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If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would suggest myself to take as many dual credit classes as possible. The credits really come in useful, especially if I am looking to graduate early and start my path into medical school. Because I only took AP classes in high school, without any credit, I will have to take summer school in order to be eligible for early graduation. I would also advice myself to put all of my effort into each course because your high school studying strategies and work strategies carry over into your University experience.

If I had the ability to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to be open-minded. College is a huge learning experience and by keeping an open mind it allows you to learn more and grow more as a person. I would want my younger self to never forget that by being open minded I can become a better person and that I believe helps everyone advance both academically and personally. I would remind my younger self to not only be open-minded but to listen and absorb all the information I could. College is the best four years of your life, a time when changes happen daily. I would want my younger self to understand that you can't go back in time, and it goes by in a flash. I would want to prepare myself to be ready for the countless amounts of knowledge I was going to absorb and the unforgettable experiences I was going to have. Keeping an open mind should be everyone’s motto every day of their life, in college, and beyond.

My advice would be brief but to the piont, if I had the oppurtunity to go back and talk to myself. First I would explain how it is important to pray to God about situations such as this one because this is how I am now enrolled back into school. Then I would stress how important it is to remain determined in attending daily, consistent in studing, and prompt with all assignments. I would say, " Now Chuck, life can seem very difficult at times and there's hardly anyone that'll make it easy for you". I would also have to remind myself that I am the only one held responsible for if i want succeed or not. I only say this because it took me until now to realize that when some people recognize a certain quality in another person; they either bring it out of them more because they want that person to be able to recognize that quality themselves, or they discourage the individual because thay are intimidated by that same person. This has been a downfall for me in the past; so lastly I would say don't fall for the same routine again. Good luck.

I would advice myself that 1) My education will and need to be the most important priority in my life. 2) That there are enough funds out in the world available for my education. I just need to educate myself on how and where to find it. 3) Volunteering is a life opportunity not a last minute option. I

I would tell myself to have fun, live it up, and to not let this experience pass me by, while at the same time reminding high school me that school always comes first and stay on top of that aspect as it is the most important. I would remind myself to get my work done early so I will not have to stress about it later, because I usually see people who stress themselves out being the same ones that put their schoolwork off to have fun and decide to worry about it later, or not at all. Something that I take great stock in and always have, but would remind myself of, is that as long as I have my health and my strong family support, that I can get through any obstacle that comes my way. College is something that is not a given, but an opportunity that should be taken seriously and not for granted. Though college is four of the most fun years of your life, it is also four of the most important because it can set you up for a successful future.

You plan your life out, expecting cicrumstances to happen in a specific order, let that go. Go along with the ride. Throw your hands up high in the air, hollaring with joy, even when the ride takes you down that drop that makes your stomach fly up into your chest! Yes, own it sista! All of the moments are a ride, one that makes you excited and eager for the next thrill. Love all the people who become a part of your ride, they all hold a special piece of the coaster that make the ride evolve. Never give up becuase the person who persist is always taken noticed of and I know that you want to be seen. Know that by being there, wherever you are, you have already done 99.9{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the work. You are so important to so many others, never ever forget that. Do not back down from your beliefs or deny anything that is you, do not turn your back on yourself, beacuse its not just you that you renounce, its all the people that make that coaster run too. Believe it, you do make the ride that much better by being on it!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior and give myself advice. I would tell myself to go straight to ITT-Technical Instititute instead of Colleg of Southern Nevada. If I would have gone to ITT-Tech first instead of CSN I would have almost graduated from college by now.

First thing's first, don't stress out! There are a lot of readings that have to be done. If you are a full-time student, know that you will not be able to get all the readings done in-depth and that is okay. Use ratemyprofessors.com to find a professor that you could do well with. Always try your best and you will be fine. Make sure you get plenty of sleep and always eat breakfast. Find people to study with and it helps. You will get the hang of things in no time.

The best advice I could give to my high school self would be to take full advantage of the University’s resources. Most campuses have hundreds of clubs and activities to get involved with that make you instantly part of a group. The hardest part of the transition will be making new friends and a heavy school workload. However, by getting involved with the University you can make friends and form study groups that will serve both your academic and social needs. College is a vast opportunity for personal success, so do not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. Most importantly you need to enjoy your time and make the most of your 4-year experience, you have the whole world ahead of you!