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If I could go back in time, I wouldn't let the school all my friends chose alter my decision on what I had to do for my future. I should have looked into more options instead of trying to find the college that was closest to home. I would have gotten more involved in the school activities in the beginning of the year, rather than be depressed because I was "alone." Make sure I understood that my choices will create my happiness, surround myself with new beginnings, and get prepared to study. I wish I had realized almost everybody that is new to college needs friends just like I did, don't be afraid to get yourself out there! It's a different world, and a big change with several great experiences to last a life time.

I would tell myself to be more involved within my community, join more clubs, and prepare early. Be cautious of the bad things that can happen and don't let people influence you negatively. Be prepared for harder work. You're not a child anymore, you're an adult. Make decisions for yourself and be responsible. Don't procrastinate. Work hard now and reap the benefits later. Learn to be open-minded about new ideas. Try something new, join many organizations. Explore yourself and all the things you are capable of.

First off, enjoy what little time in high school you have left. If you have an idea of what you want to major in make sure that you research schools that have that major. Don't settle for a school just because all your friends are going to that school. Branch out, go out of state if possible. Its amazing the opportunities that await you if you just give yourself the chance. Going to college for the first time can be a scary thought and if you're like I was, you're probably nervous about making new friends and fitting in. My advice to you is that you chase your dream and go to the university that has the major you want to study. Settling for a school that doesnt meet your expectations will only lead to disappointment.

i would have told myself to study harder or transfer to a tougher school. my school was very lenient about homework so it was really easy to pass. i wish they were tougher so then i could have had a taste of how college was going to be.

I would have told myself to do better in highschool since day one, because if you are serious about your career and your future, college is no joke. You have to stay focused, keep organized the best you can, and keep on top of all your work. College is not like highschool. One bad grade can really hurt your GPA. It is important to try your best and study hard, because if you slack off on your work it will show. Other than slacking a little bit a making a couple bad grades, I pulled through and had a 3.0 when I graduated. So, my advice to myself would have been to study more.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself not to get so worked up. I was way too stressed during my senior year and fought with my best friend until a breaking point. I would tell myself to not settle for MTSU and go to Lambuth like I wanted to instead of having to transfer. I would tell myself to quit getting so distracted and really focus and read all of the things I was supposed to so I wouldn?t slack off in college. I would tell myself to start editing my papers and to stop doing everything at the last minute. If I could go back, I would tell myself to work harder.

If I could go back in time and know what I know now about attending college, I would tell myself to relax more because you will have plenty of time to work hard in college. College is a lot harder than high school in terms of getting good grades. I used to work hard in high school and forgo certain activities because I always wanted to study to get the best grades so I could get into the college of my choice. While it?s true, getting good grades in high school are necessary to help achieve this goal, I should have studied a little less and enjoyed myself a little more because you have to study hard in college and I feel like I missed out on some fun when I should have been enjoying myself. There is plenty of time to grow up but not enough time enjoying the good things in life and those times will never come back to me. I now study more than I have ever studied in high school and regret what I may have missed by being so diligent about my studying. Enjoy life while you can while you?re young.

As a wife, a mother, a career woman, and a college student, I am struggling to find a balance with all the equally important aspect of my life. If I had been able to earn my BSN right out of high school, this struggle and guilt would not be upon me during this time in my life. Instead, I would be able to focus on the most important part of my life: my family. But as a teenager we do not realize how carefree we live our lives. If I could go back and give myself advise when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself to speak to a college financial aid counselor and see how much aid was availble to me instead of assuming there would not be enough. I would advise myself to ask for resources for scholarships considering my gpa. But my strongest emphasis would be on completing my degree right out of high school no matter what it took, even if that meant working part time and going to school part time. Education is important and so much easier before you start your family.

To be able to travel through time and talk to myself as I prepared for the wonderful journey in my life that I was about to embark I would reassure myself that college money is limited, the search is difficult and very time consuming it is worth the education that can be attained with outside funding. I would continue to push myself to search for scholarships so my parents don't have to struggle and I can not have to worry about money when I should be worrying about the last few moments of my high school career. Money management and scholarship searching are the important aspects that I would hope I'd be able to learn a little more.

Not knowing what I wanted to do with my life I went to a Community College straight after high school. After going to Motlow for a year, I realized that i had missed band and other social activities. After I got into the Honor Society (Phi Theta Kappa), I realized that I was ready to attend Middle Tennessee State University. One of the happiest days of my life was when I recieved my acceptance letter to Middle Tennessee State University. I was so excited that I had a chance to be apart of the MTSU Band of Blue. I would have told myself not to take the easy way out, and just believe in myself that I can achieve my goals in life.