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If I could tell my high school self what I know now, it would be not to worry and stress so much! I was extremely stressed my senior year of college since I applied for eight different schools and had to audition for the dance program at each one in addition to the general application process. I would just let me senior self know that things will fall into place, and that I will be soon having some of the best years of my life.

I would remind myself to not be scared and to take every day as a new opportunity to show the world that I am ready and able to take it on. I would tell myself that I need to embrace every class and every challenge with a smile on my face and to just try my best, because through trying we learn the best, even if we fail. I would also tell myself to bite the bullet, to go and do something that I never thought I would enjoy, because by doing that I have found things that I love to do that I never would have expected that I would have liked. I would also remind myself to ignore people who talk bad about the school or the classes, because I know that I love it and that's all that matters, not what anyone else thinks or does.

As cheesy as it sounds, high school is not the last stop on your journey. In fact, I wouldn't even say it's the first. With that in mind, take a deeeeep breath. Right now, all you have to do is make the most of the time you have left with your friends and family. They got you where you are today so you should probably thank them and come to terms with the fact that they might not be a part of the next chapter in your life. All of this is okay, it's a part of growing up and every other senior is doing the exact same thing, so you're not alone. Now, college. Don't try to figure out what that means because the big picture stuff can be overwhelming. Just think about tomorrow. And when it gets here, think about the day after that. But don't get ahead of yourself. Your life is unpredictable right now, go ahead and let that be because I promise you, you're going to be okay.

I would say to myself to make sure that the school you are going to is the one you like! Don't make the mistake of just choosing a school because it has the baic needs you want: major, close to home, and is a four year instution. Make sure that you expand your chocices, there are so many schools out there to choose from. Don't let youself push away great opportunities just because you are scared of a little change, don't be afrad to trade the good for the great. Make sure that you know exactly what you are looking for in colleges because you don't want to make the same mistake twice in a lifetime. Live and learn from your mistakes and that will make you a better person for it.

To apply myself in school, it would be easier to finish school debt free. That I am a smart girl that can graduate from a university and be successful in life. Also not to believe friends and even family about not being able to complete college and not being smart, or even incapable of going to school.

Believe in yourself. Every day you grow and learn little by little, not day over night. People might give you negative feedback about their first year in college, but you do not see the facts of their journey, only the person’s benefit to the story. I am different; I stand out of a crowd because of my perseverance, positive character, and drive for school and it is acceptable to be different. I started to think this way as I wrapped up my first semester of college and had achieved to pass all my classes and little by little I unwrapped college life. There is absolutely nothing to fear about if you have faith, the willing to succeed, and have confidence in yourself. Those who have confidence make their plans happen and their dreams a reality.

If I were to go back and give myself adivice it would be to take more chemistry, that is my hardest class here. I did take AP chemistry but still its very hard. The transition from high school to a university is much different. The classes are much bigger and you never really get to know your professor like in high school inless you get into a small class. Also I would tell myself to write better papers in high school becasue when they grade them here it is mych more strict. Overll I would tell myself to take advantage of the stuff I do learn in high school and bring it with me to college.

Make the decision to go into the military and take time to decide what you really want to do for the rest of your life. Also invest in the GI bill it pays off big. Go to an accredited school and commit yourself completely to academics but also enjoy the experience and have fun. Apply for FAFSA, scholarships, and grants to make the process easier and less stressful. Join study groups and take advanage of any services that the campus provides to help you excel and be the very best. Stay connected with the people that have the same desire to exceed in life. A team can get further sometimes than a single person.

I would have said to myself in high school: start at a community college before you go to a big university to get ready for college. It has small classes and you can get core classes out of the way, so when you go to the University of Arizona you can just focus on your career classes. Look for scholarships while your in highschool, try for as many as possible, you never know what may happen. Think about what you want to do for a living now, so you don't change your mind halfway through college, wasting time and money. Know that you will be making new friends in college so its ok to let go of your high school friends. Enjoy school and never get discouraged when the work load is tough. You will get far in school because you will continue on when you hit the road block of Biopolar Disorder. You may think science now, but let me tell you, the arts are calling you, do what comes natuarlly to you. At the University of Arizona you will get your chance to shine.

There are a lot of things I would like to tell myself about college if I could go back. First of all, I'd say to stop worrying. High school seniors are so nervous about coming to college and it's really not that difficult or confusing. I'd also tell myself to stop thinking that I need to follow the major I chose senior year of high school. Instead, I'd tell myself to take classes that sounded interesting to me and make my decision on a major from there. I'd let myself know that I should probably work a bit more on time management just to prepare for all the independent planning I'll have to do in college.