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If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to stop worrying so much and to stop making up worst-case scenarios in my head! I would tell myself that although I did not realize it at the time, my high school courses prepared me well for college and that I would have no problems passing a college class. Since I worried how I would pay for my tuition (and sometimes still do), I would let myself know that I would find a wonderful job within the first two months of school that would signifiicanty lighten the financial burden of college. Something I never would have expected to happen was that I received a job promotion right after first semester because I dedicated myself to not only my schoolwork but also my job! In conclusion, I would just tell myself to keep working hard at everything I do to ensure that my first semester flows smoothly, but I would also mention that life doesn't always go in the direction you expect. In addition to working hard, I think that every new college student should learn to stop worrying and relax every so often!

All the work that you put in at the high school level DOES make a difference down the road. Fight off senioritis as hard as you can because whatever you don't do now, you're going to have to complete it in college. It'll just be more difficult there, and, frankly, it'll be more expensive, too. To cover those expenses, you really need to work on all those scholarships. No matter how small the reward is, it's going to help. Also, as one last piece of advice, you're going to get really sick around the time ofyour AP Chemistry test. Please read the label of whatever medicine you decide to take because the last time you took the drowsy medication. Without explaining further, I'm sure you can tell the situation didn't end well. So, READ labels, WRITE your scholarship essays, and just know the good habits you form now can and will carry over to college.

I remember sitting in that high school room anxiously filling in the circles of the ACT test believing that the results of that four hour test would be the deciding factor of my chance for success in the years to come. If I could have given my high school self some advice in that moment, it would have been to take a deep breath, relax, and don't believe the lies! ACT scores and perfect grades do not showcase or dictate how successful one will be in college and afterwards. This being said, I would have advised myself to go into college not with a plan of acing all of my classes grade-wise, but to instead be curious, adventurous, and involved. By being involved, I don't mean necessarily joining a fraternity, intramural, ect, but more importantly by utilizing all the resources at hand. This includes pursuing professors, curiously searching out information above and beyond classroom requirements, learning about others through campus organizations, and possibly creating a group of your own. Success doesn't result from a 4.0 I would tell myself. It comes from creativity, curiosity, and adventures that sometimes only occur outside of the classroom.

You should really take your reading assignments seriously in high school. In order to do well in college I needed to do a lot more reading than was ever assinged in high school. If I had taken reading seriously in high school I would have saved myself a lot of time studying in my first semester.

I would tell myself to take the time to explore the college before picking one to make sure that I will be satisfied with the decision. College is that place where you get to reinvent yourself. Have fun and take it serious, but don't let it tear you down. You don't need all the friends in the world, you just need a few close ones to keep you sane throughout the years. People grow up and in turn grow apart, it's not the end of the world. The whole point of college is to better yourself for the future. Don't let others bring you down, do what makes you happy, and pursue you dreams.

The advice I would give to myslef is to believe in himself; if they can, you can! Where you come from does not matter. As an immigrant, moved to US at the age of 16, it is hard to adjust emotionally, socially and even psychologically. When I moved here I did not know what to feel, I already had plans in my original country, Philippines. We left my whole family and one of my sisters, my friends, and girlfriend. I can barely communicate to people, they do not understand me and they would make fun of me. Stress got me. I gained weight, I did not know myself at all. Nonetheless, I overcame through all of that I did not apply for college until April of my senior year, thinking I am not going to be accepted anyway; but I did. Knowing college life and with all the bad temptations, focus on your goal. Believe in yourself because you have come a long way and now is not the right time to mess up. Everything happens for a reason, just be patient. Everything will be fine when you believe and work hard.

Being a senior in college and knowing what I know now about college life I would go back in time and give myself the following advice. First and foremost, take a deep breath and take things day by day. In school, I have learned the importance of setting both short-term and long-term goals in order to succeed. It is impossible to accomplish everything overnight but work ahead opposed to falling behind. Second, take advantage of the resouces on campus. Campus tutors, advisors, and professors want to see students be successful. Seek help right away if there is a tricky concept or unit that is troublesome. There is no such thing as a stupid queston. Third, get involved! There are numerous campus clubs, activities, and groups for everyone. Getting involved not only allows students to become active members in the community but also make friends that share the same interests. Overall, I approach college with an open mind. The transition may be difficult but home is only a phone call away. Never ever give up and dream big!

Throughout high school there was no question about going to college it was going to happen, but what I didn’t know was that it was going to be rough. If I could give myself advice, I would tell myself to get a job and work as much as I could. College is expensive but it is worth it. I would tell myself to not wait to move away, although it is very hard, it is the best thing. It helps you mature and grow, not who your parents want you to be, but who you want to be. Most importantly, have fun! Life is short and once you start college you have to plan for a future. If I could give my high school self-advice I would tell myself that I’ll figure it out, it may not be easy but I can do it.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to not to rush though senior year. I would also tell myself to start looking for schlorships, grants, and loans. Take all of the procautions just in cause you dont get to go to the college that you wanted to go to.

Slow down, girl! Jumping into college with a career plan constructed by parental pressures is not the way to go. The transition to college is difficult if you don't allow yourself to form your own identity. Enter college with an open mind and allow yourself to explore academic opportunities and interests that you enjoy. Letting go of the socially constructed high school version of yourself is key in the journey of solidifying your morals, interests, and beliefs. You will meet a plethera of different people from distant cities, molded by various cultures, and blessed with a diversity of knowledge. It is amongst these people where you will construct and improve your sense of self while simultaneously mending friendships that will last a lifetime. College holds infinite opportunities for you in this journey of life: get out there and find yourself!