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If I could go back in time to myself senior year, I the advice I would give is that I am on the right track on applying for scholarship and doing a lot of after school activites. However, I would tell her to go to a early preview so I could get the classes I need, because classes fill up quick. Also remember to always spend your money wisely that you get back from school, because random things pop up that may need to get paid. I wish her the best of luck in her future and to never give up.

I would learn the correct way to study and learn what type of learner I am. Do not wait til the last minute to study or do any type of work. Always do work on time or early if you want to be successful in life.

Who wouldn't want to go into the past? If given the chance everyone would take the opportunity to advise their high school senior selves, including me. I would advise myself two things: apply for as many scholarships as possible and don't be afraid to be yourself. Most of the scholarships I find while searching are for high school seniors. I believe this is because most sponsors want to ensure that high school seniors are able to have their first year of college paid for. But after the first year, finding scholarships is difficult for a continuing college student. That's why I would tell myself to apply for as many possible, especially renewable ones, so that there will be money remaining to help pay for the next year. Another thing I would advise myself to do is to be myself and don't worry about what others think. I was considered weird in high school, and it made me feel self-conscious about being myself because my peers would tease or ostracize me. However, after attending college where there's a broad range of diversity, I found people who are similar to me and made me feel comfortable.

Well fisrt I would say to not be wrapped up in your boyfriend but instead persue your dream and go out of state and go to college. Second I would say don't get pregnant, (since I did). I love my child to death but I would have rather had her a little later when I could provide her the world on a silver platter. Also I would say things change do not get so stuck on one thing that it impossible to move on and do what needs to be done. Also I would say enjoy yourself in college do not be in such a rush to grow up, becuase once you're an adult there is no going back. And the most important thing I would say is listen to your parents, corny I know, but they want what is best for you and only want you to succeed in life.

Of course Im only 18, but I started College courses early. If i could go back and tell talk to myself i would tell myself...."Trust your instincts. Don't stay in jobs and relationships you don't like becasue you don't have to. Make ten year, five year, one year, six month, one month, one week and one day plans, but have fun becasue life is so short. Take your dreams seriously. Make a conscious decision to be happy. Society will do everything in its power to convince you that personal happiness is dependent on something outside of yourself; it isn't. It is dependent on the conscious choice to get up every day and decide to be happy. In turn, the ripple effect of this is a condition of life so improved as to be unrecognizable from your former deluded state of happiness being dependent on "whatever". Another thing, dont rush into any relationship, and dont hook up with the wrong partner in an attempt to complete oneself. NO ONE else completes you; you complete yourself and once you realize this, you are then capable of having healthy relationships with other more fully self-responsible humans."

If I could go back in time and talk to myself during my senior year I would tell myself to network and do more community service. Networking in college is a very big deal because you never know when you might need a person in the long run for a job, a letter of recommendation, or business ideas. Community service is equally important too because not only does it look good on your resume but it shows the character of person that you are on the inside. With community service hours it shows your peers as well as adults that you are not thinking about self but that you are putting other people ahead of you for the betterment of the community.

I really wish i strived for greatness in high school. I strive for the best now but i wish i would have developed the habits that I have now in high school.

I would definitely give myself advice on spending more time doing scholarships and looking for grants. Also, get more involved in campus activites in order to network and build a strong foundation as a student and future employer of the degree which is being seeked. It is also imperative to save and spend extra money such as refund checks or money given by parents. In the long run it will save the burden of having to figure out how to get funds for books, food, and other emergencies that may pop up. Most important piece of advice would include taking full advantage of tutoring services, advisors, and professors' office hours, because those are the people and services that are going to guide you in the right direction towards earning your degree.

If i had the chance to go back in time and talk to my high school self about adjusting to college i woould say to stay focused on the school work, and be well organized. Try to balance out enjoying college life, and being on your own as much as you can as well.

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