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I would have advised myself to put my focus on the things that i know now are important. I was very fortunate to go to a highschool that offered alot of assistence in applying for schools, discovering your interests, etc. and I wasnt focused enough at the time to realize what an awsome oppurtunity that was. Growing up is about discovery, knowing what you want to do for the rest of your life doesnt come easy for everyone, its about digging deeper into whats available and realizing that there is so much more then you first realized. So many people dont go to college because they havent figured out whats worth investing so much money and time into. Ive come to learn that investing some extra time (and unfortunately money sometimes) is the ONLY way to begin to figure it out. If i would have realized this from the beginning, things would be different, but its all about the journey!

To be completely honest, I had a rough time transitioning into college. I was so terrified of being on my own and making new friends that I spent the first month of school in my dorm room, leaving only for class. I did not know anyone and was miserable. I wanted friends to just magically appear, but I soon realized that was not going to happen. So, one day after Calculus, I saw a group of students from my class going to lunch. I quickly caught up with them and asked if I could tag along. Every day after that, I would go to lunch with this group. Now, these people are my closest friends. All it took was a little stepping outside of my comfort zone and asking to go to lunch with people I barely knew. I only wish I had asked them sooner, to save myself the complete isolation I had felt before. So if I could only give my senior-self one piece of advice, it would be this: do not be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. College may seem scary at first, but with an open mind, it won’t be.

Breathe. My senior year was one of the most stressful times of my life and, in many ways, I did it to myself. Stop focusing on each little thing that must be done — you will never see the beauty of a stained glass window if you only focus on the individual shards of glass. Look at the big picture and know everything will work out the way it is intended to. I have been blessed with an incredible support system of individuals who are invested in my life and want what is best for me. Looking back, I should have used the people in my life as a chance to grow and learn more about myself and the opportunities I have around me.

After attending my first semester at University of Cincinnati there are definitely a few things I wish I would have been prepared for and known ahead of time. I was a great student in high school; being able to get good grades for barely even doing any work was easy for me. I thought going into college it wouldn't be much different. I was wrong. If I could go back I would have really pushed myself to learn that just a little bit of studying does not cut it in college. You really have to crack open those books and work hard at it. I would also make myself more outgoing and a people person. College is such a social experience that if you don't branch out and make friends it can be very lonely. Having those few close friends is nice but in a college atomosphere there are so many strange faces that you'll see on a dailt basis and to befind them can really make college more enjoyable.

If could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would say, don't allow your outside pressures to take time away from your studying. You are struggling to work and go to school and don't have the proper time management skills to succeed in college. You need to utilize the learning center for tutoring. Geometry in high school is not your strong point and don't ashamed to tell others that you need help. If you focus on your weak areas, you can graduate from high school with a 3.0 or better. You need apply for scholarships for college because student loans should be used in moderation. Give back to the community to help the youth and guide them in the right direction in life. Melvinia, don't associate with people who are not on the same path as you are because as grandmother said, "Birds of a feather flock together and if they aren't helping to stop hanging with them." In conclusion, if I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would use my time wisely, seek help with assignments, give back to the community, and seek positive individuals like myself.

I would tell myself to go out and seek scholorships and to save up money for school. I would tell my past self to study harder and to practice more for the ACT and SAT. Those would be my words of advice to my past self.

THE ADVICE I WOULD GIVE MYSELF IS TO STUDY HARD AND KEEP FOCUSED IN SCHOOL BY FINDING OUT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO IN LIFE AS SOON AS YOU ENTER HIGH SCHOOL. TAKE THE TIME TO REALLY COMPLETE YOUR WORK ON TIME EVEN IF THINGS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL CAN MENTALLY GET TO YOU AND THROW YOU OFF FOCUS. STUDY MORE ONCE YOU GET HOME FOR ANYTHING YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH. ASK MORE QUESTIONS TO TEACHERS AND HOW TO GET HELP IF YOU NEED MORE IN A SUBJECT. GET TUTORED IF YOU NEED TO. GET TRAINING ON THE ACT/SAT TEST BEFORE YOUR SENIOR YEAR. MAKE AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS WHO MAY BE NEEDIN HELP IN GETTING WITH A STUDY GROUP OR FORMING ONE. TRY TO STRIVE TO YOUR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AND STAY POSITIVE. FIND OUT IF YOU CAN SHADOW SOMEONE AT A POTENTIAL COLLEGE YOUR INSTERESTED IN. TAKE A TOUR AND VISIT ONES LIKE. REQUEST INFORMATIOIN OR BROCHURES AND RESEARCH THE COLLEGE AND TEACHERS BEFORE YOU APPLY. FIND OUT WHAT IT TAKES TO GET INTO THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE. YOU MAY WANT TO TAKE PRACTICE COURSE ON COLLEGE WORK IN THE SUMMER IF YOU CAN.

I would tell myself to save as much money for school as possible. Instead of worrying about petty drama, focus on working and earning as much as posible. I would also tell myself not to blow it and to cut out all unnessecary cost such as trips to Chipotle and Starbucks. I would have also told myself not to judge sororities and fraternities based off of movies Such as "House Bunny" or "Sydney White" because going Greek is what made my freshamn year as exciting as it was!

College life is a new world full of adventure to the Virginian eyes of a high school senior. A student only has two finite options in this collegiate world: conquer the discovery or get detoured by mirages and false road ways. Therefore the advice I would give to myself would be short and simple, but speak volumes! I would tell my high school self that being accepted and considered popular by your peers is NOT a prerequisite to accomplish your initial goal- to obtain your degree. From my personal experiences I know this statement to be true. I adamantly believe this statement warrants reiterating to future college students. Popularity is a surface acceptance and has a short-lived existence. Becoming a contributing member to society through ones acquired knowledge and skills is an acceptance that will sustain beyond the collegiate world.

If I could give advice to myself as a high school senior, it would be to keep my priorities straight and to focus on the future instead of the present. Back then, I was more worried about friends, boyfriend, etc. I did go to college straight of high school, but I didn't take it seriously at all. Now, six years later; I am a single mother trying to go to school and work full time just to secure a better future for me and my child. That boyfriend and most of those friends from six years ago is nowhere to be found. Now it's just me and my daughter that I have to worry about and I have my priorities very well in order. Still, I wish that I would have finished school way before now so that I would be financially stable. I would give this advice to anyone as a senior in high school because it is very easy to get wrapped up in the things that won't matter years from now. You have to worry about your future and focus on the things you want in your life.