What would you tell 16 year old you?

1) Don't sell yourself short; there's more upstairs than you care to realize, and fear of uncertainty isn't going to get you very far.

2) Don't let your parental grudges mold your outlook on them... There will come a time when you'll realize how hard they were trying and how difficult life is without having a safety net.

3) Cheer up, emo kid. In no time, you'll work yourself out of that phase. Most of those people who keep "pestering" you are the same ones that will be standing by your side when you get your degree. That moment, when it all comes to fruition, you'll cherish them more than anything you ever had in your youth.

And, most importantly, keep on keeping on.