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To my future self, Hey! I am your present self! Here is some advice for you! Kayla, when times get tough do not give up or think you cannot make it. Push forward and look fear, defeat, even failure in the face and tell it no. In the end, you are going to be so happy you did. Another piece of advice: do not be afraid to put yourself out there. Join clubs. Talk to that cute boy. Answer that question you know the answer for in that chemistry class. DO IT! Because why not right? My last piece of advice would be to old on to your faith. You will know what I mean by this when the time comes. Have fun and continue to be that warrior, Your present self

If I was to go back in time to my senior year I would tell myself to study and take the SATs more seriously. I would also work harder in my academics so that I may be able to get more scholarships for college.

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“If you fall behind, run faster. Never give up, never surrender, and rise up against the odds.” This quote by Jesse Jackson is what I would prefer to tell myself as a high school senior. This quote relates to my college life on campus. As a college student, I have come across many situations involving positive and negative impacts. First, I would advise myself to use great skill and knowledge to organization. Secondly, a time management schedule would be a key factor for success. I would recommend myself to also be aware of the price of the college and how much financial aid it offers. My main guidance would be informing myself of the procrastinating dangers I must be aware of. Procrastination is a conflict that can affect the outcome of your grades and focus in college. The transition is tough, however simple to overcome if you are consistent with your work and involved on campus as well. Sometimes we are unaware of the surrounding among us. As a student, I hassle myself that I was there for a reason. I would assure myself to not give up and focus on the goals that I attended college for.

Dear Juanita, college is going to be awesome, everyday you'll have opportunties to make new friends, grow closer to God, and develop your passions. Take advantage of all of it. And I know you're worried about making friends and fitting in, don't yeah it won't come easily or quickly, but it will come. And some of those people will drop out of your social life or transfer and that's okay too. And about academics always do your personal best. Don't compare yourself to others are put in only half the work, always do the best you could do and you'll always be proud no matter what grade you get. Don't be afraid to try something new whether it's date that guy you're not sure of (turns out he's pretty awesome), try out for the musical, or take on a new job. Remember each day you make decisions that shape your life. Do you want to remember college for creating relationships, excelling socially and academically or do you want to remember that's when you got to the highest level in Pokemon? It's your choice. Love, Your future self

Work hard in the classroom and do all of the assignments. Have fun and socialize. Get involved with the student body and the community. Ask around about certain classes some of the text books aren't actually needed for the course. Also make sure you choose your classes don't just depend on your advisor to do it for you. Work hard but also make time to have fun.

After being homeschooled, having a full schedule of college classes can be a challenge but it’s not impossible. If you find something not interesting then look for motivation, set a goal, tell yourself “once I get this done I can go do that”, trust me having the work done and turned in on time is a great and rewarding feeling. Don’t worry about making new friends, just be yourself and eventually you will find true friends who love you for who you are. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, if you’re stressed out about something or there’s a challenge in your life the best way to overcome it is to ask someone for help. And don’t forget “you never know what you can do until you try” (author unknown). It’s never too late to do your best, even if you’ve made mistakes in the past that’s just how we learn. I know that you can do great now it’s time for you to believe that too.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to save more money for college and an apartment. I would tell myself that I did not need that extra pair of jeans and I did not need to eat out as much, I would need the money in the long run because Im not going to be eligible for finanacial aid because my parents "make too much money" despite the thousands of dollars in medical bills they have and are unable to help me with college or rent. Lastly I would tell myself to make sure I studied better in Organic Chemistry because when you get behind you stay behind and that "C" really affects your GPA.

If i could go back in time, I would do even better in school so that I could receive more financial aid and scholarships so that I wouldn't have to take out loans so that I could pay for my school supplies like books. I also would be able to pay for room and board so tnat I wouldn't have to commute because it takes two hours to get to school and it costs about 300 dollars a month just for transportation alone. I also would make more friends and stablish more long life friendships that would go way beyond high school. You never know when you could need a friend so its always vital to have close friends for closure, advice and guidance.

There are two main pieces of advice I would give myself. The first is that the amount of fun and happiness you get out of your college experience is dependent on how much effort you put into it. It's one of those ideas that you know going in, but you don't really understand it until you've made the mistake of being too shy. I definitely missed out on oppurtunities because I was afraid of putting myself out there. It's scary and it involves making yourself vulnerable, but the payoff is worth it more than you know. The second thing I'd tell myself is that when you get to college, you immediately make a lot of friends. Not all of them will stick around, and you can't try to hold on to all of them. Trying to please everyone is exausting and fruitless. It's not anyone's fault, some personalities just don't go together. Instead of focusing on who you've lost, pay attention to who you've still got. The people who are really worth it are the ones who are happy to see you when you walk in the room.

I would tell myself to make sure I did well in all my classes ad did not slack off, and just to do assignments as soon as I was assigned them and not procrastinate. Also, I would tell myself to get involved and be a part of activities on campus.

If I knew then what I know now,the best advice I would give myself about college would be to plan ahead. Planning for college should start taking place your junior year of high school. If I would have known this one piece of information it would have made a total difference in my college career. Waiting to the last mintue held me back from going to my school of choice just becasue I didn't realize how fast colleges actually filled up. The transition from high school to college is not a hard transition if everything is planned ahead. The best thing I could have done for myself was to have a list of my top pick schools, apply to them all and go with it from there. Having help while planning for college is another thing that would have help me making final choices and deciding what school would fit me best. So my advice for incoming freshmen and to my older self is just to plan ahead.

As a high school senior I was bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready to indulge myself in all the college world had to offer me! I was going to save the world by becoming a doctor of physical therapy and work for the Red Sox as their head trainer. My dreams were bigger than my feeble mind could wrap itself around. I was a hard working homeschooled child who had been thrust into the mainstream environment of a public school in the middle of my Junior year. Since high school, however, I have changed as a student, athlete and person. If I could go back and talk to myself, I would say, "have fun and do not stress about tomorrow because worrying about the next day only brings strife. If your dreams are meant to come true, you will make them come true one day at a time." I've discovered that my life may be influenced by other people along the way, but overall no one can change how I live, think or act. My once dependent life of the homeschooled "Ms. Perfect" has been completely turned upside down, and I'm proud to say I'm "Ms. Independent."

If I had the opportunity to go back in time and speak with my high school self, the only advice I would give myself would to be more cautious of the amount of money I’m spending. I was not prepared for the cost of books, let alone tuition. However, I believe that making these mistakes are all apart of growing up. I have matured significantly since my high school years, and that is partially because of the learning process I went through.

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The number one warning I would give to myself is to not procrastinate! Being someone who definitely works better under pressure, I have many times-against my better judgement- procrastinated with my college homework. I learned quickly that it was very stressful staying up all night writing a paper, or sitting down to do what I thought was an easy assignment, only learning soon thereafter that it took a lot of time to complete. By being a procrastinator, I lost sleep, other homework may have been ignored for the time being, but most importantly, more stress was added to my already stressful lisestyle of being a college student. In saying that, it is obvious why I would have warned myself that I should eliminate as much stress from my life as possible whilst in college, and to not procrastinate. The next advice I would have given myself right after high school graduation is to try and do as much bonus work as possible. One never knows when a bad test score will appear. However, that disappointing score can be made up with bonus work.

Wake up! Get out of that bed and get in the shower! Believe it or not, the teacher is not going to come over later on this afternoon in order to give you a private tutoring session. If you do not get up and get a move on you are going to have to withdraw from all of your classes. Next thing you know, the next nine years of your life will be spent inside a restaurant waiting on customers that have already graduated from college. You will spend all your time thinking about how great it would have been if you had gone to school, and although you will eventually return to school, things will just be that much harder. So listen up, me! You have always been an excellent student, but somewhere between the 12th grade and your freshman year in college, you have turned into a total slacker. No one is going to make you go to school. In the end, you have to be the one to make that decision. So quit hitting that snooze button and WAKE UP!!!

There are several things I would tell myself as a high school senior. First and foremost, put school work first. Your primary reason for attending college is to gain an education. Don't be afraid to try new things and meet new people. The world, especially the college world, is full of awesome and intelligent people - find them and make friends with them. Be best friends with your roommate. If you start out trusting him, he will feel like he can trust you. Also, make friends with your RA - he can help you through stuff if you need it. Don't try to be someone you're not - just be yourself. People will like you for who you are, and if they don't, they're not worth being friends with. Keep your room clean, and do your laundry! Stay on top of things; that goes for school work as well. When you don't have a lot of school work to do, start getting ahead; you'll be glad you did at the end of the semester. Lastly, don't be afraid to have fun! Oh, and that girl you're going to like? Just be a good friend.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not take a break after graduating high school. Its much more difficult to go back to school and raise a family of five (including myself). I would also tell myself that the economy is going to suck in future years and that a college education would have helped BEFORE the unevitable recession. I would also let myself know to do some serious research on what college I want to attend because knowledge isnt cheap. I would also apply for scholarships and grants BEFORE attending college.

This is me; two months before my high school graduation. I am walking through the hallway, waving at everyone. No scholarships have been applied for. Now you think the sane person would have like thirty scholarship applications already finished and that they were just waiting out the rest of the year. These students are already accepted to their college, they are getting ready to walk out of those high school doors to that illustrious college campus. But that is not me. I am the person that waits till the last minute to apply for scholarships. I am the person that enjoys high school life for the time knowing that commencement is drawing near. Throughout the year I applied for maybe one or two scholarships. I was already accepted into a prestigious Christian college in Massachusetts. I just didn't have the money to go. Even though that obvious fact was looming, I waited. So in conclusion, if I could travel back into the past and give myself some advice, it would be to apply for every scholarship you can lay your eyes on! Get a move on it; because my friend, college is very, very expensive indeed.

I was in OPT so thought that i will get time for myself to train on my paticular subject. It has been valuable to attend the college because an education is only the thing in this planet that can bring a change on you, nation and the planet as one will be educated and acts professionally on everything the persond do on their lives.

I have learned that picking a college to attend is very important and should be done diligently. I am very disapointed with the school I decided on and I wish I had been smarter about the whole process. On the upside, I learned a lot about how to make my own fun and how to get around a city.

College has really helped me grow into myself. I've set down roots, met people that I'll know for the rest of my life, and gotten a valuable education out of the process. I fully expect to get a great, fun, and exciting job when I get out. ENC helped me find my place in life and I love it. I wouldn't change anything I have learned here.

My family has struggled over the years and my mother was the only college graduate in the family. I saw first hand how hard it was for my family, and I decided that in order to better myself, and my family, it would be in my best interest to attend college. Since doing so, I have gained a vast amount of knowledge that ranges from how to handle myself in an interview, how to balance checkbooks, manage time and money, and be punctual for meetings, among other things. These skills have helped me better myself already, and I am sure that I will continue to gain more knowledge and helpful points over the remaining years of college. I want to further my education, because it's important to me to be able to go far in life, and help out myself as well as my family.

I received a lot out of my college experience. Professors and staff take timing seriously. The function of the classes behave similarly to work environment. This will reflect my career in my future and the way I will handle my situations and meet required demands in the world. Eastern Nazarene College opened my eyes to the diversity in opinions, and positive attitude towards pursuing a career and working. I grew up with a mentality that believed in working. By the time I reached Eastern Nazarene, I realized that my beliefs to pursue work meant something. I socialized more often with my faculty, and senior classmates and held a higher amount of respect for their warm welcome. I understood how students lived their life accordingly, to school and to work. In that moment, I felt more connected to my family than ever. Students can engage in serious discussions and enjoy even smaller-related hobby discussions and turn it into a table discussion that will just go on. I also learned that students and professors won't go out of their way to humiliate one another. Flexibility and dependence on trust gave me something to think about

I am currently returning to college (after starting a family), with my Associates degree, to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management. The rewards I have gotten from my college experience(s) have been many. I am currently in a class setting with all adults who have a full time job and families to support. Not only will I get or have gotten knowledge and experience from my prior classes, but I am about to embark on another two years of knowledge and experience from a group of peers who have been where I may have not ventured. This is valuable to me as it is giving me first hand information that I will be able to apply to my future career.

I have became friends with a lot of great people my first year of college. Many of them were different from what i was normally used to but it was nice to be apart of that change. Its like i've met a new family at ENC. I loved my first year, now just hoping i have enough money to have a second year. thanx people

If I could go back to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to practice piano more because Doctor Millican is going to rip your piano playing apart. I would suggest taking scholarships a little more seriously and listening to my parents advice about it, as much as I don't want to listen. I would have suggested studying a little harder for the ACTs but don't sweat it too much. I would recommend not stressing over leaving my boyfriend and valuing him for all he's worth. I would warn myself about the guy who was going to come along to mess with my life and cause me to break-up with my boyfriend. If I could go back, I would tell myself to study a little harder in calculus. I would tell myself to get it together with God and make sure I had a stable relationship with Him. I would suggest really digging into prayer a week or so before moving in so that I could arrive on campus filled with the Holy Spirit. I would tell myself to stand by what I think is right and fully trust my instincts.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, this is the advice I would give myself. "Kevin, these next few years will be a struggle. You will lose things, but you will gain so much more. Hang in there, because the bumpy ride will help you grow spiritually, relationally, and communally. When times get tough, keep your head up.? I would not tell myself anything specific or tell myself to avoid any situation. I have gone through a hard break up, my father?s loss of our house, and a lot of financial struggles. However, these events are shaping me into a stronger person. I was once asked a question much like this one about what I would change in my life. I have no regrets so I couldn?t answer. Every event has made me who I am today, and anything I take out or add to my past would change me into a person I may not like to be. This is why my advice to myself is not a warning, but an encouragement to myself that my struggles are not in vain.

You might think that college is a waste of time. It may seem as if you can't afford the tuition because your family can barely afford rent. Don't worry so much about the money because your education is a great investment. You were smart enough to not be lured into alcohol, weed and gangs unlike your other classmates. You are smart to know when a good investment is worth the risk. Sure, it's going to be hard and sometimes you may feel as if you're unsure about the decision you made. But let me mae one thing clear, you do not want the life you grew up in for your children someday. Your family deserves better and you are a ray of hope. Use this to motivate yourself to give it your all because you deserve better. It's about time that you "step up" and be the man that your family needs. You are not your father's mistakes. You are going to succeed after college because of your intellect, personality and compassion. You are an inspiration to so many people at ENC and at home. You're not a failure, ever.

I would have told myself to read ALOT more.

Before I selected a school, I made sure to pray about where God wanted me to go. After six months I really felt God was calling me to attend Eastern Nazarene College. Since then, I have realized why. Now I am working as a youth director in a local church, and getting an amazing education to help me further in my career. It is important not to stress over where you are going to attend college. Never be afraid to try something new. Maybe go to a school far from home, or study abroad. If you do not end up liking your first choice school you can always transfer to another school. After a semester or two you may have a better understanding at what you want from a college. Also, you will always be able to take your first experience with you where ever you go. Relax, have fun, and do not be afraid to follow the plans God has for you.

I would say that to find the right college, staying home and researching online alone will not help. Going out and visiting the college, experiencing life on campus and seeing the buildings, give you a better front row seat. Talking to the financial aid and admissions people help to get to know them also. Choose a college based on things that intrest you, whether class size, campus, surroundings. Also, never choose one that doesnt offer what you need or your major. The college that gets into your heart is usually the one that is right for you. Make friends, and get to know people. Be out there, and don't pray TOO much attention to tuition first. Its always schoo first, then seeing if financial aid/scholarships can help... Try not to base soley on costs only. If cost is a problem then yes. All in all choose a college that fits you perfectly, and where you fit it perfectly also.

Make sure you visit the school and know what the school is from other students and not just the admissions department.

Look at all the factors. Find a college that's right for where the student is at (academically, maturity, personality, interests, etc.). Be realistic about the price (loans, cost of living, tuition and fees, what type of financial burden they will be under after graduation, and job ability in their field post graduation). Let the student follow their desires, passion, talents in a way that is marketable in the job field. Find a school that helps them mature as a person and future employee, as well as helping them grow academically. See what resources the college offers for preparing them for the workforce, and what possible interships ar offered as well.

Find a school that cares about you and has your well beign at heart. This is where you'll find the best friends and get the best education!

Maintain balance. Remember why you're there - to learn, and that happens inside and outside of the classroom. Read all the books and do all the work because you'll accomplish a lot, yet remember to get out there too. Do the internships and the research with your professors, study abroad for sure, and participate in those creative projects that require students from all different majors if time allows you to do so. With this, cultivate your relationships because they will last you a life time. Build them with students that are different from you, build them with your professors and with alumni and with any recruiter that comes your way. Participate in clubs. Remember to exercise :-) Step out of your comfort zone. In many ways in college, a shrunken version of the world is at your feet, you have peopel from all over the world learning about every field of study out there. It's one of the most stimulating places to be for your mind, body and spirit. Don't be afraid to dive in and experience.

Always talk to the upper classman students about their school experiences and about their general attitude toward the school. Most will give simple straightfoward answers to your inquiries that you can not get from those who are recruiting. Also, I would try and speak to/ get acquainted with one or more persons closely connected with the field of study you are considering. Try to find a school that you feel not just comfortable with but really actually at home in don't forget this place will be your home and not just a place of study. You need to feel welcome and at home. When in the cafeteria situation, compare the food to your homecooking, not cafeteria food, this food is all you will get for the next four years...basically.

Ask yourself one question: How can I live life with no regrets? Then try your best to do it.

Don't be limited by location. Look at schools that really have what you're interested in. Don't be afraid to transfer if you don't love the college you chose to attend. Be flexible, be outgoing, and join organizations to get to know people who have similar interests. You make your college years. Don't waste them - they're an awesome time to explore new opportunities, find yourself, and make wonderful friends.

Choosing a college is a major decision for anyone. It can be further complicated when you aren't exactly sure what career or professsion you want to pursue. It is extremely important to do some research but I found that the best way to get a feel for the college or university is to actually visit and to get feedback from current and past students if that is possible. If you can visit while classes are in session that helps. It is also important to consider the financial aspect of the college you are attending. The cost is always increasing and it can be discouraging if you don't have the means and are always worrying about finances. Start early to look for scholarships and financing. Work hard in high school to get good grades to help in your search for colleges and financial help. Whichever college you choose, you should approach the experience with a positive attitude and be prepared to step out of your comfort zone and accept the challenge. It can be the best years of your life.

Make sure you look into the college. Know it inside and out. Ask deep questions and visit multiple times.

When deciding on which college is right for you, I would suggest that you as a prospective student, need to decide what values you hold as an individual. You will want to attend a school that adheres to your lifestyle as well. Otherwise, once at school, you will be left feeling very aloneand uncomfortable. To make the most of your college experience, remember that this is simply four years. Never again wil you be able to live tese experiences. You will have amemorable time, but also remember that is also life. Bad things will happen in college. Guard your heart and your mind daily.

take your time, your college experience should be enjoyed yet taken seriously. you do not want to be stuck at a school that is going to make you miserbale, and doesn't give you the eduaction your paying for. go were you best fit in, don't go to a school for its reputation, or because your parents went there. research your school, make sure you like the school setting, the neighborhood, the city life, make sure they have extracircular activities you might want to take interest in.

talk to current students on the campus visit about how much they enjoy it/don't enjoy it and the reasons why

Don't believe everything that you hear from the admissions department. They will tell you anything to get you to come to a college. If you want to know what the school is really like, ask students who look busy. Take your time in picking a school because it is important to be happy with your decision or else it will have an impact on your entire academic performance. Remember that although you should be involved with activities at your school, you are paying for your education so make sure you choose your school based off of the education, not the extra activities. Don't be afraid to take chances and do things that you normally wouldn't do, you wont regret it and you may find that it it something that you love to do.

Make sure you know what you want to do before you bother to go to this school. The financial aspects of going to a college like ENC are insane compared to what you get out of it.

make sure you can find your place in the school, and make sure you are happy there, take your work seriously and let the social aspect fall in line and dont put it above your academics.

The most advice that I can give to both parents and students is to start early in high school by figuring out where financially the family can afford, the best location for the student, the colleges within that radius, and any other information that would determine what the student would want in a college. Also I suggest that the student starts very early with scholarship applications and is not stressed about finances during college. Also, make sure to find the place that the student would best fit. The last piece of information that I would like to give is that don't worry if all of the first option falls through, God will provide the best options. I applied to a school I hardly knew and I absolutely love it! It is a lot of work getting there but once in College it will feel great!

Make your own decisions. Don't let your parents or teachers pressure you into anything. Chase down answers to questions that you have.