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If I could go back and give my high school self advice, I would tell me not to give up on pursuing a career in Psychology. I would tell me that the one Psychology class I took my senior year is nothing like what I will experience in college. I would tell me that I should not put off my education and to go to college right away. I would tell me to stop being so afraid to try for what I want because the worse thing is not ever knowing how far I could go if I just put myself out there and go for it. I would tell me to find courage and do what I want and not depend so much on others, to be strong because I am going to do great.

If I could go back in time and give advice to my future self I would tell myself not to be afraid to ask for help! I was so afraid I would be sneered at or laughed at for not understanding something in class. I didn't know how to fill out college applications so I filled them out alone and didn't know what to write for half the applications. I learned my lesson that if you don't ask the answer will always be no! If its one thing college has taught me is to stand up and speak for myself. I saw firsthand how many people needed help in math or psychology and they weren't afraid of asking questions. It gave me a confidence I never knew I had. I would have done so much better in High School had I asked questions in math or english, instead of staying quiet. My grades went up to an A in college ever since I started asking questions. I just wish back then in High School I was more outgoing so that I can succeed to where I am now, enjoying college life!

I would tell myself not to procrastinate at all. Also, I would tell myself to get involved in every single event because it would have gotten me better aquainted with time management. The hardest adjustment to college life is being away from home for more than a week. I would tell my highschool self to get away from the house as much as possible. It would have made it easier being away from home. The work load in college takes up ten times more time than it did in highschool so I would tell myself that I shouldn't schedule too many hard courses at once because I will be very overwhelmed. But most importantly, the best advice I could give my highschool self is to make a bunch of friends in college because they help you get through all the stressful times. There should be a balance between friends and work, and if you have that then college will go by in no time.

Konw the dorms (what they look like inside and out) and try not to install windows 8 consumer preview just when you just got your laptop ( Mine broke down :( )

Given the ability to talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to go home, hug my family, and tell them I love them. Having lived with them my entire life, it was very easy (and I want to say normal) for me to take them for granted. Going to a school 2000 miles away from home rocked me to the core when I had to go months without seeing them. Fortunately, I speak with them often and I still have a very close relationship to both parents and my younger sister. If I could travel back and tell myself anything, it would be to place my priority with them instead of friends, and to realize how blessed I am to have such a loving family. There were so many times that I could have been with them and instead chose my friends; I no longer do that, but I wish I could have started sooner.

Former Self: You already know that you’re being swarmed by the ladies and intimidating the competition as a socially awkward stud weighing in at 120 lbs and sporting the ‘Lead Mission Commander’ badge of office for the local engineering club. What you don’t know are the time and setting of the many pitfalls and mistakes you’ll encounter over the next year. My advice to you before you make your first inevitable plunge is this: Get a running start and dive in. I’ve made my fair share of grand blunders, but I don’t regret a single one. Why? Every catastrophe you come across is a gold mine for opportunity. When things break, people argue, plans go awry, projects fail, and you feel altogether miserable, you are able to discover new solutions, meet new friends, create unbreakable bonds, and do something you never planned or could have anticipated. Embrace the journey and discover that yours is a life worth living. But then again, if all else fails in your alternate universe, the winning lotto numbers for the $640 MegaMillion jackpot (March, 2012) are: 02-04-23-38-46 and the Mega Ball 23. Cheerfully, Future You

Alright, Samantha. First and foremost, breathe. You'll be happy to know that your AP classes are harder than some college classes you will encounter. (And the AP English vocab words actually WILL be helpful! The teacher wasn't lying!) Don't be afraid to try new things. Who knows, maybe you'll end up as one of the stars in a play! Always remember that one test, one paper, one class, even, hardly matters in the big scheme of things. Give this college thing your best - I promise that your best will be enough. I think you should know, better than most, that my promises are never broken.

While in high school, I would have advised myself or any other student to study hard! Take responsibility and actions seriously and take ownership. Evaluate yourself weekely, become more proactive in my education. One thing I would also reiterate is to maintain good study habbits. Staying focused in everthing you do will give you good grades and a better understanding of core courses. Look beyond the text books, study and do research on your own. Participate in case studies and group projects and build your self confidence while working alone. When making decisions with friends socially, look outside the box. Think before you react and listen while you learn.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice, I would tell myself to be sure of myself and not to compromise myself for the sake of making friends or to look cool. Academically, I would tell myself that keeping a good attitude towards my classes and really focusing during homework is extremely important to keep my grades up. Lastly, I would tell myself not to spend money everytime my friends are spending money, because all the small expenses add up and you run out before you even realize it.

I would advise myself to hit the ground running upon high school graduation. I would prepare to be away from home by spending time with a friend or going to a sleep-away camp or event to get myself used to being on my own. I would have done my own laundry in the summer leading up to school, and I would have joined a unique extra-curricular activity so that I could interact with others who are different than me in terms of their interests and personalities. I wish I had read books about how to properly transition to a different state and how to survive under less spacious conditions. Further to that, I wish I had sought advice from others who had been through a similar transition before so that I would not have gone in completely blind.