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If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to relax and just to be myself when meeting new people. When entering college, I originally worried or tried too hard to be what I thought other people wanted in order to make friends, and in that process, I slowly lost my own self identity and lost track of what I wanted to get out of my college experience. I would tell myself just to be me and to make friends based on my true personality so that I could create a close group of friends that I could share common interests/hobbies with, help one another, and talk to one another about problems/life situations. I would tell myself to just be me in order to truly be internally happy.

IF I COULD GO BACK IN TIME If I could go back in time to my high school days, entering in my senior campaign , I would emphasize the importance of scholarships and saving funds for higher education. I would strongly encourage myself to take advantage of all the advanced placement courses prepping for college and continue math to the highest point possible. And the most important thing is setting goals and chasing after your dreams. Do something that you love and you are passionate about; be true to yourself and do what will make you happy. The best way I know to portray how I would go about giving myself advice would be presenting it in the present and what will be in the future. I would explain struggles and obstacles to face, but the rewards it reaps in knowing what you want to do. The most powerful thing is believing in yourself and realizing that there is no challenge you cannot meet if you really put your mind to it. Anything is possible and your focus becomes your reality.

I have realized that the best way to go through high school would of been with a good attitude, high self esteem and trying your best to do well. A good attitude is important because either way you have to go so why not do it with a good attitude. A high self esteem is a must. You should be able to feel good about yourself. The best way to go about to achieve a high self esteem is by being kind to everyone. Go out of your way to be nice to everyone, including those that are nerds. Everyone needs a friend so be that person that everyone likes to be around because you make them feel good. When you help others to feel good about themselves it allows you to feel good about yourself. Do your best in high school and get as many classes out of the way because if you have to take them in college they are a lot harder and a lot more expensive as well. I hope that the advice I gave will help someone to have a better high school experience.

I would have a lot to say if I could go back in time and give my high school senior self some advice. I would tell myself that college classes are a lot harder than high school classes and I need to develop strong study habits. I would tell myself that I should learn how to manage my time and how to discipline myself to set aside time to study. I would tell myself that I should get a job early, preferrably an on-campus job so it would work well with my schedule. I would tell myself to get in the habit of talking to my classmates on the first day of class, not only to form study groups but also to make friends. I would tell myself that the high school mindset of what's "cool" isn't really true and that being yourself is what makes someone truly "cool." I would tell myself to get involved on campus and volunteer in the community because it is incredibly rewarding. I would tell myself not to be afraid to talk to my professors when I need a little extra help, because they want us to succeed.

First of all I would say work harder to get good grades. I would say that think of it this way you could spend your life one of two ways, one at a job you hate hardly making ends meet, or you could have a job you love and be finacially stable. I have been out of high school for a long time and the situation hasn't gotten better and I doubt if it ever will if you don't get going. I know you have always wanted to go to school but if you work harder spend time looking up scholarships and grants and actually save your money, you won't have to take out loans. Start right after high school take summer classes, and by the time you are my age you will pretty much be done. It is totally worth it. On top of everything take a chance don't just go to Weber because it is the easy choose, I'm up here at Utah State and I love it. It is a whole new expericence.

I have three things I'd like to tell myself. One, college is 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} brains and 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} work. You don?t have to be a genius to attend college or to get a degree (associate?s, bachelor?s, master?s, or doctorate?s); if you put forth the effort to succeed you will. Two, pick a major and stick to it, unless you ABSOLUTELY hate it, because many students spend a lot of money and time taking classes their not going to use. If you complete a program and you want to try something new, go for it; but then you?ll at least have something else to fall back on if your ?new interest? doesn?t work out. And last, HAVE FUN, college brings tons of new friends and new experiences. Don't forget, too much fun can hurt your grades which can delay how quickly you get accepted into the program you want; its okay to ALWAYS think about the consequences before you act (you'll be really grateful later).

In my high school career, I took many current enrollment courses, and advanced placement courses so that I could recieve my associates degree by the time I graduated from high school. I would have told my self to take more classes that were required for my major so that I could be ahead when I came to Utah State University. I would also tell myself to take the max amount of credit I could every single semester so that I could finish faster. I would tell myself to practice speed in academics for my courses and also the ACT. I would tell myself to practice time management, and study habits for the distracting college environment. I would tell myself to become involved in many campus activities, and meeting new people. I would tell myself to form proper eating habits so that I may recieve the nutrients needed as a college student living on their own. I would tell myself to gain some knowledge in the art of cooking, and cleaning. I would tell myself to learn from mistakes made, and live in the present and future, not in the past, and just to love what I choose to do.

Don't give up. You will feel lost and alone for a while, but the feeling will pass. It may be a struggle to make it from day to day but it will be worth it. When life gets you down, make sure that you get all your work done. Through yourself into your studies so you don't get lost and somehow, everything will work out right. Even though you may not know what you want to do yet, you'll figure it out when you're ready and will be happy with your decision. Take the chances that you need to in order to find who you are and who you want to be. This is your chance to do what you want. Take it! Don't let others tell you what you can and can not do. You are better than you think you are and are capable of accomplishing so much more than you think. Find the real "you" on your own. You'll like who you can and will become.

Dear Sara, "It's just 4 years," says musician Jon McLaughlin. While high school may seem to be an eternity long, Jon's words are true. It's just 4 years. And pretty soon you'll be catapulted into a brand new world. A world where mom and dad won't be breathing down your neck telling you what to do. A world where everyone is competing to be the best, where burned toast and cereal is sometimes the best thing you can have for dinner, you spend your paycheck on utilities and laundry, and "free food" will be your two new favorite words. A world where decisions can make or break your future, where true friendship is challenged, and your strongest values must be grasped for survival. You'll discover who you really are and remember what's important. So, my advice? Enjoy the moment. Laugh at yourself. Make mistakes and learn from them. Work hard and play hard. College is meant to be enjoyed, not simply endured. Remember that just like high school was 4 years, college disappears in a heartbeat too. So why not make it the most memorable years in your life so far?! From, Sara