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Going back to my high school senior self and giving her advice on how to conquor your first semester of college would be pretty easy. I would start out by telling her to take classes starting at 9 but no earlier and to make sure you have plenty of time in her schedule for a lunch break. I would then procede to tell her to study. Study her brains out. Study until you know the material like you know the back of your hand. I would end my advice giving by telling her to have fun, make new friends, to step out of her comfort zone and to be herself. The only self she really knows how to be.

I don't know that much about college life yet until August. Therefore, I can't really give you a really good answer until I get to school and see what it is like.

Nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit with in a man than a secure future.(Chris McCandless). Living a life of security and life that is comfortable only teaches you to stay in your comfort zone and to do things that are familiar. I would tell myself to live each day like it was your last and don't be afraid to take risks....enjoy life!

September 6, 2010 began the countdown to me entering the real world - college. Anxious, nervous and excited were my exact feelings throughout my senior year I didn’t know what being in college would mean. I’ve gotten past advice from family members and even friends that are currently in college but I knew I would have to fully experience it for myself. June 21, 2011 one of the most memorable moments of my life graduation day I was proud to see the looks on my family member’s faces and I knew my father was watching above smiling down on me as I walked across the stage to get my diploma. Now, that I’m currently in college and the transitions aren’t easy to make but they’re certainly not impossible. There may be times when you miss your family or want to go back home but once you feel a sense of independence these feelings slowly fade away. You’ll have to work hard to keep up your studies I know, it’s hard to balance social and academic endeavors but it can be done. College isn’t impossible it’s what you make of it.

I would tell myself to stay true to me. At Hampton there is something called being Hamptonized. This was negative for me because it puts a lot of emphasis on appearance. I would have also utilized more of the resources that my school has to offer to become successful. Instead of complaining about what my school lacks I should have involved myself more in the student government to change the things I didn't like. At times made some things priorities in my life that really weren't important and weren't condusive to my success as a student. It would have been easier for me to stay focused if I would have put more effort into being organized. Lastly I would tell myself to stay close to God and follow the path that he has layed out for me.

Assuming I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior, I would make sure that I did almost EVERYTHING differently. First of all, I would tell myself to make sure that I had my SAT/ACT scores sent off to A&M along with my application instead of waiting until it was too late and losing my "automatic acception" I wouldv'e had into the only college I've ever wanted to attend. I would remind myself that finding ANY and ALL the scholarships I possibly could would save me and my parents a whole lot of stress, time, and money in the near future because I don't get enough to live off of from loans and "financial aid." Also, I would tell myself to start looking for a place to stay WAY sooner than I did because that also would save a bundle of money. The last thing I would tell myself to be aware of as a senior in high school is to make sure I learn how to study because if I had it pretty rough this past semester and it sucked. I would tell myself to care way more!

I would tell myself that once you get to college you need to learn to be self independet. Your parents aren't going to be there to walk with you to fix every problem that you would have or encounter. You have to find your voice and learn to speak up for yourself. And finally not everyone is going to like you, you will find some people that will not like you and will try to bring you down, but just stay strong and know what you are going to school to do. You are going to school to make something better of yourself, not to have everyone like you and to be your friend.

Make sure that you explore all financial options available, and apply to as many scholarship opportunities as possible, even the ones you think you won't get. Finding money for school is much easier as an incoming freshman than as a junior. Decide that you will not follow the crowd that does the "popular" thing, but the things that make you happy. If you find yourself doing things that don't satisfy you, you may wind up doing more harm than good. Don't be afraid to make friends, but choose who you call friend and associate very wisely! These people have the potential to negatively or positively influence you and could have a major impact on the rest of your life! Most importantly, have fun! The undergraduate years are truly a time of finding yourself and creating a future that can be brighter than the sun!

If I could travel back in time and have a conversation with myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself the following: 1. Know that your education always comes first no matter what! 2. Do not dumb yourself just because your "friends" are in the lower classes. Take college credit classes at the community college, (or AP classes) you may surprise yourself with how smart you really are. 3. Take a chance, speak up, and be BOLD! Do not let anyone bring you down or tell you you cannot do something because, reality is, you can do anything you put your heart and mind to. 4. Partying is not essential! Work hard, play hard, but make sure you do the first. Last but not least, 5. Act mature! You are no longer a baby or child, you are growing into a fine young woman and you do not need someone to define you. You define yourself, figure out who you are, and learn on your own. At the end of the day, you'll be glad you did. These are the morals that I have learned so far and I am continuing to learn more.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to work harder and improve my writing and study skills now. I would tell myself that being an A student and taking college level courses in high school will pay off in the long run and to keep going and never settle for less than my best. I will also tell myself to build up my resume with an internships now rather than at a later time. I would say that being myself is the only thing that truly mattered and not to follow the crowd. To understand my priorities is the number one priority. To begin networking and making professional relationships with people who will help me further my knowledge and studies. And most importantly to apply for scholarships so I would never be able to say that I didn't do everything in my power to strive for the very best university and best anthropology program, no matter the cost.