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If I had to go back in time and give advice to my younger self there are many things I would want to say. Achieving your goal of become a Registered Nurse will not be easy but it will be worth all your hard work. All the long nights of studying will be worth it! Becoming a Registered Nurse is not only a job but a profession that you can be proud of. Achieving this goal will bring not only you a better life but a better life for your family. Stay passionate about your dreams and never give up.

If I could go back and talk to myself when I was a senior I would tell myself to not stop trying. Once I got accepted to Kent I sort of gave up because I thought it didn't matter. It did matter though. I would tell myself to keep working hard and to apply for a lot of scholarships. I would also tell myself to stay involved. I played sports but I would tell myself to do a lot of volunteer work. I would just tell myself to keep working hard because even though high school is almost over, college is right around the corner. Work hard, get involved and stay focused. That is what I would tell myself if I could go back.

If I could go back in time and give my high school senior self advice, I would tell myself to have as much fun as possible during the summer before college. The fashion design program that I am taking in school is a very demanding program, and I have very little time to socialize or just relax. The summer before college started I worked 30+ hours as a nanny, and I studied hard so that I could take as many clep tests as possible, which gave me credit for classes that I didn't have to take once I got to college. I would advise the past me to still study for the clep tests, but to work fewer hours and enjoy my summer hanging out with my friends and family, since I don't get much time for that now. I am very glad that I have chosen to go to Kent State University, and I enjoy being challenged as much as I am in the fashion design program. I know that my instructors are giving me all the skills and knowledge I need so that I can make my dreams come true.

Dear Sierra, Please, please, please break out of your shell. When you get to college you will need to make friends, especially since your best friend will be out of state. Dont forget that you are in the fashion world now, and a huge part of being successful in fashion is connections. Networking! Don't be afraid to be yourself, and don't bash yourself when you make mistakes. Another huge part of college life is time management. Do Not Ever wait until the last minute to do your work. Granted, you will have long nights regardless, because there is always something to be doing, but you dont ever want to put so much stress on yourself to the point where you cant sleep at night. Finally, just have fun. Go with the flow, and make tons of fun memories. with love, Your future college self

Before attending college, I knew little about life outside of my hometown. The only things I knew about college came from my family and friends who had experienced a college setting or the way the media had been portraying it for the past decade or so. Therefore; I scarcely knew anything about a college experience. If I could go back in time and tell my high school senior self some advice, to thrive in college, it would be to focus entirely on you. I know this may sound a little strange but knowing what I know now about college I think this is the best advice I could give. To me, college is all about finding yourself and finding out what you are truly interested in or what you are passionate about. Instead of trying to constantly please other people, college students need to learn how to please themselves and find their own voice. In a society where everything is told to us about how we should live our day-to-day lives, an individual has to be able to stand up for their own thoughts and choose for themselves what is right. Sometimes being selfish can pay off.

If I had the opportunity to go back and talk about the future with myself as a senior, I would tell her that everything is going to work out. The 18 year old I was had just experienced a very difficult life situation, and was not entirely sure what the future would bring. I would tell her that even though the tragic event would affect her for a long time, it would give her the strength to perservere, as well as find her passion. I would tell her that happiness does not come from following the plans others have for her life, but rather to find something that makes her come alive, and do that as much as possible. I would also ask her to trust her instincts, know that she is smart, and that relationships will come and go. Hold on to situations and relationships as long as they serve a purpose for both parties, and then move on, taking the memories and lessons, but find the place for new experiences and doors. The doors will open, just not always where you may expect them.

"Slow down. It's going to be okay." I was extremely nervous about making the transition to college. Would I make friends? Would I pass my classes? Are the teachers meaner? What AM I going to do when I grow up? I was so concerned with looking far into the future that I felt paralyzed in the present. After getting to college, however, I realized that each day is a process. You have to get up, go to each class, learn the expectations, and take it one day at a time. I would tell myself that the future can be scary, but that I'll get there when I'm ready. By the time I'm ready to graduate, I'm sure I'll know what I want to do. I'll make friends along the way. I'll learn what to expect from teachers - even the mean ones. I would tell little High School Jenn to take college as it comes, and that we'll make it through.

Before coming into college I was just looking to get a degree to qualify for a good job. However, when I came to college I realized that I can do way more than that. College opened my eyes to a lot of new opportunities like geting involved and gaining leadership skills, studying abroad for a semester, or seeking an internship in a good company. I wish I had realized my potential before I came to college.

Becoming a college student is a difficult and complicated process. If I could travel backwards in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, we would inevitably talk about college experiences and being apart of higher education. Normally, I procrastinate on my studies, believing that I have all the time in the cosmos, but as a student at Kent State, I am unable to do so. With gigantic projects, you need to take your time and put in your best effort. While trying to accoplish assignments, it is in your best interest to keep on schedule. Make a calander, do small parts of the project at a time, and try to get the assignment done as soon as possible. It is also a good idea to ask questions, whether you may think it is a dumb one. College is a wonderous education system. Don't ruin any chances you may have at a future.

I would tell myself to get involved the second that I got on campus. When I first got to Kent State I was a little afraid to get involved because I wanted to do well in school, and I was already involved in a volunteer program in Kent. I did slowly get involved, I joined the sorority Delta Gamma, I joined Psychology Club, and I am planning on joining the honors fraternity. I would tell myself to get involved right from the beginning of fall semester, and not to wait. I feel like even waiting just the couple months that I did, I missed out on some great opportunities. For me, getting involved has actually helped me do well in school. It has engaged my interest in college in general, and spiked my pasion for education. College can teach students so much more than just what is taught in the classroom. Getting involved can teach students time management, relationship skills, the importance of charity work, and more. So, if I got the opportunity to talk to myself as a senior, I would give the advice to get involved in as much as possible as soon as I stepped on campus.