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I would tell myself that there is nothing to worry about. College is just another step in life. But preparation is vital. I would tell myself about to think about my future job and what I really wanted to be. I've never been that smart girl that everyone looks at to be a brain surgeon. But with what I now know I would say that hard work can get you far. But college wouldn't be college for me if I didn't met the great people and have such good memories. I would tell myself to have fun. I would say that at times it gets hard but through all the hard times, there are people who really love you and the friends you make in college are your friends for life. I will forever be grateful to God for putting me with this amazing people. Overall though I would say that no matter how intimidating, scary or different the world will seem at the time, if I look forward with a good attitude and a have a hard work ethic, I will come off conquer. Life is a process it's meant to be enjoyed not endured.

The unique thing that I would say to myself as a senior is to keep up the good work that you are doing. I know that you have doubts about trying to accomplish your Associates of Science from Snow College at the same time as getting your high school diploma but continue on anyway. You will find that college classes engage you in a way that high school courses simply can't and it will help you to grow and become better faster. Don't be afraid to push yourself in these classes you take as well, everyone has a choice of what they want to take out of every class no matter the level of difficulty. I encourage you to take advantage of every extracurricular activity that the college has to offer it will help you to succeed while applying to other colleges in continuation of your college career and ambitions. Once again don't stop the good work and don't be afraid to push yourself you'll find that you have the capability to handle everything college will throw at you and the potential to become better than you have yet known.

I would have told myself to be more involved. I would have said to take school a little more serious. I ended my senior year with a cummulative gpa of 3.389. Had I been more involved and tried harder I could have increased my chances of getting a scholarship. Getting a scholarship would have been a very big helping factor in my college experience. I had to get a part time job which takes up some of my studying time. The job is good for me but I would like to have received a sholarship so all of my focus could have been towards school. In conclusion if I were given the ability to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have prepared myself better and made my transcript more intriguing to those generous people giving out scholarships!

First of all, I would tell myself that the best way to adjust to college life, is to get involved! Don't be afraid to go out, meet your neighbors and become friends with them. Make time for fun, but don't let your studies slide, either. I've found that when I sit down at the begining of the semester and make a daily/weekly study/relax time plan, I get so much more done, and I find that I'm not so stressed. It's so important to find that time to release the stresses of school, but when it's time to study, study. Also, it's very important to eat properly and exercise regularly! Your body needs that proper nurishment, and when students get caught up in homework, they tend to not treat their body to the things it needs. Plan to exercise for at least 15-30 minutes a day to refresh your brain. I've learned these things the hard way, but I know they work!

I would tell myself to take advantage of every opportunity in getting college credit and really learning the subjects. Also, I would consider what kind of career I want to get into. It is possible to change career but the sooner the decision is made, the better the outcomes of classes in high school and in college. Choose a career that will be enjoyed for at 30 years of your life, make learning worth your time and have fun. College life is different than living at home so keep an open mind and also remember what you have taught. All of the skills that have been learned throughout the teenage years will come in handy so enjoy the learning process and remember its all for a good cause. Also, go out and experince the world once you get to college because this is a once in a lifetime experience that will always bring good memories.

Get involved in every good club, every service project that comes along your path. When you are serving others and working at your fullest potential , you are happy. High School can be a place of me, me, me. When you get past the feelings of what can High School do for me, and move on to what can I do for my High School and others. Then you know that your life is really changing, and meaning and purpose become a reality. When working for a college goal, you must be happy with your decisions. College life can get tough, and you need to keep a focus on being a real human being. People must always come first! After all why are we going to college in the first place? It is to be educated enough to hold onto a job that will serve people in some fashion that will bring up that feeling deep within us, saying yes we are human.