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If I were to go back in time to the year 2009 to talk to myself as a high school senior I would remind myself that this would be the biggest transition in my life. I would tell myself to enjoy my last moments in high school because those memories are forever. College and high school are on two opposite ends of the spectrum, be prepared to work a lot and learn how to manage your time. The amount of time that you spent studying in high school, doulble it. Prioritize. Call your parents and thank them often. Most of all be prepared to be treated as a responsible adult because eventhough the years have passed quickly, you are an adult now. Lastly never forget how much time you've spent and the hard work you've done to get where you are. Remember that, so that you never loose sight of your goals. That is what I would tell myself if I were to go back in time.

I would have told my self not to procrastinate. I started off late applying for schools and didn't really get the oppurtunity to visit all the schools I really wanted to. I also took the ACT late and only got one oppurtunity to take the exam but I came out with a score of 22 so I knew if I had took more tries at it I could have improved my score. The only way I recovered was all thanks to the greatest counselor in the world. She knows alot of people and pulled some strings and somehow ended up gettin me a awesome deal of a scholarship. So as if I had any choice, I took the scholarship and I love Mrs. Noojin forever for that. The thing I most regret procrastinatin is my financial aid. Not really knowing how financial aid works in college I thought I was able to get it in time with the school but I didnt. I'm really paying for it now but out of the whole process and how it ended, I would have done the same thing. Xavier is really a good school.

Planning for finances during high school can help you enjoy college life significantly more and make the transition much less stressful. Take the time to sit down with your parents and figure out what your expenses will be for everything, including tuition, room and board, books, and travel. Saving during high school and working during summers will give you a great deal more time in college to focus on academics and have a social life instead of trying to balance academics and a work schedule, which becomes even more difficult when you are taking upper level classes. Practice time management early on, even in high school when things can sometimes be easy. Being able to juggle several different commitments is important in making the most of your college years- if you know how do this effectively, you will be strides ahead of your peers and significantly reduce your stress level. Most importantly, remember to take time for yourself- sometimes the transition and the academic load can be a little overwhelming, and it's crucial to clear your mind and relax on a regular basis (even for just an hour or so) for your own mental well being.

If I had the opportunity to time travel and talk to myslf as a high school senior with the knowledge have now about college life I would inform myself about so much so I can be prepared emtionally. As a high school senior I wasn't oblivious to college life. I know more was going to be expected of me. I knew I would have prioritze my responsibilities if I wanted to exceed. What I didn't know is that I was looking at college from a high school stand point. I still had a high school mind frame, study habits is not a major issue. I thought it was something everyone have. It has to be practice like eveything else. I was under the impression that time mangemnt came with prioritzing, didn't realize that priortizing is putting what is best in your life first. In college every course you need is best in your life. Time management is knowing how to set time frames for subjects. Know that sometimes you have to change time frames because classes demand differently. If I could back I would be looking at college life from a college frshamn stand point.

The most important lesson is to study hard always. It's important to take a couple of short breaks while studying so your brain doesn't overload. Another important word of advice is that college is not all about partying. When I first started college in the fall of 2008 I didn't think that it would be but many students have had that impression. There are many party schools but Xavier University of Louisiana is not one of them. Since it's not, it helps you to be more focused on your work and studying. Another piece of advice is make time to exercise. When you are on campus and the cafeteria food is not that great you do have the choice to order out, but after awhile you can pick up a couple of pounds if you don't exercise. It would be a good idea to make up an exercise schedule and to buy healthy foods from the grocery store. Make sure to study hard and to be healthy. My last words of advice is choose your friends wisely. All of the tips mentioned are helpful to me and I hope they will be to someone else..

If I could go back and talk to high school me I would tell her that college is not high school, things won't come as easily as they always have. I would tell her to take her time and not get overwhelmed at the new experiences that she will go through. Most importantly I would tell her that all people are not good people and you have to be careful because there are things that can happen that will try and hinder your progress. I would tell her that if the obstacles that she will encounter are unavoidable, then she should always have faith in herself. Stay strong ask for or seek help when she she feels that she can't go on. That she isn't alone even though at times she feels she is and that even if she makes mistakes, anything is possible to come back from.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to buy ear plugs and be more tolerant of other people. When you are in college you are introduced to many different people who come from different backgrounds. Some people are not just mean and disrespectful and you should give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Work harder at not jumping to conclusions and you will save yourself a lot of trouble that way. Don't mistake being a nice person with being a push over, don't allow people to use you. Most importantly do not doubt the fact that you are meant to be a doctor, class will be hard sometimes but you can and will get through it.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, first I would say hi. Then, college isn't like high school, people are different, and willing to work together. You would enjoy, the climate, and the classes, but don't lose your focus. Don't forget that you are there for you education. Don't forget to have some fun in between, either though. You must learn to balance everything, work school, and fun. Remember you are only working there a for a while, your goal is to get to the job you really want. This is important to remember, they do offer tutioring, don't be afraid to ask for help, especially when you need it. Also don't be imtimidated by the work, it's not as bad as you think. One more thing don't slack on looking up scholarships either they help pay for education.

I would tell myself to focus on school and let m friends go because I will not be in touch with any of them. I would tell myself to start at Los Medanos College and take all the core classes except science. I would tell myself that the boys in my life for the next two years do not matter because they will not be there in the end but still put my all in the relationship to learn the lessons for my future. I will tell myself to continually save money because I will have to provide my own transportation while I am in New Orleans. I will finally tell myself that nobody will love as much as your family and if you find a person that does; take the relationship slowly.

Never ever proscrastinate and never live with regrets.