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I would tell myself that it is ok to not know what I want to study. A lot of students don't know what they want to study, and may think that there is pressure to enter college with a decided major. I learned that it is ok not to have a major just yet, and that there are lots of other students like myself that are unsure as to what they want to study. While you figure out what you want to study, you can just complete your core classes. Another thing I would tell myself is that it is important to keep a balanced lifestyle. While you may have more freedom in college, you still have responsibilities such as getting good grades, and still applying for scholarships. There are also many clubs and organizations to join. It is very important to work hard, so that in the end, you can play hard.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would talk about how important getting scholarships are. College, textbooks and living cost all add up to be is very expensive. Applying for scholarships in high school with make sure you don't have any extra stress during college then you have to. Don't worry about fitting in like in high school. College is where you are going to meet your bridesmaids and life long friends while getting a higher education. Relax and actually enjoy the application process and live out your high school year striving for the best grades possible. GPA is very important for getting into the school you want and future jobs you apply for.

I would tell my younger self to try and have more of a social life.

If I could go back in time and talk to the high school senior version of myself, I would tell him the following: Dear Chidozie Ugwumadu, My advice to you is simply to capitalize. Take advantage of the luxuries that you have now, because many of them will be gone soon. You will not always have the amount of free time that you have now. Use that time to invest in your goals for the near future. Do your own research in field that you are interested in. Find out what is required of you, what the rewards of a degree in your field are, and how you can get ahead. You must think of college as an investment. At times you will want to quit altogether. Thinking of college as an investment will keep you from giving in. Being able to envision the reward of a degree will help you keep your eye on the prize. For now, enjoy the ease of your lifestyle. It won't last. Best Regards, Chidozie from the Future P.S. The Lotto numbers for November 5th are 2,11,42,64,74,2

When you start your first term of classes take a sampling of many different fields. Take notice of the ones that you like to study for and find yourself excited to go to class. Those are the ones where you are going to find long lasting interest in the subject as your knowledge about it expands. Don't get caught up with what will make you more money, or be seen as a smart move by society. If you make a great living, but hate what you do then the money will never be worth it. Find something you have a natural passion in and run with it.

If I could go back in time and meet my past self, I'd advise myself to try harder and not to let my social life distract me from getting that 4.0 G.P.A. that I really could have achieved if I pushed myself. I would have told myself to look up more scholarships, and make more study dates. I'd show her how hard I've worked to make my better G.P.A. today, and how our other friends are off having fun while I study harder to make up for time lost. I would also remind myself to smile more, and worry less. Not to be afraid of trying new things, and not worrying about making new friends in college. It's a grand experience, and I can't wait to finish.

If I were able to go back in time and give myself advice, I would tell myself that now is the time to act, not months before I was scheduled to go to college. High school is the time that I need to start taking as many classes as I can so that I would be prepared for the coming years where I will have to pay for my education and be responsible for making sure I’m up for my classes and doing my work to pass those classes. Now is the time to start saving money that I can put towards paying for my education and buying the books that I will need to succeed in my classes. This is the time where I need to start joining groups that will help me become a better contestant among so many that will be applying to the same school as me and now is the time that I need to start pushing to achieve my goals. Were I able to go back in time and give myself advice for my future, these would be the main things that I would tell myself.

If I could go back to high school as a senior one thing I would do differently is taking school as well as college applications and choices a lot more seriously. I didn't take anything too seriously my senior year, I thought it would all come so easily. That was my worst mistake ever! Since I took nothing seriously, I made terrible choices one of them being I didn't choose a school that had a variety of majors, therefore since I had my heart set on one major when I decided to change, the school didn't off that major. Then, I made the same mistake agan. I didn't chose wisley, now that I am at a community college I am taking time out to think more before I take action and give more thought to a lot of different things in my life. I made a huge mistake educationally but I know now what I want and have to do. I am striving for success now, nothing will stop me from acheiving my dreams. I should have gronw up more during my senior year, happ I did now.

Senior-me was unsure of herself and especially unsure of what she wanted to do. If I could go back and talk some sense into myself, I would reassure the ability of pursuing a dream of being a fiction writer. When I entered into Georgia State, I was a declared psychology major. Because of my childhood experiences with a parent suffering from mental illness, I was excited to join a field in which I might be able to help others with similar issues. As this year has progressed I realized that a better outlet for me to reach people would be through my writing. Writing is my passion and has been for years-- I love the ability to sculpt an image with my words. Senior-Lindsey knew of her love for writing, but was hesitant about pursuing it. Now I know that with Georgia State’s incredible English program, I can go confidently in the direction of my dreams believing that I will only fail if I don’t try hard enough. I would tell myself to be brave and true to myself, to keep fighting towards my dreams, and to always keep on writing.

Dear Me (365 days ago), Stop what you're doing. Read this carefully: No one is staring at your wide hips or that zit on your lip. When you're walking through the cafeteria, no one is laughing at you. (Honestly, that mustard stain isn't even remotely comical.) So: Take a deep breath and figure out what you love, who you are, and what you want to become. Forget everything and care (for this brief moment) only about yourself. Explore your passions because this is the time to screw up/learn/screw up/learn. Admit that you're good at some things and then try to get even better. Thank your mom for making you dinner and fixing you hot compresses when you get pneumonia in the spring. (Because soon you become your own keeper.) Be thankful for what you have now. (It won't be there in a year.) And try studying for once. What I'm trying to say is this: Nothing will be the same 365 days from now, and you're going to love it. Love, You. P.S. Everything will be okay... P. P. S. ....if you invest in a mini-refrigerator now.

I'm very happy at school now, but as a senior I was bullied. I always kept a smile on my face and stayed strong, which led to my joy at GSU now. So, the advice I would tell to myself and my friends was important in that it motivated us to be successful for ourselves. I constantly reminded myself of my strength and determination. I worked hard for myself, and I've grown into an intelligent philanthropist that constantly helps other victims like I was once. I'm so proud that I am here now, even though I thought high school would last forever. I can't wait to become a teacher and help inspire my students the way I was. It shaped me as an individual and I'm very grateful for that. I would tell myself that no matter what, I was, and still am, my compass in life. I shape my own destiny and I'm going to carve out the best future for myself and everyone around me.

Elizabeth, hey, listen here's a few words of advice about being a high school senior and your transition to college. First: GO TO CLASS! I'm sure you know this is very important, but honestly making a habit out of it now will help you in the long run. And going to class in college is very important and it only helps you. Second: Study! Study! Study! You want a social life, and social networks are incredibly distracting, however, social networks will do nothing for you in the future, and your future is based largely on studying. It will help you in a way that you will only understand your first you of college. Three: Live on campus. It helps with all the distractions. At home you are always open to distractions. At a dorm thousands of other people know exactly how important it is to study and this will do more than help. And fourth: Have fun! Education is important but do not let the stress get to you! Take one night off once a month. And relax! Your senior year and college are the best moments of your life! Enjoy! Sincerely, Future You.

First, get out there and sculpt the life you want for yourself. After starting college, I discovered that maintaining a 4.0 GPA was keeping me from taking risks that I needed to take. Once I realized this, I opened up to things that I never could have imagined, including going on a college trip halfway around the world. Secondly, don't be afraid to embrace your passions. During the year and a half that it took me to realize that I had to be a filmmaker, I felt like I was missing out on something. So, I transferred to another school to pursue a degree in filmmaking while continuing to pursue a degree in business. Lastly, don't be so wrapped up in trying to find the right woman for yourself. Your ultimate goal is to be the optimal man that you are meant to be. Women will come looking for you once they see this.

Hey Jamecia! It you at 20. I know i know, its hard to take in. But i just want to have a little chit chat with you. Well actually give you some advice and hope that you take it and use it. One please manage your time as if your life depended on it. Actually your life does depend on it! But be smart and give yourself time to run and errand when you are on your way to class or work so you won't have to spend and get tickets! You can save yourself a lot of money that way. Also speaking of money spend , and save it wisely!! you never know what couold happen in life. And stay observant girl thats a prize talent there.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would advise myself to take school more seriously. In high school I cared about working, friends, and getting by in school. I knew I was smart, but because of that I also knew the bare minimum required to pass classes and move from grade to grade. I would tell myself to look at the friends that I was spending my time with and think about whether or not they had my best interest at heart, and if they would pull me down or support my dreams. There are so many individuals I called friends in high school that I have not talked to in years.If I could go back, I would tell myself that I am so much smarter than I ever thought I was, and only great things can come from working hard. I can’t express how much I’ve amazed myself alone by just trying and setting goals. I would tell myself to take every opportunity that would better my future, and not just let them pass me by. Finally, I would tell myself that I can make a difference in the world.

If I could go back and talk to myself, the first I would say is to take more AP classes and do better on the tests to exempt more classes. Despite receiving financial aid, still apply for more scholarships. This willgive you more spending money for the school year and help pay for the textbooks which cost so much. Lastly, work harder now so that you can get into your first choice school that you applied to instead of Georgia State University. These are the things I would tell myself if I could go back in time to my high school days.

Pay attention in class and manage your time. Your biggest problem will be letting your social life getting in the way of your school work. Study more, but don't completely cut out your social life, just tone it back some.

I would tell myself to be more career focused and study focused. When you compare highschool and college, they are very different. If any student would mentally prepared themselves ahead of time, it would become a lot easier for that student. Also, being career focused always allows the student to have a goal and a desire in mind, which makes the whole college experience a lot easier. If I would have done the above, I would have not waited until the age of 23 to pursue my career of nursing.

Go ahead and attend college early and not wait. Wait to start my family after I have a success carreer to take care of my family. Work and enjoy life and make friends. Other things in the world like clubbing, hanging with friends can wait. Get your business together so you will not have to depend on others for money. You have a career and a good job to support your family.

To be quite literal, if I had the oppurtunity to go back and talk to my high school counselor. I would not say anything for the sole fact that before I attended the university I knew all about what school I was about to be going to and its characteristics. Nothing came as a surprise and I love every second of it.

The first piece of advice I would give to my past self is to develop good study habits early. Waiting until the very last minute to start cramming for an exam or start writing an essay will only lead to frantic, stress-filled all-nighters and a poor grade as a result. Also, I would emphasize the importance of making connections by becoming more outgoing and involving myself in activites and clubs so I can interact with an entirely new group of people instead of sticking to myself. Meeting with my professors outside of class is also a very good idea. In a large setting like Georgia State, professors only remember so much about their students and will be more likely to remember you and more willing to help you out by writing recommendations, suggesting internships or job oppurtunities, etc. Everyone is helpful and friendly for the most part. They won't bite.

I would never give up so easily in my school work and actually start preparing for college sooner than what I did. I would have taken more time to research for programs my school has that can help fund me for my education without taking out the numerous student loans. I would make an imprint in my head to tell myself stay up on my school work so it will not affect my academic standing which severely hurt my standing in financial aid. All in all I would have told myself to be more social and take chances when it comes to my education instead of sitting back and watching everybody else.

Dear Mikala, This is yourself from the future...Something you always wished would come true! Anyways, I would like to give you a little information and knowledge that I have gained since going to school. My one and only piece of advice would be to listen to your heart and do what you feel it is that you need to do. Since deciding on going to Georgia State, I have found that I am so much happier after doing what I wanted to do. Instead of waiting till the last minute on deciding to stay in Georgia rather than leaving for California, make your decision to stay with Mom and help her through her sickness. Your dad will understand...He will still love you. It'll be hard to tell him, but it's the right thing for you. As always, you will work hard...but once again as always, you'll give 110 percent, and you will be its benefits. Trust me. Stay strong, and like your dad always says, "Remember you are a Baza. Hooahhhh!" M.

You will make mistakes, learn from them. You will make new friends, but don't forget tyour old ones. Remember times of finacial crisis when you get the ball rolling again because those lessons will help you to never go back. Make great first impressions. Don't dress lazily. Read ahead of scheduled class time for every class. Just because you can make an easy B without studying or so much as trying doesn't mean you should. Get as much as you can with student fees as possible and that means everything. Don't hesitate to reach out to classmates/instructors for help. Don't take too long deciding on one's major. Study until you fall asleep.

If I could travel back in time to my senior year of high school and impart some collegiate words of wisdom to my 18-year-old self, the advice I would give is simple: college is all about self-discovery and coming-of-age. University students do not feel the same pressures to conform, "fit in" with their peers, or conceal their true natures, like they frequently do throughout high school. In college, it is perfectly acceptable to deviate from the "norm" in order to become the person that you are meant to be. Others typically don't pass judgment upon those, who dare to be different or step outside their comfort zone; in fact, at universities, the freedom to make a bold statement with your personality, opinions, or beliefs is actually embraced. Overall, I would want myself to realize that I have the autonomy to be as quirky, unconventional, or original as I so desire. In high school, the emphasis is largely placed on creating a "popular" mold that everyone should adhere to at the risk of becoming a social outcast; however, in college, people recognize one another's unique perspectives and individual indentities.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would definitely tell myself that I should apply for any scholarship opportunties that came my way. College cost a lot of money and any money is better than no money especially when you dont have to pay it back. I would have also mentioned that I will have plenty of free time and I should use most of it to study. College is not as hard as some make it out to be but being able to have good time management skills is key.

I would make it clear that if I didn't heed my word that it will have devastating consequences to my future. Practices I count as insignificant will add up to the overall character that pours into everything I do in life. Stress the importance of college immediately after graduating and follow in the career path of music and ministry. Work righteously, be frugal with your money and don't complain. Whatever a superior tells you do it without hesitation, cheerfully. Then, do whats expected of you instead of waiting to be told. Don't be ashamed to ask for help and learn how to cook a meal. Give back to what measure you've been given and keep giving. Don't be afraid of confrontation. Learn forgiveness and don't let strife leave from you. Your honesty will gain you favor with all you meet, building credibility. Your social life will follow you as you follow education. When there's a time for action, take action. When there's a time to wait, wait! Don't force a door to open when it's closed. Look for the right woman because she's looking for you. Knowlegde is freedom.

My best advice would be to learn how to manage your time and be committed to your academics. When you are in college, you have a lot of “unsupervised” time. You need to be responsible and make sure assignments are done and tests are studied for before attending the numerous social activities college life offers. In college, you don’t have your parents around to remind you get things done and many professors post assignments/test dates online so it is up to you to get them completed. Professors expect you to care enough about your classes to be prepared without being reminded. It is too easy to get caught up in other things and neglect your classes, but you need to remember why you are in college – to learn. The social life is a bonus and a reward for becoming a responsible young adult.

Dear 2005-2006 Charles, I hope this letter finds you well. I am getting ready to attend Georgia State University when I was given the opportunity. You are about to take a big step in your future career. College and education in genereal are very important for the type of job and the type of person you become. Employers like to interview well educated people and the way they filter to get to those people is by seeing what a person has achieved through schooling. While attending college doesn't seem important after so many years of schooling so far, it is. You need to suck it up and buckle down. Take school serously. Attend class, take notes, study, and try your hardest. Sincerely, 2012 Charles P.S. Apply for more scholarships! School gets expensive.

stay focused and quitting is never an option.

I was apart of the Dual Enrollment Honors program as a highschool senior. I went to Kennesaw State University my senior year of highschool, and I was able to complete my entire freshman year of college (30 hours) by the time I graduated high school. Because of this, the transition to Georgia State was relatively easy. I was used to the college work load, and the hardest part of my transition was moving out on my own. I am so glad I participated in the DEHP program, because it has put me ahead in my college career as well as made the transition from high school to college dramatically easier.

I would tell myself to study more outside of the classroom, because there is only so much that you can learn inside the classroom, there are some things that need to be done yourself. I would suggest that I read more so that I can broaden my vocabulary, asn become as independent as possible.

I believe the moast impotant advice I could give myself, or anyone for that matter, is not to put off going to college. You should make it your top priority. I have waited seventeen yearsto return and it has been the biggest regret I have had in life. It makes more sense to go before you start a family. I am now a single mother of three children. It is going to be harder now then it would've been right after high school. I have struggled alot over the years because of not continuing my education. There are no jobs in the world today without a degree. If you go to school and further your education, you can be independent. Most pople say they don't need school, but that's not true. Take it from me, it's a hard world out here. If you want things for you and your ffamily make sure you focus on your education. That is one of the main things you need in life to be successful.

I have come to learn that experience is the true teacher of life so I would impart myself with "His" experience in hopes that he would proceed more confidently and faster achieve more than I have. I would tell myself it does not matter that he doesn't have a proper father figure to motivate him. All those dreams and aspirations that he thought were impossible are not only doable but are effortless for someone that thinks like him. He should not settle for simply being in law enforcement because he is athletic, but he could go to college and play football and run track as well as use that body and looks to become a pageant king and as Mr. "Black" California he would influence many youth's lives through his example; all the while maintaining a Dean's List status and get an AA with highest honors. Most off all I would impart to him a need for self knowledge for it is with this that most of the lessons he will learn will become increasingly easier to understand. Of Course there will be work involved but with self knowledge and a plan no work is hard work.

The advice that I would give my past self would be to be more confident. I would tell myself that it is ok to ask for help and that there is no need to be intimidated by new experiences. College is all about change and discovery. One of the most important things I would tell myself is to make sure to communicate with college professors. Summing up the courage to talk to them speaks volumes about your commitment to your work. Although it may be anxious at first, in the long run, it will encourage the professor to help your grade and it will help with future networking and communication skills. Another important thing is to be open minded to new ideas and experiences. Be friendly to people you would not have thought of meeting. Go to cultural events. Eat the cuisine of another country. Engage in an enlightening conversation. Express your opinion in classes. If you put yourself out there, there is no telling what new thing you will experience, what knowledge you will gain, or what interesting person you will meet.

I would tell myself to start college immediately after high school and to take all the classes I needed to focus on much sooner. I didn't start till I was almost 20 and I feel that if I had started college after graduating high school and started taking my theatre classes right at the start instead of in my second year, I would've felt ready to audition for the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) much sooner and things could've turned out differently and probably easier. I also should've gotten a job much sooner and save up money to try to pay for this school. It's so expensive and I am struggling to find a way to pay to go to the school of my dreams, not even my uncle will help me. I am hoping to win this scholarship so it can help me at least a little. With all the hard work I've done to be one of the first people accepted by AMDA, I feel I deserve this.

The main thing I would tell my high school self, would be, "don't stop!" Taking almost 10 years off between high school and college was the main mistake i have made in my life. It has been so much more difficult trying to go back to school now that I'm married and supporting my family, I just wish I had taken the opportunities afforded to me then and gotten my education so that I could be further along in my goals for my life. Education is so important and I should have made it a bigger priority in my life when I was younger.

Dont be shy, give people the benefit of the doubt because not everyone that you meet is going to hurt you and you may lose your chance to make long lasting friends

Dont Stress not everything is going to go as plan. Just do your best and everything will be alright. Studying is key and its ok to ask for help also Be yourself no matter dont try to empress anyone and make everyone like you.

Challenge yourself. College should be fun, of course. But you are also going through a period in your life that will help shape who you are. Make friends, stay up too late, skip a class once in a while. But DON'T take the easy route. Don't take 12 hours when you could be taking 15+. You will surprise yourself at how much time you actually have. You will surprise yourself even more by how much you can accomplish by "jumping in the deep end" even though you're not sure you can swim. Test your limits. College is a very forgiving time in your life. If you find your limits now you won't have to fail so hard later.

To always remember that I am paying to get my education, and not to party or slack off. Get involved around campus, but always maintain your work, and extra activities. Uphold an honorable GPA, and never give up even during your toughest moments. Every struggle will always be worth it in the end, once you have your degree.

Life isn't fair. Never has been, never will be. You decide your own path. Nothing given has any real value - Only things you've worked for and suffered to acheive will have any real meaning for you. You don't have rights. You have privileges. Treat them as privileges. You will appreciate and value them far more. Nearly all the advice you'll ever get is what the giver would do in that situation. Everyone judges. Everyone has biases. Learn yours, recognize them, and learn when they are/are not appropriate. Have many acquaintances, but few friends. Assume anything you tell someone else will end up being known by more than just that person. Don't have sex with anyone you don't want kids with. Learn what you can, when you can. There's no such things as "useless information". Be more confident in yourself. Ask for things - the worst someone can do is say "no".

i would tell my former self, that he needs more money for college. What i struggled with the most school was not the classes or the counless essays that seemed to be assigned every other week. i struggled mostly with finding money to go to school. i had the bare minimum i needed when summer came around and thought that would be okay at the time. I found out a few months after school ended, that i was about $2,600 short thanks to my schools weird way of displaying financial aid. I ended up having to quickly applying for alot of small local scholarships to make up the difference.

If I could go back in time to my high school senior year, I would ensure that I take as many college level courses as possible. I would also go straight from high school into an institution of higher learning, instead of going full-time into the U.S. Military. It would be more beneficial to me if I went into the military already having a degree, because it would have afforded me the ability to excel in rank much faster. In addition, I would also, explore more colleges and universities before making a final selection. I would also apply for more scholarships while still in high school.

To take it as seriously as possible. I went to a four year school right out of high school and ended up changing my major three times before I jumped ship completely and went to culinary school. I'm not saying that going to culinary school was a bad move, it has helped me to decide to get into food research and development and it gave me an associate’s degree in something I love, but I would be that much further to my goal of a masters in food science if I had stayed in the four year collage I was originally attending and gone to culinary school after I had my bachelors. The most common mistake and worst mistake for kids to make is to not take school seriously enough, so they end up wasting time and money and create their own obstacles to their future goals. I don't intend to make that mistake twice.

If I had the opportunity to give myself advice before entering college, I would tell myself that this is real life and you must take it serious. I would emphasize on the fact that once money is spent to pay for tuiton and dorm rooms, it's forever spent. Not being productive in college is a waste of money and loans that you will eventually have to pay back. The social life of college may seem very enticing, but at the end of the day, only the strongest will survive and these are the people that jobs will want when that time comes. I would tell myself to go in with an open, yet focused mind. You must remember what you are here for and work towards that goal because nothing is given. As father always says, you only have one life to give, one life to live, so live it to the fullest.

The advice I would give my self in high school is to not let other bring you down because they don't understand you. For along time I have been letting other putting me down by them talking about the way I looked or the way I dress. Being on campus at Georgia State has really let me know that their is more out and being different is not bad.

I would tell myself not to slack off or cheaet myself out of a good college. I would remind myself that the best things in life dont ever come easy and to strive to reach my goals quicker. Also, to become better disiplined with my studying and with classes. Make myslef get up on time and go to my classes. I would strive to make better grades by doing the work to the best of my abilites nd not to lay around so much. Life is a race.The more disiplined you are the better the chance of winning.

Participate in extracurricular activities! Get involved on campus! Have fun with friends outside of school, but keep school your priority. You can do so well if you only put your energy/mind/heart into it. There's no reason to accept mediocrity when you could instead take a challenge head-on. Keep your head in the game, do your best, and you will succeed.

I would tell myself to become as involved as possible and to take advantage of all the resources that are available. There are so many opportunites to excel and to leave a legacy at you institution. I would say to make a difference on the campus and the students around you. Most importantly, I would say make the extracurricular activities enhance your experience and your resume not hinder it. Students should always think about the future because college life should only last four to five years.