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I would tell myself that taking risks is worth it when it comes to what you love. I came from a very small high school with a graduating class of 46 in Michigan, and I fell in love with a large university in Georgia. It was everything I ever wanted in a school, but it was a risk committing to the school because of the distance and financial requirements. At the same time, I craved adventure and a chance to experience a whole new life. I ended up committing to the University of Georgia, and I'm finishing up my first semester here. I would tell my high school self that UGA is everything that I ever hoped it would be, and more. I didn't know a single person when I came to school here, but I've met some of the most amazing people so far. Packing up and leaving my whole life behind seemed very scary and indimidating at first, but the decision was well worth the sacrifice. I've loved having the chance to discover who I really am, and I know that I made the right choice by coming here.

Learn to study. Senior year is fun and easy and a smooth breeze after you get accepted into the college of your choice, but don't forget your work ethic. College is VERY HARD. Teachers don't care about your family or friends or boyfriends. They don't even care about your grade. Their job is to teach and lecture and they couldn't care less whether you show up or not. Pick your friends because you genuinely like them and enjoy their company. In college you don't have to hang out with people to please your mom. You're on your own and you decide who you want to hang out with. So make friends that you get along with and have things in common with and keep in touch. One bad grade isn't going to kill you. It stinks when you don't do as well as you hoped for, but life isn't about A's and B's. No one cares what you made on your AP US History exam in college. There are more important things happening in the world today. Talk to your family and tell them you love them.

If i could go back in time and tell my high school self something it would be to work hard on scholarships. I never knew how expensive college was until actually seeing my student account balance and going through the days when I wanted some extra money in my pocket. I would tell myself to look at scholarships as a partime job. I would say complete at least 3 scholarships a week. I would also tel myself to get involved in the thingd ging around on campus During the first couple of weeks is when the vub recruiters are out, do not be afraid to join them because later you will have some free time with nothing to do.

I would tell myself to look at more options for colleges and not just go in-state because it seemed like an easy thing to do. I wish I had looked at more schools and reallly paid attention to what I wanted in a college. I would also tell myself not to feel so stressed about living on my own, because you start to get the hang of things fairly quickly. I'd remind myself to loosen up a little and not put so much pressure on myself. College only lasts for four years, so you really have to take advantage of all the people you can meet and all the opportunities you can have. You can learn so much, both in and out of class, and you can have so much fun. Once you find the right balance of work and play, college is fantastic!

The advice that I would give to myself if I was able to go back to my senior year, would be to try harder and not to focus on just keeping my grades high enough to play soccer and softball. I would tell myself to study a lot more. I would tell myself to procrastinate and put things off until the last minute, not to get so discouraged so easily when I was unable to get the correct answer to say a math problem. I would have tried to make myself more prepared for the transition to the college teaching style and the load of work that was required also the deadlines being so short when having to write papers. If I had this advise before now I may have been able to do better in school.

I would tell myself to not change a thing. I thoroughly enjoyed highschool, but all the while I put in the effort that was neccesary to make good grades that brought me to a college that I love. Had I changed anything from highschool, I wouldn't have had the wonderful academic and extra-curricular experience that I had, and that may have hindered me from getting to the school I am at now. I would also tell myself to enjoy every minute of high school, and to take in every moment, because high school is an incredible time that you won't get back. If I had to give myself one piece of advice, it would be to enjoy my parents still paying for most things while I can, and save as much money as possible. While that Starbucks run before school may be tempting, you will need that money for other things in a few years. Other than that, I would just say to never rush a day of it, and to sit back and enjoy every second of a wonderful time in your life.

- Enjoy every moment of college, even the more difficult ones, because it's over in the blink of an eye - Sometimes skipping class is good for your sanity - Take advantage of afternoon naps because the working world doesn't believe in that sacred event - Don't take grades so seriously. One bad grade is not going to fail you. Plus I'm sitting here as a college graduate so obviously you don't flunk out - Make friends with your professors. They are a wealth of information - Don't be embarrassed to sign up for that free tutoring - You don't have to go out with that college guy just because he asked - Learn to love coffee. It'll be a lifesaver when those all-nighters are necessary

I'm not going to say that drinking is wrong or to say no to drugs because I know you won't listen, but I will say what I have learned. College has the potential to be the best and worst experience of your life but it all depends on your choices. You can choose the classes you take, whether you're going to work hard or barely get by, you can chose what clubs to join or how to do your hair but most importantly you choose who your friends are. You can fight it all you want but there is truth to the phrase "you are who you hang out with". My advice to you is to be who you are. Be who you are most comfortable with and don't get caught up in the violent flow of the social rapids. Take a stand and be who you were created to be. You are made the way you are for a very specific purpose, why would you change that for a chance to fit in? Be who you are and the rest of your college career will fall into place.

If I could go back to my senior year and give myself college advice, I would tell myself "take your AP exams seriously; don't take 8 AM classes; learn how to manage your time wisely; learn how to study; learn how to write/analyze for english; and don't give up." I learned so much from my freshman year. I struggled with learning how to study effectively. College did not come easy; I was used to making A's in high school. I believed it was going to be easy. I was wrong. I developed a weird sleep schedule, stressed out over everything, and didn't have a huge social life. I did enjoy my small group of friends, which made me enjoy my freshman year. Despite my battles with adjusting to college, I enjoyed my freshman year at the University of Georgia.

If I was able to talk to senior me, I would tell her to not wish her freshman year away. I spent a lot of time wishing for Fridays downtown with my friends or Saturday football games between the hedges while the week was passing me by. It took me a couple of months to realize that it doesn't matter what day it is on the UGA campus, the spirit of being a Dawg is everywhere: in the walk through Tate, on the hike up Baxter after a long day of studying at the SLC, the themed dinners at the dining halls. You never once forget that you attend one of the best universities in the country. Also, I worried a lot about making friends. Greek or not, when people say that you'll meet your best friends in college, they're right. I never would have thought that I would meet two of my best friends on the first night before rush as a result of them making a lot of noise hammering burlap into the wall with a hairbrush, but I did. Oh, and one last thing, go to Ramsey and never take Family Housing.