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If I was my high school self again, I would tell myself to get all the help I could get with making the transition to applying for college and completing all the neccessary steps in getting comfortable with the college life. I would also tell my high school self to start looking for colleges asap and see what you are interested in doing with your life. Pick a major that is based on a occupation that your interested in doing. These are just some of the things I would give to myself. At the time, I was just focused on graduating high school. I had no forsight for college or where I would be at the moment.

Hello, high school self? It is me, well- you from the future, five years from now! I know everything isn't the easiest for you right now physically, mentally, emotionally and it's affecting your life's decisions and academic integrity, correct? Just listen and ill give you what you need. You must find purpose and focus. With purpose comes the essence of your life's meaning then the direction of where you must go and what you must do is illuminated. Find focus so to centralize your energies in your purpose. As you commit to this, allow yourself to submit to the counsel of your elders and always remain near for there is success in the instruction of the wise. This may be beyond your stretching point, but be quick to listen and slow to speak, increase in knowledge daily and take responsibility for all that you do. Be disciplined and prepare mightily for all things. When faced with struggle, remain with a good atittude, always discovering hidden opportunities. Be a friend and build trust through the development of your character and loyalty. I must go, all you must do now is take action. See you in five years!

As a new freshman, this wasn't two long ago. I would do quite a bit different though. I didn't really start taking college serious till my 10th grade year. Although my graduating gpa of 3.5 is not bad, I could have done so much better. In doing so I could have earned more scholarship money to help my family out in sending me to college. Also, I would have begun working my senior year to establish work history and credit so I would be able to apply for student loans. My other advice is actually things I did do, but they helped so much and that was visiting the campus of Liberty on several occasions, and getting to know the layout, the people, and area. Last as soon as I knew who my roommates were we immediately began communicating and on move in day this helped a lot. Last I'd remind myself to spend good quality time with my family before going, it's a big change for all.

High school dose count. Try your hardest and get the best grades you can. That was you will have more opitons.

The advice that I would give myself would be to cherish the times you had with family and friends where you grew up because it will be long time in between to be with them. Truly, cherish those moments and make the most of them. Your parents are going through a hard time with you leaving the house, understand that and know that it's not all about you, it's about them too because they're leaving their "baby girl" or "baby boy" (and you will always be their baby), in a place where they can't keep an eye on him/her and can't be right there to help them. So it's not easy for them and it's not easy for you. Just remember this: do good to others around you and think about what they are going through and think of others.

I would tell myself to get focused, to creat the mindset of a champion. To not spend money friviously. To make every day count, do something different every day. Laugh, have fun, talk to as many people as your can. Invest in the lives of the people around you and make a difference.

If I only knew then what I know now, oh how different I would be. I am currently a senior at Liberty University and if I could go back to my senior year of high school I would tell myself four things. First would be, "Break up with your girlfriend. It won't last and you're not truly ready for a long term relationship." Second, "join the rowing team! The coach will push you harder than you think is humanly possible. You will survive. Believe in yourself" Third, "study your butt off and Ace all your tests." Having had a long term relationship my judgment about where I wanted to go in life was extremely clouded. I settled for what I thought was good. I would tell myself to focus on my relationship with God and my family more because both of them will always be there for me. Finally, I would tell myself to save money, live beneath my means, and bless others with what little I think I have. In reality I am extremely blessed to have all that I do. I have a warm house in winter, clean water, a loving family and so much more.

I would tell myself to learn how to study. Coming to college, you are studying at another level. It is a lot harder! Learn how you learn and retain information. Transitioning into college life is simple. You will make friends quickly because of who you are. As far as friends, be sure you do not push people away even though you are going through a rough patch. Be sure who you know you can trust. Learn to trust in God more. He's got your back no matter what. He will be helping you!

Kerilynn, you need to find a way to go to college right after high school. I know that the odds seem so insurmountable, but trying to finish college as first a full time employee and then a wife and mom of three kids is added stress that you don't need while trying to get your degree. It will be hard, and I'm sure you will graduate with debt (but so will I) and you will still be working a ton while taking classes, but you'll be able to start your career in your 20s instead of your 30s. You won't have to tell your girls that you can't play with them because you have homework, and you won't be staying up late to do schoolwork instead of spending time with your husband. It's so important to achieve this goal, and I know that you can make it happen!

My advice to my high school self would be to save as much money as you can. I knew college was a lot of money but I was not prepared for how much it actually was. So I would tell myself to do everything I can to save money and to look for scholarships so that I am more prepared for the money that it takes.