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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have so much to say. I would stress the importance of attending class and keeping a high GPA because those things are what affected my acceptance to my college of choice. I would redeem all the inside scoop behind the frustrations of attending this particular college. I would make myself aware of how demanding the SAT and ACT tests are and how they can set you ahead in pre-req classes , allowing myself the availability to study hard for them.

My Miami Dade Honors College has been the trigger that released the mental and emotional intelligence needed to benefit from my next level of education. My first year of college has been an unusual type of fever, with very different symptoms. Symptoms included a surge in self-assurance and assertiveness that have provided readiness for challenges ahead. Being a freshmen in an Honors program has been a true test to my abilities. High standards, leadership opportunities, service learning and rigorous academic curriculum have forced me, over and over again, out of my comfort zone and pushed me to reach for my utmost potential. One short year ago, I had no clue of how much I was capable of accomplishing. My success has been a combination of much hard work along with seizing all the opportunities that have come my way.As I enter my sophomore year, I have experienced a relapse, the virus has gotten much stronger with a more persistent strain, College Scratch Fever. I would have never guessed how this would redefine me and the roads which I would travel.

If I had the ability to go back in time and confront my younger self, I would not hesitate to emphasize some valuable insights. First and foremost, I would try to vividly express how important an education is. That was one of the main conclusions I came up with after attending one semester in College. From experiencing one bad semester and several good ones, I finally realized how much I was gaining from grasping all the knowledge that was being given to me. I was entirely consumed and exceptionally willing to learn, a feeling that I didn’t carry with me in High School. The work however, was not easy so I would not fail to warn myself of the sleepless nights that await me, as well as the substantial commitment that I will be signing up for. I would tell myself to flee from any distractions and remain fixated on what’s important as well as to be prepared for any sacrifices or any failures. Besides that though, I would most importantly tell myself to enjoy my last year of high school as much as I could because it is a year that unfortunately, cannot be relived.

Assuming that I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself not to focus so much on work and making money, but rather employ the bulk of my time on my studies and on doing the best I could in school.

I would stress the importance of maintaining a high gpa because the competition for good schools is tough. I would advise myself not to lose my focus and concentrate on graduating with a degree at a younger age because the older you get the more life throws your way. Responsibilities begin to pile up and it becomes more difficult to focus on your studies. I would finally say that all work and no play can burn you out but to always know the fine line between taking some time to unwind and relax versus slacking off and procrastinating.

The advice I would to my "high school senior" self is to never to feel discouraged to try new things. These past two years I have had a wonderful experience transforming myself into a more coinfident person who looks forward to the challenges that lie ahead and is not afraid to ask for help along the way. While success is important, I have also learned that failure is just as important because I got to learn more about myself through my mistakes. Finally, I would tell my "high school senior" self to immerse yourself with other people who share your interests because they are the ones who are going to be there for you during your years in college because they know all the feelings you are going through at the moment and are willing to be there for you in times you feel lost. College is wonderful and it is the time in your life that you are going to make important decisions and the time in which you create memorable experiences.

When I was young, highschool was not the very best encounters for me, but I made the best of it. If I had a chance to speak to myself in my senior year, it would start off like this: Listen to your counselors. As a senior in highschool, receiving calls from counselors' was the worst call that a student can receive, because of the agonizing lectures of scholarships, and paperwork that would have to be completed before enrolling into college. It is always in the students best interest to listen to counselors, because they have their best interest. Relax, it's not over yet. It is a scary time for anyone who does not enjoy change and prefers the easy route to life. It is possible to lose friends that have been obtained in highschool, or lose habits gained from it, but once that graduation song kicks in, it doesn't matter anymore. Relax, because it is not over yet. Even if highschool was not the best encounters I have had, it is still a gateway to success. If I was able to speak to myself in my senior year, this advice would have made my process to success easier.

The advice I give out is imperative to keep in mind, because my memeory is not so good, the only way I managed to keep my memory from being forgotten is definatly drink green tea, it helps maintain your memory, also start eating healthier, natural and beneficial foods stimulate the brain and ameliorates your mind. Another important advice is to always, in everyone of your classes to sit as close to the front row as possible, but avoid sitting close to the walls or the room, because that is where the lay backed students sit. Hypathetically speaking, the professor has assigned that everyone must be in a group and stay with that group for the entire semster, because you decided to sit away from the front row and close to the wall, you are stuck with a group of lazy, boring, short-term memory loosing, useless and lost bunch of class inhabiters, maybe that is not a real word but they should not even be called class mates or cohorts because they prove nothing of helping you in your study skils or class work. Instead, these useless humans hinder and impede your abilities to learn, avoid those people and areas.

Hey, I know things may be tough now and I now you would like to see things differently. Don't fret. Things to get better. Our life may not be perfect, but it is good. These struggles you're going through right now are to help you become stronger. To achieve a better you. Which clearly you do. Stay strong. Stay focused. And never stray away from your heart. Also study. Read books. Stop playing so many video games. Shoot I transferred from console gaming to phone gaming because you'll see that you don't have time for that nonsense anymore. And hey, don't be afraid of talking to that "someone" who catches your eye. You won't always get a second chance. Well that's all I have for you. The rest has to be a surprise. Take care buddy. And...keep smiling. It helped me. It'll help you. Later.

I would have told myself back then that I should be more confident about myself and the arduous study and work I put towards being a good scholar. I didn't apply anywhere else than MDC Honors. I had some schools in mind but didn’t researched them enough to expand my opportunity range. The competition as a transfer is much difficult now. Yet, I would have also told myself to not be afraid to ask questions and contact alumnus, faculty, and people in my field of interest. I did was in a disadvantage because I attended a small-private Christian school on scholarship. I did not realize until too late that they were not equipping me with the necessary tools and resources to enhance my marketability, apart from the academics. Early in high school, I should had taken control of the path I wanted to take and do my own analysis. I had just came from a foreign country; language and economic hardships were prevalent and prevent me from taking such action. Regardless, I do not regret the choices that I made so I would told myself: “you are doing well; go all the way to achieve your success.”