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If only I knew then, what I know now! If you ask me, it's quite difficult to graduate high school, go directly to college and have to decide right then and there, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" You fill out your college application, select a box with your degree, and run with it. But what happens if you aren't sure? Only some of us know exactly what we want to do with the rest of our lives straight out of high school, but unfortunately, I was not one of those! Why do I have to check a box for my future at 18 years old? My advice would be, to enjoy your college experience! Live on campus, study aborad, meet new friends, do good in school, pull all nighters, join a club, jump in with both feet and immerse yourself into college life. Then, decide along the way what you want to be! College is a time to reinvent yourself, to be your best self. Don't check the box to please your parents, or hope to make a million. Check the box to the life that will make you your happiest you!

If granted the opportunity to guide my high school self, I would definitely tell her to live for you. Many times as a high school senior I tried and tried to please many different people in my life. Some of these choices lead to sacrifices which caused a missed opportunity. I would tell myself to live for me. It is ultimately my life, and the people I live for then, will only be a mere memory now. I would encourage myself to use her voice and become visible. I would encourage myself to be a more active participant in life and not wait for the next door to open; I need to pull the handle if I want the door to open.

Don't let people get you down so easily. You are a strong, beautiful girl and you know it. Keep pushing and trying your hardest. Teach yourself the material you know will help you in life and what you intend to persue. Act on that drive you have and continue to work on your passions. Don't let anyone weigh you down either. If you feel that someone is stunting your emotional growth, than you need to walk away. You have to remember that you are in control of your own life. You can't fix everything and things will not always go your way but you need to realize that you have the strength to get through whatever life has to throw at you. Be who you absolutely want to be and never change yourself to appease someone or keep someone around. If they cannot accept the true you than they do not deserve you. When you get into college, don't hold back. Go out and have fun, safely of course, instead of worrying. You want to enjoy yourself and take in everything this great new life has to offer you.

If i were able to go back to high school and give mysely advice Iwould say be ready to work hard. I would tell myself to get used to reading the books assigned in class. I would tell myself to get used to driving because that is what Ispend most of my time doing. I would say to start saving money and stop buying random stupid unecessary things like clothes and purses because there are more important things that need to be paid for in college. I would say pick your roomate wisely and tell myself exactly what I need and dont need to buy for a dorm room. Lastely I would tell myself not to buy books untill your professor states you absolutly need them because there have been instences where my professor has told us to buy books that we have not needed or there have been mix ups in the system to where they tell us the wrong books to purchase and it is a big hastle to have to return them or resell them.

As i sit here and think about what college life has been like thus far ive noticed that organization and participation have been key in my success. If it were possible to go back in time and give myself some pointers about what college would be like id definately make it known that finding good study habits and participating in class are largely beneficial to my education. In highschool i was very engaged in class mentally, however i feel as though it would have helped me learn alot better if i became physically engaged as well. Participating in class by asking questions, creating study groups, comparing notes, and staying after class, to better clarify my understanding, are all crucial to my educational success. I find that for myself becoming more active in the classroom has really helped me to find out who i am and how i learn as a student. To sum up my advice id say, " Dont be affraid to be heard in class and enjoy your education. Meet different people and learn how they find success because ultimately it my end up helping you find yours. Good Luck Alissa!"

Make sure you get involved with the right group of people. Also, make sure to study and and not party too much. Grades are important to get into a graduate school. If you know you have a test coming up, study in advance; not the night before. Do not procrastinate. Ask your teachers for help when you need it. Do not be afraid to go to their office hours. The professors are there to help you, not scare you. They want you to succeed. And sometimes a teacher will bump your grade up if you attend office hours. Just make sure to try your hardest and know who your real friends are. Make friends in your classes. They will be the ones you should study with. Also, go to class every day. You are paying a bunch of money to attend school, might as well make the best of it and get the best education you can.

I would tell myself to never give up. That although it's tough it is not impossible.

I would tell myself about time management and how it is very important in completing assisgnments on time and accurately, being prepared for next class, and don't allow yourself alot of time on one subject. Give yourself enough time like thirty minutes on a reading walk away and come back refresh. Never cram it only helps to pass the test and could forget the much information needed to retain. Always utilize the help centers in your schools tutors are there at your convience. Try to maintain an excellent relationship with teachers, advisors, and instuctors they could be some potential references in the future. Never go through a class without any questions there is no wrong or right way to ask something you are not for certain about. I would tell myself make sure you know where you are going so you would know what tools you'll need, who can help to get there, and how long you need to accomplish the task. Be careful of the sources you use in seeking information about anything that portain to subject at matter do your research first. Lastly, make sure what ever you chose be your best.

The advice that i would give my self about college is to remain focused in eacha dn every class. Eventhough the classes are small in size, students still have to work hard in order to recieve the grade that they believe they deserve. Also to remember to study hard because when students do not study and believe they dont have to usually do not pass classes as easily as the student that did study. Not only is studying the main focus in college, srudents should also make sure they have fun and college is a time where you can meet knew people and join extra activities through out campus. Getting involved in different school activities are exciting and lets students exsperience the other half of college which is fun and new things.

Life after high school is very different, I thought I had a good idea of what to expect after high school but I didn't know what it was actually going to be like. Sure I took all of the International Baccalaureate classes and while some of them were'nt relevant to my future I still shouldn't have blown them off. I would remind myself to not procrastinate, to complete all of my homework on time if not early no matter how tedious; to do well in all of my required classes; to not spend a year in depression; to not wait until tomorrow to find a job or apply for scholarships. It's not until after I graduated that I realized the impact of my decisions and while I may be better off than some of my peers I know that I could've done much better throughout high school had I understood how important preparation was for college.