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I would tell myself that you need to pay attention study harder that there will be hard times in college and that we will have plenty time to goof off after we get through high school and college and I would have told myself to get a tutor so math wouldn't have been so hard for me but I did it with some struggling don't ruin your life by goofing off apply yourself to your studies and get your career so that you will be ahead instead of being under debt for half your life .

Learn how to manage your time better, and stop being lazy. College is no place to be lazy because the classes you have are a lot harder. You have a lot more free time in college but use that free time to go over class work and study. The schedule in high school is way different from the schedule in college. Please be aware of all the activities on campus as well get involved with dance teams, your majors club, and state club.

If i could go back in time and talk to my highschool self, I would definitely take my work more seriously. I was a great student in high school when it came down to being interactive in class and makeing great grades on test. However, I only learned what I felt I needed to know for my test, or crammed information I wasnt really interested in, so that I could do well on the test. With that being the case, I only remember the information for the test, and I would forget the information afterwards. From college, I have been able to realize that it is nothing but a deeper recap or advancement of what you have already learned in highschool. If I could do it all over, I would defeinitely find and interst in the information I learned in my highschool classes and use it to make me abetter, less stressed college student. It would all be a recap instead of a deep study.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I'd probably tell myself a few things. First thing i'd tell myself if to be fearless,not every move needs to be carefully calculated because many opportunities are missed when one obsesses over waiting for the perfect time/circumstances. The second thing I'd tell myself is that the only person responsible for my education and life is ME. It is my responsibility to ask questions,ask for guidance,go out and get those scholarships and to wake up early in the morning and go to class motivated every day. Third I'd tell myself is to don't be afraid of failing. The greatest life experiences comes from "failing",having the resilience to persevere with confidence is where lies your tools for growth. I call those blessings in disguise and when you are able to look back and see your growth is when you'll experience maturity blossoming like a flower. Lastly I'd tell myself to LIVE,LAUGH and FEEL,soak up every moment because you'll never get yesterday back. Don't get too caught up daydreaming.

If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself everything that you do not learn in high school as a senior. To start off, I would tell myself that when you go away to school, your parents will not be watching your every move. This means that you have to be aware of your surroundings at all times and sometimes a little paranoria is a good thing. When you are adjusting to a new school and environment, there will always be people who are willing to help you get adjusted. Whenever you have questions, do not be afraid to ask someone because not asking might cause you to remain confused for a while. This holds true for your academic experience as well. If you ever have questions about anything in your classes, do not hesistate to discuss the matter with them. The professors will not know how they can help you if you do not get to know them. Professors like teaching students who show interest and genuinely want to succeed in their academia. Remember to always put forth maximum effort to get the maximum results.

The most important thing I could tell my high school self is to relax. At the time I wanted to rush to graduate and conquer the world, but I just needed someone to tell me to calm down. The world isn’t going anywhere, I hope, and there will be plenty of time to grow up later. I thought I was more mature academically than I really was, so I rushed into classes and it just came back to bite me. I took sophomore level courses to try and get ahead in my degree and it turned out that I wasn’t near ready enough. I had taken the easy way out in high school. I was the typical jock who thought that being a football player in high school would carry me all the way through schooling. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Taking the easy classes in high school didn’t help me prepare for college one bit. If I could write a letter to myself in high school I would force myself to take AP classes. As hard as they seem at the time they pay off so much more in helping students prepare for college.

As a high school senior, all i was focused on was graduating and getting out of high school. Education wasnt on top of my priority list as it should have been . I passed all of my high school classes, but i did not complete them to my highest potential. If i knew then what i know now, i would tell myself that taking the short cut and slacking is not the answer because in college if you follow that same path, you dont acquire the college level skill of learning, therefore being detrimental to your grade. Studying, taking notes, brain storming, outlining, and reading are things that i didnt usually take the time to do in high school, and when i entered my first semester in college it was a culture shock to me seeing alot of other students constantly doing that for lectures, tests and essay prepping. Being in my 4th semester of college i have adapted to those skills which have helped me essentially become a better student. If i would have done any of those things in high school, then i would have done alot better than i did. I should have prioritized better in high school.

College isnt as easy as you thought it would be, but just trust God and keep pushing. Oh! Also enter as an undecided major because that will actually save you a lot of wasted time, and keep you from changing your major during SENIOR year.

Hey Tierra, it's me, your conscious. You are a beautiful girl and you shoud not let anyone tell you different. You are about to embark on an opportunity of a lifetime and you shouldn't be afraid to take this risk. Yeah, you're going to miss your family, but you have to make this decision for them. It is important that you take this opportunity to continue your education so that you can provide a better future for yourself and your family. Don't let your college experience be like the ones you had in high school. No longer should you wait til the last minute to do an assignment because procrastination is not an option for the level of success you are trying to achieve. Never choose a social life over your grades because every minute you spend studying counts. Most importantly, always remember who you are and what you stand for. You are going to college for one reason and that is to receive a quality education, don't mess it up! I Love You

I would tell myself to do well enough in high school so that you wont have to worry about paying for college. I would also tell myself to never give up, and stay postitive throughout every situation; always be a leader, and go for what you want; anything you put your mind to, you can do it. There are many opportunites that are offered to college students, but they are not handed to you, go out and get them. The last thing I would tell myself is to experience everything possible and enjoy life, while maintaining your academics.