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Always study and have more confidence in your abilities.

If I could sit my eighteen-year-old, naive, insecure self down and have a conversation over a cup of coffee, I would want to say a few things. First off, listen to others' advice! You may think you know it all, but really, you don't. Soak up any and all advice and wisdom you hear from families, friends, co-workers, or professors. But also, chase what you are passionate about! Lollygagging along is not going to get you anywhere. Take care of yourself, all-nighters are not as productive as you may think they are, so get some sleep every now and then. Also, take time to be creative, even if your major in college is constantly challenging you to use your imagination or think outside of the box, still take time to do the things you love to do outside of school. There will be bumps in the road, but stay on that path towards the degree you are working so hard to achieve. Be persistant, perseverant, and proceed with determination because, boy, are you going to need it. Lastly, have fun and enjoy every moment: every challenging, every simple, and every exciting moment.

When I was a high school senior, I was very nervous about college. I had many high expectations; some of myself and some of the University of Georgia. I anticipated how I would fit in and react to such a big college; especially since my hometown is one third the size of the university. I also anticipated a new atmosphere away from home and away from what I was used to. With that in mind, I would tell myself that these next few years are going to be some of the best and most important years of my life. I will learn things that can not be learned elsewhere, I will grow as a person exponentially and grow in my confidence, and I will meet people that I plan to be close friends with for the rest of my life. I would mention that I will learn impotant skills such as time mangement, good studying habits, and ways to leave good impressions. Having been part of the University of Georgia college environment for three and a half years, I can honestly say that I would not have changed anything about the decision I made to go to this university.

TAKE YOUR SAT!!! You are screwing up by not taking your SAT. You had everything to get into a 4 year school! The grades, the volunteer work, the clubs- everything, you had it all. By not saving the money to take your SAT, you cost yourself a lot of trouble. 3 year to get your 2 year degree through an inferior community college, endless hours of applying for scholarships, getting put through the wringer. I wish you would have taken your SAT and things would have went so much smoother for you.

Choose now. As you go to college, you are completely independent. You go where you please, do as you want, and be who you decide. No more parents to tell you what to do. Well, you will be faced with different situations and you will have to choose how to respond. Drugs or no drugs? Alcohol or no Alcohol? Party or don't party? If you decide before the option presents itself, it will be much easier to do the right thing. Choose now to get ahead. Join clubs, sports, community service, etc. Doing this will better qualify you for scholarships and grants so that those college years will be a whole lot less stressful. Choose now who you will be. Don't go out into this world and become what the world makes of you. Make of you what you can and choose who you will be today, so that tomorrow you are a step closer to your full potential. Last of all, don't waste time. Get out there and work.

The number one piece of advice I could give myself is to learn how to manage your time and stick to a strict study schedule. College gives you the opportunity to spend your time however you please for the first time in your life. You do not have parents or a set school schedule restricting what times you can study, eat, sleep, or have time to yourself. With this new found freedom it is extremely tempting to not do anything related to schoolwork during your countless hours off and just spend time relaxing. If you keep getting distracted and forget to devote precious time to schoolwork you will fall behind in your studies and your grades will suffer. Try your best to manage your time in a studious fashion inorder to succeed in all of your classes and not let your GPA slip early in your college career. Also even though school work is extremely important it is necessary and vital to spend time with friends and having fun in order to figure out who you really are as an individual and how to you can learn to be the best person you can be.

Really try and focus on your interests and try and utilize that in a way to find out what career would be best suited for you. It's so important and it may feel like your goal is to just graduate and get out of school, but it's important to have a plan after school, with a job in mind that will help you prosper and inspire you and make you feel good. Make lots of friends and don't just stick with one crowd. It's important to meet a lot of different people to see where you best fit. And do not start dating seriously your first year of college. It may feel good and secure, but it's more important to make life long friends and learn about yourself before trying to learn how to be a part of a couple.

Don't listen to what everyone is telling you about their ideas, they do not know for a fact if something does or does not work out. Do whatever you think is best for yourself and work hard. All good things taketime and do not rush into something. If its ment to be it will happen :)

From experience, I advise you to join the major clubs (i.e., AVID, FCLA, Key Club), and participate often in service learning activities while staying above a 3.5 G.P.A. This will help you build a competitive student profile and increase the chances of attending a prestigous university. Grades and scores on exams do not entirely determine acceptance. Be the best you can be and strive for being best all-around.

I would sit myself down and say, "Eric, apply as early as possible to save the stress as senior year is a big one! There will be dances, dates, and sporting events to attend. Enjoy yourself with your friends as they will be going on their own seperate paths, but be open to meeting new people in college. Appreciate those teachers who will mentor you this year and tell them how much you have learned from them. They will be an asset in your future. High school ends your 'childhood' of learning so be childish! Academically prepare for college by studying and taking all the AP tests you can to acquire those points toward college credit. You do not want to repeat a math or science class if you can avoid it. The world is your oyster, to be cliche, but it truly is. College will provide you with study abroad programs, so get that passport up to date! Don't be nervous, your family loves you and are your greatest fans!"