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If I could go back in time to give myself advice when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself not to stress so much about not being sure if I'm going to be able to make it because just like high school as long as you do your homework and study you are going to be fine. I would also tell myself to choose easier classes, that are still core requirements, for my first semester of college so that I can have my GPA built up as much as possible for the years to come. Another word of advice that I would give to myself would be to look for out of state scholarships dependent on what university I plan to attend and to make sure to apply for them before attending the university, because that would make school so much more enjoyable since you won't have to worry every month about if your going to have enough money to make the monthly payment to the school. Finally I would tell myself to make sure to turn in my application to the University of Texas ON TIME!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a highschool senior I would tell myself alot. First of all I would tell myself to enjoy my last year of highschool because everything changes. Then, I would tell myself not to pick a school just because of its reputation on partying or just because you want to get away. You have to make a choice based on other things too like academics, programs, and your intended major. Secondly I would tell myself to not live at home. The responsibility and freedom that you get from not living at home is amazing. It frees you from things that may be at home and allows you to thrive and experience things that you may not be able to when living at home. Lastly, GET INVOLVED! This is important to have a good and successful college experience. Even if it is just one activity it helps to get involved academically and you enjoy yourself more so that you are not bored and so that you don't get bored.

College is the focus of what you want to be in life. First, freshmen year is hard to adjust due to the freedom you have from home. Many things are happening around you, but remember your in college to focus and to enhance your education further. Second, the next important fact is to study hard and get good grades to have scholarships for school. Third, avoid parties and females if possible. Females come a dime a dozen, and parties are not great, besides plenty in the future to attend. Further, College is to prepare you for career choice. Follow the advice, college will be easy for you to deal with.

If I had the ability to go back into time and give my high school self any advice I would first tell myself to listen to those around me, as they suggested all along that I would make an excellent teacher and by fighting that advice I ended up taking an extra year of school to make up my mind on my major. Secondly, I would encourage my younger self in the road that I did take; that of going to a community college first. This was one of the smartest choices I made when leaving high school, and I would not change that decision. By following these first two suggestions my younger self would finish her prerequisit classes within two years at a community college for a third of the price of a university. This route also prepares me for the conclusion of my education with the university. The only other advice I could possibly think to give myself is to apply for any and all scholarships available, rather then riding on her/my grades. This has been the major problem switching from community college to university, I was not financialy prepared. Future me would be more prepared.

I would tell myself that, with todays economy, affording college can be difficult. Especially for those whose parents' are not exactly in the position to help. I would suggest to myself that I should work parttime and save as much money as I possibly could. Apply for as many scholarships and grants as possible. College life can be hectic as well. After living in a college town for five years I know just how crazy and can be. In short, I would say to myself, 'Get your act together, save as much money as you possibly can, and apply for as much aid as possible. Then enjoy what a successful education can bring you afterwards.'

If I where to go back in my life I would tell my self to stay on task and never let anyone say you can not make it. I would encourage myself to stick with my plans and believe in myself. Encouragement is something else i would give myself in knowing that some day I will acheve something great in my life time.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would give myself some words of advice. First word of advice would be to apply for scholarships while I was in high school because one 500 dollar scholarship is not enough. Second word of advice would be to study and get excellent grades so that way you have an excellent GPA to back yourself on to get the scholarships you would need to pay for college and to pursue your career further. Third word of advice I would give myself would be to always give 110 percent in whatever you pursue in your life. Fourth word of advice would be to be active in your school by doing extracurricular activities to support your school and yourself by learning skills like how to be a strong leader in yourself and others. These extracurricular activities will help you in self motivation that will help pursue your dreams and futures as well as help you with being responsible. Fifth word of advice I would give myself would have to be dont stress yourself out. Remember life has its mistakes no ones perfect everyone makes mistakes.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to work harder, and don't slack. I would tell myself to use my restlessness to do something worthwhile. I'd tell myself to not worry so much about the arguements I have with my parents, because they're just worried about me leaving. I'd mention that I shouldn't be so mad about high school, and that I have no idea just how fun and challenging college is. Assuming I could write a letter, I'd send myself an email that my mom sent me last week telling me how proud of me she is. I'd remind myself that going to college is not only about me, but about doing good by my parents and grandparents. I would tell myself that I will change my mind about what I want to study, and that's great. Lastly, I'd tell myself that no matter how hard this is, no matter how homesick I am, no matter how other people treat me- I'm doing the right thing.

I would tell myself to take calculus in high school because I will be better prepared me for my first semester in college. To pay more attention in my science class and to take advantage of the teacher because they have time to listen and help more closely. I would tell myself to do more volunteer work as much as possible. I would tell myself to continue doing good in school and staying involved in sports because it helps to get scholarships. I would tell myself that moving away from home is not as bad as it seems that the transition is relitively smooth. I would tell myself to keep some close friends for support in the future. Most importantly I would tell myself that family is extremely important, to never do anything to distance yourself from them. They become your best support system when classes get hard and you feel like quitting. I woul tell myself to keep expecting the best from myself and to understand that there will come a time when you will not understand everying as easily as you do now, you won't be the best of the best, and that is ok, work hard.

Its benifical to go right from high school into college and the reason's why I say this is simple. I have seen so many people leave high school and think they should take off a year and have some fun, the problem with this is, it's real hard to go back to school once you've left. Things happen, you get distracted, your priorities change. Some even fall in love, cant wait to get married and the next thing you know having children. Then it become's real hard to go back, your finances change, everything changes. Now you find you have to work. You really cant find that great of a job because, you dont have the education you need to get one. You'll constantly struggle to get by, you'll always reget the decisions you've made, sometimes the people that helped get you where you are. My best suggestion is to go right into college, get that degree! You'll be financally able to care for yourself, have fun and when your ready, start a family. Life will be so much nicer and easilier if you finish school now.