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I would tell myself to pay attention to financial aid deadlines and inform myself about scholarships and their deadlines. It is also important to establish relationships with professors. Finally, I would tell myself to join a club or something and be actively involved to create a better social life.

Friends at this stage will only hurt you and not help you. There will be many distractions along the way including boyfriends, illnesses, and times when you want to give up; stay focus. What seems important now will not matter in the future, except your education what you make of it. Remember you have it in you to make a great impact in your own life and the life of others.

the advice i would give my self would be don't be afriad of going to college. theres notting to worrie about, everything is going to be great. college life is not as hard as other people made it to be. if anything you should have finished high school early and jump into college . the class work at college is fun and the learing part is better. meeting new people and making friends makes the college life better. Your are going to meet a lot of students that have different views about the world and learn alot from them. the teacher there really help you not only in the class room work they help you on life it self. Going to college is great and you can make something of yourself.

Make sure not to procrastinate on applying for scholarships and turn them in at least a month before they are due, it will relieve a lot of stress to get paperwork done in time. Nobody will be pushing me or reminding me to meet with specific deadlines to have certain paperwork done. Always keep in contact with a financial advisor and make sure you are setteled in and completed all the paperwork into being accepted in the university, you don't want to know months later that you have unmet requirements. College life is full of active groups. Find one that you are interested in and attend the events and become active in the college community. There is no such thing in that you don't belong in a group. You have to accept to find that comfort zone into being able to socialize with other students and professors. If you are interested in criminal justice, attend the meetings and events with groups of people in that major. You can get insight of the career and expand your interest in all the different jobs in that major that you have never thought would have existed.

Justin, All that you dream of and wish for... everything you ever wanted, is waiting for you to rise up and take it. Most of all, I believe in you with all my heart, you are going to great. You'll meet friends you never thought of, finally have the family you dreamed of, discover the friends you always wanted, find a job you never thought you could have, and find your purpose in life. You will find the girl of your dreams and become great friends with her. Both of us knowing there's something more, just take your time. You'll discover your passion in life, and go on to master life and write your book about your journeys. It may be painful at times, you may be wondering what you are doing and why you are here, but honestly... you needed it. And in the end, you are worth it. Our dream is worth it. So don't worry because I love you so much, my heart is with you. Listen to it, you'll get better at it as you go. Trust yourself, focus on the dream, learn quickly, and believe in yourself... others do too.

I would tell myself to pay take more AP classes through out high school. I would advise myself on the hard-learned good study habits I've picked up along my college career, and to be prepared for the wealth of volume I am about to embark on. I would tell myself to be prepared fo disappointment, but to remember that it is no the endof the world should I get a B or even a C in quiz. I would tell myself to get ready to learn many of life's lessons, such as managing money, managing time and managing my emotions when life throws curve balls at me. But most of all, I would tell myself to be prepared for to experience the greatest time in my life.

Enjoy high school for all that it is because college is a completely different scene. Take full advantage of dual enrollment so you will have a less load of work on your hands. Most importantely stay focused. Surround yourself with positive people who have the same goals and ambitions as yourself for they will be your support group and keep you on track.

I would like to say that I really want to continue in college to get a career and be successful in my life to get a better future for myself. I really love going to school because iit's good when I learn new things everyday that are going to be very helpful in my life. I would like to continue with my master's degree after I get my bachelor's degree to get more knowledge about my career.

I would tell myself that there is certainly life out of highschool and that there is more than just the surrounding environment. I would say to focus and stay driven.