with homework and help me get away from homework which can be healthy. I would tell myself that I would do fine; don't hesitate, believe in yourself and have fun while it lasts!