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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there would be plenty of things I would say. For one, I would tell myself not to dwell on that high school relationship you think is forever. It is not, and college is a much bigger place than you would expect, even if it is in little ole' Denton Texas. There are thousands of people whose paths you will cross and who will impact your life in ways you could never image. I would tell myself to not fret about that AP exam becasue you should have taken dual credit instead. I would make sure I know that the transition into college will not be as hard as expected if I keep an open mind. I would stress to my high school self to get a job as soon as possible and to save up as much as possible becasue you will want to travel. You will want to see the world and you will forever regret it when you have the opportunity to do so but not the funds. That is the advise I would give my high school senior self.

I would make sure I understood that college is also an experience. Yes, it is about the work that you do, and what you take away from class, but more importantly it is about finding yourslef, and becoming the person that you know you can be. I want myself to know that it is okay to hang out with friends, and meet new people. Also, doing new things, and opening your eyes to the opportunities that you are creating for yourself just by going to college. Education is defintely important, but what does that education mean if you experienced nothing whilst working for it?

Take a year off! You'r not as mature, smart, or as grown up as you think you are. And even after a year you'll still be an immature kid, but that small bit of perspective you'll gain will do you wonders. You'll realise how important your education will be to you, and you'll also gain more perspective on what its going to take for you to live the life you want. Trust me, no matter what route you take, you definetly have the will power and fortitude to get wherever it is you'll want to go, but taking that year off after high school will give time to plan out a road map for your future. Unfortunatly, your not going to be lucky enough to have someone hold your hand through your twenties, so being patient, thoughtful, and intelligent about how you proceed with your education will make your life so much more stress free. I know from experience that not planning, or rushing into things can lead to a life filled with work, and devoid of time. So be patient, there's no rush.

If I could go back and talk to my highschool self I would tell myself to stop worrying so much. Really think about what it is you want and need, both school-wise and emotionally, because this is an important dicision. However, the transition isn't as bad as you're worried it will be. The big distance sucks but never forget you can call home whenever. Please remember that you are good at handling yourself and good at being on your own, even if it's not always how you'd like to be, and remember to actually apply for some scholarships (you do actually need those).

I would tell my high school self to take spanish, dual credit classes, apply for many scholarships, and get involved in the community as much as possible.

I would say study now, more than anyone else. I also would say to learn as much as you can in any field because wider knoledge of things makes a person wiser, and in my opinion enjoys life in its whole. Now days society is focused in producing specialized people in their fields. But I think it is important to learn from many different things and know many things. Another advice would be read more. Reading improves mind focus, speed thinking, analyzing content, vocabulary, speech improvement and knowledge. I believe that reading more things than just High School material would have improved my knowledge about different fields. The last advice I would give to myself would be to do more than school proyects. Go further than school proyects and content. That way you discover more things, and you develop your own educational path.

Always work hard to stay ahead and never procrastinate. Always look for ways to stay ahead and stay focused. You are going to college to study and to lay the foundation for the rest of your life. These are the most important years of your life because the decisions you make in college will affect the rest of your life. If you study hard and stay focused for your college years, then you can enjoy the rest of your life. On the other hand, if you lose focus and just try to have fun, the rest of your life will not be fun. I am not saying that you should never have fun. These college years are some of the most fun years that you will ever have, but that is not an excuse to lose focus. The main purpose of going to college is to earn your degree and to get prepared for your career. There will always be fun things to do and you will undoubtedly enjoy the college experience, but don't let that change your vision and/or goals.

I would tell myself to never give up and don't believe that you can't do anything.

Even though you're not sure what you want to do as a career, stick with getting your college basics out of the way. Apply for scholarships and grants every chance you get. The course work will be tough so don't be afraid to form a study group or ask for help. It is important to find a balance between school work and free-time. Don't skip class unless you're very ill. Don't get hung up on your friends/social life and the troubles they always seem to cause. Most of them are toxic and will only hold you back. Do not make them a priority. Your parents want what's best for you, so don't give them a hard time and take their advice to heart!

If I had known then what I know now, I would have been more prepared. as a high school senior, your should take as many AP classes as possible, then take as many AP exams as you can which saves you a lot of money and time by taking a single AP test. Also, you should apply for as many scholarships as possible because you would not have a scholarship if you never apply a scholarship by thinking you would never received a scholarship. Moreover, you should take as many SAT and ACT exams as possible to acheive a better score when you apply for universities. By doing this, your life in college will be much better than I am now without worrying about paying debts.

Firstly, I would encourage myself to apply for more scholarships because it would reduce hours having to work! As a high school senior, I struggled with social anxiety and was rather introverted. I enjoyed going through the same routine and hanging with my small group of friends. The comfort and safety of my daily routine was the key to my happiness. I would definitely go back in time to tell myself to open up to people more and not be afraid to go out of my comfort zone. I would say, "Don't be afraid to initiate things with other people. Stop waiting on someone to open up to you when you can make a difference in someone else by opening up to them. Send the first text; be the one to invite someone to go hang out Friday night; put your phone down and ask your neighbor beside you how their day is. I'm sure the other person is thinking the same exact thing, dying to be texted first, sad about never being invited anywhere, shy to open conversation with strangers. We all want acceptance, so don't discourage that by doing nothing. Waiting won't do anything."

Jason, even though you don't have money issues now, you're going to have a few. Start saving for a rainy day. I know you have a little extra at the moment, maybe set it aside for bonds or investments because you're implusive at times. If that fails, then stop going out so much. Which brings me to another point, those people you consider friends now, you won't be talking to 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of them in the next five to six years. There are however a few that will stick by your side no matter what happens but most of them don'tlike to be social. Advertising is your major you'll end up liking. It's weird, we always thought we'll be some accounting or film guy but trust me, I've been through it. Finally relationships, you had a chance at few great ones but you're indecisive nature ruined for both partners involve. Try not to be so distance and you'll keep the people you deserve around. All in all, you'll have a great time and that's what matters the most.

Two years ago when I was a high school senior, I thought college would be a just an extended education of high school. I felt like I have to go to college to get a better job in a reality, becasue that is what I've been told from adults. However, the actual college life is different. It is more than studying for you major and getting a degree. In college, I'm learning how to communicate with others, how to tolerate with others whom have completely different opinion than mine, and how to manage and use my time more wisely. If I can give an adive to me in high school senior as a college student is "Diligent." That doensn't mean just stay at the school library and study all the time. Be dilligent in all things. College is a great traning ground before I face the reality. So don't be afraid, learn from my own mistakes, and look foward.

1. Make an effort to be open-minded and learn something from everyone. 2. Say yes to as many opportunities as possible. 4. If you don’t think you’ll be interested in a club, go anyway. You may learn something new or meet someone new. 5. Use ratemyprofessor.com to help choose classes. 6. If you have multiple interests, but classes may not go towards your degree requirements, email the professor asking if you can sit in on the class. It’s a cost-effective way to explore when you're undecided or simply eager to learn. You do need to choose your major after your first year. 7. Don’t apply to 10 colleges. Apply to a couple top choices because money and time are big considerations. Community college is a great way to save money and transition to living on your own. 8. Look at college as an opportunity to build your network. Go to all networking events! 9. Start getting job experience/internships early. 10. The college experience is ultimately what you make of it. The most important things to consider when choosing is the cost and any special programs they offer. The rest is subjective.

You have to remember why you're in college, what your dream is, and where you want to go. Do you want a second chance at making a 4.0 and then transfer to that private school you've been dreaming of? Is there a degree that you want to pursue, but think you might not be smart enough? First, the first is a noble and managable goal, but only if you stay focused on the long term. Second, all you have to do is study and you're the smartest kid in your class. No one is going to force you to do anything, and no one is going to hold your hand along the way. Unfortunately, you are going to need to make sure your finances, academics, and social life are all in order by yourself. No one will warn you if you're running low on money, if you're falling GPA will hinder your dreams of scholarships or private school, or if those people you call friends are only interested in what you can bring to the table on the weekends. My advice to you is - hold in there, you can do it.

A lot happened since I have graduated from high school in Ukraine. I have spent five years studying at a Ukrainian university in pursuit of Bachelor's and Specialist's degrees in Translation; got married; moved to the USA; discovered that I had to change my specialty to have a successful career in the US; entered Collin County Community College to pursue Graphic Design, and partially transferred to the University of North Texas to earn my second Bachelor's degree in Communication Design. There are several pieces of advice I would have liked to give myself to improve upon my educational path. To me as a high school senior, I would have recommended to get a Bachelor's degree in both Computer Sciences and Translation, as it would have given me better career prospects in both countries. To me as a US student, I would have told to see advisors at both Collin College and UNT to avoid registering for non-transferrable credits and overtaking a heavier workload. Most importantly, I would have advised myself to transfer to the UNT only upon the completion of Collin College core curriculum instead of co-attending both colleges as I currently do.

STAY CALM. You have nothing to worry about. It's a big change, but you're not alone.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to work more. During high school I was extremely busy with band that I only worked 10 hours a week. Then, after band ended, I was worn out and I never upped my hours. I would go back and tell myself to suck it up and work more because now that I go to college and work full time I realize that I had it really easy in high school. If I worked harder back then I would have made it easier for myself now.

I would tell myself that it's okay to be different. I went to a school where it was looked at as strange to love music. I would tell my self to ignore those people and just be myself. If I loved band, then so be it! Also, who cares that I'm slightly over weight, when you get to college no one cares! Everyone at UNT is so excepting. Lastly, I would say that it's okay to not have a lot of friends. Because when you get to college you are going to have more friends that you could have ever asked for! Mostly, just remember to love yourself for who YOU are. There is no need to change for other people. You just haven't found your crowd of people yet, but you will.

Dear high school self, just know that all the terrible friends and horrible things that have happened so far are going to make sense once you hit college. I know you don't want to go now, but once you get there you are going to meet the closest friends you will have in your life. You will no longer talk to any of your high school "friends" and this is going to make you a better person! Yes, it is really lonely at first, and scary! You are far from home, so unlike your roomates you can't just take your laundry to your parents for the weekend and have a home cooked meal and feel relaxed. But, it's those roomates who eventually take you with them for holidays and weekend adventures-all expenses paid! The life of making your own choices-some bad, some good, is amazing! You don't have a curfew, you can eat whatever and however much you'd like all night long with the best friends ever! Right now, just get through it, because the best years of your life are ahead of you and you are not going to want to leave!

Get up and begin to explore the world around you. Life is full of adventure and endless curiosities. Find the people you love and who love you. Overcome your insecurities by attempting everthing atleast once. But always remember no matter how many times you fail or succeed, you are one step closer to reaching the dream you layed awake countless nights hoping you would achieve.

If I could rewind time and give myself advice as a high school senior, I would tell myself a different set of Advanced-Placement classes to take. During registration for my senior year, I had no idea of what kinds of classes I would be taking in college, so I just took a series of random AP classes in an attempt to get as many college credits as possible. I had signed up for AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP government, and AP Macroeconomics. While taking AP Biology has benefitted me in my "Biology for Educators" class, the credit didn't transfer, and it would have been more beneficial to have taken AP Environmental Science in high school to avoid paying for that class in college. As well, I wouldn't have wasted money paying for the Statistics exam, because I had no idea that the classes I would need for college would be "Math for Educators" courses. Sometimes I feel like taking challenging classes in high school was a waste of time, but in reality, it prepared more for the fast-pace of college lectures. However, if I could go back in time, I would have taken more beneficial courses.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would emphasize the importance of financial responsiblity and urge myself to take as many AP tests as possible. At that time, I could not even fathom the actual costs of attending a University and did not realize what an advantage Advanced Placement credits can offer. I would also tell myself to focus less on trying to work during college and more on being academically focused, because if you are a student, academics should be your priority over a job. Finally, I would urge myself to see my family more and to cherish my time with them. Although it's more difficult to stay in touch when you're far from your family in college, it's worth the effort. A student's family situation can dramactically change without warning, as was the case for my family when my father passed away in 2012. I would tell myself to appreciate the opportunities given to me, and to take nothing for granted.

Going to college is not a decision one should make lightly. The cost of college may not seem like a tangible concept when you first go into it, but from the other end of the tunnel, the weight of the financial responsibility is huge. My advice would be to only borrow what you need, squirrel away as much as you can, and pay the interest of any unsubsidized loans as often as you can while in school. Also, weigh the cost of your education against the potential income of any career your degree will afford you. My ultimate advice would be to wait for a while before going into college in the first place. In my experience, I wish I had waited to attend until I was capable of fully realizing the ramifications of both the longterm financial responsibility and the climate of the job market and how a degree may or may not have helped.

College is not a walk in the park. It is a lot different from high school, but it is worth it. Stay focused and on top of your studies at all times because you can easily get distracted by all of the different activities being displayed. Stay motivated because it is so easy to put things aside until the last minute. Keep God first no matter what and remember that the sky is the limit.

Take advantage of scholarships and apply for as many as you can. The financial burden of college is increasing and more and more students graduate with a large amount of debt. You can get scholarships for tons of things, not just things you'll major or minor in.

I would tell myself to take my classes seriously and work hard to get good grades. Make sure to do research about the college or university that you want to attend to be certain that it is the right fit and offers the type of program that you want. Apply for all the scholarships you can, every semester! Most importantly, make the attempt to get to know the professors on a more personal level, they're probably awesome people and they can be very supportive when things get tough.

I would advice myself not to get too involved with the social aspect. It can be fun but don't get too carried away because you are there to make good grades and get an education so you can go on to living your dreams. I would also tell myself to make good friends and always branch out. Don't get stuck with a bad crowd because they can only bring you down.

I would have much to say. Talking to my Senior self at the start of the year, i would have given him much to look forward to. "Things get better", i would have said, "Once you get here, it really is worth it. If you do your work now, and you stop worrying about all the pointless stuff, you will save yourself a lot of Heartache twards the end of the year". But that would not have been enough, i would say, "Invest in yourself now. Start learning something, anything, and dont worry if its not the 'newest' or 'best' thing, just start and learn the new stuff later. You have all the time in the world to learn, but only if you start right now".

Apply for more scholarships. Take classes seriously. Make sure you get on a good degree plan and stick to it. Do not waste your time. College is expensive so you want to get done and get to work as soon as you can.

After I look back on my experiences throughout high school, I see myself bound to my future. I was constantly in the college center even as a freshman, trying to make a plan, an agenda, searching for campuses I could attend or workshops that I thought would be pre-requisite upon entering a secondary institution. I was so bound to my educational future that I lost sight of my educational present. I wasn't a bad student nor did I really struggle with the high school curriculum, but somehow I felt like I wasn't giving my all because of my focus on the next big step. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to slow down, to not be in such a rush to get out of high school. All my teachers said that high school were the days that they wish they could have back and if they could go back, they would. It's what molds and prepares you for the next big step, a very important component when talking about entering into college.

I would tell myself to stop stressing about the Air Force Academy (AFA), and focus on what I truly want for myself. I should have started researching all the degrees and applying for colleges before starting the AFA application process. I wish I had physically gone to visit other schools and consider them as prospectives. Before taking Dual Credit and stressful AP exams I wish I would have researched if they would even transfer towards my degree. I would have told myself to start UNT with a positive attitude. For me UNT was just a mediocre school and I wanted to be extraordinary, but when I was applying for the Air Force Academy I was so sure I was a shoo-in that I hadn't applied to any other schools or scholarships. I received my rejection letter in April and it was too late to apply to any of the other top notch Texas schools, but UNT had rolling applications. I thought the school would be too small and too close to home, but it turned out to be everything I needed and more. The transition to college life was made easier with the support of family and friends.

The first thing I would tell myself is, don't be scared. In high school they make college seem big and scary, but it really isn't. You will have fun and you will learn so much. Another thing I would tell myself is that when people say that you will most likely move on from your high school friends, they are right. You won't entirely lose them, but you won't be as close to them. However, I would tell myself not to worry, because you will make new friends, great friends that will be there for you and won't judge you for the things you have or haven't done. I would tell myself to stop procrastinating. In college, things get difficult if you procrastinate. If you do, be prepared for many nights of staying up until four in the morning finishing drawings. Don't do that to yourself. Get some sleep. I would tell myself to be prepared to learn. You are going to learn so many new things that you did not even think you would ever get to do, and it's going to be great. And lastly, have fun.

In high school, for me was many years back which there was no technology like now. On the other hand, I enjoyed school; even though, I didn’t know what exactly I wanted to do. I was wasting my time the sudden unbridled personal freedom was a disaster for me I did not do nothing great because of my teenage age. I was living at home with my parents and my eight younger siblings. I was unemployed and had only worked a few odd jobs since high school. I had taken some classes without any idea of what was going to happen in my future. My family did not afford to pay for some fees and books; I had to borrow from my class mates which I didn’t like. I tried very hard and always wanted to be a winner; on the other hand, I didn't have all the materials needed for my classes I challenged myself, learned new things and become success. Also, I learned, and then adjust my course to make sure my path was always forward. I was never able to decide if there was any point in going to college without a real focus.

One of my biggest regrets as a high school senior was not taking college seriously. While my classmates were busy filling out scholarship applications and getting accepted into their dream universities I put forth only the effort needed to ensure I would walk across the stage in June. Looking back I wish I had been more proactive about studying. If I could talk to my younger self I would urge him to not take 7 am classes. Sometimes there are lessons you can only learn through experience. I learned, rather quickly, that getting up at 5:30 every morning was unreasonable for me and my grades suffered as a result. When I transferred to community college in the fall I brought my poor study habits with me. I felt that if it had been enough to get me by in high school it would serve me well for the next four years in college. I would tell my past self to not wait until the night before a test to finally open up the textbook and start reading chapters. Most importantly, I would tell myself to have a greater sense of urgency. College is all about learning to adapt.

I would have told myself to focus on taking AP tests and find scholarships. I did not realize how expensive college is. I would have suggested myself to take community classes in place of core classes at a university since those core classes do not pertain to your major so there is no reason to spend thousands of dollars on them.

Don't try to rush the process of growing up, enjoy life while it's still easy and make sure you take in everything you are going to experience. This is the last year that you are forced into learning, after this you will be able to learn and grow in a lot of different ways and find who you want to be in the world. Don't try to do everything at once, and dont always say yes to everything that comes your way, cherish things more.

The advice I would give myself is t not be scared to make new friends, keeping grades up is not difficult; meeting new people and connecting with them is. I guess something I'd really wish I'd known is that I'm not a morning person, and morning classes are not the best option for me.

I would tell myself to make sure I knew what classes needed to be taken and what classes could have waited till later; knowing this would have speed up core coursework alot faster. Knowing now that I very well could have achieved having a part-time and going to school full-time I have would made sure that I got a job that was perfect for my school schedule. As well I would tell myself that joining the lacrosse team is not important because joining is not going to be what will keep me school. What will is money, which is what I would have recieved if I worked a part-time job. But I would also tell myself to not worry and just breathe; the transistion is not hard. Make sure from the begining know what your values and goals are and do not stray from them throughout your college career. This will help keep things in perspective and make it harder to stray from the path that you set for yourself.

At eighteen you know everything. But that confidence has yet to set foot on campus, and when it does, you will be astonished by how college takes everything you think you know and decimates it in the most beautiful of ways. Because it’s not going to be the experience you meticulously planned and prepared for. It’s going to be so much more. College is not just the certificate that will hang on your wall, or the resume you’ll agonizingly polish. It’s about discovering that some of the most valuable lessons are learned outside the classroom. It’s about crying yourself to sleep, laughing until you can’t breathe, and finding courage in places you’d never look. It’s the friends you never expected to meet, and the goodbyes you never thought you’d make. It’s heartache, healing, hoping, and taking chances that you’ll try to talk yourself out of. And it’s wonderful. So plunge your feet into the water and approach both college and life with an open mind and heart. And remember that going the extra mile may give you a blister or two, but the end is well worth it.

High school senior Kadey; there is a lot that you need to know and need to prepare for come Fall 2011, stuff that your teachers and conselors aren't filling you in on now. While you may know how to write an essay in APA format and you may have the pythagorean theorem down pat, college is SO much more than that. One day you get dropped off in an unfamiliar place with faces you've never seen before and are expected to choose what you want to do for the rest of your life by declaring a major (one that you will most likely change -- and it's OKAY!). Just remain calm and keep the degree on the brain! It's FOUR years out of your entire life! STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL AND BOYS. Focus on being the best you can be and completing your educational journey. You will have plenty of time for all that funny business later in life. Also, go visit your family. You may be excited to leave now, but I promise you'll be even more excited to return for a weekend. As dad always says, "Stay Focused, Business First, Be a Lady Always".

I have always known I wanted to be apart of architecture and an interior design program. I knew this for years before graduating high school. If I could go back in time and mentor myself, I would suggest for myself to emerge into the field at a younger age. I would encourage myself to volunteer to get more experience under my resume for times like I'm at right now, being a college junior about to intern. I believe as you age, so does your outlook on life and your sense of creativity. I would encourage my younger self to better document my thoughts and my creations. I would encourage my younger self to emerge my time into the world and to learn, so that my future self would be more advanced. This is what I would go back and tell myself. This is what I will tell my children as they grow up in my home. Emerge yourself in your dreams and don't wait. I love what I do in college and what I am to do in the future to come in my career. I wish I started sooner.

Dear Danielle, There are two things I've learned in life so far that may do us a lot of good in the future. The first being, never to doubt what you already know. And second, stick to your beliefs with every fiber of your being. As you are about to graduate high school, everyone will expect you to draw up a roadmap. A definite blueprint, that details your life and future goals for the next 10 years. Don't try to please everyone by trying to perfect your plan. Plan your life out for yourself, and most importantly, do what you love to do. It really is as simple as that. Your constant overthinking and uncertainty about your future only stems from trying to please others, and not yourself first. And, P.S. Your growing attraction to females, is not a phase.

I would tell myself to learn how to utilitze better time management and study for school more. I would also stress the importance of saving money ahead of time and not spending it on stupid things.

I would tell myself that studying in high school is good, but studying in college is necessary.

Everyone tells you that "This is the greatest time of your life! You are going to have so much fun!" but what you don't realize is that this is only partially true. They should say "go and make your own fun" instead of claiming it is just going to happen. This is a time of self empowerment and self acceptance. In the next few years you are going to grow up, be scared, be stressed, but most of all be brave. This is your time to shine. Learn everything you can, be smart when making choices, laugh everyday, and don't forget to appreciate every single second. Never stop dreaming and trying to better yourself in ways you personally want to be better. Try your hardest and most importantly make your own fun. Do what makes you happy, not what other people tell you should make you happy. College is the time to be you, whoever you choose to be. Be smart. Be fearless. Be happy.

If I were to go back in time, the conversation would go something like this: Younger Me: Hey. Me: Hey YM: So...what's college like? Me: Pretty cool. A lot of work though. Seriously. YM: Oh. That sucks... Me: Yes but it will be worth it. Just don't go spending all your finicial aid money on crap and make sure that you plan your classes well. Look where the buildings are or else you'll be walking every opposite direction just to get to class. YM: Wow. Me: Also, try to get into groups but don't force yourself to like something. If it's too much, it's too much. Stock up on food and snacks for the weekened and last but not least, enjoy your time. YM: Ok. I'll do that. Thanks older me. Me: No problem...Hey. Hey. YM: What? Me: Bonds. YM and Me: BAIL BONDS! And that is how our conversation would go.

I would tell myself not to wait tool long to go to college. I had to go to war to afford college and after I came home I waited about four years before deciding to go back to school. I would tell myself to go back to school as soon as I got out of the military.

If I had one chance to go back and give myself some advice in high school, it would be simply to spend more time with my teachers and advisors to get more information on how to prepare. I would ask questions, such as “Are there classes to take to help me study?” or “What can I do to help keep myself more organized?”. I would tell myself to do more research in my major, such as the job market and salary ranges. I would tell myself to ask my sister more questions about her recent college experience. I would tell myself to take more college prep courses during my senior year and work towards better grades. I would strongly suggest to myself to use those ‘college days’ more wisely and investigate the colleges and what they offer. I am certain my parents would appreciate me asking myself to work more diligently at applying for scholarships and grants. Lastly, I would definitely tell myself to save more of the money I make with my part-time job.

Don't worry so much. Take one day at a time and breathe. For so much of my life I have stressed about things that I have no control over and that I cannot change. My entire freshman and sophomore years in college I was so worried about what other people thought of me and making good grades that I forgot to have fun. I forgot to enjoy my college experience which you only get to have once. If I could give myself any advice it would be to be a little less hard on myself. Focus on your grades and study hard but don't forget to enjoy yourself a little. Go on an adventure, stay up really late once or twice and go see a movie on a Tuesday night for no reason at all. Real life starts soon enough so focus on being young and a little irresponsible.