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I would tell myself to not give up and not let expectations get in the way of the experience. There was a time when I thought that I wanted to leave my school in order to transfer to another. I was a freshman and felt I did not make the right choice for myself when selecting a college. I was ready to give up on SLU but I am so thankful I did not. I took a semester off in order to focus on the degree I wanted to pursue. I entertained the idea of transfering from SLU but realized quickly that I SLU was absolutely the right school for me, I just needed to be open to the experience and not let my expectations for college get in the way of my journey. I am now looking ahead to my senior year and am so greatful for SLU and all the opportunities I have been given due to my enrollment here. I would tell myself as a high school senior to open my mind and hold on because it is a beautiful ride!

If I could go back in time and have a little chat with the high school senior version of myself, I think that I would give her the advice to just enjoy every minute of the end of her high school experience, the transition period, and the time it takes to settle into college. It may sound cliche, but it is advice that I think often gets pushed aside. The beginning of college is scary, no doubt, but is such a wonderful opportunity to meet people that have the potential to be lifelong friends and that may have the ability to completely change the course of your life. I think that, were I able to do it all over again, I would have tried to care less about what other people thought. I was so afraid of being uncool and embarassing myself that I think I kept myself from meeting certain groups. In the past semester, I have made so many friends and sometimes I think about why I waited so long. So, to be short and sweet, I'd say enjoy and appreciate everything & don't be afraid to meet new people (as silly as those two may sound)!

College is primarily what you make it to be. That would be one of the first pieces of advice that I would give myself as soon as the doors opened for the first day of my senior year. Being in college for two and a half years now has taught me a lot. During this transition I have grown as well as learned the in’s and out’s of being independent. Another thing I would stress to the old me would be to take college seriously because you are embarking on a new path in life, a path that can indeed shape your entire future and career depending on which road you chose to take. Lastly I would speak to myself on the importance of making the whole experience fun while also being a knowledge seeker. Often times new freshman get consumed in too much partying and not enough studying or vice versa, not understanding that you can actually do both if you take the time to focus on what’s most important.

I would tell myself to really look into the college you're about to go to. Use more effort now and save yourself trouble in the near future. Study hard and enjoy yourself. Be sure to appreciate what you already have, because even though you still have just as much, there is a lot less time to appreciate it all.

Be true to yourself. You are exposed to so many new things we you start college: new people, settings, and lifestyle. College is a time to really develp yourself and become the person you want to be, but there are also very many distractions that can deter you from reaching your full potential. Understand your goals and your values before going to college to help remind yourself what is important and how to respond when those elements are tested. Develop healthy habits early to help keep you on the right path.

I would first and foremost tell myself to get in shape over summer. I play rugby for Saint Louis University and I could use the extra fitness. However, another huge piece of advice I would give myself would be not to underestimate the courses and my major, biomedical engineering. In high school, I was in the top 15{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my class and felt that school was quite easy. Upon reaching college and taking some of my first semester courses, I switfly learned that college is nothing like high school and that I had to buckle down and work hard. By applying myself even more, my GPA last semester wold have been even higher. The last piece of advice I would give myself would be to not overload yourself like I am now. School comes first, not work.

If I could go back in time to senior year and give myself advice about college, I would tell myself several things. The first piece of advice I would give myself is to make sure that I gather enough financial aid so that I would not have had to take a gap year between my freshmen and sophmore years, including not missing deadlines and applying for more scholarships. The second piece of advice I would impart would be to be more social and spontaneous because it would result in creating strong friendships and having more fun. I would also tell myself to choose a major according to what I am interested in, instead of following in my parent's footsteps. Finding out who you are and deciding what you want to do with your life should not be based on other people's.

To slow down and appreciate every day of your college experience. This is a time of your life that you will never get back and you need to experience it for all its worth. College is not only about academics, it is about finding youself and molding your personality into the type of person you want to be for the rest of your life. Don't let anyone tell you that you need to be different than who you are. The world needs more than sorority girls and frat boys to fill it. Let your true nature shine through at college and don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe is right.

I would tell myself to dive in head first and just deal with things as they come and don't postpone your future because of your internal insecurities. You are great,beautiful,smart and blessed and the world needs you so go make your dad proud.

Dear Me, This is your senior year, enjoy every second of it! I know you're in college and high school classes right now, playing sports and busy in clubs. Things may seem really crazy and hard at times, but it is going to be worth it! When you become a full-time college student, really think about where you want this education to take you. Think about what is going to make you happy and work your hardest to get there. Don't take all advice that college advisors give you because some will lead you astray. Put school and family first but do your best at work as well. Spend less time pleasing others and more time focusing on your happiness. I am certain one day your late nights of studying after working eight hour days are going to pay off. Even though your parents don't say it enough, they are proud of you and what you have accomplished. College is going to seem like such a long journey with a lot of bumps and turns along the way, but it is going to lead you to a successful and happy life! Never give up! Sincerely, Me