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I would tell myself that knowledge conquors all. You have the right to think, don't think about it just do it.

If I could go back in time and give some advice to my highschool self I believe it would be first to have more confidence in myself as a student. When I first left for college I did not feel that I was really ready to make the transition. Although now I have gotten accoustomed to the life of a college student, in the beginning I had never been truly out on my own. Also, with me being a first generation college student I wasn't exposed much to the ins and out of college life either. This process was a slower learning start that was made slower by lacking confidence in myself.

Probably not to worry too much.

Now that I know, college is very different than I expected and what I dreamed of as a high school senior. But if I did have the chance to go back in time and tell myself something as a high school senior it would be to push it give it my all. Get good grades and don?t slack, study, concentrate, and start applying for colleges early; don?t wait till the last few months to start applying to avoid stress overload. I would tell myself to stop procrastinating because it does no good in college. Work is going to be coming and going and you have to be ready to take it all in and be ready to do it. Don?t try to fit in, just be yourself and it will do you some good to be quiet and reserved. Come out of your shell and show people who you really are, still being a loner, but showing people that you can be sociable when you want too. Learn to write good essays or papers for your classes, make sure you know what you are talking about, and ask for help now so it can help you.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have instructed myself to take both the ACT and SAT and then to apply to a variety of colleges and universities instead of going to a Business College. I believe I would have been able to get a great scholarship with my scores and athletic abilities while earning a degree. If I had went this route I would not have all these loans to pay back.

Go rigth to school. Do not put it off.

Knowing what I know now about making the transition to college life, being able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior would probably change a lot of things. In high school, especially senior year, I admit I did slack off a bit. If I could go back in time and do it over, I probably would tell myself to study harder, and keep focused. Back then I never really liked to think about the future, and I would just drop the subject if it ever came up in conversation. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to be a little bit more proactive about the future, because in just a few short months I would be off on my own and have to accept a lot more responsibility. College is hard work, and the main factor that helps decide basically the rest of your life.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!! Don't waste your time and money going to college by not doing the work required. Even though it is not always fun or what you want to do at the moment, in the end it's better to pass the classes and graduate. Also, don't feel pressured to pursue a major or even go to college right away if you are not sure what you want to study. I wasted a lot of time switching majors and schools because I hadn't spent the time figuring out who I was and what I wanted to do. Take the time to explore your interests and passions before throwing yourself into different career paths. Don't finance your education with private loans. You can't consolidate them and they have variable interest rates. Instead apply for scholarships, grants, save money, work, do ANYTHING so you don't end with large private student loans.

If I could go back in time and give myself some good advice; I would say, "Self, don't slack off in high school, try to be an "A" student and not just an "avgerage" student. Try to do well on the ACT, SAT, and PSAE. Try to get involved in school, with different activites besides the school fashion show, such as: peer mediation, national honor society, yearbook, SAVE, and etc. " I would also tell myself, "Start now by looking for scholarships and the right schools that fit my needs and my goals."

College life will be harder and more challenging. It will take you a while to adjust to it. So prepare for it properly by saving money first. Be sure to purchase larger notebooks, a scientific calculator, four ink pens, two pencils, and at least six folders. Be willing to help out those of your classmates who need help and ask for help when you need it. Inquire about the college you will attend. It is good to ask someone who currently goes there about where certain offices are located. It is good to inquire about the classroom setting such as asking if it is strictly lectured or if it is an interactive class. When writing research papers be careful not to plaigarize, only cite sources, and put the author's words into your own words. Get involved in extracurricular activities if you have the time since they are meant to be enjoyable. Lastly, do not just acquire knowledge about a certain subject or subjects, memorize it and use it throughout your life when it is needed; whether it is for your major or not. Others may need to know about it too.