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get money for college now. Get involved and study your tail off.

At first I would tell myself to leave the boy I was dating back in high school. You two will break up and it truly will be for the better. To believe or not but I am going to competely change as a person. I'm going to be the person I never thought I would be back in high schoo. You'll ne regilious and closer to God. Trust me, it's something so magical that you won't even care how you felt about it before. It is something that is you'll be somewhat shamed you never did. Your life values are going to change. Many wonderful, amazying things, friends, and actvities are coming you way. So please do your best to stay ahead in school. Don't fall behind. Be careful with your classes they will get harder. Try not to fight with mom and dad, trust me they know what they are saying. You may not wan to aceept it but they will be right later. You'll probably hate that.

that college matters in this day in age

First off, I would tell myself to work a lot harder the last year of high school to make the college transition easier. I didnt have a counselor that would talk to me about scholarships for school or anything like that, therefore i never even applied for one until now. I would tell myself that once you make a decision of what you want to do, stick with it. Its not going to be easy, but switching and transfering over and over makes it even harder. Also that paying for school is going to be an issue for us because we dont get financial aid and the loans never cover the full amount. Save your money before a lot of it comes out of our own pocket. The last thing I would tell myself is to go to a four year college and stay there. Enjoy the college expierence, work hard, studies come first and to get involved more than i did. I really missed the college expierence train and if i could go back i really would make sure i was on that train!

If i were to tell my "high school self" something I would tell myself to "keep perspective". Getting all caught up in drama and boys and stupid fights with parents is completely irrational. Remember to think, and ask yourself, is my actions and reactions irrational? Most of the time you overreact and its just because of the maturity level. Boys dont matter! neither do girls!! (the drama that comes along with them). Just concentrate on school and your sport.

I would tell myself to be more outgoing, and involved in student activities. It will help you be more confident and even do better in class. It is always nice to know someone in your class, because there are times when you will need someone to help you. Be a leader, because then people will want to be your partner. It isn't 'cool' to be a slacker, like it used to be in High School. And always give your studies the most attention, try not to get distracted by the partying. Just be yourself, people will like the real you, Rochelle.

Knowing what i know now, I would tell myself not to slack off my freshman and sophomore year of high school. My GPA dropped the most during this time! Another thing I would tell myself it to go the library more often my freshman year of college to study because that is where more work gets done!

I would tell myself to not be afraid of men, but rather fear God. I would tell myself to focus on knowing His love for me, and loving Him with all that I am. I would tell myself to stop doing pointless things, to stop wallowing in negative emotion, and instead to think logically, and to start following what my Author was telling me my story should be.

Coffee trees take four years to become fully grown, and are not ready to be harvested for their beans until the fifth year. It takes a long time to get the benefits of the planted tree. College is the same way Alex. Don't expect to get these life long, deep friendships immediately. They take time, rain, sun, stroms, and winds. They take years, but in the end they are worth it. It is also okay to grow into maturity. You don't need to have all of the answers, or any of the answers for that matter. Just dig your roots in somewhere and give it time. Be patient, joyful, and faithful. Be willing to have your ideas challenged, and objected to. Be humble during that time, and always seek to understand before you seek to be understood. Get ready for the best time of your life Alex, but don't expect it to be easy, or fun all of the time. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it. Have fun.

Get Involved! Things may be tough, you may feel overwhelmed, but everything will be better with new friends to share it with. Never think you are above the average it is only going to make you feel lonely and frustrated. Always try your hardest because that's how you prove that you are above the average and it's too much of a pain to pay for college twice. Make sure the teachers know who you are. Save your money. Stay in and study on finals week it will the best descision of your life. But wait there's more, if you thought that the school year was crazy the summer will only be worse. Get a job, swim every day, and don't wait to call your father. Love, Chelsea P.s. I love you.