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If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to first, be smart with my money. Apply and accept loans, but do not forget that they have to be paid back at some point. I would also tell myself to stop working so much and stressing out about school, take time to just relax and have more fun. Lastly, I would tell myself that college goes by fast, so I need to live every semester as if it were my last. I need to say yes more when given opportunities, even if I am scared or hesitant and simply take in everything that this college has to offer!

College is a wonderful experience full of learning and growth. Discipline yourself and put your heart and soul into your studies. It will pay off in the future. Some people try to breeze their way through, but you will get so much more out of it if you actively participate and want to learn. You will gain knowledge and skills to help you in both your personal and professional life. Treat others with respect and stay involved in campus and community events. Some classes will be hard. Do your best and do not be afraid to ask for assistance if you need it. Pace yourself in your homework, because it can certainly pile up. Take the initiative and work gradually, piece by piece. Set goals and reward yourself when you reach them. Stay on top of your education and make sure you stay interested in what you are studying, but also do not forget to relax and enjoy the college experience. Make friends and join a club or association. You are a hands-on learner, so be involved in activities that can strengthen your knowledge and skills by applying what you learn to pratical situations. College is worth the effort.

If I were to give my high school self any advice, it would have to be to be more open, allow someone to get close to you and where nicer clothes if you can. What I mean when it comes to being more open is, go out more, do things with your friends, go to more dances and parties. Have more funny with just being you and exploring new things. Let someone get close to you is a way of opening up to someone that love and respects you. Allow them to see the weaker side of you that you usually don’t allow people to see. It’s okay for someone to see you cry as long as they are there to comfort you. Friends, family, or even a guy, it doesn’t matter as long as you can learn to trust someone. Fashion should not be the main part of going to school but at least try. I know you don’t like to wear skirts, but maybe a nice blouse and jeans would do. Make-up will not hurt you, just try something new every now and then.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to wait a year before beginning college to take time and explore my options. I would say, "Make sure you are passionate about what you want to do!" It took me almost five years after high school to take my education seriously, and I would definitely explain all financial details to my high school self. I would tell myself, graduating as class valedictorian, that just because high school was easy, and I could get away with partying or having excessive amounts of fun and still get A's, doesn't mean that college would be as easy. I would tell myeslf to choose my friends wisely, not just based on how fun they are but on integrity, influence and responsibility, and to not let them interfere with the decisions and goals that are most important to me, even if it seems like I am being mean, I must first be nice to myself. Lastly, I would say, "Don't rely on anyone except yourself to believe in yourself, and you should believe in yourself because you are wonderful!"

College is not scary. You will meet new people, and you'll make new friends. YOu're going to be broke, yes. But you are also going to be having the time of your life! You should have started filling out scholarships earlier than you did, but now you just have to work harder. Never lose hope. Learn to be creative with food combinations. Don't go shopping whenever you have extra cash, save it! Your friends and family back home will miss you, and sometimes you will et homesick.. ALWAYS just give them a call. Helping others will help pick you up if you ever get down. LAst;y, never forget to just have fun and enjoy the experiance of this new beginning in your life!

Having attending two different colleges as well a trade school, I would tell my high school self to really try and choose what you want to pursue and study in school. I wasted so much time not thinking about this and either taking classes that I was not interested in or not going to school at all. I think that I would tell myself to take a year off and think about what I wanted to do with my life before deciding on a school and a major, that was not the right fit to begin with. Taking 8 years off from school in my 20's was fun but not very rewarding and now I am struggling in my 30's with work, financially, and trying to finally get a degree that I should have finished a long time ago. I would say to myself, take a year off and then buckle down and get your education done, or before graduation have a decision made about a major and a school that excites you and then stick to it. Life is full of surprises, getting a degree earlier frees up more time to discover and explore your future.

As my experience as a college student over the past four years comes near a close, there are a few things I want you to remember as you’re entering: 1.Take chances and risks. There will be things that scare or intimidate you, take those opportunities and run with them. Going outside of your comfort zone is okay and encouraged. 2.Branch out. When you first arrive, it’s unbelievably easy to meet people. Capitalize on this chance to establish those connections, even if those people aren’t your typical “type” of friends, you’ll be surprised at how many of those people you will stay connected with. 3.It goes by quickly. The short time you are here will be the most stressful, difficult, and frustrating time of your life. Don’t forget to reflect on why you are here, what your goals are, and the purpose of your education. 4.There will be times where the words “can’t” and “not possible” will crush you. Stay strong; remember who you are and where you came from, but above all remember, “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” –ChristopherRobin

I would tell myself to keep calm and meet more people. Going to class is great, but you will need to make new friends and let off steam. I would also advise myself not to put off doing my homework until later, because later comes up faster than you think it will. Don't blow your money at the record store; you can't eat viynl. Speaking of food, go to the derb more often so you have some left over for sunday dinner (and to avoid cold sandwiches for sunday lunch.) Try not to do stupid things at night, it never ends well (for anyone.) But overall, just relax and do your work, and it'll be just fine.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to allow my parents to send me to a therapist earlier than March. The longer I pushed off the idea of seeing a therapist, the longer I pushed off my diagnosis with Asperger's Syndrome. Had I been diagnosed earlier on, I might've had more time to come to terms with my daignosis and understand some of the difficulties I was going to face during my transition from high school senior to college freshman. That change in events could have impacted everything that happened when I came to K-State, and could have saved me from a lot of the stress and anxiety I have had to face since coming here. We would have realized that under no circumstances can I have a roommate, or that it was unrealistic for me to be this far away from home. I have learned a lot from the year I have spent in Kansas, but it has been hard on me and I am transferring to Colorado State University in the fall because of it. I wish I could change that.

Forget the past four years. Forget all the times you did not get invited to the parties, the dances and other activities. Forget that people only held a conversation with you when they wanted something or when none of their “friends” were around. Forget it all, because when August comes around you will be in a new city, with new people and new opportunities. When you get to college live in a coed dorm because males really understand the meaning of friendship and having a good time, plus you are shy and the only way to overcome that is to step out of “our” boundary. Go on a date, go out alone, introduce yourself and do not be afraid to make the first move. Also take a leap of faith with someone you love even if you are scared to death. You will know what I am talking about in a year. Believe me it hurts worse if you do not give it a chance. Above all have the time of your life and take your education seriously. Use these next few years to create a magnitude of amazing memories that you will never want to forget.