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If I could go back and advise my highscool self, I'd start by saying that college isn't as hard as you're making it out to be. I would tell myself to check in with the high school and college counselors more because they have a good knowledge base on where you're headed and will help point you in the direction you want to go. I'd say "challenge yourself to take some advanced placement classes because they'll save you some time and money because some of the classes you take in college are just going to be review." I wish could go back and tell myself not to plan on going into the Air Force because you have mild scoliosis and they won't take you. I'd also like to tell myself to get involed in campus activities and clubs because they are a good way to make new friends and are worth the effort of putting yourself out there. I'd end by giving myself a little John Wooden quote, "when you're through learning, you're through," and say "college is a great place to learn a lot of things, good luck!"

Be patient and understand that you cannot rush to get your degree, have fun while you can but dont sacrifice your eduacation for anyone. I would tell myself that academically speaking college is completly different from high school so dont expect to wiz by classes with A's like you did in high school; college takes studying no matter how smart you are.

I would advise myself to look forward to what is to come and think of it as the best four years of your life. Everyone says high school is "the best four years of your life" but college provides so much more independence and the ability to take personalized classes. There are requirements, but within both general education and major/minor requirements, there are so many classes that satisfy what is necessary to complete a degree. College provides the opportunity to get away from parents and (for me) to still be close enough to home to visit. I would advise myself to not be scared about college, because while it is definitely something to adjust to and there are so many people, the classes are more than worth it and it provides so many new experiences that I would never take back. Between on-campus and off-campus events and the culture of living in a college town, there is no other education experience that can provide the same lessons, not to mention the actual education gained in the classroom.

Go to college as soon as you finish high school because you never know what could happen along the way and stick to that route!

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would tell myself as a high school senior, to stop texting and study more! You have heard the phrase "Oh, I'm just not a good test-taker." I know I was guilty of saying that and I whole heartedly regret it because now I associate that phrase with laziness. I know now that all it takes is more time, more focus, willpower, and less texting! My senior year was crazy, but so exciting and I would not trade anything for those memories. I was seventeen and in great shape from running cross country and track. I went to all of the football and most of the baseball games. I had a very sweet boyfriend; the epitome of a gentleman and a very good friend to this day. I loved high school and would therefore, advise anyone to get involved in college because high school and college are very similar. So in making the transition, I would tell myself to study without my phone and join a sports club. That way I could still work hard and play hard.

evaluate schoolwork up to senior year, volunteer, get Learning Disability Evaluation, socialize, evaluate top 3 schools, work, start scholarship applications, Never give up particpate in whatever is thrown your way! Love, believe faith & Hope!!

Do not choose your college based on who you know going there. Make sure that you can succeed at your school and they have your intended major. Do as much volunteer work as you can in your field and keep track of your hours so that you will be able to put an accurate number on your application to vet school. Most of all, enjoy yourself and don't make it hard for others to get close to you. Those that really matter will be there until the end. Let those that want to walk out of your life go and do not hold it against them. Have fun!

If I could tell myself anything before graduating high school, I would tell me to apply for as many scholarships as possible no matter the probability of winning. As a freshman living in Vail, Arizona, driving forty-five minutes and then walking another fifteen to get to a class from my parking place is not ideal for timing. I'd tell myself how much fun I'd have in college as a Gender & Women's Studies major with engaging and practical classes, as well as with my new found family on the U of A's Women's Rugby team, which would hopefully motivate me to apply for enough scholarships to afford living near campus. On top of that, I would tell myself that there is a lot of improvement needing to be made in my time management, or lack there of, because being a full-time student, part-time employee, and serious athlete can stretch you thin on time. And before I left myself, I would also leave me with the words of encouragement, "don't worry; no matter what you choose to do, you'll wreak havoc doing it!"

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to worry. I feel like I was expecting college to be much more difficult than it is, and so I would tell myself not to worry because I was well prepared by my high school experience. Making the transition into college life was very easy for me, and I found that classes were hard enough to be challenging, but I was able to handle my course load well, and to learn a lot, especially from my freshman year. If I were to give myself some advice, it would just be to relax and enjoy the experience because I really was equipped for the next phase of my life.

The advice I would give to myself as a high school senior would be to take more classes at a junior college in order to lessen the amount of general education requirements necessary to complete my major here at the University of Arizona. I would also include to search for more scholarships through the internet and the college center to lessen the costs of tuition and other various fees. Amongst the advice given, I would include how important it is to get all my FAFSA paper work done early. Last but not least, to finish senior year strong.