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I would take study time more seriously,I would have played less video games,and I would have talked to my counselor more about the field I was interested in,and what courses I could have took that would have help me more in college.

Timing is everything. Of all the valuable lessons that I've learned through my college life so far, the value of time is of the utmost importance. If time were money, then we are on a limited budget. In fact, we may be imposing budget cuts time and again. If I had more time, I would ace the midterm. If I had more time, I would get a part-time job to make money. If I had more time, I would spend the day at leisure. If I had more time, I would spend more time. The fact of the matter is, there is no more time to spend. If I had an unlimited amount of money, I would probably squander it carelessly; likewise, having too much time on my hands will only make me imprudent. Power is the time-rate of doing work. If time were infinite, no amount of work I do will give me much power. However, if we assume that time is finite, and that there is only a little of it, the more I can get done in that span, the more powerful I will be. Therefore, manage time wisely.

Dear Allie, Don't be afraid to be yourself, because once you are, everyone will love you for it! You're going to fit in just fine here because everyone else understands the plight of an overachiever. Join a club or something even though it's your first year! You aren't taking that many units anyway. When you look for an apartment at the end of the year, don't settle for something crappy because it's close to campus. Suck it up, get a bike, and live farther away for better quality and cheaper rent. Have fun!

Hey hotshot, are you enjoying yourself right now? I know you worked hard to get where you are at this particular moment, but don't let your guard down. Don't set yourself up for failure. You may be the big fish right now, but where you're going, you're just another fish in the sea. Don't forget your goals, and what you worked so hard for. Just keep in mind what it is you're working towards and never let that out of sight. Things may get hard as you transition into a new living style, but don't be afraid. Your family is there for you, and you'll make plenty of friends. Just focus on your academics, but don't forget to also have fun and enjoy your college years. Life's short, but don't let that discourage you. After school's over you're still young, you'll have plenty of time to live life. The most important thing I can tell you, is to just simply be happy. That's the key. Be happy with yourself and your life. Have fun in college. You'll love it, I know I definitely do.

All of the fun stuff--the stuff that feels like you should put it off until after the next test or the next race or the next performance--that's the stuff you'll remember. Life can't be fun stuff all the time, but when you are taking a break anyway make sure you are really appreciating whatever you are doing instead of worrying about how you are going to have to make up for it later. Also, AP tests are way less helpful and AP classes are more helpful than you would think. You probably will not want to test out of very many requirements; it is however helpful to be familar with the basic concepts and to be used to having to put in a significant amount of effort. The band house is better than the dorms. A lot better. But you will value the independence that comes from not knowing anyone. It is nice to be able to make mistakes that won't follow you past May. Security and familiarity are more pleasant, but they just do not present comparable oppurtunities for examining who you want to be.

Take it easy and slow; enjoy yourself

If I were to go back in time to address myself as a high school senior, I feel like I would not want to tell myself about what was in store for me in my college experience. I have no regrets about my college experience so far, and I feel that this entire part of your life is really the time and place in which you begin to define yourself as a person. I don't think it would be fair to advise myself on how to go through college, because then I wouldn't establish the skills to learn my independence for myself, and to define my personality. What I experience in college is a necessary part of growing up, and to take advice about the transition would ruin the personal experience for my future self. I feel that it is crucial for students to learn how to handle academic and social difficulties and conflicts on their own, and to seek out their own advice and help when they feel that they need it. Besides, we're talking about me as a high school senior. . . Do high school seniors EVER take the right advice they're given?

I will tell myself to get into the habit of getting things done in time and really enjoy every moment of life.

Tin dreams a dream that he could talk to himself back in the time he was in high school. Knowing what will come next, Tin gave a deeply sincere advice to himself in order to prepare Tin in high school for the transition to college, more than a brother, because this is his own self: _Haha, you look pretty excited about going to college, huh? That's a good sign, because I want you to go to college bringing that passion and enthusiasm with you up there. It's going to be a whole new world with many new friends and people around you. So this character will help you to know lots of people who might be helpful both in your academic life and social life. Secondly, I want you to master as much as what you can learn here in high school. Trust me. They come handy all the time. And before I go, I want you to know to enjoy your high school time and spend it meaningfully with family because once you're in college, you won't have much time to see them. So I don't want you to regret about this ok?

If I were to meet my high school self, I would tell him that life is not fair. The effort you put into improving it, does not guarantee a better outcome than others receive, I used to take every failure as a personal insult, but now looking back on it, I realize it was just a phase. I woud also tel my past self to open up too people. Some of them are here to help you make the world a better place for you to live in. I would also tell him that no matter what, one should be proud of himself and congratulate him on working hard through high school.