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If I could go back in time to when I was a senior I would tell myself to do everything the same. Take chances, make mistakes, and risk everything. I now know that there aren't many times in your life when you can do those things without consequences. Highschool is a time for fun. There are still some aspects you need to do well in, such as grades and the SAT. But Highschool for the most part should be taken with a grain of salt, so relax.

When they say that college is nothing like high school, they were NOT kidding. Not only are you on your own without parental supervision, you really are the captain of your own ship. You make choices in everything- what you eat, your friends, what classes you take, and a lot more. Time also becomes very scarce. You have to balance between studying, friends, studying again, going to class, possibly a part time job, taking time to talk to family, and occasionally throwing in eating, sleeping, showering, ect. It may seem easier than high school because most classes only meet about twice a week, but they are SO much more demanding. And in college you also learn the value of money, so Carmen, skip on those few extra pairs of shoes...you'll thank me later. All in all, this experience will be exciting, scary, nerve-wrecking, and an overall worthwhile experience. You'll meet people who will change your life and people you will never forget. You'll learn things you brag about knowing. Basically, this is the beginning of the rest of your life. Enjoy it, and don't take a single second for granted.

If I was to go back in time and give advice to myself I would tell myself to stay true in my actions. My freshman year of college I struggled with who I wanted to become and who my friends wanted me to become. My friends changed in college and they thought it was weird that I didn?t seem interested in what they thought was fun. Many of my friends were people that I went to high school with. When I was a senior I thought that I should stay friends with these people because it would be easier to fit in and be less of a hassle to find other friends. I would like to go back and tell my senior self to stay true to who I am, be who I want to be and not give into pressure made by my so called friends. Making friends in college is easy, getting involved and just talking to whomever sits next to you, will open you up to different social networks is the most important aspect of college life. You meet new people and these opportunities can help you grow in academics and excel as a person.

I would tell myself to not bring a tv because it is too much of a distraction. Try and plan your schedule so you?re not running all over campus because it's tiring and time consuming. I would say get involved and stick with it because when you do, you will meet some great people and make life long friends. Make sure you get a job because even if it?s not a lot of money, it still feels good to get a paycheck every two weeks. I would say if you have to, only get one credit card and don?t max it out. It?s ok to not go out and party like a lot of other students do because you will find people and make friends that don?t party either. Don?t stress about the amount of reading you?re assigned, it?s impossible to read all of it. But the best and biggest piece of advice I would give myself is to never give up, if you have a dream don?t let anyone talk you out of it or discourage you because when you put your mind to it you can do anything.

If I could go back in time to visit myself as a high school senior there would be some much knowledge I would place upon me. I would first explain to him the importance of hardwork and how even when it doesn't seem like it someone is always watching you. Hardwork can put one in position of many choices. I would also explain to him how you must take your senior year more serious than the rest. Your senior year is a almost a foundation for what type education you will recieve in the near future. If one wants to attend a respectable institution one must put forth a extreme amount of effort in order to recieve this priviledge. Finally I would tell my senior year self to take advantage of all your resources. In doing this you make a lot more stuff easier down the road and will come into contact with less stress. If he were to listen and heed to all that I would tell him his potential would be limitless.

If I could go back in time and talk to the me in high school I would give myself some advice. First, I would tell the high school me to make sure that I take all of my classes seriously. Just because you have a somewhat easy time in some classes, that doesn't mean they all will be easy. Remember, as you go higher into your studies your classes get harder not easier. Don't skip classes if it's at all possible. Just because you don't feel like getting up one day doesn't mean you can slack off and not go to class. College is very important and you should take it seriously. If you do not do well in college that will affct your future in that you might not get the job you wanted or that is suited for you. If you slack off and mess up alot, you will regret it. College isn't just someplace where you can party all day and night. You have to maintain a balance between your social life and your school life. In order for you to succeed you must figure out what best works for you.

Assuming I could go back in time to when I was a senior in high school and have a private conversation with myself, I would like to give myself some advice. The first topic I would discuss with myself is that college is nothing like high school. In fact, I would warn my past self that it is a step down when it comes to a social life. However, I would also say that it is much more acedemically challenging and that I would learn much more than I ever learned in high school. So, therefore, I would ready myself better for the abrupt transition. The second thing I woud tell my younger self is to "lighten up," as I would have understood it back then as a means to relax. I would go on to convince myself that even though the path I would take seems unclear, all potential roads lead to a heroic and honorable ending, as long as I focused simply being heroic and honorable. I would continue in saying that this can be done by adapting to the world and the challenges life presents. I would then conclude with a "Good luck. You will be fine."

Well i would started off saying that. i shouldnt give up on going to college just because i was going to have a baby and i need to go to college to show him that nothing should stop him form going to college and i knew that having a baby wouldnt stop me and would be hard but really isn't life hard . I would tell myself that i would i could do it and i needed to go to school for the little boy i had not had yet because i need to go to college to show everyone and myself that just be i was having a baby didnt mean i couldnt make something of my self . I would also tell myself to do everthing i can to get myself to college no matter how hard it was for me. That i need to show my son what i didnt let one little thing stop be from becoming all i could be that no matter how hard it was i could push thought it.

Already in college, I acquired so much knowledge and experience. If I could know what I know now as a senior in high school, I would have decided on a major at the start of my senior year. First, I would list all the characteristics I would like my future job to entail. Then, I would meet with a school advisor or a career councilor to help me narrow in on a major that would best fit my personality. I would also begin collecting important documents and papers from my parents. As an adult it is no longer the responsibility of my parents to set up doctors appointments or supply my college with immunization records. College professors rely heavily on computers to communicate and submit homework, so I would familiarize myself with online tools and websites provided by my school. I would plan on attending meetings about clubs and groups during welcome week to discover the best fit for me. Most importantly, I would cast aside my preconceived notions and enter school with an open-mind and eagerness to excel in all aspects of my college career.

If I could go back in time and counsel myself, I would say that there will be plenty of time to relax and party later in life. So often, students are so tired of being in school for most of their lives and just want a break so they can party and enjoy life. What these students don't understand is that without formal education or training, their lives will not be as enjoying as possible. I was so ready to get on with my life as an adult and felt I could be financially successful without an education. I have spend most of my adult life at the bottom of the tottum pole career wise because I did not have a degree. Once I was able to climb the ladder a little, I found that I could only go so far unless I returned to school to get a degree. I have colleagues almost half my age, who are making more money and enjoying life through vacations and wonderful social lives because they went to college right out of high school and got a degree.