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"The main thing that you don?t want to do (because it is always easier to steer someone away from a problem, if possible) is become restricted to your professor?s curriculum. The prefix dic-, as in diction, comes from the Latin, meaning 'to point. When your professor dictates a plan of study, they are pointing you in a certain direction. They are not taking you there. this' is why you want to study within a field that interests you, because studying beyond the curriculum becomes difficult if you are uninterested. The point of being a scholar is to explored that which has not been explored. So put in the extra effort, it will pay off in a more personal way later in life. Finally, the most important advice that I can give you, that will help when everything else fails, is to be happy. Beyond essays, beyond finals, and even far beyond college, you will continue to exist. It is completely up to you to be happy in your existence and do something that you love. "

If I could go back to High School, my first change I would make is to do more community service. Although I participated in many events, coming to college has opened my eyes and showed me how much help our world needs. In addition to service, I would spend more time with my family. As a high school senior, my mission was to always have fun with friends, but my family is the people that have my best interest. On another note, while attending high school, most students had a mediocre attitude about scholarships. I now know how important they are because many students have had to dropout because of financial needs. If granted the wish to go back to high school, I would try finish at least one scholarship a week. Lastly, I would get closer to God. It has been a constant mission in college but a foundation for religion must be built at a younger age.

In high school, I was involved in many clubs and organizations. I always did well in academics and socializing, but I never really stood out as a leader. I always told myself that I would run for president of the National Honor Society, become a lead delegate in Model U.N., and even a captain for speech team, but I never did. I just joined the clubs as nothing more than a general member. Understanding many problems and staying true to myself, I knew that I would make a perfect leader for my fellow students. I worked two jobs and maintained a 3.6 GPA, but I still felt average. Once I arrived at college, I told myself that leadership was my new goal. I took many steps to achieve that goal, and now I am one of the most popular freshmen at Howard. I sit on my dorm?s council, I am a tutor for students in my sciences classes, and I am on the Freshmen Experience Board created by the president. All in all, I would have told myself not to be afraid or too busy to lead because serving others will forever be my most joyous experience.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that everything is going to work out for the best. I would tell myself to calm down, relax, and enjoy senior year more.

I would say: 1. Follow the free money, go to the school that offers the most scholarship money to you. Then apply for as many scholarships as possible; allowing finacial aid and loans to be the last resort. 2. Follow your heart but think logical. 3. Listen to your parents, yes they can be a bit annoying but they have experienced more in life than you, so they just so happen know what they are talking about. Last but not least, never forget who you are and stay true to yourself no matter what. Oh and become best buddies with the administration at your school, always be polite because you never know when you may need someone!

Congratulations! You have made it into your dream school! Do not take this opportunity lightly. Many people truly would love to be in your place. With that said, college is going to be fun, but do not let the fun times overtake your study habits. Time management is going to be preached to you, but it is vital to surviving your freshman year. Secondly, cherish every moment that you have at Howard. There are going to be stressful times, but they are only there to help shape you. Thirdly, you are never alone. You need to cleave to your religion and the education given to you throughout childhood. Remember, ?the fight is not over until you win.? You will truly have to fight between your school, social, and spiritual life. More importantly, always remember why you came to Howard to get an education and not to become the greatest partier or the next super senior. In closing, always be safe; always be aware; and always stay focused. Enjoy yourself and remember that ?there are no failures?just experiences and your reactions to them.?

If I could travel back in time to when I was a senior in High School I would tell myself everything that I know today. I would travel back in time to the beginning of my senior year. I now know that I could have been doing more in the beginning of my senior year and that would definitely help me out my first year of college. First, I would tell myself to search and apply to as much scholarships as I can. Because I did not apply for many scholarships, it was difficult for my family and I to pay for the first semester (even with loans). The second piece of advice I would give would be to make volunteering a top priority. Volunteering not only looks well on college applications, but it will make you feel accomplished knowing that you helped to make a difference. For a third piece of advice I would tell myself that focus is a key component to success in college. I learned the hard way that I have to stay focused on my goals no matter what and to avoid parties and non productive activities. Hopefully I would listen to my own advice.

I would tell my high school senior self to be prepared to work much harder than I did in high school. In high school, teacher spoon-feed you the information, while at college you have to be prepared to work on your own and teach yourself.

For some reason, as I was getting ready for college, I assumed that the money would just be there. No one had ever really set me down, and asked me how I was going to pay for college, and with me being the incredibly ambitious person that I am, Iended up selecting a particularly expensive college. If I could go back and time, and give myself a litle advice as a high school senior, I would make sure I understood the importance of applying for scholarships NOW, not later. I had originally only intended to take a semester off before starting school again, but because I procrastinated on so many things, I ended up not having the money to attend in January as I had previously planned. Now, I am working hard to get my money in order so that I can attend the college of my dreams in the fall. Perhaps, if I as a high school senior had been more educated in the actual costs of college, and known that I would need so much extra money, I would be already getting my degree, instead of bedgrudgingly waiting for that loan to go through.

I would tell myself to never doubt myself. You only live once so go for every opportunity presented to you. Nothing good ever came out of being scared. Also I would tell myself to take my first semester of school seriously! Just because I had college course classes in high school doesm't mean that college will be a breeze. Lastly, just grow up! Stop blaming everyone else for anything and take responsiblity for my actions. Oh yeah, don't concentrate on friends. Friends will come and go, concentrate on what makes you happy and focus on your dreams and goals!