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If I were to go back in time the first thing that I would tell myself is to study harder. The second thing that I would tell myself, is to learn how to manage my time more wisely and how to prioritize it, because in the long run it really matters and it really shows in your studies, so put forth more effort in everything that you do.

Make sure to stay organized and focused on your schoolwork and studies. In college most professors will not be as helpful as high school teachers.

Try and get to know more people. Please stay frim in your faith and not have other waiver you. Try to remember your glasses more often. Do NOT apply to SVSU, you could have just gotten a full ride to SAU.

I would tell my self to FOCUS on the whole picture, not just the biggest thing. Getting to college is much more than having that "perfect GPA". You have to count ALL cost including books, personal items, and traveling expenses. I focused on the "paper budget" my tuition was paid, but I had to scrape for books due to lack of preparation.

Focus on what you want to do, make sure you have use all resources to the fullest. Apply early to college s and have the desire to further your career. I would also suggest that one visits many different colleges. Also know about testing available and what scholarships are available. Prepare way in advance on how you are going to pay for college.

Be ready to leave family and not have them calling you often to check on you. Know your dad will not call you to check on you at all, so you need to call him and tell him when you are leaving and what is new. Make sure and get involved with different groups on campus. Keep exercising and try to eat health! Stay on top of your homework and you will do great!

I would tell myself not to get stressed over the small stuff. Life has been an incredible journey since high school, and the journey goes so fast. In this fast paced world, it is so important for me to pace myself and not worry about every little thing. I have always been an over-achiever, and worrying comes with the territory. Knowing what is important and focusing on those things has helped me to overcome so many different challenges that I have faced. There are always going to be little things pulling me left and right, and realizing that the smalls things sometimes just need to be let go is one of the greatest lessons that I've learned since high school.

Hey, self! How are your last few days of high school? Enjoy them while you can, because soon you'll be thrown into the crazy, hectic, beautiful world of college! College really does throw you into a whole new world - a world where you're part kid and part adult and learning how to balance the two. On one hand, a boat load of new adult-like responsibilities will be placed upon your shoulders. On the other hand, you'll still be doing a ton of figuring out who you are as a person and where you want to go from here. I'll be straight up with you - college is SCARY! There will be many times where you think you it's just too much for you. Too many decisions, too many deadlines, too many things to balance. But DON'T GIVE UP! Surround yourself with those who will love and encourage you, and give it your all. College is a scary ride, but remember - it's the ups and downs and twists and turns that make something an adventure.

As a senior in High School I had a good idea of what to expect as far as course work but I would still stress prioritizing studies and socializing even more! Spring Arbor University gives many opportunities to be apart of a great community but it's up to me to say "no" to certain extracurriculars. Study! Study! Study! Your social life will just come along with being a good student. Don't worry about making friends and fitting here because it's an automatic. Develope healthy habbits like organizing work so that it puts your mind at ease. Healthy habbits like this can help avoid stress load which is very important.

The very first thing I would tell myself is that college is a chance for me to re-create who I am. Everyone goes into their first year at college looking to make friends. I would tell myself that now is the time to be whoever I want to be. Unlike high school students, college students are very accepting of everything and anyone. I would also tell myself to be outgoing! Your freshman year in college is the beginning of a new life and new friends. Lastly, I would tell myself to relax, meet as many people as I can, and take advantage of a higher education.