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If I could go back in time I would tell myself to chase my dreams. Sure that's a very cliche saying, but it's true. Although I love Kent, I would of rather been in New York. So that being said, when I turn that time machine back I would let myself know not to be so nervous to take the leap. It's important to be confident in your decision and love where you go. This college will be your home for the next four years, so like it! I also would tell my self to go somewhere that you are excited about. When you tour a campus you should be so thrilled to be there, never settle! Lastly, I would tell myslef it's okay to voice your opinion about where you want to go. This is iportant becuase it's your future and you don't have to please other people with your college decision.

i would tell myself that I should be more serious about attending college and experiencing college life. As an adult returning to school, it is much more difficult to balance a professional, personal and academic life. Additionally, I regret not having the true campus life experience, as the majority of my classes are now taken online. I would tell myself that while something can be said for real life experience, a degree really does matter if you want to move up as an executive or an upper management position in this world.

If I could go back in time and talk to the high school me I would tell him how important it was to start thinking and planning what you wanted to do with your life earlier. After high school I went to Phoenix Community College, got two Associates degrees and still didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. I now am a junior at Kent State University rushing to fill out internships spots, research programs, and register for the admission test for graduate school programs all at the same time. If I had researched and thought seriously about what I truly wanted to do with my life post academia I could have planned my college experience much more efficiently and finished years ago. Nevertheless I am here now rushing to meet this deadline and that and that's definitely not what you want to do Edo. Focus in your last year of high school, figure out what University you want to go to and truly think what major you would enjoy...not just what is going to make you the money. True happiness lies in your own hands and doing work you love and enjoy.

If I could write a letter to my high school self, I would warn myself to pay more attention in school. I would advise myself to use up my Post Secondary credits while in high school, so that I would have been closer to graduation now. There would be a line or two in there about applying for more scholarships, because once you actually get to college, reality sets in. I would also tell myself that the most important thing in college is to experiance new things, while balancing my time and not compromising myself. It's good to step out of your comfort zone every now and then to open yourself up to the world; you never know, you may enjoy something totally new. Despite the perks of opening up, it's important to not totally forget who you are or where your roots are planted. And in the midst of this teeter totter, it's vital to find balance. You must make time for both aspects of your life, along with your studying and career. Lastly I would tell myself, "Get a really good umbrella, a heavy coat & rain boots. Three words; Lake Effect Snow."

The advice I would give to my high school self is to not stress about everything. Stressing over getting work or studying done will make the work even HARDER. And even though we are out of high school, you can still ask your proffessor for help. Sure, your proffessor will not remind you to do your work but they will still be there to help you out if you have a question. Basically, don't be afraid to try something new and don't be afraid to enter a new world/journey of college and your new life.

The idea of going back in time, to when I was in high school, has been a repeating conversation topic throughout my years in college. I did not attend college directly after high school simply because I did not want to place my passion on the back burner. I was an avid equestrian and I spent most of my free time working on a small farm in order to afford a horse. Going back, I would explain to myself that attending college still allows time for extra curricular activities. I would encourage myself to set high goals and realize that college is the foundation for all of my dreams to come true. I would definitly tell myself that in college I find a love for chemistry courses and suggest majoring in biochemistry right away. I would tell myself about the passionate professors and new friends I have met and describe the respect you receive from friends, professors, and family by maintaining excellent grades. Lastly, I would emphasize attending more clubs and activities in order to increase my self confidence. I believe that my low confidence when in a large group was another main reason for waiting to attend college.

I would tell myself to start planning for college in eigth grade. I will need assess my needs, my knowledge, my attributes, and apply for scholarships every year, until I graduate. I would enlighten myself on the type of self discipline that I need to already possess before I attend college. Mainly, I would tell my high school self to explore my options for post secondary education and plan it with the assistance of my familt and school councelors.

If I had the ability to go back and speak to myself honestly I would tell myself to wait. Students who go through twelve years of school and then straight into college tend to be less motivated by school and more socially inclined. I have seen many students drop out because of bad grades due to binge drinking and parties over academic performance. So just take a year to work or relax, honestly it helped me.

Being able to go back in time to high school would be a fantastic oppertunity. I made alot of mistakes at that age and got pregnate my senior year of high school. The first thing I would tell my self is to be more careful, and that I do not understand how much having a child will change my life. After my senior year I did not go straight to college, I waited, thinking 'oh, a year off will be okay.' Huge mistake, I did not want to go back to school after being out for a year. I did not even remember half of what I had learned in school. If I could go back I would definatly get out of high school and go straight to college. When I turned seventeen I moved out of my parents house, that Is something I would also take back, I was so busy with working to survive and getting ready to be a mom I hardly had time for school. Having a dead end job is something that people have to do, but I should have never put that before my education, because that is what truly matters in the end.

As you take your journey to becoming an adult, always remember who you are. Don't ever let anyone change that. You will come into contact with people who have new ways of thinking, new ways of operation and new ways of living and that's great. It's important to be exposed to things you aren't used to. What's also important is remaing true to yourself. Remember to always be early for and to anything. Open your mind and test your wills because life does not stop for anyone. Set some priorities for yourself. Regardless if you know what or who you want to be, stay motivated. Get to know your professors and develop some important connections. These people will become very important for the rest of your life. Make yourself proud. Be the college student that you'd want your own child to be. Enjoy yourself!