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If there was one thing I could tell myself as a high school senior, it would be to apply for more scholarships. As a senior in high school, I did apply to a few scholarships through my hometown and also through Ohio State. But I wish I would have made a more solid effort to apply to as many scholarships as I was eligible for. Being a first generation college student, I was unaware of the financial burden an education was really going to cost. Applying for financial aid was a new process for my family and I. Being from a working, middle-class family, money has always been somewhat of a concern. Having two younger siblings who also need to go to college limits my parents to how much they can contribute to my education. That is why I wish I would have known to apply to more scholarships as a high school senior, so my financial needs may have possibly been reduced compared to what they are now.

I would tell myself to just take advange of all the opportunities Ohio State has to offer. There is so much available for students to succeed both academically and socially. Also, make close relationships with the professors and do not be afraid to try new things. I feel that it is okay to step out of your comfort zone just as long as you feel it is the right thing to do in your heart. Remember that you are becoming an adult and it will not be an easy walk in the park in it was in high school. However, just keep the same strong mentality and that is key. I feel that the best advice I could give myself would have to be to relax and not stress about the experience but to enjoy the good, the bad, and the ugly because it is all about what you take from the experiences you go through.

College is an incredible experience where one gains knowledge about all aspects of life. After one year of college, I would offer this advice: appreciate diversity, be an involved student, and manage your time wisely. All universities have students from around the state, around the country, and around the world. By appreciating this diversity and willing to work with each other, you will gain invaluable knowledge of our world. Take advantage of this diverse environment to learn from the different lives of others. Every college offers many clubs and organizations to become involved. By joining a student organization, you will create friendships and gain valuable leadership skills. I recommend that you find something you enjoy and become part of that organization as soon as you step on campus. Do it early, so the friendships can begin. The most important advice I have is to manage time wisely. Schoolwork must be the top priority, but also make sure you plan in time to enjoy campus life. By managing time wisely, you will be an outstanding student while enjoying all that college life offers. My last advice is leave your room door opened so you can meet your classmates and create friendships.

Do not slack off. The end of senior year is the part that most schools do not pay attention to, and it becomes hard to remain focused. You've already been accepted, you've already recieved most of the scholarships you wanted, and you are so close to being done with High School forever. However, the classes still matter. The school of your choice may not care what the last quarter of your high school career looks like, but it will feel far better to finish it out with a strong transcript than petering off like the stereotypical senior does. It will feel far more accomplishing to finish high school on top than to let yourself fall down to the average. Finish strong, you just might need those random classes.

I would give myself the advice to get into treatment and take are of my eating disorder. My senior year, I took all of my classes at a local college for dual credit and was able to start college with a headstart. It didn't really matter, though, as the summer of 2010 when I started school my eating disorder had exploded to proportions it had never seen, which caused me to withdraw from classes and get help. I felt that life was possible with that sickness and that it wouldn't get in the way of my success - but it became my success and was where I placed all of my most important goals. If I could somehow convince every girl and guy with an eating disorder that life is not possible with it, I would be so happy. It took three years to realize and I was able to escape from it without long-lasting consequences, and for that I am very grateful.

Discovering who you are during these upcoming years will be an essential part of this foundational period in life. Give a personal definition to everything that the world wants to define for you. Set yourself apart in all areas of your life. Enhance time management skills, quickly resolve conflict, engage in learning and be prepared for the unexpected. Your eyes will be opened to a radically new world that does not resemble the sheltered environment in which you have previously lived. Develop deeper relationships and seek out mentors. Be a leader by learning how to follow and open your mind to possibilities outside the box. Maintain a present perspective and do not be anxious about the future. Understand a healthy work-life balance and do not be consumed with one dimension. How you develop in college will set the stage of who you will be in the future.

I would tell myself to focus on the subject that I am now studying, save my money and accomplish my degree a great deal sooner.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not get caught up in your social life. When you have a reading assignment, read it! Do not think you can get by without reading or doing work. College is a lot different than high school and a lot more difficult. To achieve the grades you want requires twice the amount of effort. Also, take advantage of the school-related clubs and make as many friends as you can, but be careful. Venture out to new places and do not allow anyone to make decisions for you. Voice your own opinion. If you do not like something, do not be afraid to speak up. This is your chance to try out new organizations and activities, so take advantage of all the amenities Ohio State has to offer. This is the opportunity to shape the person you want to be. Ohio State is an enormous university, but everyone comes together whether attending OSU sporting events, participating in Mirror Lake jump, hanging out on Oval Beach, or just the simple fact of calling themselves an Ohio State Buckeye.

The first thing I would tell my high school self is to focus on myself when preparing for college. So much time was spent searching for a place where I could easily meet people or already know people from high school, but looking back, that was a mistake. College is about discovering yourself and pushing yourself towards the future. The future should not depend on what everyone else is doing, especially when they may not be making choices that are acceptable for me. High school was all about fitting in, but college is all about standing out. Standing out through excellence in the classroom and, furthermore, standing out when searching for a career. Hard-work and determination are keys to success, along with confidence and a desire to do well. Do not forget who you are and who you want to become because they are one in the same.

Well, I think for most people this is a dream come true. I would start off by saying to myself make sure you take all college credit courses and don't take vocation courses unless you are sure that is what you want to do for a career. I think most people don't know what they want to be when they grow up. I would tell myself to take a course in careers in high school, so you can better decided what you think you want to be doing for the rest of your life. I would tell myself to go to college, and take advantage of the good life because soon enough life will get a hold of you and then it is all about paying the bills, and taking care of possible children, and a spouse, and then your health will be your main concern. I say love learning, and meeting new people. This is very imporant part about growing up and learning about yourself and other people. School opens up your mind to appreciate other peoples beauty too.