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If I were able to go back in time to talk to myslelf as a high school senior, I would tell my younger self this: Do not take your last days as a highschool senior for granted. Make them count and enjoy every single moment. Soak in every class, every essay that you have to write, every moment, every enjoyable walk with highschool friends from class to class. I would tell myself that those friendship are the ones that I will cherish forever. I would tell myself not to work so much, but to focus on my studies, friendships and family, for those are the things that, in the end, will get me through all of my difficult moments in college. I would end with this: Do not stress too much about the future, but focus on the "now". Cherish the relationships that you have NOW. Make them strong wnough so that they can withstand the distance that will come from freinds being seperated and led to different universities in many different states. Last, but not least, I would tell my younger self to not run from, but to accept challenges as a new opportunity for growth.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high schooler, I wouldn't. I know this probably goes against what this question is about, but knowing everything I know now, I wouldn't change a thing. I got more advice when I was in high school than I knew what to do with and advice from myself would not make that any easier. If I were to go back, I would be wasting my own time. I'm happy with the way I am. I love who I've become and I only change for the better. I lived, I made mistakes, I learned, I grew, I felt the pains of failure, rejection, and love; and I would do it all again because those built my character to what it is. I have no regrets and I use my experience to help those who need it most.

I would tell myself since I had a 3.75 gpa to apply for scholarships. Since I went to a private I didn't know how and know one helped me.

There was a day, near the last day of school, where I just sat down with my boyfriend and just started telling him how I wish I had done a few things differently during my senior year. I had told him that I shouldn't have let myself become so lazy and unfocused. Time really slipped on by and I could've joined more clubs or organized more activities. I wished I had learned from freshmen year to really put myself out there and be known early because by senior year, I didn't feel as accomplished as I thought I would have. Now, as I am entering my first year of college, i'm so nervous and too lazy to complete the scholarships that i should've done ages ago. If I could go back and give myself some advice, it would be to never lose focus, because you're going to really need it once the summer hits and college life ends up being right around the corner.

Never fear what you do not know. You must always look forward to making mistakes because that is how people learn. Always expect to have questions but never be afraid of asking when needing the answer. Stand tall and look proud to be in school, learning new things, experiencing things you could not when you were in high school. Know that there are so many people that are going to be willing to help you, motivate you, guide you, and be your friend. You will come across incidences where you will not have control of what is happening but you will find strength to get back in the game. Long and sleepness nights will be in your future but just know that they are all worth it in the end and that everything will come back and benefit you for the better. Be willing to learn new things and know that there are new lessons to talk about with friends, family, peers, and professors.

I would make sure to build meaningful relationships with faculty who are helpful and supportive as soon as possible. These types of relationships helped me receive internship and scholarship opportunities that have changed my life. I would also look into specific careers that interest me so that I'm able to take courses that will be beneficial to me in that career.

Appreciate and manage your time effectively because It can be gone within seconds.

Go to Kean, do not even bother it is the best pace for you and what you want to do with your life. Do not fret and worry so much, college is a transition. Life is not easy but do not stop working hard like you have always done. Everything will pay off in the end, just do your best and do not stress.

That high school is so much easier than college and in college everything is serious business day in and day out.

College. Just do it. Put everything else aside and just do it. Apply, go, and finish. Make it "not" an option. No matter what happens in life, no one can ever take your education away. One day you might lose your job and find yourself in financial debt, losing your self-esteem. You could lose your house or your car. You could lose a friend or a bet. You could lose someone close to you like a partner, through divorce or death. You could even lose your freedom. Your education belongs to you and is embedded in you. It becomes a part of you like the cells in your body and yours forever and no one, no one can ever take it. Because education enhances and feeds our body, like water and food, it it a necessity. Give your body all it can take and feel yourself respond. In life today, education can not be an option and should never be considered a privilidge. So, claim your education; it is yours. It defines you and your future. It is the security blanket that will be with you forever. Education is a must. Many know this and now, you do too.