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I would tell myself to apply to as many scholarships as possible, and to worry about getting my pre-reqs done before worrying about traveling. If I would of focused more on school then, then I wouldn't be here now still in the same position yet I have seen just about the whole united states. I would tell myself to focus more and learn a new language and study more about other cultures. I would also tell myself to stop worrying about who's throwing the big party this weekend and to stay in and watch the discovery channel or something. I would try and convince myself that there is better opportunites if you put effort and apply yourself to them. I wouldn't honestly change anything from my past, because I am also thankful for all the advantures and life lessons I have learned along my journey. Although I do wish I was graduating college with an associates degree right now like all my friends are doing.

I would not give myself much advise because I do not regret anything that happened this past year. I met great people, learned a lot about myself and it was all because I went for it not knowing what was going to happen or how I was going to like the school. All I would say would be to go with the flow and do not take one moment for granted becuase eventhough you might hate the school, you chose it for a reason and you need to trust yourself. Everything you do, or anything that goes wrong is just another event that will make you grow as a person and understand yourself and what you want out of life more.

Looking back on my college experience, I would tell myself not to worry so much. Life always seems to work itself out and that college is the time of your life. You will find what you love and become a teacher through a masters program that you always wanted. School is extremely fun and you need to live it up while you can so as to make the best of things instead about worrying about all the things that need to be done.

If were to be able to speak to myself as a high school senior, i would tell myself to look harder at the things that really matter. Spend time with family rather than random friends who aren't in it for the long run. Always do what makes yourself happy, because your happiness is the only thing in life that matters other than your career. Have random outbursts at times just to make sure you are human after tests. Don't listen to the people that bully you, they don't mean anything to you, and are only there to get a rise off of your actions. Make sure that you try your hardest because these years really do matter, and they are directly dependent on your future. Also, Brandon, don't go to the University of Arizona, go to Loyola Marymount.

The most important thing I could tell high school me is to relax. High school is a stressful time and everyone just wants be accepted by their peers. I was no different. I yearned for acceptance. I had the notion in my head that popularity was happiness. I was very wrong. When I started college I chose to stop caring what others thought about me. I took an approach like “This is me, if you don’t like me I’m sorry.” That attitude was so freeing. I no longer needed to worry about doing something to embarrass myself or wearing something that wasn’t in style. It has brought me happiness but not because of popularity. In high school if I had been popular it wouldn’t have been real. People wouldn’t have enjoyed spending time with the goofy/nerdy me; they would have liked the fake me, the phony kid who wore and did what he was told was popular. Now I know people enjoy me because of who I truly am. If I could I would tell high school me to just relax and realize the real him is the person people really want to see.

If I could speak to my younger self, I would advise trying harder in math and getting a Spanish tutor. Second languages are difficult, and I never truly grasped how valuable free education was. Taking the extra time to meet with a high school Spanish teacher would have greatly helped prepare me for college foreign language courses. Math is by far my worst subject, and I'm ashamed to say my placement score was below college level. I was not required to take math my senior year, but if I could do it over again, I would try to get that extra help. I would tell myself, "You will have to take more math classes if you don't study for it now. Not only will that cost you more time and agony, but your parents will have to pay for it. You don't want that do you?" My parents are trying to support me through my college career, and they're the reason I'm striving to obtain a scholarship. College is expensive and can be difficult, so the biggest message to myself would be, "Work hard, study, and value free education. It won't be there forever."

My biggest mistake as a senior in high school was not taking scholarships seriously. They were not discussed very often in high school so I really did not think it would be hard. It is actually very competetive and in reality the chances of getting scholarships are really slim. Therefore, I cannot stress enough the importance of making the time each day to apply for scholarships. Paying for college is extremely stressfull and stress is the last thing that a freshman needs. I also believe it is very important to familiarize yourself with the entire campus and any clubs that you may have an interest in. Barrel racing is an extremely important activity in my life. I own 5 horses, therefore I chose to live at home instead of living in the dorms. If you live in the dorms, take opportunites to meet new friends! Don't be shy! Don't be afraid to get tutors. The workload is much more intense than high school. Try to involve yourself in class activity as much as possible and don't get discouraged! College life is hard, but it is going to be the best time in your life!

First, take homework more seriously. Everyone at some point or another hits a figurative brick wall where things aren't easy anymore, and your brick wall is vector calculus. Once you hit that wall, having good habits like sitting down and doing your homework becomes important, more important than an extra hour of video games. Knowing how to study, and more importantly recognizing that you now have to study, will get you past this mess of coursework, and you will be happier for it. And second, forget the "going to school only for a good paying job" nonsense. Furthering your education isn't about money, it's about getting a deeper knowledge of what you enjoy doing. Third, learn to play classical guitar. The love of it is in there, you just don't know it yet.

While a degree is important and you must focus on earning it, do not lose sight of why you are truly here. It is far more imperative to take courses which will enlighten and inspire you most, than it is to pass courses and earn a paper with no knowledge to substantiate it. With this in mind, do not fret about the reputation or ranking of your university either, wherever you end up you will be sure to find a plethora of knowledge and a string of professors who will guide you wherever you might want to go. While the valor of recognition that an ivy league school offers may help with your career following your formal education, it is no match for what you learn there. With this in mind remember, do what makes your heart sing; just find someone useful enough to pay you to do it.

Hello past Me, This is future You, sending you some much needed advice. I know that you are a senior in highschool and you are trying to figure out what your priorities are. I remember feeling over whelmed and confused, and scared, but do ourselves a favor and take a deep breath and listen to what I am about to tell you. I know that right now the most important things in your life are your friends and your boyfriend, but trust me when I tell you that the is most important aspect of your life is your education. I can imagine the face you must be making right now, but its true! Your education is the only thing that can secure your future (something that your friends or boyfriend can never do). You know how people say, that anyhing is possible? It's very true! But it doesnt come easy, you have to work hard for what you want. So when you feel lost, know that there is always someone there with the answers. All you have to do is ask. Do not Fear, everything will be just fine! Let's graduate! Sincerely, Future self