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I would tell myself that college is not as easy as I thought it would be. I won't be able to breeze through it without studying or actually reading the assigned chapters in the textbook. Although at times you may feel that you are at your breaking point, confide in your sorority sisters, your teammates, your coaches, and your advisors and professors to guide you through whatever it is you need help with. Whether it is a shoulder to cry on, a smile to laugh with, or you are in need of words of encouragement, don't be afraid to let others in and allow them to help you. College can be scary, but it can also be very enjoyable as well. Take risks, step out of your comfort zone, experience things so you can figure out who you really are and what you want out of life. Don't be afraid to fail, because you will. Take that failure, and learn from it. Don't let a bad test grade define you. Remember, just because you have a bad day, doesn't mean you have a bad life.

The first piece of advice I would give myself would to be to come straight to Murray State University after high school. I transferred from a community college and I wish I would have had the freshman and sophomore experience at this university. The second piece of advice I would give to myself would be to focus more on grades and the ACT test. The higher your grades and ACT score are the more KEES money you will receive. I would tell myself that all the KEES money you can get will benefit you in the long run. In all, I would just tell myself to be a better student in high school. If i was half the student in high school that I am now I would be able to ride farther along on scholarship money than I have already.

Hey Katelyn, You are doing just fine. There's more to life than the kind of car you drive, or who you're dating. Don't take anything for granted, savor every moment. Your parents are right more than you think. I know it's hard to look past the feelings you have, but you have just a little longer. The independence you dream of having, you will have and it will be just as wonderful as you hoped. But heads up girl! That car you'll buy in February, you'll wreck your first semester by rear ending a police officer on campus. Yeah, your luck! But you'll pull through keep your eyes on the prize which is your education! Finances are hard with the wreck and your visit to the ER caused by a horse accident. It will just make you stronger. You will still have a family that loves you and you'll adopt a new family at college that you never want to leave. Some last minute advice, overuse "I love you", you can't say it enough. You'll be fine sweet girl! The things you'll miss most are the little things.

I would tell myself to set more money aside, pick up more shifts at work, and plan ahead more responsibly. If I had planned better I would have know what to not bring or buy for school which would help myself save more. The shifts I wish I had picked up would have helped pay for my sorority dues. In other word I would have told myself to make better decisions.

Nothing is easy. If you want anything in life, you have to go out and get it. The only person watching your back is you. If you dream it and live it and breathe it then it can be yours. I want to dedicate my life to wildlife conservation, if I do the work, if I learn the lessons, than I can do it. No one is going to hand over the directions to life, you have to figure them out yourself and try to not get flustered over not having the right parts. Build what you can with what you have and you will succeed.

Go with your instinct and not what your high school friends are choosing. Vist each school or option and go with what you actually think, not what you want to think at the time.

One huge thing I learned when I came to college was organization. If I would of learned some of these tips sooner it would have been a lot of help. One of my biggest tips is a planner. The night before each day I plan every hour out. Whether it’s; working out, campus involvement, fraternity events/philanthropy, studying, and even hanging out with friends. By doing this I can make sure I get everything in that day and still get plenty of sleep. Without this you may spend too much time with friends or too much study time and you can get burnt out easy. Being organized is an easy way to help you succeed in college!

I would tell myself to be more confident and never doubt who I am. I would say not to change because of the people around me and to continue to get involved.

There are a lot of changes that high school students experience when they graduate and go to college. I know I did. I wish there were more things I know now that I wish I knew when I was a senior in high school. One thing I wish I had advice on then would be, don't procrastinate. Whether it be studying for a test, writing a paper, or doing homework. Get it done early so it doesn't stress you out or mae you fall behind. Another thing I wish I had advice on when I was a high school student is always stay determined. Meaning that you should always strive for success, and never settle for anything less than your best. There is plenty of other advice that I wish I had but these are the biggest ones. College is a learning experience and I'm learning everything as I go.

Making a 4 year plan get a totur and sick to it never give up or let doubt into your heart.