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If I could go back in time and talk my myself as a high school senior I would give myself so much advice that no one ever gave me. I would tell myself about all the great opportunities there are in college and how important it is to do well and to get involved. It took me a long time to realize that college was more than just living on your own and meeting new friends - it's about furthering oneself in order to get ahead in life. As a junior is college I realize the importance of college, but as a senior in high school I was only thinking of getting away from my parents roof. There are so many opportunities, especially at Penn State, to get ahead in life and really get something more out of an education. I just hope I didn't realize this too late, and that I can still become involved and appreciate my classes in the following semesters that I do have left.

The best advise i can think to give myself would be to stay open minded and bold when facing financail problems. Money is not everything. However, financial stability is very helpful to any cause.

If I could go back and talk to myself in high school I think that I would tell myself to choose a college that I would get the oppriuinty to have the most fun. I still am not sure what I want to do with my life except to finish my cllege degree. I would want myself to choose a school that fits my personality. I wold tell myself that I should apply for college earlier because it isn't as scary as everyone makes it out to be. The main part of college is to make friends, have fun, stay true to yourself, and remember that you are there to learn.

If I could go back in time, I would first tell my senior-self to get off your bum and get a job - college is expensive, your resume is currently blank, and you need to break away from your parents. Most importantly, I would tell myself that I WAS good enough to play lacrosse at the division 1 level and that I just chose the one school that didn't want me. And that it kills when you see the varsity players together in the gym or around campus and think that I could have been a part of an awesome team like that (and you wouldn't have to be worrying about paying for tuition right now). Keep your options open and don't give up what you love.

I would tell myself not to stress so much about how I would be able to handle it and if I took enough "hard" classes in high school in order to be accepted. Once I got here I realized that even though the class work was at a much higher level, it wasn't a continuous schedule; I had breaks between classes where I could work on homework. My Senior year I worried so much about how I would be able to handle it all; now I balence school, a job, attending club meetings, and time with my friends and I'm doing great! I would also tell myself not to worry about trying to find friends....the best ones seem to find you! Finally, I would tell myself to just enjoy the time that I have with my high school friends, because everything changes once college begins and it becomes harder to stay in contact. That's something that I didn't do and is one of my biggest regrets of high school.

Take your time, you have it. Take time to discover what you truly want to do in this world, and to find out what makes you happy. Take a moment every day and be fully in that moment. College moves quickly and there is alot to experience, so please see, touch, taste, experience everything you can because this is your time to do so. You really can do this, yes it is scary, but be confident in yourself and excited about your life and you will do beautifully. Use this time to experience and learn yourself, because that, ultimately, is what it is for; doing this will help you live a happier and fuller life down the road. Dont get caught up in the small meaningless worries, and try to enjoy the enormous learning experience around you, in your peers, in your activities, and yes even in class. College is a life changing event, it confirms what you might suspect and teaches you new things about yourself, new strengths you never knew you had. This is your time.

I would tell myself not to be afraid. It is going to be a big change and it may seem overwhelming at times, but you need to put yourself out there. I would tell myself to join as many clubs and meet as many people as possible. I would tell myself to go out on the weekends and explore the night life of Penn State and don't worry about what people think because no one will judge you on the way you act or how you are dressed. Penn State is a great place with a lot of people who don't judge on apprence but on someones personality. My last words of advice would to have fun because time flies by quicker than you can imagine and if you don't have fun now college will pass you by.

Looking back at myself as a high school senior feels like a lifetime ago. The main advice I would give myself would be to take a step back and relax. Before attending college, I was more nervous than a bride before her wedding day. I was under the impression that I needed to have my career path lined up by day one. I was completley wrong. With that being said, I would tell myself to keep my eyes and mind open to future experiences. College is a new world and its a place where you have to seize the day with an open mind. I would tell myself to deviate from what I was used to doing and go meet new people with diverse backgrounds. By allowing yourself to befriend different types of people, you will learn more about the world and more about life outside of high school. I would tell myself to welcome new ideas and welcome the unknown. I would tell myself to step back, relax, and have the best four years of my life.

I would tell myself to go into the Undecided major right away to see what I like. I would pick my classes on what sounds the most interesting even if I have never done them before. During my senior year, I would ask myself, "What do you see yourself doing in five years, ten years? What is the most important aspects to your job?" I would tell myslef to keep these things in mind as I go through my fist year of college trying to decide what I want out of my life. Also, I would tell myself to join two or three clubs and to push myself to be outgoing and unafraid of making a fool of myself. I don't want to regret not doing something becuase I was too afraid to do it.

Don't worry, rugby is the best decision you ever made, those girls will be some of your best friends. Get involved with Cooking With Kids earlier it is a great feeling knowing that you are teaching sixth graders something new. It is great when you can see the light bulb go off in their heads.