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I would tell myself to take post secondary classes to get a jump start on my college work . To continue to work hard and fill out as many scholarship applications as possible. But I would also tell myself not to stess out and just to have fun and enjoy the different stages of high school and the process of becoming and adult because it only happens once. Life is short so have fun doing what you do.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, there are a few things I would tell myself. For one, listen to not only the advice of my future self, but the advice of others. There are many wise words that have been said to me by my parents and teachers that I would have been smart to follow. I would want myself to know that life after high school is no longer just smooth sailing. The gap between high school and college is quite a jump, and once there, students are no longer kids, nor are they treated as such. We are expected to be adults and need to step up the responsibilities that come with it, both in our studies and in living on our own. We are given the freedom of making our own choices, so we must mature and make the right ones.

I would tell my past self to make sure I do my absolute best during my senior year and to make sure I have fun as well. Basically to try to balance my school life and social life equally so neither of them suffers.

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If I were to go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would say to apply everyday for scholarships and pay more attention to deadlines. I would also thank myself for participating in Upward Bound Bridge Program, this program help most areas of transitioning into a college student.

"I will just take college slow." Those were the words I uttered as a high school senior. Little did I know that within 2 years I was going to go through a financial disaster and lose my home, my mother losing her business's, and losing my peace of mind. If I could, I would go back in time and tell myself, "Education is important." I would tell myself to stay focused and study hard so I could get an education and never have to worry about financial struggle. Now I am finding myself today attempting to take 18 or more units a semester and trying to find a way to pay for all my studies. If I could, I would go back and tell myself to take 13 units a semester in the spring and fall, and then 3-6 in the summer. If I did that, I would already have my AA degree and be transfering over to UC Santa Barbara. If I had known back in high school, how difficult life could and eventually will be, I would have tried harder in college. It's like my dad always said, "No one can take away your education."

If I could go back in time and give my high school senior self advice about college life, I would tell my self not to worry so much. I would say that college ends up being an amazing expierience, that I'm going to make friends, and its really only going to be awkward for that first week or two. I would tell myself that as long as I am studying and doing my best, it would't matter what people thought anyway, because college is going to shape me into the better more rounded smarter person I've been aspiring to be. And finally I would tell myself to always keep a twenty hidden away for gas, because trust me, I'm going to need it!

I would tell myself the importance of applying for scholarships. I procrastinated too much and now i am facing difficulty paying for everything i need in college. If i had known what i know now as far as scholarships go i would not be in the same situation. I would maybe have money for books and supplies that i need. Instead i am struggling. I would also have told myself to pay more attention and put a higher priority on achieveing good grades.

I would tell myself to take it into my own hands. I let my mother take care of a lot of the proceedings, and got forced into a major that sounded like it would make a lot of money. I was left in the dark basically, until I was scheduling the classes. That's all I did for a major I knew nothing about. As a result, I'm a year behind on my new and personally intended major, whereas that wouldn't have happened if I had taken things into my own hands. In short terms I'd tell myself, "It's your life, keep it that way. Know what's going on in it."

College is not free. There is tuition, books, and sometimes room and board to pay for. Time management in college should really be called self-management because you do not have others to remind you what to do. That responsibility is all on you. If you decide not to show up to class or you decide to show up late, since your parent’s are not paying for your education and your teachers are not going to look for you if you do not show up, then it is your financial responsibility to show up on time to every class if you value your money, time and education. Be prepared to talk about more than one chapter or topic each day. If your struggling in a class, your teachers are not going to know until you go to them for help. Choose your classes wisely because you have to stay in the same one for four or five months. Before signing up for a class, make sure you are financially able to afford both text books and classes. Get it all done before the semester starts.