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More than anything I would let myself know that high school and college are two very different things, in two different places, so I should spend as much time with my high school friends as I can, because college life is very time consuming. Phone calls, Skype chats, and the occasional visit during Christmas break, may be all the contact you have with those friends. You'll make new friends, sure, but it won't be the same. Try your hardest to look for grants and scholarships, in fact, don't stop looking. You'll never know when a deadline with come up with something that fits you and you can get money because of it. It always helps to have more scholarship and grant money than you think you need. On the other end of the money spectrum, don't worry yourself over money and if there is enough, or how much to spend. Your parents got you covered, and you have a wonderful way with saving, so don't stress about being a "broke college kid" because you'll be fine. Also, just because you live at school, doesn't mean the assignments are easy. Work hard.

If I could travel back in time and talked to myself as a high school senior. The advice I would have given myself is to go to a community college first because it is more affordable to get your basics first, then transfer to a four year institution and complete a bachelor degree. I would also advise myself to never rush to finish and obtain a degree because there will be life challenges and classes that require more studying time. Last, I would advise myself that having too many classes would stress me out and hinder my gpa. So take my time with school and have fun getting a higher education.