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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would probably never shut up! The first thing I would tell me is to leave the boys alone because you have plenty of years to worry about them. The second thing that I would tell me is to study hard and learn some good study habits. Next I would tell myself that it is okay to stay at home with my parents a while longer. Let them pay the bills, eat out of their fridge, and try not to fight with your brothers! You will be able to concentrate more on your studies and less on working enough hours to pay your rent. Next, I would tell myself to stop changing my mind so much and pick a major and stick to it. Don't listen to negative talk about your course of study, but follow your heart. The last thing I would tell myself is to enjoy the moment and to learn as much as you can while your brain is young. Listen to your parents, teachers, etc., because they have been around longer and know a thing or two about life.

What I would tell myself is that I know that it is going to be hard. There are going to be times where dropping out seems like the best answer, but know that here at Murray State the professors and other staff members really care about you. This is a great chance to do what you have always wanted to do and always remember that you can do anything you set your mind to. This school wants it's students to succeed and go on to a bigger and better future. Oh, and remember to bring a pair of rain boots it rains a lot here!

Looking back, i would say there are numerous words of advice i would give to myself as a high school senior. First i would tell myself to focus focus focus. Staying focsed on what must be done is a key to success in college life. Second i would tell myself to get a job. It is a completly different world when you move off and you're on your own. Lastly i would definatly tell myself to go for the gold. Don't ever let people talk you out of your dreams especially the dream of attending college. Neither one of my parents had the opportunity to obtain a college degree si i really do stress the importance of attending college. It is an amazing feeling to be the first member of your family to attend college and no one, no matter what they do or how hard they try, can take that away from you.

Put yourself out there and put aside your reservations. Join clubs because that's where and how you will meet people. Don't stress too much about the things that seem so important now, because a year or two from now you'll realize they weren't as important as you thought. Be yourself and try your hardest ( that's the best thing I can say, it seems simple but it's so true!)

The next four years are going to be fun. Keep it in mind to have fun, always look to have fun. College is not only about the assignments and the GPA and the professors. College is where you will meet hundreds of new people and become friends with many of them. A few of these people will become long time friends. Friends that will help you in your times of need and pick you up when you fall, push you when you stop and pull you when you dont think you can. Try new things, this will be one of the few times you can experience so many different things for so little money. Learn to dance, play racquetball more often, pick up another language, do all of it. Even though you will not master anything, you can say you did it. Experience as much as you can, thats what college is for! Additianally, avoid Christina Simonca, its just gonna be bad. The lottery numbers for 6/9/2005 are 2- 6- 7- 9- 20- 21. Sept 2007 is going to start a recession and be sure to buy smucker stock. By the way, dont forget to study.

Knowing what I know now about college life I would have been more prepared for financial dilemmas and filled out more scholarships. The advice that I would give myself before attending college would be to prepare for classes that are more strenous and difficult but to not let them get you down. Attending college is far more difficult than I imagined but I know that by being determined and having a strong work ethic I can succeed and become something better than I ever imagined.

Upon graduating from high school, I became very excited but equally as nervous to start a new chapter in my life. This chapter would be filled with unique experiences, including a list of unexpected situations I had never before encountered. Looking back, I did not realize what an impact studying would have on my grades. In high school, I did not use my time wisely and fully prepare for tests. However, while attending college, I have gained such a respect for these studying skills and have grown to rely heavily upon them to get by. I now also must have some way of managing my time and organizing my thoughts. Time is very precious with my busy schedule and I must always carry a planner with me. I also wish I had known how vital it is to pay attention to the syllabus at the beginning of the year. A teacher has very specific ideas on how to run their class. Knowing what your teacher expects of you what you should expect to see from them, determines your overall success in their class. All of these things I wish I had known and would offer as advice to new students.

After taking the knowledge and experiences that I have been through I would tell myself many things in order to prepare for the transition. I would tell myself to get ready for the biggest change of my life. Moving twelve hours away to attend college will not be an easy change and there will be many times when the opportunity arises to quit but that I have the will power to make it through and in the end will be very happy with my decision. I would also tell myself to take the ride that college has to offer and to make as many friends as possible and enjoy learning about new people and their ways of doing things. The last thing that I would tell myself would be to study hard and remember that in the future I will not only hold a diploma but also the key to many happy memories.

Be prepared to do a lot of work but don't be discouraged because in the end it is all worth it. You'll have a great time in a majority of your classes, make great friends that you'll have through out life, and have a plethora of options waiting for you. Just be yourself and don't worry what others will think. You have to be true to yourself first and good things will happen. Be open to new ideas, new opportunities and new friendships. Relax, enjoy and be happy.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself, I would tell myself to get a head start on applying for scholarships, and to apply to a 4 year college after graduating early from high school. I would save myself the trouble and tell myself information about what my life would be like if I took a year off from school, and all the things that could have happened if I would have kept attending college. I would encourage myself to make college my number one priority and to not let anything stand in my way of becoming an independent. I would also encourage myself to get a good job with a business like UPS (united postal service), a business like UPS pays for your school, in full. They also reimburst you for any payments that you did have to make, like for books, that they didn't pay for. They also require you to keep up with your grades and send in a copy of your grades and classes.