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I would tell my high school self not to worry. College is great, and nothing like high school. Teachers are much more supportive and reasonable, and they want you to learn. Other students are much more respectful and care about their education as you do. There is no reason to worry about college, because it is going to be enjoyable and the best part of life.

What would I tell my high school self? Be brave, go to college, take advantage of the benefits and financial support your parents are willing to give you; you never know what is around the corner. While I understand that you want to be a flight attendant; and that would be an awesome career, you still need a college education to fall back on if you should ever lose your job. College can be fun and you deserve to go and realize that you are smarter than you think and give yourself credit for. Live life to the fullest now, thinking you can go to college later (if you need it) will be tough, think of having a family to raise and support and try attending college nearly full-time, it's going to be tough, be selfish now when you don't have all the added responsibility and stress. Relax and enjoy you'll do awesome.

If I could go back and talk to my high school self I would tell myself to fight harder for a better education. I didn't go to a school where students were motivated. I had tried to save up to go to a better high school, but my parents had said no. I now wish I had fought harder for that education. It would have allowed me so many more opportunities, and made me think harder about the school I belonged at. It took me a while to find the University that was right for me as well, but this wouldn't have happened if I had recognized the difference the school really can make at a younger age.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would give a couple to do and what not to do advices to myself. One of the advices I would have probably given to myself is to do everything on time and never wait the last minute. Another advice would probably be to study all the lessons that was learned in class and for exams, or even quizes. Lastly, to always get a good eight hours of sleep every night.

Dear past self and future college students, college is a time unlike any other in your life. Going to college is a great way to find you. This is a really difficult age and time for most people and (though you won't believe it) most people struggle with self-esteem issues at this time of life particularly. No-one (and I mean no-one!) is as confident as they seem - most people just learn to act confident and this itself helps to give you confidence. Please have faith in yourself! You will come across question as to what you like and whether or not you're ready for the college life. But when you get to college or wherever you choose, take a deep breath, hold your head up and take it slow because everything is a growing process where you get to learn. College life helps expands your horizons, and makes you a better-rounded person. This will not be easy, but practice makes perfect. And smile, it will make you look and feel more confident. Two tips to follow avoid procrastination and get passionate about something. I wish you all the luck-sincerely yours Gerrey C.

I would tell my high school self not to worry so much that there is a lot of time ahead. I felt like I needed to know right away everything that my future would hold and I got overwhelmed and did nothing instead. I would tell my high school self that it is ok to go at your own pace and not to compare your beginning to someone else's end. You start when you start and rushing will not help you get where you want to be. Focus, dedication, passion and respect are the only things that you need to worry about in terms of a college education. Respect yourself enough to allow yourself the time to really learn the material and take advantage of all of the support and resources that are available to you. Your education should be about pleasing yourself, no one else. Great grades look nice on paper but it is more important that you are unable to apply what you have learned to the real world. There is no shame in asking for help or seeking academic support for something that you do not understand.

College is where you take your mistakes and learn from them...it is best to be truthful rather then take the easy way out. College is where you make lifelong friends and acquire career coaches. Here there is no color...because color is not what defines the person, the integrity of the school promotes the atmosphere that allows us to live , breath and learn. College is where we put away simple things and begin to understand that yes...life does continue and we are here as either the salt that leaves a not so pleasent taste or the salt that makes everything taste the way it should. Here, the shutters that our parents once used to protect us have served their purpose and we must now seek and find our own way. Yes, we are still able to reach back for that loving, akward smile from our parents, but they too must release the hand that they once held so dear, so that we can soar....

If I could go back I would tell myself don't lose sight of your goals and what you’re fighting for during your first year. You are going to have everything thrown at you and at points people are going to try break you down but you have to remember to stay strong and not let anyone get to you. I am a very religious person and I believe that the devil is always testing us throwing little things at us to drive us in the wrong direction and away from our goals. However, I know that even though the devil will throw those little things at you, it could be as small as a bad grade on a paper or a fight with a roommate or as big not knowing how you’re going to pay for your next semester. There is always a way just always remember to pray and surround yourself with the people you love that can help you through the hard times. You will come out on the other end a smarter, more mature, intelligent young woman who will graduate from college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to get it together. I would make sure that I understood that planning a future is much more important that making plans for the weeked. I would remind myself how amazing I am and to beleive in myself and my talents. I would tell myself to study harder and work less. I would make myself more of a priority than my friends. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that it is alright to be scared of going to school and that new experiences are what makes you grow. I would tell the high school me that she will find herself and her purpose, just give it some time. I would tell her to not waste a single second of her beautiful life.

In high school, I had tunnel vision. I thought my world revolved around what college was going to attend and my major. I thought that these ever crucial decisions would follow me for the rest of my life and sculpt what my future. I felt a lot of pressure from my parents and peers to go to well-known universities. I remember having to lie about a major because I was embarrassed that I did not know what I wanted to do. Attending college has opened my eyes. I no longer think my future is defined by my major or a college; I see my future as a realm of endless possibilities. This time, college, is for me to explore, learn, and become the person I am meant to be. I am proud to attend my small, private school, Mt. Mary University, with a major in Art Therapy. I did not know this was even a career before I came here. In high school, I wish I could have told myself that being intelligent and going to a prestigious college for a notable career, isn’t what would make me happy. The future is fickle; I need to be myself.