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If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to make sure there is balance in your college life. In college I realize that there needs to be a balance between school work, friends, leisure, and efficient studying time. If you spend too much time relaxing or being with friends and not enough time on school work and studying, it will create an imbalanced lifestyle and may reflect in your grades. But the same goes for not having enough free time. If you spend too much time studying and preparing for class, and not enough time to clear your mind, you can become stressed and overwhelmed and that can also affect how well you do in class.

If i could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to study more! I'll be completely honest, I did not study as much as I should have when I was in high school. I would tell myself to study the most in math and history since those two subjects are my biggest struggle. I think if I studied harder, I would have been accepted into more schools, like West Virginia University and University of Delaware. I would have also told myself to major in music instead of education because I did not like being an education major at all. If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself to study as much and as hard as I can so I can get alot of scholarships and financial aid.

The first thing I would advise myself to do is to start familiarizing myself as much as possible with computers. I had no idea that computer knowledge would be so crucial to today's workfield. I would also advise myself to become fluent in Spanish. Living in Texas, being bi-lingual gives you a major edge on the career market. As much as I love my children, I would have recommended to my high school self that I wait to get married and start a family until I achieved my college degree and was financially stable enough to provide for them like they deserved. I started going to college blindly, without guidance or support, and did not take it serious. Thus, I am now 38 years old and having to work very hard to put myself through school. If I could go back and help my high school self understand just how essential having a good education is, and how much it would be affecting the rest of my life, then I think I would be in a much happier place today. Education is freedom.

I would tell myself to make sure to choose a college sooner rather than later and then to read up on as much information on that college as possible. I would advise myself to know what my major and/or minor will be that way I will not have to constantly change my major and deal with paperwork. I would also advise myself to get involved on and off campus with extra-curricular activities, volunteerting, and social activities. I would tell myself that college is a good time to find out who you are and who you want to be.

It is okay to want to do something for yourself; college is going to benefit you and your family. Make sure you do research on the college/university of your choice, budget for your year, plan your schedule, and most of all have fun. Your primary job will be to be a successful student, so make an effort to meet with your professors and ask for help when necessary. Get involved on campus with clubs, service, or sports; this will help you make connections for life! Remember to stay true to yourself. Do not be afraid to try new things and explore. You should especially try things that pertain to the career you want to pursue, such as joining a related student organization or doing an internship. Testing these waters as early as possible will allow you to see firsthand if you could actually see yourself pursuing that career. If you realize that something is not for you, it is okay to change your mind and pursue something that does interest you. You are in college to study what you choose; do not be afraid to change your mind until you know for certain what you want.

Dear Brittany, I am writing to you from the future. My goal is to help guide you in the decisions you will make in the next few years. I have learned several important lessons I would like you to benefit from. First, trust yourself. Do not waste time doubting your decisions. Push forward with what your heart tells you to do and you will do great. You are smart and talented and you have people around you that love you. Rely on your wisdom and that of your friends and family. Secondly, go out of your way to make friends. Don't be so focused on the goal that you miss out on the journey. Enjoying and living life is all about smelling the roses along the way. You have an amazing life. Enjoy it! Thirdly, work hard. Nothing in life is given to you. You have to work hard for everything you get. Keep the goal in mind and push yourself. You will be surprised at how much you can accomplish. Lastly, seek out the good of others. As Einstein once said, "a life lived for others is the only life worth living."

Assuming that I could go back to my senior year of high school and having the knowledge and experience I accumulated my first year of college, I would tell myself that time management is the key to everything. The transition from high school to college is a tough one and being assigned so much homework, projects or just too many tests the same week can be a lot to take in your first year of college. Once you master time management, things start getting easier. You make a plan for the day and learn how to distribute your time equally between all the courses you are taking and also making time to socialize with your friends. I believe the key to being successful all through college is time management and once that is learned or mastered, things start getting a little more easier and it does not seem too overwhelming

If I could talk to my Senior self, I would tell myself to stop whining so much about apperances. I'd tell my senior self to seek self confidence, not in the solace of sociatal acceptance, but within myself. I would tell that senior to hold their head up, and turn their huge nose upward. These flaws that my senior self has, should be acknowledged and loved. They should in no way damper their esteem and make them feel ugly or deformed. Once they accept that their flaws make them human, my senior self will learn that these flaws don't define their entity, but rather they compliment the unique individual that I currently am. Embrass your huge nose and liberate yourself from the misjudgements of others. This will allow you to open up to people and will truly make college a more worthy and fun experience!

Learn time management! I lost my Presidential Scholarship my first semester because I got a D in Biology. The reason I got the D? I didnt know how to or use my time wisely and in turn didnt study enough to pass my exams.

Obviously, I would tell myself not to get lured in by the party life like a lot of college kids do. To me it is extremely important to stay focused in school and maintain a great GPA or academic standing. While, choosing the right college is vital to your education and success; I would warn myself not to attend Temple College. Maybe, even tell myself not to move to Austin to play basketball at Concordia University; because in the end I would quit to work to support me and my older sister. I would tell myself to always remember to follow my dreams, and stop giving up everything for people that don't appreciate it. Lastly, I would say to never allow life's struggles to bring me down and negatively affect my grades. To keep my head up high and stand strong even if I'm standing alone. If I could go back in time and talk to myself, my only goal would be to remind myself of how challenging college would be but also, remind myself to continue to be strong and smart through all the trials.