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If i could go back as a highschool senior, I would actually go my senior year. Yes, I graduated from my highschool, but I graduated a year early in my junior year, because I felt overwhelmed with the highschool experience, and I felt extremely alone.There are so many days that I wonder what if. What if i stayed my senior year would things have been different or would they have stayed the same? What if I really did miss out on the best time of my life with my senior prom, senior class trip, or even walking with my class to get my diploma. I think if I could go back I would tell myself not to give in so easy just because somethings scaring me away. I would tell myself to enjoy life and have fun every chance you get because you never know when it will all be gone. I would tell myself just because certain people don't like me or the things I do it doesn't matter that I should be my own person no matter what and follow my heart. I would tell myself to never give up on something i have dreamed.

As a senior in high school, emotions and excitment are high. I was ready to leave my small rural town and see all that the world had to offer. Yet, I wish I could go back and tell myself to slow down. To set priorities BEFORE I stepped into my first classroom, and to smile at every person I met. I would tell myself, that you are more then your GPA defines you, and in order to do extraordinary in classes you have to stay extremly organized and intent during lecture. I would tell myself that meeting other people is not as hard as it seems, but everybody else is just as nervous as me. You are not alone. Most importantly, I would tell myself that there are many people with different opinons, values, religion, upbringings then myself and in order to fully understand where people are coming from I have to realize and understand our differences in order to work well together and learn about other cultures. The best advice I could give myself, is to simply take one day at a time gratefully. Thanks for your time and consideration for this scholarship!

Hakuna matata; jana ni jana, juzi ni juzi.

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I really worked alot in highschool to be were I am today. If there was one thing I would of done more is have gone on Study abroad trips to be more aware of different cultures.

If I could go back I would definitely approach the college application process with a little more organization. This is what ultimately helped me decide that I would like to study and achieve a degree in order to become a high school guidance counselor in order to help students prepare their college applications. I would love to become the someone I needed to help guide me through my applications and answer my questions about due dates, application costs, recommendation letters, and even searching for scholarships.

I would have told myself to actually study. That alone would have landed me in a different spot than where I am today even though the situation is not even that bad. I feel that if I studied like how I do now, there is no reason for not getting all A's and getting into MIT like I planned.

If I could go back in time to my high school senior year, I would tell myself to take more challenging classes that would set the foundation for my major. Instead of concentrating on a well rounded academic curriculum, I would have specialized in classes that would help me be more successful in college. I would tell myself to take more control of my life and not depend so much on my parents for things such as balancing my checkbook, living on a budget, making meal choices, etc.

Hang in there, you're almost done! Senioritis is inevitable, but have responsible fun! You'll wake up many mornings, and motivation will be hard to find. One important skill you need to learn now, is to just keep your goals and dreams in mind. Pretty soon, Acceptance letters will begin to arrive. One will be from the University of Florida, And you will jump and cry from joy, But don't worry, you will survive. Your life will significantlly change, Just a few months after you walk across that stage. The world will be yours to conquer, As you write a new life story page by page. Once you give your mother a kiss goodbye, There will be no one to steer your way. No one will force you up in the morning, So just like senior year, Your goals and dreams will get you through the day. Whenever an opportunity comes up, say "Yes!" and eliminate your fears. You will experience new things and see new places, that you only thought possible in your wildest dreams. Don't get behind on classwork, Sucess is your priority. At the same time have fun, And live life in its entirety.

If I could go back a year ago, I would tell myself that college is far different from the way Hollywood pictures it to be. Moving away from home will not be the smooth transition many highschool seniors expect it to be. You will be homesick at one point, it's inevitable, so try to spend as much time as you can with your family and friends back home while you still can . Also, learn how to manage your time early on in the semester becuase classes only get more difficult as the semester goes on and its easier to pass a class with a good grade if you score well on the first exams. While you may think that dorm life will be exciting becuase it is like an extended slumber party,that will not always be the case. There will be many boring days and nights spent in your room studying. Most importantly, break out of your shell and become involved on campus early. Find clubs that interest you and join them becuase you will meet truly great people who motivate and support you in becoming a more indpendent and confident person.