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If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to not worry about what everyone else wants you to be or how much money you will make. I would say follow what you believe you want to do. When telling myself that, it would help me realize that I would eventually become a profesoor. I would also tell myself to take advantage of all the resources Texas Tech has to offer. Texas Tech has plenty of resources to make it to where it is possible for every student to succeed, but it's up to the student to succeed.

Think. Your grades will make a difference. YOur involement will make a difference. Keep information it is important. YOur are great, always remember that. YOu can make a difference.

If I could go back in time to my senior year of high school I would definitely study way more. I did not study at all my senior year and became very lazy, dropping my GPA as well as my class rank. Thankfully I still got into the school I wanted to attend, however it would be a jumping off point. Not studying in high school was a downfall of mine because in college you have to study if you want to do well and I have very weak studying skills and stratagies. I would also have taken more notes which is a must in college. I have a history lecture class as well as a psychology class where all they do is talk. They have powerpoints going on behind them but the professors use those as guidlines for them to follow while lecturing about the topic of that day. The last thing I would have done is read the material given to me. In high school you can just guess, but in college they want well writen, educated answers.

First, go to ACC or any other community college first to get the cores done first. That way you won't have so much debt. Then go to UT instead of Texas Tech. Do more scholarships. maybe be more socially active, or join a club or two. There's really not much else. Just so you know I am not in any extracurriculars because I have to work in order to pay my rent and other tuition fees. last semester I had to work two jobs, and go to school in order to keep up with my bills.

High School Emily, Stop spending all that money on food and entertainment!!! Stick some of your paychecks into that savings account if you want a chance to study abroad in Japan because prices are HIGH! Keep up the awesome study ethic because you're right on track for college courses, but try to branch out to new people because while it seems like you have to 'fit in' in high school, college is the complete opposite. Your friends are chosen based on the type of person you are and there is no reason to mold yourself to other people's expectations because your college friends will accept you for YOU! Give up on those friends that don't agree with your morals because they will only bring you and your spirits down. Also, go find some books to bring with you to college because the selection at the library mainly consists of research books and the town is lacking in public libraries... The greatest treasures you will stumble across at Tech are good people and good books (though the latter is harder to come across). Sincerely, College Emily

I would say, go to Texas Tehc, work really hard to get A's and look for every possible way to get scholarships and financial aid. Save up money, don't eat out as much as you do, and work out more!

Do not try to take early classes, even if you consider yourself a morning person, you will regret it. Try to find classes that are small and find more ways to speak to your professor. In order for you to study, you need to practice using the material, open your textbook and workour example problems, don't just do your homework, it will not be enough to learn the material from your classes otherwise. Apply for as many scholarships as you can and do your best to keep your GPA high. Also, save any extra money instead of spending it.

Dear young one, I know you think that now is the time to go off and conquer the world, and you are right. However, the scene will unroll very differntly than you are expecting. 1. You know nothing. I know you think you know everything and that your mentors, teachers, and parents are old fashioned and boring. Be humble. Take advantage of the learned wisdom and advice of your elders. They have been there, done that, and learned. This is an oppurtunity to learn from their mistakes, bypass them for yourself, and gain momentum is the very large world. There is no need to re-invent the wheel. 2. The more you learn, you realize the less you know. But don't dispair, this is a good thing! It makes you hungry to learn and no one knows everything! How boring would it be if we did. Not knowing is not something to hide or be ashamed of, embrace taking the chance to admit you don't know and learn from those who do. For things that are still unknowns (and there are alot), embrace the oppurtunity to discover. 3. Times flies, embrace everyone and each person's uniqueness.

If I could go back and give myself advice about college, I would simply tell myself not to worry so much and to take the risks I always wanted to take. As I've gone through several years of my professional career as a teacher and I've seen a lot of people take the "safe road" only to fail. If they can still fail taking the safer path, then why not risk failing doing something you love with as much passion and effort as you've got. In the long run, you're going to do fine. However, just imagine what you could do if you just throw everything you've got at becoming the best teacher you can be. Imagine the impact you'll make for the kids. It's worth the risk to take the road less traveled, to be that shining beacon, and to be an example for others to follow. You're a leader in ways you haven't even begun to imagine. You just can't see around the corner yet. Remember, your goal was to "save the world". Now it's time to stand up and do it.

I’ve always enjoyed the thought of talking to myself in my own head so this will be in that format. “Jackie if you could think of some of the more entertaining things to do at college what would you think of? Well I remember going to Europe being some of the best experiences of my life. I would apply the moment I could to go back there. Maybe even go see the family. I do recall that being fun, and as a side note some of the more annoying classes at Tech are taught in a better format in the study abroad program. Don’t miss out on opportunities like I did. If I remember correctly the teachers in high school where often quite unreachable this is really not the case in college. Some of them are really entertaining people. One who you’ll mean in sophomore spring semester or if you had studied abroad earlier, the freshman year, he is by far the nicest Teacher you’ll ever have. Make sure to meet him before your future failure self-did. I think finally don’t be shy. Throw yourself out there it’s fun.”