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I would tell myself to spread my time too thin. Being a commuting student my first year after high school, it was very difficult to manage a full school load, work load, friends, church, and family. It seemed like there was no time for rest. I would tell myself that it's okay to say "no" to some things and to prioritize time wisely. Also, to be sure to get support and encouragement from others. Had I done this, I wouldn't have been nearly as stressed.

I would tell myself that college is not as overwhelming as it seems, the hardest part about college is getting into the college because Universities offer so much to help you with your academic standing as well as provide a great social experience by having various sports teams and recreational centers. College is fun, and I really wish that I had known that when I was a senior because I was scared of going away to college, and there is no need at all for that. College is an experience that everyone who wants an education should have an opportunity to experience!!!

The first thing I would tell myself is that God has a plan! Romans 8:28 says "all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose". Everything good and bad happens in our life for a reason! If we continue to run to God at all times, no matter the situation, He will never let us down. He has a purpose and a plan for everything and everyone! The second thing I would tell myself is to make a better plan! College is about organization and being prepared for what life is going to throw your way. When I graduated high school I knew what I wanted to do, but I did not have a solid plan for how to do it. I had not thoroughly investigated financial aid and this is a very important thing in college! There are so many scholarships, grants and loan forgiveness programs full of money waiting to be applied for! There are even local businesses in every area that have money set aside for students that need help to pay for their education. All you have to do is look for them and apply!

Junior year in high school was a blast! I had so much fun to the point where I literally forgot that in a year?s time I would be going to college. Entering senior year was a bit rough because I was not prepared for all the college applications. I also had to juggle my grades and my job at the same time, but I thought I could handle it. Soon I developed senioritis, which is a highly contagious disease with symptoms of chronic procrastination, lack of motivation, and a drop in academic performance. I soon graduated with a 2.7 GPA, which was not bad at all, but I knew I could have done so much better. I applied to six colleges and only got accepted into two: Penn State and Liberty University. I ended up going to Liberty, but unfortunately, second semester has come to a dead end. I am now struggling financially to continue my education. Now looking back, I realized that I should have taken school a lot more seriously. I could have applied for scholarships and colleges that would have easily accepted me. I should have told myself to concentrate instead of trying to procrastinate.

I would tell myself to work harder on one exercise from my history class. I would also tell myself don't fly out of Lynchburg because I could get a much better price from a bigger airport and I would most likely have a ride to the airport.

I have so much advice to offer, I don't know where to begin. I graduated from high school in 1992, with high goals of attending a state university and becoming a psychologist. I started my journey at a community college, which I attended until I had enough credit hours for my A.A. degree. Then I got married, had children, and got stuck in a rut. I returned to school in 2009, 17 years after graduating high school. I am now pursuing my teaching degree and have about a year left. If I could return and talk to myself I would say to never get discouraged. When you are young and fresh out of high school, you have big dreams, that you can take on the world. As you live in the real world, and work, and encounter obstacles, you have choices to make. You can choose to quit, which is the easy way out, or you can stick to it and achieve your goals. Had I continued my education, I would be in my 15th year of teaching. Don't let life bring you down, keep a positive attitude and know you can make a difference.

I would tell myself to enjoy it completely despite how much I may want to elave home and breathe for once! I would tell myself not to stress about things and to have more fun, while still applying myself.

Be sure to commit to an extensive college search. Apply to a number of different colleges so you can keep your options open. Do not just decide to go somewhere because you like one thing about it. This is a huge decision for you and it will affect the next four years of your life. Do a lot of research. Also, it is important for you to try to make connections with other students before you start classes. It is very important to have friends at college who you can hang out with and help you discover college life. You do not have to be alone in your journey. Above all, make sure to continue to work hard. Work hard in school, work hard in sports, and work hard at your job.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, first I would have told myself to accept the school loans that I was offered because my parents now have to pay out of their pockets for my classes, which they don't know about yet. Secondly, I would tell myself not to have purchased a manuel car. Everyday my roommates and I go out and I always get stuck on first gear. My car turns off at every red light because I panic by taking out the clutch too soon and not enough gas, it's so embarrassing. But I think I'll get it in a couple of months.

I find myself constantly wishing that I could start over in High School and better prepare for my future. During my High School years, I was very confidant that I knew everything it would take for me to become successful in life after graduation. In effect, I thought that I could simply breeze through my studies, doing them just to get them done, rather than to actually learn the material. I quickly learned that what you get out of an endeavor is directly proportional to what you put into it. I wish very much that I had realized the importance of my high school studies and the effects that it would have on my college career. It would have been so simple for me to study diligently in order to prepare myself for the SATs. This in effect would have opened the doors of opportunity wide open for me. I would not have to worry about financial aid or worry having debt straight out of college, or my application to the school of my choice.