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Start looking at colleges right now. I know you want to stay close to home, but don't let that be your priority. Also, focus on schools that have good science programs and good financial aid. Start looking for scholarships right now, too. Don't trust your parents to actually help pay, because you're going to regret it. You may think that you can just change schools if one's not right for you, but it's not that simple and you're going to get in too deep.

One regret that I faced the past days is the fact that I didn't take opportunity of attending Frederick Community College for their certificate programs. I felt like i wasted my junior and senior year taking extra classes that didn't really help me with college. If i attended the program, I would have a certificate of some sort and by now, I could be working with that certificate. I need a certificate where I can work in a hospital becasue that will allow me to experience working in the medical field. Experiences like this could really help me grow as a student and open doors to more opportunites. I learned that the graduate schools or programs I want to get into after my undergraduate school requires a large amount of hours from working in fields related to health and medical. Another thing I regret about is not taking my AP classes' exams. I didn't bother trying my best in the classes and I didn't take the exams seriously. If i have taken them more serious, I would have been able to skip some courses in college.

"Breathe. All this work you are doing is worth it. People's opinion doesn't matter as much as you think it does." Those are the three things I would tell myself if I went back in time to talk to my high school self. I think that being able to take a step back and know that things work out for me, I would encourage myself to get through all of the hardships of high school like AP exams and hours of homework. The work that I did to prepare myself for college helped me more than anything I have ever done for myself. People's thoughts about me did not get me into college, or help make me sucessful, it was only me. I would remind myself that in a few years all these people will be gone and I would be moving on to bigger and better things. I would just tell myself to keep doing exactly what I was already doing, but to not stress out about the future, because it is bright.

to learn the techinique that i have now to not get overwhelmed from school and life by shutting down, but by trying to take one step at a time

If I could go back in time to my high school self I would tell her not to be afraid of college. I would say that she is capable, she is smart, and she can handle the hard work. I would tell her that she needs a college education to pursue her passions and contribute to her community. I would also tell her that finding the right school is so important and to make the choices for herself.

I would say to myself that college is tough and that I should keep my spirits up and work hard. Also, I would say never give up even when you feel like you do not have a choice. You just have to keep working hard and pushing yourself to do better and be better than you were yesterday. Keep your head up and know that your family is proud of you and is always behind you no matter what you choose to do. Keep working hard because it pays off even if you do not see it right away.

If I could go back to high school and knew what I know now about the college life, I would tell myself never to give up. I thought I wasn’t going to be able to finish high school but then again I never found myself or give myself a chance. I graduate high school at the age of 19 years ago. I moved out of the house at 18 years old to live with my boyfriend. I have to say my boyfriend give me a new life and with that new life I found myself finishing high school and moved on to college because of him pushing me and to never giving up.. "You’re smart" he told me. I wish I had someone to motivate me like my boyfriend did throughout high school. My family never did. I went through a hard time with high school kids picking on me because I could not speak right and I had a learning disability. If I could go back to high school and learn again I would because I would feel that I'm at the same place with those kids, not because of age but because I am smart.

If I could go back to old high school me I would be sure to tell myself to keep an open mind. College is filled with people coming from different cultures and backgrounds. If one comes close minded you miss out on opputunities that could possibly change their life. One may also miss out on possibly meeting and developing relationships with potential life-long friends. if one comes into college with an open mind then they will have a better college experience. Collge is definitely about lerning and recieving a degree, but it is alos about learning lessons, trying new things and finding one self. College can be overwhelming at times, so one should definetly make sure they take time away from the research papers to relax and talk a walk or hang out with friends. College can be alot,but going in with an open and willling mindset makes college more enjoyable.

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there's one thing I would tell myself. As a growing adult, I've come to realize that the world is fast changing and ever expanding. Knowing this now, I would tell my past self work harder towards everything and to make myself a more well-rounded person. Instead of focusing on the subjects and things I'm already good at, I would tell myself to focus on the things and subjects I'm weak in. I would tell this to my past self because it would help me prepare for the tough world ahead. If I had worked harder to be a more well-rounded person, it would have made adapting to a new life much easier.

Hi Le 2012. I am "you" in the future. I am Le, the college version. Wow, time flies by so fast. Look at you, I remember sitting in that table studying SAT vocabularies until midnight every day. Well, I am sorry to tell you that I am attending Hood College instead of UPenn. Which one is Hood College? The one near aunt's house that you never think you will go to. I love the life I am having right now and I am making the best out of it; nevertheless, I do not know if attending another school on your dream school list would be better or not. As much as I love Hood, I think you should go to a more challenging school. I strongly suggest you make more effort. Finish your application as soon as possible. Apply for as many scholarships as you can. Do not procrastinate. Do not give up. Le, think about your future and your family; try harder and harder. Remember your favorite Vietnamese saying, "Hard times come before success."