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If i could back in time and give myself advice I would of made myself sit down and reAally think about what kind of career i wanted, knowing what you are going to school for makes things and decisions much easier along the way. I would also tell myself to be more dedicated to getting better grades, make sure i take that extra hour to understand the material or finish the homework.

I would tell myself to pick up great study habits, learn how to motivate myself and become focused on each subject. Learn how to retain the information being taught to me so that I could use it in the future. Also, eliminate procrastination so that work and assignments can be completed before the time that they are due.

He was sitting in the meadow by himself, starting at the tall oak woods covering the park. He looked in a daze of fantasies running through his mind, a place of meditation. He never even noticed me as I walked toward him. As I approached, I saw a backpack sitting next to him stuffed until the seams where ripping. “What’s in your bag?”“Just books and school work” he replied. “Do you usually do your homework out here?” “No” “How come you lug such a huge backpack?” “Because I might find inspiration to do it, but it never happens”. “That’s unfortunate.” I reply. “Do you like space?” “Yeah! It’s a source of inspiration for me. But it can be overwhelming how much is out there”. “Well, I have something important to tell you. It’s about space…” I pause. “I am from the future, the adult you and I embarked on a journey to come and tell you something extremely important!” Suspense paints his face as he looks at me. “Take your studies seriously because your future, my reality, can be open to many opportunities that you never imagined! You will have a family to care for.”

Knowing what I currently do, if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, there are many things that I would advise myself to do differently. For starters, I would talk to myself about procrastination, starting off strong, and the differences between college and high school. Procrastination is one of the biggest problems that I dealt with and if I could go back I would definitely try to stop it. You have to manage your own time, no one else will. If you’re on top of everything, the college process will go a lot faster and smoother. Make sure you start off strong because when you have good grades you have an advantage in college. It’s easier to just start off good and keep doing good than to try to raise a low GPA. In addition I will tell myself that no question is a stupid question. If you want to know something, ask it and most of the time many others have the same question that you do. These are just a few of the things I would go back and advise my senior self to do if I could.

I would tell my high school self several things that I have learned in the years since I have graduated. I would tell myself not to worry about having the "right" friends, but good ones. I look back and see myself trying to chase and impress people because they were popular. I do not keep in touch with these friends anymore. I've taught myself there are more important qualities in a person that qualify them as a good friend, such as, honesty, kindness, and encouragement. During my transition from high school to the first two years of college I would like to go back and befriend more of these types of people.

I would tell myself to apply to as many scholorships as possible, and try out every avenue during high school that there is. The reason I would recommend this is because sometimes it takes a little bit longer to find ones interests, but if during high school a person takes advantage of all the advanced placement classes and even the random art classes they may have a better idea of what they want to do with their lives once they enter college. This helps to save money and gives them a direction. I would also tell myself that college life is like high school but with more freedom. The bad part about more freedom is more responsibilities. The last thing I would want my high school self to learn would be budgetting. That sounds a little ridiculous for a high school student, but going into college puts a person into a completely different financial class. Things get pretty costly, and even though student loans are available there has to be the awareness that they do require repayment after graduation.

Hey Cody, it's Cody. I know what you're thinking, this is a little weird that your future self is talking to you, but bear with me. You need to take your last year more seriously. I know you've been getting this drilled into your head by everyone, but seriously, APPLY YOURSELF. Oh, and all of those college preparation workshops you do in your advisory class are well worth paying attention too. Make sure you apply for some colleges besides Vvc, you never know what you could get into, trust me, you're a lot smarter than you let off. Make sure you GO TO CLASS. I cannot stress enough how important it is to just be physically present in your classes. You may think you're a hot shot who knows everything being taught, but if you actually learn the material, you wouldn't be finding it a little bit difficult in some of your college classes. Don't laugh this off as some joke Cody; this is the rest of your life we're talking about. Invest your efforts into your education instead of girls and acting. You're going to do great things.

Me myself didnt know what to do with my life just like millions of kids graduating from high school. The time i was in high school i was looking into being an engineer. it wasnt officailly something i had my mind set on, but it was something i thought would be pretty "cool" to do. but as far as that goes, i noticed i was into computers but also working with my hands. i loved being outside in the open doors and getting that breath of fresh air. Im currently working at a wells fargo bank and i now know that being in the banking business is not for me.. ive worked many jobs but i never noticed how much i like being under the hood. If i would to somehow go back in time and look myself in the high school senior eyes. i would tell myself that you need to further your education and get into something you love. so to pretty much listen to all your teachers and hear what they have to tell you because they know whats going on in the real world. analso to look closer to what you do everyday.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior with knowing what I know now I would give myself numerous tips of advise. The major part that I would emphasize is to not give up. You've worked this hard to excel in high school to get into the school you wanted and achieve what you did, why stop now? In college the classes get harder, and the teachers don't know you as well as they would in a high school. You really have to focus on your studies and work hard to get the grades you want, and if you're not getting what you want keep moving forward and work a little harder. Another part of being successful is getting involved! By getting involved you will learn to manage your time wisely, and get done what is needed to get done. Last but not least, be yourself. By being yourself you will find friends to last a lifetime, and will make your time at college one of the best parts of your life. With all of this you'll do great. I know you can do this.

Just be yourself, and don't worry about how others view you. I came back to campus when I was 24 and did not care if others thought I was stupid for not going to parties and drinking. It's okay to focus on your studies. A social life is nice, but your grades are also important, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Also, save a lot of money! School is much more expensive than you think, and financial aid doesn't cover it all. If you don't start saving now, you will be broke when you graduate. Classes will be very tough, and there will be days when you want to give up, but don't. You can get through them, and you will, and you will look back when you are older and feel a strong sense of pride for what you have accomplished. It is all worth it.