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I would advise myself to live in the dorms my freshmen year. When I was a freshmen I chose to live with my older sister in an apartment and now I regret not living in the dorms because everyone has freshmen year stories from the dorms. I feel like living in the dorms would've helped me make connections with people outside of my sorority. If I could talk to my senior self I would also explain how important campus organizations are and to get involved as a freshmen. It is easier to get involved when the class load is less. I would tell myself to get involved with a Campus Ministry and some other organization. I would explain to myself the importance of making friendships with girls because they will be there whenever you need them. Since I am in a sorority, Sigma Kappa, I would explain to myself the importance of truly getting to know these girls and making lasting friendships.

I would tell myself to push myself. Every class that you struggling is not a sign of failure it is a sign of something new you are able to learn from and benefit from. You should have joined a few more extracurricular activities other than soccer and theater. Being more involved with school helps you develop more as a human being and teaches you the different backgrounds your peers come from and the diversity and unity you are share. Be more passionate during your junior year when it comes to finding colleges. You may think that senior year is more than enough time but in reality time feels like it literally flys by in the blink of an eye. Apply for as many scholarships as you can. Do not wait for them to come to you but rather go and look for those opportunities. They are there to give you hope and drive you to be more awake and ambitious about starting school rather than perhaps frightened or nervous. This is the advice I would give to my high school senior self.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself the advice of talking to everyone that I come incontact with in my classes. There are some really interesting people who are in your classes. Don't be afraid to speak up and get to know a complete stranger. You're going to be in the same class with them for a whole semester the least you could do is get to know their name and a little bit about them. Plus it's no fun to sit in a room of strangers. Make friends! Everybody has a story. There is also a sense of community that can flourish if you get to know those around you. Who knows? Maybe a life long friend could be sitting right next to you! Don't worry what other people will think. Make a friend, expand your horizon. Hear about thier interests, their dreams, their goals. Meeting other people and hearing about their lives can inspire you. If you make friends in class you'll have people to back you up if you get sick or miss a class. Meet sombody new!

If I could go back in time and make a transition knowing what I know now, I would've took my senior year of high school more seriously. The reason why I would take my senior year more seriously is because I believe that I would've been better prepared for college. I would've known how to study, how much to study, how much my school cost, if I could afford it or not and more. These things would've helped me struggle less my freshman year of college and could've helped my GPA tremendously. I believe that the beginning plays a huge factor in the end so if I could've gotten a great start then maybe I could finish better. But I still strive towards my goals, I just think that a great start would've gave me at a better advantage.

Well, it is like high school but not at all like high school. You still have to go to class, even though no one is going to make you. Make sure you have toothpaste and always carry your key! Get to know yourself a bit, even if that means stepping outside of your comfort zone a bit. Hug mom before you leave, you'll regret it if you don't. Pay attention to the alcoholedu they make you take at the beginning of the semester, even if you don't plan on drinking. Make good choices; remember what mom taught you. Act like a lady if you want to be treated like one. Be ready to have more freedom than you ever imagined. Don't forget to study. The freshman fifteen are real, seriously. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Experience new things. Just remember, this is real life. Treat it as such. Don't be afraid of consequences, but don't forget there are consequences. Don't forget to live, but remember you are living... You'll be alright.

If I had the chance to go back in time in order to give myself advice as a high school senior heading into college, I would say,"The sky is the limit. I have witnessed multiple people; as well as, have experienced the true power of self determination and persistance when reaching for the stars. Allow no one to define who you are and what you are capable of. Indeed you will get knocked down more than a few times along the way; however, it is only in your hands whether or not you get back up. These next few years are meant to lead you down the path of self-discovery, defining who you are as an individual while setting the stage for the rest of your life. Stay true to who you making to never lose sight of your goals and you will prosper."

I would say to myself allow yourself to grow and do not stop the process. Meaning do not always worry about hte future or anything in general. College is about finding yourself and people you have common interest with. If you are constantly worried or never giving yourself the full experience if will do the complete opposite. So I guess I am saying live in the moment but when its time to buckle down, buckle down. Another thing I would tell myself as a high school senior is to GET INVOLVED and meet new people, there are so many different people out there and we do not met even a 1/4 of them in our lifetime!! I would also say that a lot of things many not go your way and life may seem like its so hard but there is no struggle without progress. So everyone has to go through things that they do not want to do but in the end the reward will be worth it.

As a senior, I realized the mistakes I made during my junior year. I had no interest in academics as a junior and that was my greatest mistake. Such was the gravity of this mistake that my g.p.a suffered severely. As a senior I worked to my limits to reach a g.p.a of 4.0. I exceeded by earning a 4.2 the first semester of my senior year. Therefore, if I were to acquire a time traveling apparatus to talk to my previous self l I suggest that he take my time machine and go to the beginning of his junior year. I would advise my previous self to focus on his studies and become passionate as I am now so that he can accomplish even greater things. Finally, I would tell him not to worry about me because I would vanish in the time continuum and a better me will exist in my timeline.

As we both know, you’re about to finish your last year of high school. Congrats by the way, but I want to tell you something before you start packing away your suitcase. Even though you’ve been living in Wichita since forever--and let’s face it, there’s never really been much to do there--don’t think the rest of the world is like that. When you get to college, it’s a place full of life lessons and opportunities. Sure, there are more students to deal with, but that’s the best part. You get to meet people who are excited to learn new things, just like you. You’ll meet Mayra and Simone, your roommates. We’ve had ups and downs together, but in the end, watching Sailor Moon and baking cupcakes makes everything better. The carrot cupcakes were yummy. You’ll get to work with Deon, your DSP mentor, and study cyanobacteria with the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscope. Don’t worry, it’s not so intimidating after you go to your first research symposium, trust me. All of this and more will be waiting for you, but here’s the secret: try new things!

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a senior in high school I would tell myself. To find out about scholarships now while I am in high school. I would tell myself to go to college full time and get all my must need classes done first. I would also encourage myself to get more involved in criminal justice now so I will have more experence for the furure. Lastly I would tell myself to find a job that will work with college schdule and be something to enjoy and have fun.