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As a high school senior, I definitely would have learned better study habits. That is one of my biggest complaints. I went through high school in a breeze, never having to study. The college atmosphere is a totally different atmosphere than high school. I would prepared myself more through my writing and sciences. College is much more in-depth than high school and I never really prepared myself for what was to come. I also would work on my social skills more. In high school I had numerous friends, but they were friends that I had grown up with since kindergarten considering my graduating class was just a few students over one hundred. I didn't really know how to socialize with new people and it made the transition very difficult for me. All in all, I still feel that everything happens for a reason and I would not change anything if given the opportunity.

I would tell myself to not stress out too much. I fell in love with the campus the second I visited, there was no need to stress and worry it was the wrong school. I would also tell myself to be more involved. I was fairly involved as a senior, but I did not talk to many people. I guess I would tell myself to be more outgoing and not worry so much. Together it would have just made the transition and fear of change go away. It was not nearly as difficult as I had anticipated. I made many friends during orientation week and still talk to some two years later. The hardest transition was scheduling time to talk with my parents. So there was nothing for me to stress over in high school. I made the right choices.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to start at a community college. Community College is much more affordable and you are able to complete a nursing degree and become a registered nurse. This way you can work full-time and save money while getting your prerequisites done. Enter in the nursing program work when and if you can and after you complete that program start working and immediately enter into a bachelors program. This plan lets you save money as your going through school. The biggest thing is to always look forward, keep to your plan and put your heart into it and that will help you through. School is the most important thing to a young person’s future and even though I lost a year when I transferred from a four year to a two year school it will not matter when I finish. I would tell myself to study as I’ve been taught and to stay on the path to graduating because it is just around the corner.

To Obtain A Full Time Position in any field of my choosing which could be any thing that comes to my mind such as Computer Aided Graphic Professional Artistry Designing - Monogramming - Contemporary Creative Professional Artistry Designing - Monogramming - Contemporary Creative Professional Antiques OLD Fashioned Jewelry Designing - Monogramming - Contemporary Creative Professional Writing - Contemporary Creative Professional Desk Top Publishing - and many others Ideas & Interests & Desires that comes to my mind. And strive for all the Greatness that you can make.

Having looked back over a few years, the advice I would give myself would be to maintain discipline and and figure out what I was passionate about. During the two years of college I completed I was chasing the goal of becoming a professional musician but that desire dwindled as I delved deeper in my music studies. I decided to take a break from school to figure out what it was I wanted out of life. Since i was in high school I have done audio engineering on the side , after studying music for two years I realized that my passion really was audio engineering. Though looking back I wouldn't say I would change anything, I've met alot of great people and have had great experiences through these years. I am now pursuing a degree in audio engineering from Belmont university in Nashville, Tenessee

I would tell myself to not go with a choice just because it is different. Look at all of the options and make lists comparing each school that is being considered. Sometimes the school that is closest and did not seem like the one you would enjoy at first turn out to be the one that is best suitable and would make you the happiest. Traveling is not fun as a college student, and it is expensive. Chose a school that is going to make coming home easy and enjoyable. Don't attend a college because all of your friends are. Going somewhere where you don't know anyone can be a challenge at first, but in the long run, the friends you make are some of the best.

Breathe. My single piece of advice for myself as a high school student about to embark on the incredible journey that is college would be to breathe. Allow myself to breathe everything in, because nothing should be taken for granted and nothing should go unnoticed. That's not to say I should treat everything like the most important thing in my life. No, that would cause too much stress and not enough experiencing. But I would tell myself to take those moments--those little moments throughout the day--to stop worrying and analyzing every detail in my head; and instead look at the world around me. Focus on the present. Take every class and throw myself into it. Give my opinions on politics, human rights, the Romantics without judging it before it comes out of my mouth. Take the pressure off to always be the best, and just take everything in. Listen to my teachers and peers and learn from them as well as my text books. If I could do it over, I would take college for everything it is: a chance to grow as a student, a future professional, an individual and a member of the human race.

If i could go back in time i would of made many changes. These changes could of affect me and my future. Their are many oppurtunities to look for when going to college that i missed out on. If could go back in time and talk to myself i would tell my self to stay focus. Also i would tell my self to apply for many scholarships so that paying for college wont be such a hasle. Also i would of told my self to start taking college courses as soon as possible so i can be a step ahead in my program. With these changes it would of made a big difference in my future.

Madaline was almost done cleaning her locker. In the very bottom of everything there was a crumpled sheet of paper. The letter stated: First of all, I want to tell you to quit worrying about everything. High school’s almost over and as challenging as it is to believe: theres a life beyond this place. The truth is, in a few years you’ll hardly remember the problems of today. In a way, it’s good to remember them; use these memories as fuel and inspiration. Use every boulder thrown at you as a stepping stone. Then step back. Realize all the trepidation is worth it. Then work harder and don’t ever stop drawing. It doesn’t matter if you think your art doesn’t compare with others. Buy some sketchbooks and fill them. DO NOT EVER FEEL STUPID. I mean this for drawing, in college, and in life. You’ll realize there’s always a margin for error. That’s what being an artist means. And yes, be an animator. Don’t let your mind trick you into thinking it’s a mistake. It’s what you’re meant to do! Life is not a monster, have fun!

Do your best. Even if you feel like the work you are doing is pointless, it's not. We learn more about ourselves and what we are capable of from trying to do our best on work that we find difficult or boring than we do when we are just doing the work that we enjoy. If you work hard enough at something that you don't like, you may find that it becomes enjoyable once you truly understand it. Hard work really does pay off even when you feel like school is unending. Getting that well earned A in something you spend hours struggling with is an amazing feeling, and realizing that you have learned so many new things is an even greater experience. Just push through the hard times, the long nights up studying, the days spent struggling to understand diffucult consepts because it is all worth it in the end.