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Dear Audrey, Remember your senior year of high school when you were the stage manager? Remember how much you loved being able to use your creative talents, leadership abilities, and outgoing personality to affect that cast and crew? Remember how you told yourself, that's it! I want to go into Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations because I love working with people, being organized and planning events? I'm here to remind you to not let other's sway your opinion. You're going to get told all the time what people think you should do, or what you would be good at. Don't let them influence you in a negative way. Stick to what you're good at, and follow through. Don't give up. The road won't be easy, but it will be fufilling. Have confidence in who you are and the talents you are given. Stand up for your goals, dreams, and aspirations, and don't stop until you've acheived them. Advice for college: study, study, study, and don't let people make fun of you for being that over achiever. That's something you should be proud of! Good Luck Audrey!

A couple things I would tell my high school self would have been to keep my head in the books. Being on time for my deposit would have been the smartest idea and I wouldn't have to struggle figuring out how the commute to campus would work out. Making all deadlines is very important but moreimportant than that would be to start preparing ahead of time. Procrastinating on the work produces sloppy work that could have been better if it was planned and done a little at a time. Grades are everything when it comes to college cause grades and open doors to things such as free room and board on campus and scholarships that all lower your debt in the long run.

I spent a lot of time alone my senior year. I didn't have any friends because of some things that took place in my life the year before. So if I could go back to talk to my high school senior self, I'd tell myself not to walk with my head down. I'd tell myself that after high school graduation, I'd be a stronger person than I ever was because I made it through that long year. Not only that but I would remind myself that life is short and it's silly to waste time trying to please everyone when half those people willingly walk out of your life soon after. I'd ask myself what is most important in life and then point out that I need to live for those things and not what the people around me say to live for. And lastly I would tell myself to chase the career that most makes me smile because after changing my mind a million times, I will always end up with that same decision. I'm going to be a teacher, whether there's money in it or not, it makes me happy.

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself as a hgh school senior; I would tell myself to thoroughly prepare myself to be a more successful student. As a community college student, I have learned to be more focused on my studies and to prioritize. Although living at home is easier as student, you still have to make proper preparations to be successsful in school. College instructors have a higher standard of responsibility than high school teacher. However, this helps thestudent ot be more responsible of school work and meeting deadlines.

I would only give myself the advice to think about my major more and really make sure I know what I want to do as a career and do internships to help gain more real world experience. I would make sure I gain all I can to help myself get a job once I graduate so paying back my student loans wouldn't be such a financial burden.

Just live in the moment because these past four years flew by! I was nervous about going off to college because I really enjoyed high school but a part of life is moving on and college is a great way to start my future. I also wish I knew what major I wanted to pursue because that definitely helps a lot. Ultimately follow your heart and pursue your dreams. You only live once so enjoy the ride!

I would have given myself the advice to stay strong. What is typical is not alwasy best for you and it is okay to do something unconventional. I would also tell myself not to give up and to love myself no matter what. I would make sure I knew it was okay to ask for help right away and that most people realy do have a hard time transitioning and picking a final major. It is okay to make mistakes and it is okay to change your mind; just be true to who you are.

stay programmed, discpline yourself, be committed to excellance, save money for mistakes, know yourself and find a major to stick to.

I would tell my past self how important an education is for your professional career. In todays world, you need all of the education you can get. It can be the difference between having a job or a career. There are hardly any uneducated jobs that pay well anymore. With a college degree, you are more likely to find better paying jobs and it can be the difference when you are in competion for a job with other applicants.

Life is going to be tough. For a long time, you won't be sure of what the next step for you is, so take the baby steps and enroll in college. I know the thought is intimidating. Start off with some basic courses, see what you like best, and go from there. You haven't yet grasped the concept of paying for your education, but once you realize that you'll be paying your own way, that will be motivation enough to get you through. Which reminds me: take your job with a grain of salt, because in the long run it's just a paycheck that gets you from point A to point B. It will provide you with a little money to put towards tuition, and that's going to be expensive. Know that the love and support you have from the family is always there for the taking. Remember to give yourself a chance to be something without assuming you'll never make it. But most important of all is this: believe that you have the power to become anything or anyone you want.