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Hello Beautiful, You're about to enter a whole new world. Forget everyone who ever doubted you, and said you couldn't acheive your dreams. Everything you need is waiting for you, all you need to do is go out there and get it. Be kind to yourself, don't forget that you're only human. Use everything given to you, every resource, every word of encouragement. Hold onto those positive feelings, and you will succeed. Be sure to commit yourself to every course, read, learn, engage. Visit your professors, they're only human too, and they've got lots to share about their experiences. If you're afraid to reach out and make friends; don't be! Guess what? Everyone else has these feelings too! Make connections that will last you a lifetime. Dream, explore, study and work hard. You'll amaze yourself and others. You have no idea how much potential you hold. So, don't let anything or anyone hold you back. You've already got this in the bag, just by being here now. Oh! And one last thing, don't forget to have as much fun as possible. Work hard, play hard! Success becomes you.

Do better in High School!

The advice I would give my senior-self would be to study and to stay on top of my work even if it gets hard and I just don't want to do it anymore. The hardest transition I had in college was the amount of time I took studying my work. In high school I knew a lot of facts off the top of my head but college goes way deeper when explaining how things work. I would tell myself not to slack off and concentrate and stay focused on school. I would try to have the least amount of distractions so I could prepare myself better. But the last piece of advice I would give myself, is to just live life to the fullest and never take any moments for granted. We're only promised one young life, so why let it go to waste? As long as your business comes first and the fun later.

To enjoy every moment. Hard work does pay off and friendships will grow and change.

Looking back on all of the mistakes I have made, I can now only wish that I had been better prepared. After all of the headaches, long nights and late papers, I can make a list out of the advice I could have used before I started. - "If a staff member is not being helpful in any way, save time and simply ask to speak to their supervisor." - "Do not forget to take a little time to yourself. Between school and work, there is not that much down time, so when the opportunity is there, seize the moment." - "Fill out any scholarship applications that you qualify for because debt comes faster than you can blink." I feel that if I would have known these tips I could have been tons more successful than I was. Although I have only completed one semester of college, I have learned so much and I have grown tremendously as a person. I only hope that I will be able to help friends that are going through the same situations that I had to.

Dear younger me, Don't stress about college. There's no need to fear that you won't be able to handle higher education. The truth is you are ready, it's just the next step. Imagine you are moving from 12th to 13th. If you apply yourself you will be able to cope. Life doesn't throw anything your way that you aren't able to handle, you just gotta find a way. Enjoy yourself, school is fun, especially if you persue your passion.

Dear Alyssa Pierce, It is 6 years in the future, and I have finally graduate college. Yes, it is possible. I want to remind you as you finish up high school to stay true to who you are. Don't compromise on your beliefs. I also want to tell you that you can conquer the world! Don't doubt yourself. Reach for the stars and you will succeed. You passion for teaching children will only grow. You will learn so much about yourself, and your philosophy on education. You will be equipped to change the lives of children who will enter your class. I want to remind you to enjoy every experience. They are what make you who you are. Most of all, have fun! Sincerely, Alyssa Stephenson (Yeah! You got married!)

Focus more on grades. Be more involved. Life gets so much more enjoyable after high school. Even though high school seems silly, frivolous, and mundane, it's a stepping stone. It gets you to college and a real education which will eventually get you to a job that you're actually passionate and care about. The stronger you focus on school, the quicker you can obtain your degree and start making a real difference in the community and the world. Don't waste your time with nonesense; spend your time wisely. Rememeber: the better you help yourself, the better you can help those around you and your community. Keep strong, perservere, and don't forget your motivation: making a difference in this world!

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to never procastinate and also do not set my goals to high. First, if I procastinate, I will never get anything done and will cram everything which causes total chaos. As for setting my goals, I do not want to set my goals high because I feel I need to achieve them and stress myself out whereas if I set it to where I can reach them and still have time to approve them, it will be more beneficial for myself. Things are way different in college than they are in high school and I wish I could have prepared myself better for the huge transition.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior and I knew about college life and the transitions i would give myself two pieces of advice. The first part of my advice would be to take at least three classes over the summer at a community college because the courses are cheaper and I would have an easier lowd of work in the fall semester. The second part of my advice would be to tell myself to go to as mant football games and freshmen organization programs that are provided by the school. Th e events and organizations allow students to become more active in school events.