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If I could go back in time as a high school senior, I would advise myself about the separation of studies and fun. Education is important , but I need to allow time to forget about homework, to de-stress, and to have fun. Having fun constitutes meeting new people, exploring off-campus locations, participating in recreational activities and campus life opportunities. I do not give myself enough time for that, thus I tend to be stressed and think about work too much to the point I become anxious. I am currently trying to alter this lifestyle, but it is difficult, considering I have done it for many years. There are things that I do to steer away from work, such as exercising, volunteering, peer educating, but often I think about the pressure I place on myself to be perfect educationally instead of enjoying the present. If I were to be a high school senior, I would tell myself to trust the effort I put into studies, that I will do well because I study and focus, and to treat myself to fun to recoup. I would tell myself that life is short and I need to live in the moment.

Okay. So. I might reconsider that current relationship you are in. It is pretty tough to continue a high school relationship into college. Trust me. Even if you think that you aren't going to screw it up, you are wrong. Deal with it. Secondly, you aint gonna tie me down. But seriously, don't date anyone named Emily it's a mistake. Next, hooking up inebriated can lead your standards to fall drammatically. Consider that fact. It'll keep you out of most trouble. Most, not all. Stealing campus maps will actually not get you in trouble as it turns out, however don't use it as a pong table. Ask Joe about that one. He's still waiting for the fine. He's not quite as smooth as me; I'm like butter at room temperature baby. Okay but anyway, don't worry about class senior year. Your school is gonna screw you over anyway in scholarships. APs are worth it so get fives in those. Anyhow, college will be fun trust me on that. Mixing school and fun is a good idea. Finals week might be the best time to party. Clears your head. Start me up!

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to relax and not change a thing. I put a lot of pressure on myself to excel and to do the best I can at all times. Therefore, I definitely stressed myself out throughout the college application process. Looking back on my college experience thus far, I am so happy and so satisfied with my life that I could not think of what I would want to change. I may not have the top grades at the University, I may not be the most popular girl on campus, but I love my friends, I love what I am learning, and I love Villanova.

Maria, be comfortable with who you are. Quit hiding the fact that you?re a Girl Scout and have been since kindergarten. Having friends that like you for who you really are matters most. Don?t set yourself up in the popularity contests that are forever being played. You?re intelligent and you need to remind yourself that being smart is more important than the quest to be the high schools quarterbacks? girlfriend. Keep using your energy in ways that make you happy. Everything else will fall into place once you?re off to college and no one there knows or cares if you were popular in high school. Now go and sell those Girl Scout cookies to all your teachers and classmates. I bet even some of the popular students may buy some.

I would have told myself to think about what I actually want to get out of my four years of nursing school. Do I want to be just responsible for my classes and do nothing else? Do I want to be involved in other things on campus? Do I would a great sense of community? Do I want to be a part of a campus that is open-minded to different views and opinions? Do I want an excellent education? These are just a couple of questions I should have considered when I was making my decision on where I wanted to attend college.

Knowing what I know now about college life, and the transaction process with which I used to access which univeristy would be appropriate for my attendance, I do not believe I would have made any changes in my decision-- but rather, I could have approached the decision making process with a different mentality. Going into college, I was intent on a new start. I wanted to change who I was to fit who I wanted to be, and that misalignment led to my befriending people who I eventually started getting on my nerves. Instead, right from the start, I would have liked to just be who I always was in high school. No more pretending I'm more social than I prefer; no "trying to fit in" with everyone else. I realize now that I am a unique individual, and i would not change myself to be something I am not. I'm making the transition now, but for the future, I just want to remember to live my life the way I want.

work hard, study hard,fet good grades so you can be accepted to decent colleges and not be denied by higher class colleges because of your gpa

There are several pieces of advice that I would give myself as a high school senior if I could go back in time. I would definately tell myself to choose a school where I did not have to be a commuter (I am currently a commuter at Villanova University). The reason for this is that being a commuter makes it very difficult to socialize, and I feel like I am missing out on the college experience as a whole. I would tell myself to research the many different possibilities for where I could go to college, and not just base it on academics. Yet another piece of advice that my highschool-self could have used was to go in with some sort of plan for throwing myself in more and being more open to new experiences, and making new friends.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the first thing I would say is to relax because you cannot make a wrong decision. Boston College and Villanova University are such good schools that no matter which one you choose, you cannot go wrong. Second, you are having a rough time with friends right now, but do not give in to their superficial, cruel ways. You will find friends in college who love you for who you are and your good friends in life will always have your back. Thirdly, you do not have to make all your life decisions right now. Life is full of second chances and through your choices you will get to know yourself better. Finally, love with your whole heart. The people in your life are so special and will greatly impact you, sometimes positively and sometimes negatively. Even though you may be more vulnerable, you will learn from your mistakes and become a better person without regrets. By loving others, you will not only better yourself but improve the lives of others so that your love can be shared with the world.

Living in the Hawaiian Islands my whole life has been a treat. It is a special place where I can potentially see myself coming back to live and help my community and island. When I was deciding where to attend school, I was contemplating staying home in Hawaii because I loved my hometown and state. I would have been comfortable knowing that I was still at home going to school and could relax and enjoy life. Ultimately, I decided that it was better that I traveled to the mainland and attend a college there. The decision I made was a good one. The advice that I would give myself would be to tell myself that it is better to leave your state and go away to college. Their are so many opportunities out their for you to experience and see. Not only that, but when you go away for college, you force yourself to be independent and fend for yourself. You have to learn how to live by yourself without your parents there to assist your needs. It's a good process to go through, as we are all growing up and need to take responsibility for our actions.