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I would tell myself to really concentrate on what made me happy and not let my family or friend influence my decisions. I feel now that when you get out of high school, you really don't know what you want to do. You have no experience, no idea what awaits you out in the real world. I'd tell myself to not sweat the small stuff. So many things including family and friends can bring you down and I wish there were times I could just shrugg it all off, but that's not the type of person I am. Start off being independent right off the bat and make new friends. It's easy to get stuck in a rut and that's what happened to me for several years. I'd tell myself to really focus on what I wanted to do, even if everyone was telling me otherwise. To follow my dreams and make them come true.

Advice to my former high school self, I want to tell you to be BRAVE. In college you will meet many new people, you will have many opportunities, and you will experience growth both personally and academically. Be brave and do not let your fear of the unknown dissuade you from trying new things and taking the leap of faith that may be necessary. I want to tell you to be CONFIDENT. Remember what you are good at, don't just focus on what you struggle with. We all have strengths and weaknesses, they are part of what makes us human. Take the time to puff out your chest and pat yourself on the back, you are good enough, you are smart enough, and you got this! I want to tell you to BREATHE. Take a moment and just breathe. Remember that it is okay to take a moment for yourself and just relax. Actually, do it... now... put the book down, walk away from that computer and take a deep breath. Your work will be better for it, just trust me on this one. Lastly, I want to remind you to ENJOY. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime.

If I could go back in time to where I was a high school senior again I would tell myself to apply to universities and scholarships and go see the actual univeristies. Not to discourage myself and think that I am "Too dumb" for college. Because in reality, I have the same chance of getting accepted as any other student. I would also tell myself to push through the senior year and try to get away from the "senioritis." The last thing I would tell myself would be words of motivation because during my senior year I did not have anyone that pushed me.

Dear Kayle, I know you are disappointed to be going to Aurora University. You want to go to a big university with your two best friends and get lost in "real college" life. But don't let that stop you from being engaged at AU. Instead of being lost in a crowded lecture hall, you will be blessed to have a small inclusive campus where you connect with your professors and even consider them friends and mentors. You will volunteer with them, work together, laugh with them, and even cry with them. They will be true inspirations and supporters. You will find a career path that you never imagined and along the way you will learn from a wonderful mentor and make a best friend for life. Find the organizations that speak to your passion: helping others. Those are the organizations that will fill your heart with a love of your university community. Aurora's goal for students is to "discover what matters, and build your life around it;" you will have opportunities to make monumental change on your campus; do it! Leave a legacy on your campus and in your heart. Smiling with nostalgia and pride, A new you.

Honestly I would go back and tell myself that I needed to push myself more throughout that year. Taken more dificult classes and given myself more opportunities than I really gave myself. Not only that though, I would have told myself to look for more scholarships and grants in order to help myself through college more. Paying for it on my own is not as easy as I was expecting it to be. The scholarships and grants would have helped a lot and made a difference in where I am now. I wish I would have spent more time and put more effort into the whole thing.

First I would tell myself as senior that in my nineth grade year to take my academic career a lot more seriously. Academics should have been my number one priority. Additionally, I would tell myself to achieve as much academic success in the effort of preparing for my upcoming college courses. Secondly, I would encourage myself to do the necessary research to seek as many academic and minority scholarship opportunities as possible. Since receiving a full athletic scholarship did not happen I should have been seeking other resources and possible after school employment. Thirdly, I would tell myself the importance of aligning myself with people who are like minded and can help me better myself academically within the Business Administration program and also people who will help me become the best marketing executive that I can be. The final piece of advice that I would have given myself would be to "give back" to others who come from a similar background as myself so I could be a role model for them to show what's possible. Through hard work, dedication, and relentless effort all things are possible.

To the girl unsure of where her future will go, there is no rush. College will be there no matter what lies ahead of you, old or young the opportunities availible to you are endless. The choices you make in college will determine where you take your dreams. Worried about building reltationships, get involved and join a club. Difficulty with studying, find your nearest tutor, it's free. While college is expensive it is an investment in your future. Take advantage of AP courses and college credits offered to you now to save money and focus on the classes and activities that truly interest you. College life is an exciting world of long lasting memories that will help you discover a future you never knew exsisted.

The motto at my university is "discover what matters and build your life around it." This simple phrase can lead us to a meaningful life if we are able to live it out. However, this process is not haphazard; we can do things that help or hinder the process of discovering what matters an building our lives around it. One of the greatest obstacles to this process is developing a me-centered character. This character would make you unable to discover something that mattered beyond yourfself and would undermine what you built around it. One of the best ways to develop an others-centered character is to become thankful. Always ask yourself: who should be on the bibliography of your life? Then tell those people how valuable they are to you. This easy practice will help you discover that what matters is greater than one individual. Then the ways you build your life around it will have a firm foundation because you will not have to compromise what matters for your ego. Citing your sources in life will be a catalyst to having a meaningful college experience that prepares you for a significant future.

I would start by telling myself that every grade you get in high school is beneficial. Take every class serious and give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} on all assignments, test, and papers because in the end that will help you in the long run. I would also tell myself to create better study habits and not procrastinate because that will only hold you back. Also just to have fun in high school and ask for help whenever you need it because all the little questions now will soon help answer the bigger question. Don’t stress too much about college but stay focused and on top of things so you’re headed in the right direction.

College may seem like an intimidating thing to many high school seniors, especially myself. There are a lot of things I wish I knew, or I wish someone would have told me. If I could give advice to myself, or any senior making the tranistion, I would first say do not be intimidated. College is a time to learn and explore and be independent. If you don't take advantage of what's given to you, it will all pass you by. Second, I would say ask questions! You will never learn anything if you do not ask. The person sitting next to you might even be wondering the same thing, so ask! There is no such thing as a stupid question. The most important thing I would definitely tell anyone making the transition is do not stress about it. If something takes a wrong turn, or it is not working the way you planned, do not stress, it will be alright. Try to stay as stress free as you can. So before school starts in the fall, enjoy your summer off and have a blast making memories with family and friends.

If I could return to high school, I would advise myself to pick up more study habits (different ways to study) and take more AP, or college level, classes. Regular high school classes were quite easy for me and I could often get by with very little studying, and still get very good grades on exams and projects. Now that I am in my second semester of college, I realize it is a lot harder to study for multiple classes due to exams being in the same week or only one week apart. It has proven to be one of the more difficult adjustments from high school to college. Secondly, I would have encouraged myself to take more college level classes and push myself a little harder. Being a Nursing Major, an AP Biology or AP Chemistry class would have made my first two science classes a lot easier and less stressful. Also, by taking the advanced courses in high school, I could have added a few extra credits for my first year. If I had to go back, I would tell myself to practice studying just a little more and pushed for some more advanced classes.

I would want myself to know that people are extremely friendly at school and just as scared as I am. That I should break out of my shell and try to talk to new people all the time because there are some truely wonderful people out there. I would tell myself to pick a major that will help me get a job in the future and that I love to do. And I explain how difficult it is to live on your own for the first time but it does get easier once you learn to budget properly.

My advice to my younger self would be to first to save as much as you can and learn to budget your money early because it is hard to do later in life. I would tell her to get out of her shell and try a few clubs and be brave enough to talk to people, because she is an amazing person once you get past her shyness. I would tell her how wonderful school is and how falling and messing up can be a blessing in disguise. Get her to go for a marketing degree so we do not have to waste time changing majors and explain to her that going to a new school is very hard but that she will get through it like a pro. And I would tell her to not let anything hold you back from her dreams because you have to put yourself out there in order to grow and become the person you want to be.

College is a completely new playground of endless possibilities. You are going to experience difficult classes, endless amounts of homework and teachers that will challenge your intelligence. You have always worked hard and did not receive a 4.0 GPA because you are a slacker. However, high school is easier than college. In college, you have to do whatever it takes to succeed. This means studying for hours, completing your homework on time and studying for every test. You are going to want to give up and you might even cry because you feel as if you cannot succeed. I am here to tell you that you have what it takes to succeed. In order to succeed you must be hard working, determined and dedicated to your goals. Your parents did not raise you to give up; they raised you to work hard because in life that is what you have to do, nothing is going to be handed to you. If you continue to work hard, you will receive the reward of gaining knowledge. College is going to expand your intelligence and no matter what you must not give up because in college you can become anything you desire.

You need to go ahead and start applying if you haven't. Apply for the colleges of your choice, apply for every single piece of financial aid you can possibly apply for, and don't be scared. You can afford 2 years of Community College. If you do well in those 2 years, then you should be able to get some scholarships to help. Don't worry about girls, don't worry about popularity, just worry about setting the groundwork for your future. You are good at computers, pursue it. Don't doubt yourself. Doubt is your enemy, and it will never let you accomplish your dreams. Even if you don't feel confident, force yourself to do what is best.

If I were able to go back in time to my senior year in high school, I would start telling myself to look at college options in the summer or fall. The sooner you apply to a school, the better chance you have of getting an early application award. In addition, I would tell myself to try and apply for as many scholarship oppertunities as possible, because, one, there's nothing wrong with saving money, and two, there's nothing to lose. The whole process of applying for scolarship is very rewarding because it puts a student one step closer to schieving the goal of furthering an education. Secindly, I would tell myself to get involved! Involvement on campus is probably one of the best things you can do in order to create new freindships. Specifically on the "welcome weekend". Most students are nervous, and knowing that two people are going through the same "college jitters", makes the expirience much more exciting and eventful.

Dear high school senior Lee Ann: You really should stop comparing yourself to your classmates. You do not have the same journey of life as they do. Everyone has a very unique path to follow. You have so many wonderful adventures in store for you; be bold and take them. Savor each minute. Your first year out of high school will open your eyes to the world. While your current classmates are cramming for finals in their first year of college, you will be trekking the mountains of Morocco, enjoying the Berber mountain people culture. This is the experience that will change your life. So do not let the looks you recieve from your classmates sway you when you tell them you aren't going to college right away. It is the months spent living a simple life, immersed in the Berber culture, that will spark a passion for social work and empowerment inside you. So it is okay that you are a high school senior and do not know what area you want to study in college is. That will come in due time. You will appreciate college education once you have learned what your passion is for going.

If I could talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to fill out all the scholarships I could possibly apply for. I would make sure my high school self understood the cost of living at college, and the preparation and effort I needed to put in before attending college. Further I would tell myself to get all the help from family and friends that I could before going off to college. Asking the family for small things such as bed sheets, and laundry bags would further help prepare me for my college experience. College is all about getting you ready for the real world and before you just dive into it, make sure you are prepared.

I would tell myself to not sweat the small stuff. In high school I focused far too much on things that did not end up mattering after I graduated. I would also tell myself to participate more and take chances and get involved. Since I have graduated I have volunteered at multiple sites and have gotten involved in multiple organizations. I wish I would have started volunteering earlier because I can see the difference it makes in the world.

The advice I would give to myself is to not worry about being accepted into schools because you will find the perfect fit university, and also that I will make friends and past my classes. I would also tell myself to be prepare for more harder classes and expanding my mind more on learning new things. I will tell myself to study more and not worry about what other people thought about it.

My advice to you this year my friend is to really explore your career options and keep an open mind. I would suggest doing research online as to the payscales of selected career choices and compare that to what you will be spending on college. I would even consider doing some job shadowing on your selected choices to get a feel of the careers. Many students go to college and spends thousands of dollars on tuition for a job that pays very little. Start off right by pursuing a career that will make you more than what you spend on college.

“Keep your eyes on your goal,” I said to myself. If I could go back and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would say that loud and clear. Do not let the things going on around you interfere with your goal of getting that college degree. That boy-friend and full time job is no reason to turn away from your college goal. Whatever is going on in your life while you are in high school will be long gone in a few years and 10- or 20-years from now when you look back, you’ll have no college degree, that boy friend and job will be long gone, and you’ll be left fighting your way through the financial debt of an adult trying to raise two young children with a desperate desire to go back to college to complete your degree, that goal you always had. So I say to myself, “The point here is, to stay focused, do not let anyone or anything jeopardize your goal, and in the long run you will have a great accomplishment that will give you a immeasurable outlook on your life for years to come.”

I would tell myself to learn how to study, studying wasn’t a big priority for me in high school. Now all I do is study and it would have been helpful if that was something I was used to doing all the time. Also another would be get higher grades, I had good grades during high school but if I did better I would have definitely been looked at by more colleges and more scholarships. Lastly, I would tell myself to not over stress myself, everything will work out in the end.

I know right now it seems like high school is something you're being forced to do, despite the fact that you dislike and are annoyed by everyone there. It's true, people in high school are very immature. But just remember that YOU'RE not. Be proud of yourself for seeing all their mean/cruel jokes as, well, mean/cruel jokes. You're not a chicken or a scardy cat for veiwing fighting as horribly wrong and pointless. I'm proud to be able to tell you that you still have never been in a fight or even a verbal confrontation. Oh and don't forget to remind yourself that you're doing all this "school" stuff for your future self, not your parents, not the government, and not to become a normal member of society. Whatever that is. You're trying hard right now because in the long run, it's going to affect your whole life. Just imagine how amazing it will feel to finally have your own restaurant, have people working for you, not having to do anything but sit around and collect your money. We're going to do it, you're already so close.

I wish more than anything that I could go back in time and talk to myself my senior year. I was the first person in my family to graduate high school and Start College. I choose a Community college close to home so I could be there for my younger siblings. My biggest regret is not going to a university right away. If I knew then that I would be supporting my youngest siblings now, I think I would have opt to go. It has taken me a long time to get where I am today, and financially it's been a struggle to continue my education. If i could talk to my senior self, I would tell myself, "GO RIGHT TO A FOUR YEAR UNIVERISTY! Get it done as soon as possible so you can ultimately live the life you imagine yourself living in your mid-twenties. There is no excuse to wait!! Go chase your career dreams that will set you up to live successfully in your future. You will have financial issues no matter where you go to school. Get your degree so you can support yourself and not have to rely on anyone! "

The advice that I would give myself is way beyond what I ever would let anyone tell me, and that's slowing down and taking everything in. As a senior in high school I had a lot on my plate, and so does other seniors. But I felt as if I had too many things going on at once. Between filing out applications for college, keeping my gardes, and leading my class as the class president, my head was spinning constantly. I would tell the s high school me to start slowing down and doing everything slower. And by slower I mean taking my time and rushing my senior year to jsut pass away. Of course it's harder to say then do but, hearing it from myself would of made me think again. In high school I was the class president for four years, SGA vice president, I ran track and I also was the track captain, I cheered, played flag football, I even played volleyball, and the worst part about this is that I was working everyday to support myslef. If I had to tell my self anything it would have to be, slow down and enjoy highschool.

If I could give my high school senior self advice, I would tell myself to fill out as many scholarships as possible. I am very stressed out about the debt I am going to have when I graduate college. I could not have acquired any better grades. I got a 4.0 GPA and a 31 ACT score, yet I am going to be $60,000 in debt after college. I wish I had filled out more scholarships because every dollar counts!

I would advice myself to pay close attention to all my classes, as they are the foundation of all college classes. This would have helped me in getting better grades and the smoothness of all classes. I would also advice myself to invest more time in school work and studying in order to obtain a higher GPA; therefore, my opportunities of getting scholarships and grants would have increased significantly. Pretty much, my advice in general would have been to make education my priority.

I would tell myself to take school serious becuase the classes i took in high school were not what i really needed in order to excell in the carreer field that I have chosen. And i would tell myself that nothing is guaranteed, you have to work hard to get good grades and that will help with college.

You have been told to always reach for the stars. While these are wise words, take heed in interpreting them. They are encouraging you to go after attainable goals. You might say, “I have to reach for the impossible, do not limit my potential!” I am not advising to limit your potential, rather I am encouraging you to make decisions carefully. The letters of acceptance you have received from top universities speak wonders to your intelligence, but before saying yes to them ask yourself this, “Can I afford this school?” If you attend a school considered the “best” you will have to drop out because of its high cost. You will spend four years struggling to receive scholarships while working two jobs as a full-time student just to pay tuition. While attending a “top” university is great, consider what is more important. Would you rather attend a top university where you will have to drop out or attend a reputable university where you will achieve so much more than you had imagined? By taking the latter route you will discover it does not matter which college you attended, rather what you did with the opportunities presented to you.

One thing that I would say is if you did not score well on the ACT your junior year, you should retake it and try to get a better score. If you got a 22 or higher on your ACT, then it would be easier for you to get into your majors classes without having to retake it. You could also take classes in high school that could go towards college credits. You also need to keep working hard and study as hard as you can for school to get good grades so you can work towards the degree you want to earn. I would also tell myself that hard work does pay off if you really work hard.

Dear Nick La Combe I am you from the future. I want you to know that life is what you make it. In high school it was always about wrestling. Everyday was a good day becuase we were apart of a team, a brotherhood. You always had someones back, they always had yours. In college you will be alone most of the time. Left to your own self motivation. You will have to push yourself to get great grades. You will have to work out on your own to keep your body sharp. You will have to rely on yourself. You will have to financially rely on yourself. Your mother will kick you out in your time of need. Your dad will try his best to give you a home but the soul motiavtion to get your eduaction will be all yours Nick La Combe. High school was great. You had a home to go to. You had a warm bed to sleep in. You had all the luxuries of living in a first world country. These challenages of college are hard but they will make you stronger. Embrace the suck and never give up. It only gets easier. Thanks

The advice that I would give to myself as a high school senior would be to no be scared of the transition that is ahead of me because there are lots of different people that are there in the college experience, such as your counsler to help along the way and that meeting new people is nothing to be afraid of either, its a great oppotunity to make new friends. I would tell myself to begin looking for a college early and apply to all the schools that are appealing to me without hesitating because it can open my mind to something new, like living away from home, and I would be more prepared if I did apply early. I would also tell myself that I should just go straight into a 4 year college because the sooner you become a student there the sooner you can get involved and make new friends that can become life time friends. I would also tell myself as a high schooler to not stress about college because it is not as bad as I imagine, it is part of life and it is a great oppounity that I am very fortunate to have.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself not to be scared. I would make myself see a Dr and get on some anti axiety medication. Social anxiety consumed my life when I was younger and I dropped out of college right away due my disorder. I would let myself know how important it is to take advantage of this time when I am single and without kids or other responsiblities. This was the prime time to get everything in order for the rest of our life. I would let myself know that she has the support she needs from family and friends she just needs to reach out. I would say while you are still young jump into life and explore. Don't let fear consume you because that will only lead to regret. Take evey opportunity you get because they won't always be around.

If I were able to go back in time to when I was in high school and advise myself on how college really is and how the start of adulthood is very complex, I would be a very fortunate high school student. Once I turned 18, I began to see my world change. Becoming an adult comes with a multitude of responsibilities and college is a nice way to transition into being an adult. For starters, there are a lot of things you have to figure out on your own. Some examples include, how to order/purchase textbooks, how to manage your time (the right way), what routines work best for your day, and most importantly; money is much more complicated than we realize. Everything has a price, "there is no such thing as a free lunch", and we are all limited by the amount of money we have to spend. College has many amazing componets and definitely is a life changing experience that I think all of us should take part in, but the responsibility and stress level that is incorporated into the life of a college student and of an adult is something to be prepared for.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to relax. I went into college worried about the huge differences between high school classes and college classes, when in reality there are hardly any. The main differences would be students don't go to the same classes every day, and you have to acquire your own textbooks. The difficulty of the classes was also not a problem. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to do the work when it is assigned. I should have mentally prepared myself for the work load. Since I did not have the same classes every day in college, I figured I had time to slack off. However, it always ended up being done at the last minute, as in high school. Lastly, I would tell myself not to worry about making friends. Almost everyone (freshman, anyways) did not know a single person the first day of school. It is almost impossible not to make friends when there are so many new people and everyone is willing and eager to form new friendships.

"Don't be discouraged. College will be a long process for you but keep at it. You will be the first one in your family to get a Bachelor's. Never doubt yourself. Put school before work. You will always find a way to support yourself financially, but school will fufill you more than the jobs you will have to put yourself through school."

The advice I would give to myself as a high school senior would be to take school more seriously. I could have done a lot better that year if I had studied more and if I would have tried harder to get better grades. I might have been able to attent the University of California like I originally wanted to. I would also advise myself to be more outspoken. I was always the quiet guy who didn't always speak what was on my mind for fear of what others might thing. I was also afraid to fail and I let that fear of failure get the best of me rather than using that fear to make myself better like I've learned to do today.

There is no reason to not attend where ever you want, there are options for financial aid. Do NOT be afraid, ask questions and you will get answers. The dumbest thing you can do is not ask questions. Spend 1 day asking questions or a life time of wondering why you didn't take that 1 day.

If I was lucky enough to go back to my senior year and give myself advice about what to expect in college, boy would I do it in a heart beat. I would stress the importance of scholarships! They are key to chosing what college you choose. Yes, they may take up time, but they are all worth it. I would also stress the importance of not procrasinating. Managing time is also very important. You can't just leave things last minute and turn them in last minute expecting a high grade. What you turn in--well done or not-- will surely reflect your grade. Have your priorities straight because things that seem very important in high school won't matter when you are on your own in college. And yes, this means that all your friends, your social life, and even your high-school sweetheart probably won't always stay consistant or the same. I would definitely highlight the importance of mentally trying to prepare myself for hours of homework and studying. Best of all, I would tell myself that the best part of my life would soon be approaching. Hard-work pays off and you can be rewarded.

If I could go back to myself in highschool I would tell myself to apply myself more and work harder in school and not be so concerned about popularity. I didn't finish highschool with a bad GPA, it was in the 3 point range, but that was with a bare minimum effort on my own part. I would like to go back and tell myself that I didn't need to devote 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my time to school but could have applied myself far more appropriately and would have been much more successful with my education in the end. I would also tell my past self to consider taking a different path in choosing colleges. While my current college is a great educational experience, socially there are a lot of issues that, often times, make it a very stressful place to live. Finally, I would like to tell myself to be more mature and take more responsibility in life because it makes for an easier and more respected lifestyle that will help me throughout my entire life and will help to create longer lasting and mature relationships that will stay secure through college and not vanish.

As a woamn of 43, I would tell myself to have gone to college right way after High School. Most teenagers think they will take time off and you never find the time to go back to school. Life gets in the way. It took my 20 years to go back. An education is a must!

If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior I would tell myself that college is not like high school It's way different. because the professors are stricter than high school teacher, its a whole different aspect then what you think. I would tell my self don't quit, presever. Study, Study, Study studying is the key to passing all those quizzes and those test. Also, I would tell my self that always ask for help for whatever. For example like if you need help in a question, or you want to make sure about a question, ask massive examples. Basically ask questions until you understand what you doing and you understand whats going on. Last thing I would tell myself is to focus in class try not to dose off or get distracted by the simplest thing, don't distract yourself by talking with friends trying to check the clock every minute.

The transition from high school to college can be very challenging, so if I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would definitely have some advice to help with the transition. I would first advise myself to learn how to time manage because I've learned that time management is extremely important to succeed in college. I would tell myself to have a schedule planned out and prioritize in order to get everything done. I would also advise myself to join as many organizations or other extra-curricular activities as soon as possible because they always lead to meeting new students on campus and establishing friendships and connections. Another advise I would have for myself is to always challenge myself, in order to gain as much as possible from my education and achieve all that I am capable of. Lastly, I would advise myself to take my education as serious as possible, but not forget to have fun and enjoy the experience.

I would remind myself that my education is nothing to be taken lightly. Education is the key to success. All you need is to be focused and determined. With that the sky is the limit.

I would tell my high school self to make the most of senior year. To absorb the scenery on the last drive to my first day of school, rather than worrying about being late. To relish decorating for my last high school homecoming, instead of stressing about the imperfections. To fully lose my voice cheering on the football team at their last game of the season, and wait around to congratulate them on a four-year career. To enjoy writing my last ever high school research paper, and realize I will never again sit in that library for hours working to achieve an "A paper". To join as many clubs as possible, because that free time becomes scarce in college. To take a deep breathe while awaiting college acceptance letters, and realize it will work out how God intends. To take the entire day getting ready for Prom, and not worry if a strand of hair is out of place. Most importantly, to not be in a rush to leave Graduation, to look around and realize those four years flew by and I truly will miss those moments and understand I will forever cherish the memories created.

It is very important for you to figure out what it is that you want to do for the rest of your life. Do not pick a career based only on the amount of money that you are going to make. Take the time to explore your options and pick the major that is the most suitable to you.

Even though you think you're ready to live on your own and take on the world all by yourself, more than likely you really aren't. Don't argue with your parents about going to your local community college, instead be grateful that they are concerned for your future and well-being. Spend the next two years after high school at home and attend classes at the local college down the street prepearing to transfer schools, instead of flying hundreds of miles away to a big and scary university. You'll get to enjoy two years of freedom away at school soon enough, I promsie! Even though living at home for the next two years sounds like the worst idea ever, it really won't kill you. It'll end up being the best decision you've ever made. You will save yourself thousands of dollars and set yourself up to succeed after your college graduation. Just remember, it isn't all about getting away from mom and dad, it's about preparing yourself for the rest of your life. Not to mention enjoying home cooked meals and fresh laundry done by mom isn't a bad perk either!

I had no desire to go to college as a senior in high school. Due to my turbulent home life and lack of parental involvement, education was never enforced or valued; therefore I had no interest in pursuing a college degree. If I could go back in time and offer myself any advice, it would be to take my studies more seriously and push myself. As I have grown older, I now value education and I understand that education is key to success.

There's many kids in high school who fool around and never take much serious. I for one, was one of them. After graduating from high school I had my whole life ahead of me and no plans. Over the summer I did tremendous research on careers and did not wanna settle for anything that what appealed me for the sake of happiness. Going into college for the first time I spoke with an advisor and he told me I have to take several science introductory courses as well as remedial math classes based on the results on my placement tests. I never thought the time you spend in high school was so important and could affect the course of your life years after high school. The message I'm trying to give my audience is really just; use your time wisely, think about your future, and never limit yourself because you can achieve anything you put your mind to. I intend for my audience to make an example out of me and dont make the same mistakes I did. Put 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort into everything you do and you won't regret it in the future.