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Dear high school self, Don't worry, you will be able to combine your passions of learning about other cultures and the environment. Don't think being a scientist is your best route. Your open-mindedness, kindness, and outgoing personality will help you make lasting friendships with people of various backgrounds and ethnicities. I know you are very unsure of yourself, most people are at this age, but you will gain more confindence as you come to better understand who you are and what you want through a life changing study abroad experience in Japan. Yes, I know. Your dream is to visit Japan, and guess what, it happens! Your academic and career opportunities will expand, to include possibly graduate school or an internship in Japan. Wisconsin is only a small part of the world, don't let your parent's influence limit you to this place. They don't know of the possibilities elsewhere, but they still love you and support you, even if mom keeps hinting at jobs in Milwaukee. She just loves you and wants you to stay close, but she will eventually accept your want for an unconventional adventure. Sincerely, Future Self

I would not change anything.

Don't give up. College is hard and most students don't know what they want to do right away and that's ok. Keep at it, experience the college life because it is a very important factor in your life. Meet new people, go away to school and leave home to be on your own and learn how to live on your own. You only get one chance to do something like this so take advantage and make something of it.

Dear Erick, Don't go to a college based on its name. Just because it may sound great on your resume in the future wont make a world of difference if you absolutely hate it there and eventually drop out. Don't let others make your decision so they can display you as some sort of trophy to brag about. I cannot emphasize this enough but this is YOUR future, and although they may not be content with your decision for a bit, they will come around and be absolutely PROUD of you when you finish your career. Pick a place where you'd think you'd be happy, whether that's a place that only offers a two year program, or whether it's situated out of state or even out of the country, don't be scared and go to a place that best suits the type of person you are.

I would make sure i took high school more seriously and that i should have worked harder to get into AP classes. Not that i didnt care about my grades or recieved bad grades, i just wish i worked harder to get the best grades that i could. I wish i came out with a better GPA nd a lower class rank number.

I graduated early from high school, it was the best decsion I made. Sad to say I was alone for a while in college, and all of my friends got to atttend and do what high schoolers do. If I could go back, I would say that I should have taken harder classes so that I was better prepared for college.

As a high schooler, especially a senior, everyone looks at you in a different way. As a freshman, they see the child. As a sophmore, the kid that grew up. As a junior, the young adult, and finally as a senior the role model. Being a senior really changes your views on things you never really thought of the three previous years you were still a kid. Things like a career, life after high school, choosing to go to another 4 years of school, graduation, leaving home. What no one really stops to tell you is that while it's good to work hard and get into college, you need to enjoy the little things such as football games, dances, teachers who hound you to get your work done, free textbooks! I wish I could tell my senior self to be more carefree, cheerish the moments with your friends, spend time with your loved ones and be a kid. High school prepares you for college and college prepares you for the 'real world', but there't nothing that could prepare you for the bittersweet ending of one chapter to the next. Enjoy every bit of being a 'senior role model'.

Going back to High School, I would've definitely prepared myself to be more time manageable. In my opinion, time management is extremely essential. It's a lot easier to become overwhelmed in college due to the fact that as college students all responsibilty is on us, meaning no reminders from teachers to complete certain tasks. I would've worked more on preparing for adult life when it comes to handling important situations and/or tasks. Also, I would've better worked on balancing my social and school life. in college it becomes a lot easier to get off task because of the freedom to do so and the eliminiation of the constant reminders our parents or teachers may have given us. while in High School. At the beginning, college was very difficult for me to transitition to because I hadn't gotten these responsibilities mastered. My only advice to transitioning in to college is to remain focused and master the skill of time management.

Volunteer as much of your time as possible when you are in high school. This is the advice I'd give to myself as a high school senior. Volunteering can get you involved in a variety of different situations that prepare you for real life situations in ways that no class really does. Volunteering your time should not be done because it "makes you feel good", but rather for the benefit of others. Another benefit of volunteering is that it allows for personal and professional networking and may give you an insight on what you would like to do as a future career. High school is the perfect time for volunteering because you have a lot more free time than you will later on in college, especially if you're a full-time student with at least one job as well. Take advantage of this time when you don't have as many responsiblities to discover how helping in the community not only will benefit others, but will also help you discover more about yourself and what you enjoy doing.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school, I would most definitely tell myself to not stress myself out, I would tell myself "Don't overthink situations, everything will be fine. Just focus on yourself and work hard and to not procrastinate, do your work on time, turn in all the assignments given to you on time and to study". I would also tell myself college life will be way harder than high school, everything you do in college can affect you, to pay attention, take notes when its needed, to not take things for granted because the difference between high school and college, college is not free. The people in high school that messed with you, tried to start fights/ drama with you will not mean anything when you start college, stressing over them is unnesessary. You may think college is useless and unneeded but if you want a good job and to further your future college is needed. Invest your time and money into yourself to better yourself. Also to apply to colleges and scholarships, don't wait till last minute to do them.

College, an obstacle equivalent to slaying a dragon, is a struggle humanity has faced for centuries. Thus to my past self, know that the eradication of laziness to reconstruct our school mentality is a must! Procrastination is going to be the death of us if you don't formulate an antidote to conteract its deadly symptoms. Tuition will slowly but surely bleed us dry in the future if you don't start looking for a job and scholarships now. Please, for the sake of both our future, awaken the dormant scholar inside. Life is moving faster everyday, and stress is weighing more and more upon my shoulders. The force alone will evetually bring me to my knees. Our bright future is seemingly becoming more and more of a flickering candle. Know that the task at hand will be tough, but I believe in you, as you once believed in me. Take up arms to defeat this monstrousity, change our path, and alter our course in life. Make a great change so that we won't not find ourselves in the depths of night, writing a scholarship on what advice we would give to ourself past high school senior self.

Learning never stops. Being a high school senior may deceive you into thinking the contrary simply because it's your last year in school before you enter the "real world". It's your last year where you can make mistakes before you begin to actually pay for them. "Senioritis" may overcome you and poison you and your learning process to plateau, causing you to strive less in school and focus on having fun rather than on intellectually-challenging matters like schoolwork and college preparation. My advice for you would be to stop what you're doing and aim higher. College requires complete and utter concentration; your schoolwork will have new obstacles and challenges that you must work through to be successful. To be best-prepared for what's to come is to remain diligent and attentive to schoolwork all throughout high school so your coursework in college does not blind-side you while you're in the same mindset you were while slacking off in high school. Always remember that learning never stops and being a high school senior does not mean you are of any exemption.

Listen up I don't have much time but here is some advice about college. First remember to drink hot chocolate, maybe have marshmallows too, the reason being is that we get stressed out and having it around to drink before we go to bed will be crucial to get through finals. In regards to classes, you will make it through them; it may be tough at times but study hard and get sleep and things turn out fine. As I said before stress will get to us so make sure to get out of your room and spend time with friends every once and a while even if it is just to study in the library. Just because you go out to do something other than homework does not mean you are abandoning your studies, everybody needs a break it’s no different for you. Relaxing and spending time with friends is important and part of college is making new connections. One last thing you need to know before I have to go, you will meet great people in college and don’t be afraid to ask them for help; they will be happy to if you ask them.

Don't be scared. Yes, it is an entirely new experience. You're going to be away from Mom and Dad for the first time. You don't know anybody there, and you have no idea how hard it is going to be. You don't have a job, you're already broke and have no idea how you're going to pay for it. Yes you come from a small town, and have no idea what a big city has to offer. Of course you wan't to fit in and make friends but being scared will only keep you from doing so. Everyone else in your class is in the same boat. Make friends. Branch out. Be yourself. Confidence will only get you farther while your fear is going to hold you back from so many opportunities that you will regret not taking. Obviously its okay to be scared sometimes. Like when you drive for the first time, or during a thrilling movie, or even when you mess up. But college is all about making mistakes and taking risks and finding yourself. You can either be a big girl, or sit lonely in a dorm room. Your choice.

Senior Self, You may feel pressured into trying to find a social life and going to parties in the future; just know that you do not need that. You are smart and you are determined. You can and will do anything you put your mind to doing. Do not doubt yourself for being introverted, that is who you are accept it and embrace being just a little bit different than everyone around you. I know you have your parents nagging at you to find more friends, but we both know we are not very good at that. College will be a challenge for you but mostly when it comes to being in the new environment. I will not explain to you how to better deal with the struggles that will be heading your way because that growth and experience is something that you need to make you a better person. I just ask that you always have confidence in yourself and who you are; do not ever question that. While there are so many challenges, there will be so many more benefits and achievements. I am you; the future you. I know you will succeed. Your Future Freshman College Self

I would tell my past self to explore a lot of different colleges. I only applied to one college because I wanted to live at home back then or at least I thought I did. Two years later I regret that because I feel like I've missed out on the social aspect of school and also missed out on the experiance of living in a dorm and meeting new people. Another thing I don't enjoy about my college is the amount of students. I would told myself to look at schools with a smaller student body. Lastly I would tell myself to not fall behide and actually study. I've made plently of mistakes my first couple years that have hindered my graduation date because I thought I didn't need to try so hard. If I would of thought about my future from the very first semesters I would have so many more opportunties going for me then I do at the moment. Even though I got to where I want to be now, it would of been alot easier if I had a similar mind set from the beginning.

Lighten up and have fun! Yes, college is providing the foundation for your future career, but do not forget to have fun on the journey along the way. I still think the decision to become a commuter student was a wise one because of the amount of money it saves (plus being able to eat Mom's home cooked meals everyday is a plus). College can be a long four years if you do not open up and become vulnerable with those around, so quit being so shy and live a little bit. But remember, never take Mom's meals for granted, I laugh at the food students eat on campus.

apply for more scholarships while you can. and look into more colleges

Considering I already was taking a few college courses as a dual-enrolled student, it seems that it gave me a leg up on how college life was going to be. If I were to go back and tell myself about college life I would say, always come perpared, ALWAYS study, and just relax. In high school there was so much pressure to impress and be friends with everyone, but in college there is not that kindof pressure. You can strive to impress people and be friends with who you want but dont feel like you have too. You are doing your own thing and getting your own education so worry about yourself. Make friends, be a good student, and be yourself. There might be more homework than there was in high school and the classes are longer but you have more time to do the large amounts of work and you get to choose when you go to class and it seems that college is a lot like high school. They have their differences but they also have their similarities , which is going to make the transition a lot easier than you think.

Take school more seriously, and study harder. Make sure you are choosing classes that will get you in the college of your choice.

You're a freshman in high school, and are thinking about entering the LEAP Program, where you take college classes for dual credit and can even earn your degree. Go ahead and do, because I did it. Just know that it will test the limits of your dedication, time management, and what you think you know. Most of it will be easy, but PreCal and Algebra will give you some trouble. Keep your faith, and listen to your teachers, your mom, and Mr. Taylor. Start applying to schools early, and apply for as many scholarships as humanly possible. Don't get lazy. I realize I'm talking to my self, but I'm now older and wiser, so it would probably be a good idea to listen to what I have to say. My best advice: be yourself.

You wont be happier if you go to school far away just to go to school far away. Stay close to home and focus on learning rather than social life.

If I could go back to my high school senior self, I would tell myself to calm down because it only gets more stressful. I would tell myself to not compare my social life with others on Facebook. I would tell myself to get off Facebook altogether. I would also tell my highschool self to add more money to the coffee budget, because that will come in handy. I would tell my highschool senior self to cry less about money, because like the stress, the money situation will also only get worse. I would also tell my highschool self that many other students are paying for school themselves and that I am not alone. I would also tell myelf to buy resonable shoes, and then explain very, very thoroughly what reasonable means. I would tell myself to not worry about my roommate, Sarah is very different then me and a bit older, but we wil remain friends even after we stop being roommates. I would also tell myself to not worry about not having a major. It will come. I promise.

College is a great opportunity in one's life. At college one meets new and different kinds of people, becomes involved in organizations of interest , and learns about a subject that one is passionate about. Experiences such as student led organizations and clubs, along with culturally expanding study abroad trips, can make college years some of the most fulfilling moments of one's life. However, the catch is that one is uprooted from home and from many childhood friends. To many, including my high school self, it seemed scary to build new friendships in an unfamiliar place where everyone is a stranger. However, without those potential friends, one will become lonely and isolated. If I could give one piece of advice to my high school self, it would be to make as many friends as possible, even though it may seem scary at first.

The most important thing I learned my first year of college, was that more often than not, you will get farther in life by being confident and enjoying what you do. Grades, credits and a resume are all important in helping you achieve your career goals, but ultimately, if you focus too much on the academic side of college, and don't take time to enjoy yourself and experience new things, than you may find that at the end of the road, you're not the kind of person you wanted to grow into. The advice that I would give my High School self, is to loosen up a bit. Don't stress out so much about that one question you missed on the exam, or that one percentage point in your class ranking. There's a huge world waiting once you graduate high school, and you can learn so much, by going out and experiencing it firsthand, that you can't learn with your head in a book. It's the balanced combination of what you will learn in the classroom and what you will learn through your personal experiences that makes a well educated person.

So far I have learned many things. Most importantly that lasting growth and change in life seem to only occur in times of extreme light or extreme darkness. My time in high school getting ready to age out of foster care and enter the world alone was by far my darkest time. I would not go back to my young self and give the secrets that would keep me from making even one mistake- and there were many. It was the literal act of picking my spirit up from those hard lessons that developed my character and my compassion for others. However, I would go back and wrap myself in a strong warmth and a gentle voice that every morning would say, “ You are much more than a disposable child; you are loved; you will achieve.” Just maybe that warmth and gentle reassurance from an genuine place would have pushed me to spend less time living in fear and more time allowing myself to explore and make mistakes. As it turns out the world is much larger than I would have ever thought, and far less intimidating after you move out of your own way.

If I could go back and do something different it would be to apply for more grants and aid so I could pay to go to another school, perferably an HBCU school instead of being up North where the color lines are so intense the black students rather not apply for school, where the black students who do and get in become social outcast because we so call think were better than everyoe else. The diversity at UWM is good in the sense that you get to meet new people and enjoy new customs but at the price of being socially casted out. I wish to go to a school where I'm accepted and will openly accept other because thier different.

I would tell myself to not be so serious or worried about going to college. Everyone is in the same boat as you and making friends not hard to do! I would try to prepare myself for the load of course work. Nothing in high school compares to what I have done in college and it is very important that I take that seriously and that way I would be much better prepared for what I was going to expect than I was.

Judy, the most important advice I can give about college is, "Do not delay starting. " Many high school graduates believe that they should postpone college and go right into the work field. The majority of these young workers use their earnings to purchase items that are not of real value or true benefit in the perspective of an entire life span. For a momentary illusion of success, they neglect their higher education. And unlike a car, an education can never be subject to repossession. So even though you may have to work full-time, you should take at least one or two college classes per semester. Over time, these classes will eventually lead to a degree.

Dear shanelle, I wish you would have tried harder. I wish you wish you would have focused more on school and went to a four college and have graduated with your class, which would be this year, as you wanted. even though you didnt do good in the begining of your community college years, dont let that bring you down. Your smart, just apply your self more and you will see all the wonders that you can acheive and always stay POSITIVE!! Sincerley, Your older, wiser self!!1

If I could go back and talk to my old self, I would of told her that I should just go to a 4 year college and start my pogram right away so that I can finish earlier. Getting an Associates Degree at UW-Sheboygan was a waste of time because UW-Milwaukee wants specific classes to be enrolled into their program. She would also need to know that money is not a big deal but you should also work part time as well as take out some loans. I would also tell her that no matter the problem, there is always a solution. You are going to go through a lot of problems that may want to tear you down and break you. But, be strong and keep your eyes on the prize - you are achieving your goal little by little every day. Hard work pays off.

I would tell my self, make sure you do very well you first semester of school. it gets harder to bring up your gpa after you screw it up the first time. also get involved with research and a student organization right away, it will help you to creat connections that could land you a job or other placement opportuintes. Finnally the more proactive you are with this campus the better there are many things not utilized by the students the stuff is just there for the taking.

As a teenager of color who was terrified of his sexual orientation, I spent most of my high school years dealing with the emotional stress that this caused. Having a group of friends that consisted of mostly “jocks” in addition to coming from a conservative immigrant household, I had little outlets to express my identity. Similarly, in college, I was still not able to be myself as I my freshman year dealt with individuals who would not tolerate my identity as a Latino gay male. Nevertheless, as I began to succeed in my major, I began to find confidence in who I was and what I loved. Ultimately, giving me strength to be myself and come-out to my friends and family. This allowed me to understand that by being patient and by holding my career goals first, confidence as well as people of substance will eventually begin to flow into my life. Coming to this university, I expected my life to change dramatically and disregarded the time and effort needed. If I could give my high school counterpart any advice, I would say be patient and focus on what you love. Everything else will fit into place thereafter.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would say "Aren't you glad that you did not drop out of school in he 10th grade? Now that you've graduated, it won't take you eight years to go to college. You still have familiar friends to experience college with. Now that you are a high school senior, you have the best possible head start on your career. There will be no dead end jobs leading to nowhere in your future. Instead, you can use them to pay for school before you have to lease a car, rent a home or apartment, or even move to another city, seeking better opportunities to sustain yourself. That way, you won't have to worry 'How am I going to pay for school, AND, rent, AND car insurance, AND pay for gas, all the while making sure that I have enough to keep my lights on, food in the 'fridge, and clothes on my back. I'm proud of you for making it this far and good luck.". That is what I would say to myself as a high school senior. The truth.

I would tell myself that senioritis is bad. This is the time in your life when how you perform in school makes your future. I would tell myself that it isn't scary and it isn't hard to learn how to take care of yourself. I would also tell myself that you don't need to drink or smoke or party to be accepted and have fun. People don't judge you at college, everyone's too concerned with themselves to care what you are doing. Finally, I would tell myself that you have the power to control your future, you can chose anything you want because its YOUR life. Not what your parents want, or your friends, just what YOU want.

Like most other people in high school, I cared way too much about how others thought of me. I was always worried about how they would judge me. Every little thing I did, I would think to myself would I get made fun of for this? Will other people like me? Will they think I am conceited? My first semester of freshman year in college, I slowly began to stop thinking about how others really viewed me. I can thank my roommate and my other friends for helping me to see that I don't always have to be like that. That would be something that I would tell my senior-high-school-self. It doesn't matter how other people look at you, as long as you are happy with who you are then everything is fine. The most important thing right now is to focus on school. My academic life is more important than my social life. School is more important in the long run.

After attending three colleges in five years trying to figure out what I truly have a passion for, I would certainly have advice to give myself back in high school. First I would advise myself to shaddow all types of careers. I was always told "You have plenty of time to figure out what you want to do," but I think that advice hindered my ability to commit to a specific major. Shaddowing sooner would have allowed me to decide for myself what I like, and not what others told me would be a good choice. I would tell myself to do what I love, even if it doesn't pay well. I would have quickly decided to be a physical education major, even though it doesn't come off as prestegious as other majors. Once I chose my major, I was so content and actually looked forward to school. There is so much truth in "doing what you love." Not everyone is meant to be a doctor or a lawyer, and I should have seen that as a good thing, not an "I'm not good enough" thing. There is worth found in every career and in every person.

If I could go back to my high school self, I would give myself a few words of advice. First of all, you are on the right path! Keep on volunteering at the hospital, it comes in handy later when applying for scholarships (not to mention the great friends you will make, and different people that will change your life). Next I would suggest to myself, to hit the books a little harder. High school will be fun and exciting and so will college, study earlier and don't procastinate, it will pay off in the long run. Finally I would tell myself to take more AP classes by the time you graduate and enter college, it will literally pay off and save hundreds of dollars in tuition and books. Other than that, I would just tell myself to have fun!

Do not live with someone you know. It'll just get weird. Don't go to college too close to home, distance makes the heart grow fonder. Also, it lowers the chances of your high school classmates becoming your college classmates. Don't drink too much coffee too early in life. You are going to need the extra caffiene buzz that comes from not drinking it all that often, especially during finals week! Make sure to look at four-year graduation rates for colleges, no one wants to be here longer than necessary. Look for jobs early and often and stay professional. There is no need to party on the weekends, not everyone does it. The reason people think that everyone is out partying is because the people who party are the people who talk the most and the loudest. There is nothing wrong with watching a Disney movie in your dorm on a Saturday night with a couple close friends to take the stress away during midterms. Stop worrying about the future and live in the now, and remember, just because you have time to work on a project later, doesn't mean you should put it off.

If I was given the opportunity to go back in time and talk to my highschool senior self, I would tell myself to get involved in as many organizations the campus has to offer. I say this because the more organizations a person is involved with the more opportunities arise. By doing this you are able to connect with new people who can help you transition better if you are struggling. You are also able to help the community at times. Lastly, organizations on campus can offer students numerous skills that can help them in their daily lives and may also give a competitive edge when it comes to looking for a career after college.

The most important thing I would tell myself is to pursue a degree in engineering or business as these are the two majors that actually produce jobs after completing college. Other degrees can yield jobs but business and engineering really drive the economy. I would argue that not having a degree in either of these disciplines, as the reason I had to return for my graduate degree. At all costs, travel and study abroad while in college, you will not get such a great opportunity to do have this opportunity once establishing a job. I did finally study abroad, as a graduate student, and looking back I wondered why I did not take advantage of such a great learning experience as an undergraduate student. Take some big risks; you really have nothing to lose. This could be a relationship, future job opportunity or anything in between. Lastly, I would tell myself to meet with guidance counselor and degree advisor right away the first semester of college to ensure that I could finish my degree in the recommended four years. The guidance counselor and degree advisor can really help with difficult situations or questions that arise during college.

If I was able to go back in time and give myself advices, I would have told myself to better prepare myself for college. It starts deciding what I truely want to major in, and then deciding what I college is right for me. That way, I would not have wasted many semesters on classes that was not as benefical. Also, I would tell myself to apply for financial aid and scholarships. Money is definitely something a college student needs especially if they are free money coming from the government. These two things, if I knew before, would have helped me now greatly so I would not be in such a financial crisis at the moment.

To never underestimate my potential and make choices based on my own judgement rather than let others affect my decisions. I would tell myself that I will need to work hard from the start so that it will become easier later. I would also tell myself to get a part-time job because that will always be good for me as it will give me a life experience that I can't get from reading a book. Finally the main thing that I would mention is to enjoy the college life more as there was times where I could have taken up a sports course or join an engineering group earlier and contribute to that group.

Take the time to actually explore the possible fields you can go into. Just because you think you know what you want to do, doesn't mean that there isn't something you don't even know about that could be a better fit. Also, be sure to attend classes regularly as skipping them is a slippery slope. Take time to stand out with professors by visiting during office hours as this will imply a greater obligation for faculty not to give you the run around.

If I could go back to my High School self the first thing I would tell myself is to not take anything for granted, especially time. Time is valuable and should not be wasted. I try to live by this principle now and not take anything for granted, such as my education. One moment you could have everything and in the next moment you could lose it all. I would tell myself that time is something that you cannot get back, so I should try to live each moment like it’s my last. This led me to my next point in that time is one of the few things that matter in life; the other important things in life being my family, friends, and love. I would remind myself to live each moment to its fullest potential, to love my family and friends as much as possible, and to do my best each day in order to become the best person that I know I can be. Life is too short so there is no point in not doing the best that I can and trying to be the best person I can.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself i would definitely tell myself that the work you do in high school definitely matters for moving on to college. I would tell myself to try my hardest in everything I did and not slack on anything. I would also try to prepare myself for the first year of college that I wish I could of done differently. I would tell myself that although having a social life is a very good part of college and a good way of growing up, but your school work should always be your first priority. Homework first then hangout time. And I would tell myself that as long as you try your hardest in everything you do thats all you can ask for. Everyone makes mistakes but as long as yo learn and grow from them; you will always be the best person you can be.

If I could go back I would tell myself to do many things differently. I would have told myself to be more involved in high school activites, I would also have told myself to try harder for scholarships. Plus, I would say to get to know certain teachers better because good letters of recommendation are very important and finally I would tell myself to truely figure out what I want sooner, and get into that program from the start.

The only advice I would give myself and anyone else in the future is to follow your dreams. Do what you love and Do not let anyone stop you or tell what is best for you. Only you can make that decision. I made the mistake of going into a particular program simply to please my family and it has taken me almost 7 years to realize that. Had I originally gone to school for what I wanted I would have saved myself and family time, money and finacial setbacks. However, who knows if things had been different I may not be the person I am today. Guess we'll never know.

Believe in yourself and trust your gut! Do not allow negative self-talk get in the way of pursuing the life you want. There will always be people who try to put you down or intimidate you, but know that they are doing this because of their own insecurities. Rise above the negativity of your surroundings. Do something that scares you everyday! Step out of your comfort zone by challenging yourself to ask questions, talk to new people, and try activities that interest you.

The advice I would give myself as a senior, in high school is, some College classes are really tuff. I might get stressed out or frustrated at times, but just stick with it and believe in yourself. Once you do this, you’ll do just fine. Also listen to your parents; they really do know what’s best for you and good luck.