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If I could go back to my senior year in High School, I would have a serious talk with myself. First of all, I would say ?hey, you need to relax?. I don?t think I realized what a good student I was. I would not beat myself up as much, if I had it to do over. I would tell myself ?you are ready for this!?. All of my life, I have always had anxiety about every next stage. But, everything always turns out fine and I realize that I was worrying for nothing. College has been the same way. The transition to college life has been a very positive experience and I have found that I was prepared and the good habits I developed in high school have helped me be a success, so far, in college.

Hey girl! Life is not as serious as you think it is. Get out and socialize a little bit! You won't be sorry that you did, and you will be surprised at the people that you will meet. Life is full of things that you have been afraid to go out and experience. Go get it!

Maintaining your grades in high school is a big deal. Listen to your parents when they say, "Study hard, you'll thank me someday." Most of the things you tend to care about in high school don't really matter. The only thing that follows you into college is your grades, which help you get in, and your work ethic, which will help you stay in. Don't be affraid to be the book worm. Don't be the trouble maker, the disrepectful person, or the annoying person. Instead be the resposible person,the helpful person, the stuyer, and yes even the book worm if you want. Take all you can from high school, enjoy yourself, but remember it is simply a means to an end. If you are responsible and take advantage of things that are wholesome and pure, those things will bless your life. And after high school the flood gates will open to you and you will have options beyond anything you can imagine. You can have your pick. The choice will be yours, but you have to put in the work first. Make the very best of high school. you'll thank yourself later.

Pay attention to the adults who tell you grades are important because they are. Think about what career would really make you happy, what would you enjoy doing with your life. The sooner you know that the easier it is to choose classes that enhance your career objective. Don't get caught up in fun stuff to the exclusion of classwork/homework. Go to your classes and do your homework. Be prepared for class. It is easier to stay on top of the work than it is to try to catch-up later. Do visit the campus where you want to attend. Visit at different seasons to see if you will like the weather enough to get by or will you hate the rain/snow/cold/heat, etc. Go with a positive attitude and seek out friends who will help you meet your goals. Make this the best time of your life.

I would make sure to branch out from the begining and learn how to get more invloved. I would also break up with my high school boyfriend before I started college since he only held me back from my college experience.

RELAX! There are so many people to help you when you get there. Its a lot easier to make friends and meet new people than you think. You need to study more and actually show up to class, but don't worry about it too much, take time to have fun and enjoy college. It will be a very very fast two years! Don't forget to call home, but don't worry about it too much, if you are stuck thinking about home and friends from home you will miss out on a lot of fun at school. There is a lot to learn and it will be a great experience, just don't worry about anything!

I would give myself several pieces of advice. Firstly, I'd remind myself that college is NOT high school and that it takes hard work and dedication. Just paying attention in class won't cut it; making good grades involves note taking, studying and lots of focus. Next, I'd tell myself to make a degree plan. As soon as I knew what my major was going to be and what classes I needed, I'd say to make a degree plan and stick to it. Lastly, I'd tell myself that its a fresh start and that I shouldn't let my past bring me down. No one in college cares about what you did , who you were, what clothes you wore, etc. All they care about is who you are, at that very moment. College is your chance to change your path, if you so choose, so seize it. Other than that, I wouldn't say another word. Half of college is learning about yourself and how to make life decisions. What would I learn if I gave away all the secrets?

College is a lot of work and can be very hard and stressful at times, especially being a student athlete. Just keep your head up and keep going day after day. Somedays you will be so stressed and tired of it all that you will want to quit, but dont. Remember that you arent a quitter and that it will get better. It is all worth it in the end with all the fun times you have and the new friends you make that will last you a lifetime. There will times when all you do is study and thats all you feel like you have time for, but you always need to make time for your friends and a little bit of fun.

If I were given the opportunity to go back and give myself some advice, I would say to work harder at my studies and try harder to get good grades. I did not realize how important that was. Now i know how hard it will be to pay off student loans for college, even though it is totatlly worth it and very necessary. With the help of more scholarship money because of better grades, I would be a lot less stressed because of money. Also I would tell myself not to worry about all the little stuff that highschool kids worry about because now i realize that most of it is trivial and when I look back was not important. The last thing I would tell myself is to make sure and bond with my friends because they were great and I won't have the opportunity to see them as much in college and I truly miss them.

My senior year of highschool, the advice I would give myself is to strive for more and look toward the future. Many decisions made during my high school career were not always future bound. Staci - Push yourself academically and spiritually. Surround yourself with people who are a good influence on you and be a great influence to others as well. Do not just rely on yourself but lean on God. Ask others for help with academic situations. Study and learn with your peers as this will advance to build great friendships and relationships. Be there for your peers as they are for you. Do not let petty drama situations intrude with what is important. Save your money. It will be more valuable to you in the future when you have very little of it in college. College is a time of fun, hard work and can be of financial difficulty ,so be prepared. Being 10 hours away from home is tough, but this will give you a great opportunity to mature and make decisions for yourself. Think logically, take your time, save your money, ask for assitance, and most importantly, put the Lord first.