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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to focus on school rather than my social life. Senior year, I put my school work second in my life and I regret that. Next, I would say prepare to grow up; in college, no one cares about who you were in high school. I would also tell myself to spend as much time as possible with my family and close friends because you don't realize how important they are until you don't get to see them everyday. And lastly, although your parents are pushing you, it is only for your benefit and you will be thankful for it one day.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to not take school for granted. I would tell myself to enroll in as many dual credit classes as I could ( FREE COLLEGE. ) I would show myself how to properly organize my classes and how to manage my time better. Most imporatntly I would show myself how to manage my money. I would tell myself to not give up so easy and to not procratinate. I would remind myself to put in my hard work now because after the four years it would be worth it. I can travel and party where ever I want. I would remind myself to have some fun but to not loose focus, to take care of my health/ body and to get a job relating to my major.

If I were able to go back and to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself that I don't need to be scared and nervous about college, because it's a blast. I would also tell myself that it takes a lot of responsibility to do well in college. In high school, you live at home and your parents dictate what your curfew is, make sure you do your homework, among other things, but in college, you're on your own. Getting your school work done is completely on you, and it's easy to fall behind, which I know from experience. The best thing to do too keep a great GPA is to go to class, know your professors, and get your work done. If you do those three things, you'll do great in college. The most Important thing I would tell my senior self, is to just have as much fun as possible, and don't be shy. Because it's college; it's supposed to be a blast and a place to make life-long friends.

Dear Leah, Always remember that the most important thing you can do when choosing a college is to realize that it matters far less where you attend-and the name of the school. What truly matters is how much you apply yourself to succeed. When you are choosing a degree plan try to select something that you have somewhat excelled at in life. There's a lot to be said for allowing your own natural abilities help you come to a life plan doing something you'll love. Best wishes to you from me. Sincerely, Leah

Be proactive; be involved in as many school activities/clubs are you can! Apply for more scholarships because you did not try your best the first time. In other words, widen your horizons. STOP focusing on your dull love life, stop thinking every boy you meet will be your "soulmate", and focus more in the community you live. Start to slowly become independent, because that is how you have to be in college. Learn how to cook! It would also be REALLY helpful for your resume if you get a part-time job. But most importantly, be yourself. You held yourself back in high school a lot, and that did not do you any good in the friendship area. Put yourself out there and be part of the town. Volunteer for many things, and help during fundraisers. Spend more time with your sister. She will miss you when you go to college, but she won't tell you nor will she show it. But you will just know. She needs you. You will achieve great things in the future. Please do not doubt yourself. You are already a superhero, now all you have to do is learn how to fly.

Jonah.....just relax! This is all fixing to be water under the bridge. You know all those things you are stressing about now, yeah next year they won't matter anymore. Like your mom said, this high school thing is just a small season in this thing we call life. I know you can't see it now but college is so much bigger and you are going to absolutely love it! I know you are scared and this small city life is all you've ever known, and believe me even after you leave you will still always cherish these lifelong friendships you have built but get ready and don't be scared to embrace this opportunity you are going to get. I promise you won't regret it! Be present right now and take in every single one of these "lasts" that you are experiencing of high school and get ready to start experiencing a whole lot of new "firsts" on this next adventure called college. Oh, and 1 more thing...high school love really doesn't last. Smile because it happened, heal and move on. YOLO Jonah!

If i could go back and give myself advice i would say to be more outgoing. Don't be afraid to try new things or look into a school farther away from home. also, when you do get excepted into a schoool make sure they get your paper work. You may have sent it but that does not mean they recieved it. Double check to prevent yourself headaches in the future.

Don’t be afraid, do what makes you happy. I say this because when I was younger I was always riddled with uncertainty. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do or what would become of me after I graduated from New Mexico State University – Main Campus. Now, however, I am happy. It is because I opened myself to new experiences and to meeting new people. I have never been happier. One can only grow through life experiences, and it took me sometime to realize this. I have regrets for my being uncertain in the pasted because I have grown into the person that I am with the help of the people that I have met here. I have learned so much from the friends and instructors that I have met here. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. The friends and the instructors here that I have had the opportunity to meet and connect with encourage me to become the bester version of myself, hence my initiative to make the world a kinder and gentler place by educating others about acceptance. It’s a journey and an adventure. I am happy.

Some advice I would give myself if I could go back and talk to my senior self would be to not procrastinate. I would use this advice because I learned in college that procrastination is a bad thing. I learned it is a bad thing because, when you tend to put assignments off to the last minute you could forget to do them, or you might do an assignment in a hurry the nigh before and realize you got a bad grade for it. The reason for this is you did not take your time to put your full potential and academic knowledge towards the assignment. Another piece of advice I would give myself would be to get a planner and use it. I would give this advice because planners in college help you stay organized. Planners help prioratize and remind you of what you have to do and when they have to be done. The last piece of advice would be to study as much as you can and whenever you can. Those are three pieces of advice I would give myself if i could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior i would encourage myself to take more dual-credit classes at the community college in town. The high school paid for the class and the book, so we were able to take college classes with out charge. I took a few classes and saved some money, but I could have taken more and saved more money and not have to stress about tuition costs and scholarships .