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Back then when I was a high school senior, everything came easy to me. My gpa was a 3.6 and I was at the top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my class so getting into college and paying for college was really a big deal. I expected the same thing when going to college but it was the completely the opposite being that it was a heavy load when all I wanted was to be apart of numbers of programs and groups. I would tell her first that college is the greatest experience of your life because you grow up and learn about everything. Then I would describe to her that besides all that "fun", you need to take your education completely serious to avoid any dissappointements later. Study like its no ones business and focus first so after, when you relax it won't be a regret. Apply to as many scholarships that you are able because every single one, even the small amount ones, add up and you won't have to focus on money problems as much. Have friends that are optimistic in your life and avoid the ones would brind you down.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell my self as a high school senior that college life is only as fun as you make it. In the same way, classes are only as difficult as you make them according to how much effort you put into studying and succeeding. Getting involved is also a very important aspect in enjoying college, as cliche as it may sound, because being part of greek life, intramurals, or clubs is the best way to meet great friends that share similar interests. Those are the friends worth having.

I would definitley tell myself to seize the moment. College years fly by and there is no reason why I shouldn't take advantage of each opportunity, try new things, and make the most out of every situation. I would focus more on my relationship with Christ and networking. I would focus less on athletics/caring what people think of me. College is a time for growth and new opportunities which is critical for personal growth and life happiness.

My advice to my younger high school self would be to go to school right out of high school. DO NOT wait thinking that working and making some money to help pay for college later will work out. Financial aid is available and get in there and get it done! I am regretting not going to school immediately right out of high school because its now harder to get back into the swing of things. Not to mention you are now the old guy in the classroom. HAHA

If I was to go back in time and talk to my high school self about the transition into college, I'd tell myself that college and high school are hardly any different . College is only a four to six-year period of life that builds a person into whom they are going to be for the majority of their life . I would tell myself to study, be a respectful, and well rounded student, but to have fun as well. Most people make college out to be a scary endeavor, when it is only scary if one it is not prepared for it . I would tell myself to do as much as I could to get involved in my school and to have as much fun as I could while receiving the best education possible. College isn't only about studying, it is about making connections, doing good in the community, and discovering who it is you want to be in the future . All of the experiences gained in college add to one simple thing, you.

As an undergraduate in college, I realize just how important studying outside of class is for my success. As a high-schooler, I never really had to study to succeed in my classes because I had an above-average intelligence. If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would convince myself to gain better study habits, because studying is a vital skill. I would also convince myself to take an advanced chemistry course and calculus course, to give myself more of an advantage in college. I would convince myself to take the ACT again, because the higher the score, the more likely it is to get good scholarships.

The goals you set are high priorities. Those goals are the reason you have been and will continue to be successful. Focus on one goal at a time and continue to follow your heart.

If I were able to go back and speak to my High School Senior-self, I would tell her to just keep calm. The anticipation of college living was far worse than the actual living itself. I would tell her that having a roommate in a dorm is not as bad as it seems. If she has an issue, she is not bound by a curfew or an adult telling her she cannot leave. I would tell her that classes are hard, but the university staff really cares about helping the students and making sure that they succeed, so there is no worry. I would also tell her, that while it may take a while, she will find friends that love and accept her eventually. College is not impossible if one stays on track. Homesickness is inevitable, despite the assumption that one will not experience it. But no student has died from attending college. Students are powerful creatures, but with power comes great responsibility. So the only thing to do is accept what life hands out and take it one day at a time.

If I could go back in time and advise myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to prepare myself for the distance from friends and family, study more for my AP exams, and explore my college options more extensively to find the perfect college for me, not just wandering aimlessly until I decide on one college over another.

Dont play around come ready to work!