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If I could go back in time to senior year, there would be many things I would change, but the two major things I would change would be to try harder and to make the most of my relationships. Though it is very broad to say I would "try harder" and not be specific towards what, I would want to try harder in a broad variety of things. One being school, and caring more about the grades and education I was recieving. Also I would try harder in soccer, and just making the most out of life. Another would be to make the most out of relationships; I say this because you only realize how valuable the people in your life are until you start new in a different place and they are not there with you. There are many times I look back and wish I would have spent more quality time with those special people that made my hometown the place it is to me.

I would start with congratulating myself in taking the steps to make a decision to broaden my scholastic experience. I would then tell myself to make better study habits. Procrastination has always been a challenge I have with myself and I have had to develop them very quickly while being a student in school. I would also tell myself to be open to changes and new choices, but to also be mature and responsible about the things that I choose to do.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, the one piece of advice that I would give my self would be, to relax! I spent my senior year working harder than I had ever had in high school, and sometimes I wish I could go back and change that. I’m not say that I would tell my self to slack off but I would tell my self to go out and enjoy my self with my friends or go to the Friday night football games. Ultimately, I spent my senior year working so hard because I had finally realized how important school was. I was never a slacker in any way. I had always maintained A’s and B’s but it wasn’t until my senior year that I realized that in order for me to achieve my college goals I needed to start NOW and start acting like a college student. At this point in my life, being in my second semester of college I've realized that college is everything right now, and I wish I would have relaxed and enjoyed my last year of high school just a little bit more.

First of all, I would give myself the advice of applying for all the scholarships necessary because college is expensive, but it is worth it at the end. I would also advice myself in preparing more with essays and college search, because it is vital and essential to look for the college that gives you the most opportunities to finish your career.

Time only seems to go faster. College at the UA becomes even more the amazing experience you thought it would be but not without some heartbreaking hiccups. Mom dies on January 3rd, 2011 after fighting a GBM brain tumor. Hug her, kiss her, and talk to her everyday! This will be the hardest thing you face but focus on the memories you're creating. Use your grief to motivate you – you love the cognitive sciences so stop feeling like medical school is your only option (choose happiness instead!) You go deaf in your left ear while sitting in Introduction Biology but learn to laugh and ‘turn a deaf ear’ to defeat! You fall in love with an amazing guy, who helps you through everything. You love hiking, start exploring the Catalina Mountains now, they’re amazing! Call grandma and grandpa! Go see a therapist; she becomes your introduction to Psychology. Don’t be so shy freshman year – Yavapai is the best dorm. You love to paint so start now! You make it through Organic Chem. and Vector Calc while taking care of mom – you’re doing amazing and I love you! You’re beautiful; stop worrying about what others think.

I would choose a harder degree, and be more competative. Always talk to professors because they are there to help you, and if you have questions it is important to get them answered. Make friends in your classes because classmates can be very helpful.

If I knew in high school what I know now this would be my advice to myself: Pursue your dreams, whatever they are! Listen to your critics, but not so much that they deter or discourage you from your dreams. Don't give up your education for anything, no matter what it is. Give of yourself and volunteer, but not so much that it affects your grades negatively. College is a short time in your life and you will be able to give more and volunteer as much of your time as you desire after you graduate. Get involved in campus life and make sure you take care of yourself. Exercise to alleviate stress, schedule play time to keep you from becoming too serious and maintain a balanced diet so that you can fuel your success adequately. Learn from other students, learn from the mistakes of other students as well as your own mistakes, but don't take them so seriously that it discourages you from your path. Create a Dream and Inspiration board, something that you can look at when you feel down that reminds you of who you are, what you want, and encourages you to move forward!

I would tell myself to study more and take my senior year more serious. I didn't graduate with some grades that I wanted and I wish I could have worried a little more about school and a little less about my social life. Now that I have gotten through my first semester of college, I would tell myself not to stress so much first semester. I made it through and I'm still alive. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and school isn't going to be my downfall.

You're on the right track. You do not know what you want to do, and it is necessary that you continue what you are doing. The math placement test is important, so take it seriously. Sustainable agriculture may appeal to you in the future, and you should have the math foundation to back up your goals in environmental science and agriculture. Do not take the easy route past math.

I would say to myself, " Be prepared to manage your time wisely. Learn to balance demanding classes in terms of readings and assignments and do not forget to make friends. Try to stay involved int he causes you support now or develop new ones but continue to be active in the community. The more you give, the more you will get. And finally, enjoy each and evey minute because it goes by faster than you think."