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If i could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior i would have told myself to take all the college courses that i could that year in community college. I would have also told myself to sign up for every scholarship that i could because the struggle of realizing you might have to transfer to a school that wasnt your first choice because your family isnt financially stable does break your heart. I would have probably told myself to take an extra math course rather than an off period because at the end of the day skipping a year off of it didnt do me well in the long run. Although i dont regret moving away for college i think i would tell myself to really sit down and think if moving was the best choice my first year. Its a great experience but rushing to leave may have cut my experience short, or may have not been the right choice of school. Lastly i would want to tell myself to really sit down and think about what im doing and to make sure every choice i make is for the right reasons.

If I were able to venture backward through time to speak to my younger self, knowing everything I know now, I would have much to say. I would first grab several pencils and then search for a notebook in my desk with as many blank pages as possible (I would be surprised if I were to find a blank one because of the tremendous amount of drawing and writing that I do). I would make myself take extensive and detailed notes in my neatest handwriting (anticipating that I probably won't remember everything I say and remembering that my handwriting, when taking notes, resembles hieroglyphs at best). I would tell myself that getting that 4.0 won’t be as difficult as I think, and the SAT is always easier the second time around. I would urge myself to make time for the important things: having fun with my family, deliberately NOT complaining, finally finishing the many concept art stories I started forever ago, pushing my limits, strengthening my boundaries, and always remembering that everything I do has a major impact on the future, so I had better make it count. I can only wish for such a priceless opportunity.

If I could go back and give myself advice, it would be to enjoy the whole high school experience a little more. The 4 years of high school seem so long when looking at it as an 8th grader, but as a college student they moved so fast. I never stopped to enjoy it as much as I should have, always focusing on trying to make my transcript and resume better for college. I would tell myself to accomplish all of the things that I did, but to relax and enjoy it a little more. I can recall many nights going to bed with the feeling of the weight of the world on my shoulders, when in reality it was just a little high school work. I should have taken a step back and taken a deep breath and realized where I was in life; life is too short not to smile and laugh a little as you go through it. I often think about high school and miss the simplest of daily activities and routines; it’s the little things that mean the most and that I should have stepped back and appreciated it more before it was over.

I would have told myself to take harder classes in high school, and to not get lazy. Senior year flew by for me and I began to get lazy when it came to my school work because it was all easy. I would also tell my high school senior self to be more involved in school, get to know more people, join a club or a sport. I might also have told myself to start working out and get used to it so that when I started college I would continue to work out and the freshman 15 wouldn't even apply to me.

I would tell my self to stay confident. I would convince myself money is not everything so do not over work yourself. Have fun while you can.Stay consistent with college applications. Stay focused on school, but reward yourself for hard work. That way you will enjoy the ride not just wait for it to be over. It's a long ride through college, sure it can be fun but to get where you want to be you have to stay focused, even if it seems like the more difficult route. Lastly I would tell myself even though sciences seems hard, keep taking them, most things that seem intimadating get easier if you out in the effort.

Talk, talk and talk. Throughout my high school career, I was always known as the quiet one. I hardly ever asked questions in class because I didn't want to sound like the dumb one. So I would struggle during the whole class and wait until class is over before I could ask the teacher anything. Sometimes I couldn't even ask the teacher my question because I would be late for my next class. So my advice that I would give myself and to others as well, is to always ask questions, and talk more in class. No question is ever considered a stupid question. Now that I'm a college student, I learned my lesson and I speak up during discussions. If I don't understand something, then I ask for help right away. It feels so much better when you're not confused in class. Talking more in class helps your professors get to know you more; and the more your professor knows about you, the easier it is for them to write recommendation letters for you! So until this day, I constantly talk and ask questions in class. Making myself known, and rising to the top!

After going through my first semester of college and learning so much from it, I'd go back and tell myself not to get into a relationship and to work alot harder in trying to obtain scholarships. I got so caught up in trying to keep my relationship with my ex-boyfriend because he was also my best friend, but now I don't even talk to him. I would have been better off not worrying about him as much as I did and I would have had a lot more fun if I wouldn't have dated him. I also should have looked for scholarships more then I did. Granted I didn't know where to look for a long time, but when I figured out where to look I should have gotten more involved then I did. Those are the two biggest things I would go back and warn myself about because they are my two biggest regrets.

I'm not one who likes to ponder on the "I wish I had's," or "what if's," but if I did have the shot to share what I know now (even if it weren't just to myself), I wouldn't have rushed into graduating a year earlier, because in doing that, I didn't get to see my full potential. I'd say that if I was in fact eager to enter a university sooner, I would've further planned out my graduation plan my freshman year, instead of cramming my classes in the last two summers, and I would've taken more AP exams to prepare myself more for colllege. Those learned study habits would've definately helped make the transition a lot easier, especially when it Finals season came around!

Study more. I would tell myself that studying is one of the most important aspects of college. The classes are not so hard that you fail them no matter what, but if you do not study you are playing on the edge of failing. So, spend the according amount of time everyday to study, work on homeowork, and study some more. If you do that college is a breeze.

I would have to go back and slap myself in the face. I was one who didn't take high school very seriously and consequently didn't take college very seriously. My advice to myself would be to work for better grades. I skated by with a "C" in many classes, but know now I was capable of much more. The advice of simply doing the work would come from my mouth to my younger self, but the real advice of turning it in would carry more weight. I would also encourage myself to audition for All State Band because that kid from your rival high school... you're better than he is and he's made it... twice! And your solo this year? Take it to State Solo Contest because you'll probably earn a medal. Audition for music scholarships, too! You could probably get a full scholarship if you would just audition. This would help greatly in college. Oh, and when Kim starts hinting to you about going to Prom, invite her!