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If you could go back in time and give my self advice I would tell myself to pay attention and to stay motivated! Everything in High School prepares you for College, so be appreciative. Work hard to understand how to write papers and write thesis sentences. Know how to cite sources and take tests. All of these lessons you will need to know in College. High School is there for a reason, to help you! I wish there was someone that would have told me to pay attention because I would need to know this for the future. In High School I thought that everything was pointless. Being in college has taught me that the things we did in High School really did mean something.

Before you know it, this year will be over. Most of your friends will go thier own way and few will remain by your side. You will each be busy finding your own place in the world. Will you go to college or work full-time? Much depends on what you did in high school. Did you learn great studying and note taking skills or did you sit in class daydreaming? If you go to college, absorb as much as you can about each subject so you can place at the college level in your classes; it will save you a lot of time . If you are not going to college, you might want to reanalyze yourself. Why are you choosing not to go? Everyone says to find something you love and go for a career in that field. I say, if you don't find something you love, at least find something you don't mind doing, but with good pay. Because at the end of the day, everything we do revolves around money. DO NOT LET THE OTENTIAL THAT YOU HAVE GO TO WASTE! The rest of your life depends on what you are doing now.

I would say that no matter where you go, you can be happy. It just takes a little effort. I had a hard time leaving home (I am nine hours away), but it was the best decision that I have ever made. Take advantage of every opportunity even if you dont want to. It pays off in the end! Also, stay on top of your health and school work--the better you feel the happier you are.

I would tell myself to take a math class my second semester of high school, and to not go into college thinking pre-med. It's been over a year since I've taken a math class and now I'm struggling with remembering everything I learned senior year first semester. I would tell myself to think deep down in my heart of what I want to do for the rest of my life, pre-med is not something I have ever wanted until I heard how much money people make. I would tell myself to continue believing in doing elementary education. I would also tell myself to try harder at softball, and to try to play in college. Looking back now I miss it like crazy. The final thing I would say to myself, would to cherish every moment you are making with your friends. In college you don't talk to them as often, so cherish every memory and hangout with them as much as you can until you leave for college.

I would tell myself that as busy as I was senior year, that it would be worth it. The national honors socieites, clubs, and AP classes are worth it. As tough as the AP classes are, they pay off and you don't have to take some entry level general education classes like English or math later, letting you focus on finding the major that suits you. Keep taking Spanish in college, because it becomes one of your majors, and proves to be one of your passions. You begin to tutor other Spanish students at the college and high school level, and have the chance to go to Honduras where all of your hard work in class pays off. Don't be afraid to try new things. It's through trying new subjects that you find your other passion, Speech Language and Hearing. Stay involved, there are so many groups on campus to join! And don't stress too much, because I promise it will all be O.K. As scary as this transition seems, there are people at KU who can't wait to meet you. Buena suerte.

So you're now the top dog of your school, the head honcho, the senior. You think, "Oh, what does high school mean to me? There's no way I'm going to fail, but why strive to get perfect grades when I'll surely be accepted to this college regardless of my efforts?" Well sure, high school is easy and even easier to take advantage of, but that also means the spot up there at the top of the list for grades shouldn't be unbearably hard to reach. Knowing that college is much harder than high school, you need to realize that you can step up and get good grades by putting forth some effort. Sure, you can always slack off, skip class, and still get decent grades, but why not push yourself towards A's and help yourself out in the long run? Doing this would easily put you at the top of your class, aside from the normal students. In turn, being different from others is what gets you noticed, which will help you in the long run when you are looking for your place in the world, like everyone else.

My first weeks as a full-time college student were a crash course in efficiency. I did not anticipate how much effort completing coursework for twenty credit hours while maintaining practice goals as a violist would be. Quickly I disciplined myself to each necessary task, no matter how little interest it held. However, though soon more experienced in the mechanics of my studies, I lost the passion I once felt for musicology. Perhaps I pushed myself too hard, or was distracted by the other students’ pettiness; whatever the cause, I became a joyless automaton. During a recital, as I watched one of my professors play, I saw the sheer joy he took in music, and realized all I missed. Now I am learning, bit by bit, to put my actions into a larger perspective. What matter is furthering a field, if it does not further one’s own contentment? My one piece of advice would not be to warm up my voice while driving to campus, or to fill my practice breaks with vocabulary memorization. I would remind myself to reserve a little time each day to be joyful in my work, to remind myself of my zeal for scholarship.

I would tell myself two words- GET INVOLVED! We only live once, so why don't we let this time count? By getting involved one can make friends, build a resume, and build memories one shall never forget! Also, don't be afraid to confide in people along the way, college can be a HUGE ajustment, and it can take a little while to really feel at home. But luckly everyone else around you is going through the exact same thing, so don't be afraid to talk about it!

My advice would be to save as much money as possible. Also to look around and start looking early with plenty of time to decide. Take more credits in highschool, to get some stuff out of the way.

Dear Gaby, You are about to have the adventure of a lifetime! College is a unique opportunity to start anew and become the person you want to be. KU will allow you to grow and begin to realize who you are. The opportunities you are given will spark a curiosity to explore majors and you will find one that fits you perfectly. Once you discover your passion for French, you will relish your time in classes. Every day is a new opportunity to learn and you should take full advantage of the resources given to you. As for your social life, do not be afraid to have a little fun! Talk to new people, be open to different ideas, and feel free to express yourself, too. These four years are the perfect time to get to know yourself and explore. Do not hold back!