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I would have told myself to go to MTSU instead of wasting the first year of college at Cumberland University. I would have spoken about being more interested in my grades rather than just my soccer scholarship. I realize now that college is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make and i would have tried to convince myself to make the best choice for me, which was MTSU. If I had it all to do over I would have been much more studious. I would have grown up and took initiative toward my learning experience so I could have kept the scholarships i had coming into my freshman year. I would have said "start with the end in mind", as opposed to doing what is easy or good for me at the time.

If I could go back and talk to myself in high school, I would say, ?I don?t want to change the outcome of your life because everything happens for a reason, but there are a few things you can avoid. College is a huge learning experience. Have a good time, BUT GO TO CLASS! It?s amazing how much you can learn if you attend class. Study a lot so you can make good grades. They are more important in the long run than any guy you meet at school. Be true to yourself; the guys won?t care about you more if you give them all you have. They will never fill that void it your heart. Don?t drink so much, it does nothing for you down the road, but lead to memory loss and pain. Whatever you do, join the Marine Corps when your brother does. It will be an unforgettable learning experience, and that is where you will meet your husband. Get out of the Marine Corps and go back to school. If I tell you more, then you won?t learn from your mistakes and become the woman I am today. Live and Learn.?

If I could give advice to myself as a high school senior about to enter college, I would tell myself to broaden my horizons. I would tell myself that life has no box. I would tell myself to blow past expections and look for the surprises that are coming. When I began college, I thought I already knew what I wanted to do. However, during my years at university I have realized there are many more things I am interested in studying that I ever would have anticipated. I wish I could have told myself to seize more opportunities early on, because time is so limitted. Courses such as English Literature and Free Expression would have sounded unattractive as a high school senior, but these are the courses I now enjoy best. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to dive into these subjects early on. In this way I could have discovered them sooner. I would be able to tell myself to be open to change and to embrace the pressures that now motivate me. If I could advise my former self, I would have utilized my college experience more fully.

If I could go back to being a senior in high school knowing what i know now I would tell myself to take the chance of appkying to the school of my dreams. It would be worth it in the long run to not look back and regret not applying to somewhere just because you think you couldn't afford it. Another thing is to not base your decision off of what your friends or family want you to do. You are the one who will being going to the school you choose for the next four years, so you should really make sure you enjoy it and like the atmosphere.

College is about discovering who you truly are. If you don't believe in yourself nobody will, and if you don't have a will to succeed your going to fail. Life is about taking oppruntunities and chances, so if you have one don't let it go. It may seem a little rough at first, but eventually you'll get used too it, next thing you know your never want to go back home.

I would tell myself to pace myself and stay focused. Iwould tell myself o learn better time management and come in knowing exactly what I want out of my college exprience and where I want to be in 4 years.

Biggest thing I can say- own your own decisions- good, bad and ugly. As I have gotten older, I have learned to ask for the help that I need, and to plan and organize better. I learned never to quit even though I have to work a lot harder than other students without learning differences. Use the support systems that your college has in place, and do everything in moderation; work, study, exercise, party, drink. Keep your social life to Friday and Saturday nights and you will see good results in your grades at the end of the semester. Show up! 3/4 of learning is getting to class and paying attention. Keep up with your work, and don't let everything slide to the end of the semester and try to cram it all in. Enjoy every day, because these are the good days. Soon you will have loads of responsibilities. Save money in an emergency fund, because there is always an emergency. When a friend is down, listen- don't walk away. It might be the last time you talk to him. Call your mom and dad - just text "proof of life." It will make them worry less.

In High School I was a very poor student I didn't want to go and I didn't enjoy any of my classes except my health classes. That is one reason why I decided to go to college to be a Medical Assistant. If I could go back and tell myself anything it would be to do good in High School because those grades really do matter. There is a whole other world out there and that is college. College is the best experience of my life so far and I would have 100 percent regretted not going. You have to be organized and do not procrastinate. I didn't start college until 2 years after I graduated High School if I went back to talk to me then I would tell myself to get going and start college right away. It will be to your advantage and the economy will still be good. I would have changed a lot about college if I would have known what I do now back when I was in High School.

I've always tried my best and my senior year was the same. I took AP courses and dual enrollment courses and really pushed myself to stay focused. However, if I could go back and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself not to think that I have to be like everyone else for people to like me. I wasn't among the most popular in school, but I felt pressured to be friends with them and to do the things that they did. If I have to be someone I'm not just to get someone to like me, then they aren't a true friend. Now, in college, I've found that making friends is a lot easier. I have made many friends by just acting myself. If only I had discovered this in high school, I wouldn't have broken friendships. I wish I could go back become friends with those who I've hurt and not worry about how I look or dress. True friends could've made the transaction smoother and more enjoyable. Also, friends are good study partners and could be there to supprt you as you make major life decisions.

I remember having such a mix of emotions during my senior year of high school. I was confused at which school to choose, nervous about graduating and leaving friends, and worried about financial aid. But more than anything, I was excited about starting my future. My first piece of advice would be to "go with your heart." Stop fretting over which college has the best extracurriculars or best cafeterias, and go with the university that you're going to feel the most comfortable at! Secondly, I would remind myself of when I was a Girl Scout, and the song I always sang- "Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other is gold!" College is supposed to be fun--cherish the memories with your high school friends, but understand that making new friends is all a apart of the adventure that college brings! And third, I would probably be nagging myself about applying for financial aid. You never know how needed it is until you start paying for housing, books, tuition, and food! I would stress the importance of filling out that scholarship application, even though it seems as if I may not get it.