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If I could go back in time, I would let my high school self know that college will be my time to shine. I would want myself to know people at college are much more open and accepting to all the things that make me unique. I would be no longer be teased because I could not afford the expensive clothing my classmates had, or because I liked different kinds of music and books. Furthermore, my love of learning and science would be accepted as well as rewarded. My hardwork in high school would not be over, instead it would only just be beginning, but I would make such amazing friendships that I would be able to take with me and treasure for the rest of my life. Overall, I would just want to give myself a hug and let myself know that I should not despair, for my life was about to get far better because my college years, not my high school years, were meant to be the best years of my life.

Scholarships are there for you, so don't waste anytime thinking that they aren't. Applying yourself in doing scholarships will be rewarded in the long run. So just keep doing it and doing it because you never what you'll get. Also don't settle for alright, settle for great at what you have to do; That being with assignments and also with extra credit chances.

I would tell myself to not take a break after graduating. I thought my parents were just being parents when they told me ,"The longer you wait to go back to school the harder it will be!" I never understood how true that was until eight years later when I'm kicking myself in the butt for not being more responsible. I would also tell myself to explore grant and scholarship opportunities. I never had anyone to tell me about how financial aid worked. I thought you just filled out your FAFSA and hoped for the best. Most importantly, I would tell myself to hang in there. I would tell me that bad feelings and rough times are never permanent. In fact with a little effort they are gone and forgotten in a heartbeat. So, HS Senior Codi, don't get discouraged when things don't go your way. It only means that you're destined for something else. Something better.

If I were to travel back in time to myself as a senior in high school, there are three things I would tell myself. The first advice I'd give myself is that you have to be focused and motivated. Second, you have to be able to manage your time wisely and efficiently. And last, but not least, just be yourself and meet new people because the friends you make in college will be with you for the rest of your life.

Hey past self, I have some important information regarding your future. Money makes the world go 'round, college is in that world so make sure you have some. Apply for your FAFSA, apply for scholarships, and work as much as you can. Make sure you're prepared on your first day; prepare a route to school, a way to get to your classes in a timely manner, and pick a schedule that you'll be able to keep up with. Nothing is worse than having an 8 in the morning class and knowing that you don't wake up until 9! People don't bite, make friends with your peers; they can support you along the way of some of those stressful times and through the good times. Make sure to familiarize yourself with purchasing books online, they'll save you some of that money I brought up earlier. Most importantly, be yourself and study and you'll be fine. Best of luck pal!

Knowing what I know now, I would have started at a community college. My local community college would have saved me a lot of money in the long run. When sitting in the admissions office at the American Academy of Art in Chicago they told me that no credits would transfer over to the school from MCC. They lied to me because two years later I met someone who went to MCC for 3 years and 36 of her credits transferred. I eventually left the Academy because the education there was awful. If I could see myself as a senior I would have warned myself. I'm looking forward to attending University of Illinios in the Fall.

I would definately reconsider all the other schools that i didn't apply to in the Chicago area, just to compare them to UIC and possibly make a better choice. I would also advise myself to take my time picking a university, because I somewhat applied in a rush. Overall I would definately get more involved in on-campus activities right away instead of waiting a full semester to adjust. The secret is to go for everything college life throws at you and learn from all experiences, whether they are good or bad.

Since, I was about 12 years old; I knew that I wanted to attend law school. However, I never stopped and thought about how much schooling I will need in order to fulfill my dream. So if I could go back in time, I would advise myself to stay focus and attentive at all times. Furthermore, college work can be challenging, and it doesn’t take much to “get off track”. I would continue to remind myself that in the end it will pay off, so don’t ever stop attending school. I didn’t know until I attended college that tuition fees will “break me” before I actually start working. Therefore, I would tell myself to apply for scholarships and to keep applying for scholarships. I would recommend that I try my best not to hang around individuals that aren’t attending school because they will bring me down faster than anything else. Although, they attended school once in their lifetime, they forgot about how much time and energy should be devoted into school assignments. Last but not least, I will suggest that I take my time and complete each and every assignment to the best of my ability.

The first thing would advise myself would be to remember three words which is time,connection, and counselor. The time is because you have a lot of free time and college so be prepared to manage your time. Connection because that first year is the hardest when you don't know what to expect so it is always good to know people who can help you understand something in a class or tell you where something is at. the last thing would be a counselor because they can help you both finacially and academically.

Don’t be afraid to try new things, meet new people, and go to places you’ve never been before. Don’t limit yourself and keep an open mind. Don’t be afraid to go after opportunities just because you think that you might face rejection. You’ll have a hard time getting used to being “alone”, but you’re strong and you might even figure out that you enjoy it. You might think you’re independent now, but you’ll figure out the true meaning of it soon. You’ll learn a lot about yourself over the next year and what you can truly accomplish if you stay focused and dedicated. Learn from your mistakes and remember HAVE FUN!!!!!