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Advice to myself high school senior think the unexpected especially first year of college your life will change in a great way you just got to keep up. By starting to learn to be more organize especially on time, because once you’re in college time and organization is key. Scheduling the time to study, homework, and other activities can be time consuming if not organizing your time. Take advantage of honors classes and opportunities to help the community this will help you be connected, is important of who you know and who knows you. Also do not be lazy about writing essays because not a week goes by when I do have to write a paper. Taking counselors advice about scholarships might be a big one because no matter what you’re spending out of your pocket and having help with a little extra cash even it’s a small amount can be quiet some help. Another advice to be prepared of taking action for your own responsibilites. Life from the day you start college no one will be holding your hand the whole time friends might not be there. Begin to motivate yourself and be a confident student

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior there are many things I would share. I would study what I am passionate about. I think that is so important and I was never told to study what I liked. I would also join study groups and other school activities. I would choose a college based on its programs. I would make new friends and embrace their differences.

Be prepared for long nights of study sessions. Make more friends to be able to have study groups and work on material with others. Get a bike. You should not forget to have fun. do not put too much pressure on yourself, and Bear Down.

The advice I give to myself would be to make sure to visit the school you decide you want to attend; and if you don't immediately feel like the campus is home and where you are meant to be then consider that maybe you should look elsewhere to study. This is because if you go to a school you only somewhat like you may spend your freshman year hearing everyone else talk about how much they love their schools, and end up wishing you were somewhere else. I would also tell myself to make sure to join every club and take all the service hours I can during my final year. It may have felt like I was done and it didn't matter anymore, but now I'm matched up against people with much more experience and extracurriculars than I, and am falling behind and wishing I had pushed myself during those last few months of high school rather than assuming I could slack. Also, make sure to talk to people already in college, see what it's like, prepare yourself, it will make for a much smoother transistion.

I would tell myself that it's okay to be scared and nervous- trying to hide the fact that this big step is looming over you and you are a little freaked out doesn't do you any good. Remember this- these are going to be the greatest years of your life and everyone starts out in the same place as you. The fun never stops and the academic classes are actually interesting since they pertain to your goal in life. The friendships you form, both with peers and professors, make it seem like you are living in a dream and are so blessed to have the opportunity. Sure, you might end up learning a different major is better suited for you or maybe you don't want to live in the snow but that's okay because college is the time to figure everything out and discover who you are. Soak it all up, take it all in, and realize that you are living the perfect life with amazing friends, in a new world, starting over and having the chance of a lifetime to be who you want to be and make a mark on the world.

If there is one thing I would have told myself, that would be to focus less on my job, and more on school. Although my grades throughout both semesters of senior year were nothing but A's, I wish I could have taken the time to get more involved more in school. Unofrtunately, it has now became a nuisance to attempt to do anything extra curricular. As I have learned from most of the upper classmen, envolvement is very important, especially looking into the future. Extra curricular is not only fun and a good way of passing one's time, but it also benefits to getting an even better job in the future. That being said, the lesson I would have given myself would be to do what I can now (extra curricular activities and getting involved), and leave all other wants for another time.

I would tell myself to be strong. Many changes and struggles occur when you move out on your own and the greatest of these is personal responsibility. In college, school work and home life are emphasized by personal responsibility and too often, we forget that. The first key to success is being able to motivate oneself and I would advise myself to learn and excel in that trait. I would warn myself about the fragilty of friedships and how sometimes people change, but I would encourage myself that college is a time of growth and self-discovery. Without throwing caution to the wind, I would encourage myself to explore and try new things and to figure out who I am outside of my family and friends and to realize who the truly important people are in my life. I would encourage myself to be diligent in my studies, but to above all else have fun and stay positive.

If I could go back, I wouldn't hesitate to tell myself to put as much effort as possible into my college applications and financial aid applications. Despite how overwhelming it was at the time, I feel that if I knew then what I know now I would've made a larger effort to make myself known and reaped the benefits come fall. I would also tell myself to study, lots and lots, to never take my resources for granted and utilize all the time available to me, because time is one of the few things you can never get back.

To talk to myself as a high school senior would be difficult. At that point in my life I had no desire to attend college and wanted to do my own thing. However, deciding to go to college has been the best decision of my life. The main thing I would want to advise my younger self on would be how to interact with people. I would tell me to open up to new ideas and to embrace the fun that life has to offer. I'd also want me to know that college is a remarkable place filled with endless resources for knowledge. I used to think that college was just more of the same subjects from high school, but I've found some very unique topics of study that have challenged me. I'd also emphasize organization. In high school, there's a bell that tells you it's time for class and all of the teachers know your name. In college, your education becomes your responsibility as opposed to your obligation. Staying organized will help you make the transition more easily.

Dear High School me,Here is my advice to you as a high school senior. Work your hardest because high school might seem like a waste of time, but in reality once you get to college you realize that high school is so important and it is a preparation to college. Complete your homework, form great study habits, get used to the library, and learn how to manage your time between school work and your social life. Stop hanging out with your friends all the time, and pick up a book every now and then. Learn how to cite properly, write research papers, and become familiar with your email. Learn to appreciate your education and not just rush it away! Start to think about what you are interested in and what your good at, and think about possible careers in the future. Set yourself goals, and complete them. It only makes you feel a lot better about yourself! And also, let go of mom and dad, it’s time to learn how to live on your own! Good Luck, I know you will be successful if you listen! Remember, getting involved is fun and important!-ME