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Boy, oh boy! I would give her so much advice! I would tell her that the first thing she needs to do is to talk to Dr. Shapiro, the chair of the Agricultural program at Pierce College, and introduce herself as a senior in high school wanting to go through the Pre-Vet Program at Pierce College. Then, I would tell her to start volunteering at Spay4LA or any other Veterinary clinic immediately and to fill out as many scholarships as she possibly could. I would also tell her to start at Pierce College the summer after she graduates and to make sure that she gets in to Chemistry 60 no matter what! I would tell her to make sure she does the best that she can during her classes. I would also tell her about the wonderful Pre-Vet Club on campus and that she should definitely join the club during the Fall semester of the year she graduates! By networking with fellow students and with Dr. Shapiro, getting good grades, taking the right classes at the right times, gaining experience by working with animals, and having fun, I can guarantee a happy, successful journey to Vet School!

I absolutely love this question. 200 word limit? Ouch. If I could go back in time, and talk to myself as a high school attendee, I would give myself the advice of "staying the course", if you will, and staying focused through out. This was one of the things I didn't do during my time in high school. It was one of the biggest transitions I had ever made (high school to college), but after I graduated high school it dawned on me, my success completely rides on me. However keep in mind, learning from your mistakes is one of life's biggest offers. Going back, I would give more of an effort academically so I would then be able to go straight from high school to an undergraduate school, rather than go to multiple community colleges to try and transfer to an undergraduate school. That is what I would advise myself on, what I would tell myself. If I may, now, not to denote the respective question here, but I need not go back in time to talk to myself, to give myself advice, I do it (effectively) everyday.

It was a quite evening and no one was home. She grabbed her favorite pipe, and soon after she inhaled the smoke deep into her lungs, then closed her eyes and escaped into oblivion. She opened her eyes and without uttering a sound, she froze. "I know I’m attractive, but you don’t have to stare." I said while smiling. "What's going on?" she asked."I'm you, three years into the future.""I don’t understand.""I'm here to tell you to stop screwing up! Drugs won't make you happy. Guess what happens after you go off to college; Your roommates move out because they can’t stand you, your grades drop, and you end up dropping out. It's not worth it. Go to class, get involved on campus, and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Sitting in your dorm room high all day, won’t get you anywhere. I’m a sophomore at Pierce when I could be a senior. Look, I threw away a great opportunity. Don't make my mistake."She looked down at her bong, looked up back up, but she was alone again.

I would work harder in school and go to college full time right after high school.

If I could go back in time, I would probably encourage my high school self to become more involved academically. During my senior year in high school, while all of my friends were turning in applications and being accepted to the colleges of their dreams, I didn't really have a gamep lan to pursue. All I pretty much knew was that I loved creative writing, but I didn't know where I could go with that skill, so I settled for our local community college to buy me more time to think about my future. Another reason why I chose community college is because its cheaper than university. At the time, I had no idea how to apply for grants, scholarships or loans like I do now. Initially, I was disappointed that I had settled for a 2-year college while most of my friends were attending 4-year universities. But in the here and now, I am pleased with my decision because it taught me that even though others knew already what they wanted to do with their lives, its perfectly okay for me to take some extra time to figure out my own place in the world.

Dear Joseph of the past, If you want something go for it and it will be yours, you just have to reach out and take it. Don't wish, know that it will be yours and you'll have it. It may not come to you right away but give it time and it will be yours. You shape your future, visualize what you want in it, think abut it everyday, and when you're older you will see that what I've told you was all true. You know our dream but only I know your future, and all I have have to say is, look forward to it. Sincerely, Joseph of the not to distant future

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to apply myself to the schoolwork more. To focus on my grades and acting, so as to do well with those instead of waiting until the last minute. Furthermore, I would tell myself that college is going to be very difficult, much more than I originally thought, and that these first two years are not meant for goofing off. College is for serious people, so get serious.

Listen to me very carefully, because what I am about to tell you will shock you. I want you to go to San Diego State University to pursue a degree in Pharmacology. Don't pass up this golden ticket by listening to mom. I know she's afraid to have you move so far from home, but you need to ignore her feelings and focus on your own. If you don't go to San Diego, here's what's going to happen: Mom and dad are going to get a divorce in approximetly 8 months. A month after that, dad is going to go back to Afghanistan to get remarried. Mom is going to get very depressed, stop working and then you will have to become the sole provider for the family. You will lose focus on school, and shift your attention to working full time so that you can provide for everyone. On November 22nd, 2010, mom is going to leave for Afghanistan to go live with her sister's, leaving you to raise your bother and sister. Go to San Diego State, otherwise you will spend 5 years of your life just transferring to a University.

I would tell myself, "You had a great high-school experience. However, there were also many bumps along the way. What did you learn from your experience? Hopefully, the stuggles you have faced and the lessons you have learned will help you to make better decisions in your future as a college student. One of the first things that comes to mind is this: Don't bite off more than you can chew. That goes for choosing classes as well as outreach and work opportunities you may choose to participate in. Remember that you are just one person and that it's ok to ask for help sometimes. It is better to do a few things well than to overwhelm yourself with many things that may not get finished. Too often, they get rushed and therefore diminish the quality of your work. Slow down. Breathe. Take time to enjoy the small things in life. It is in these small moments that our fondest memories are made. Always remember to 'Do small things with great love' as Mother Teresa wisely advised us all. Above all else, keep God first in your life. Whenever you may fail, He won't."

If i could go back in time and give myself advice regarding college, the biggest thing I would tell myself is that you just need to stick it out. Do this for yourself because it is one of the most important things in life. If you realize that this is not for all of the people around you who want you to do it but in order to benefit your own future then you will realize what this means to your future. That the job you want to be in may be within your means and sooner then if you had not gone to school. i would also tell myself that you need to be involved. Go to football games, go to the clubs, and organizations. Make school what you want it to be and enjoy it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to keep an open mind frame. Many times when you're in high school you feel pressured to do as everyone else is doing and this may lead to signing up for college. Things may not always go as you plan and events may come up which you need to deal with. Maintaining an open-mind allows you to grow while not restricting yourself to a set in stone path. College is not all about the fun, as it is not all about the education, what we need to realize is that it is about building your character into the successful adult you will be in whatever industry you choose. Because things do not always go as planned, do not give up, simply find a different path toward your goal and keep working for it. Even if you did not excel in high school, there is a place for you in college and it is up to you to make the most of it and show your true potential.

I thought I knew it all at age 17 but I was dead wrong. If I could go back in time and talk to myself about college and the importance of going to school, I would do it in a second. As a returning student, it has been such a hard transition getting back into the groove of school. The older I got that harder it was for me to make the commitment to go back to school. I work full-time in a thankless and dead end job. I can go no further without a college degree. So now I am struggling to make ends meet and have added school to my debt. But I have waited ten years to do this, so I have committed 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to school. Had I known what I know now, I would tell "Little Angelique" to make that commitment now and don't wait until you're stuck and have nowhere to go and without any options. College gives you options and I only wish I had the drive I have now, 10 years ago.

If I knew now what I should of known then, I would have taken more math classes in high school. I actually took many college level classes during my high school years but i did not take enough math. I would of gone to adult school in the evening after high school to catch up on algebra 1 and algebra 2 if i knew then what I know now. I also had more then enough credits to graduate early so another thing I may have done if I knew it was to graduate early and start my college classes. My senior year was more social then academic because I graduated high school with 48 units in college.

I feel that I have transformed entirely since I was a senior in high school. It shames me to think that I never really tried my hardest back then, and knowing that, I would definitely have to emphasize the quality of work expected in college. In high school I took a few computer classes and thought that would get me through the rest of my life. Talking to myself from the future, I would have to point out the amazing opportunities that the Pierce College farm program has to offer, highlighting the species of animals the school has in order to capture my interest. I would tell myself not to wait two years like I did to go to college, and would encourage myself that time is crutial. I would advise myself to begin planning classes, seeing all the things I would be able to do in a mere two years had I enrolled at school immediately after receiving my diploma.

I would have a lot of advice to give myself if I can go back in time. First I would tell myself to really look into the type of college I want to attend and do everything I could to see what the college is like before making a final decision. Then once you decide what type of college you want to go to don't change your mind so you can please someone else and don't let yourself be pressured to pick a certain college because someone wants you to. Next don't get discouraged if you didn't get into your first choice for a school and make sure you have a backplan if that were to happen. Also, look for as many scholarships as you can and don't be to picky about the scholarship because it will be good to do all of them. Lastly, don't wait till the last minute and get things done as soon as you can because it will be easier on yourself and you have more fun in college when you don't stress.

Do not play softball right before basketball season! Stick with what you are good at, and dont get hurt playing a sport that is not going to get you a full scholarship to college. If you do you will fracture your ankle not be able to play basketball for your senior year and no scouts will be able to see you. You will spend two years in a community college looking for scholarships when you finally make it to the University. While you are still in high school look and see all of the opportunities available to you. Don't waste your time. Get good grades. Make good friends. Listen to your elders. Have fun.

I would tell myself that those few nights of going out with friends and pouring so much time into my social life was not worth sacraficing college, my goals and ultimately my future. If I was given the oportunity for a do over, I would make a plan. I would have taken advantage of all opportunities and dedicated myself to persue and complete my courses.

I am currently living at home and attending Pierce college, a community college, so the transition was not such a difficult thing but there are a couple of things i would say to myself about college and college life. My senior year was a year in which i experienced the greatest regret in my life because I observed all my friends being accepted into top universities because they had kept their grades while I sat there staring at my high school career and how I could have done a little bit to have the ideal G.P.A. and SAT scores. I would go back and tell myself not to be ashamed of not being accepted into a UC' because attending a community college will be the beginning of a great academic journey that will force you to see that hard work and a sincere attitude will be the way into a successful future. I would have saved myself all the stress and frustration of my senior year seeing as they would then return during my Calculus courses. On top of the words of comfort, I would let myself know that patience is key when doing anything in college.

I would tell myself to be better informed of the scholarships available. I would also tell myself to apply to scholarships to have more money to pay for books and other expenses. I would also tell myself to apply to classes earlier to have the classes that he wants and not the ones available. I would tell myself to focus more on transitioning to college life and less on the end of the high school year. I wouldtell myself not to focus too much on the now and forget to prepare for college until a month before the semester starts because your friends will be there after you start going to college.

If i had the opprtunity to go back when i was a senior to give advice to myself. I would advice to not wait a year to attend college just because i was afraid of leaving my familiar nest in high school. In contrast college is a great experience, even better than high school because you choose your own classes and schedule. Unlike highschool that your counselors would choose the classes they thought were suitable four you.

Change is an innate part of life. Successfully transitioning through change however, is not an inborn right, it must be earned. The transition from high school to college is no exception. Moreover, this transition should be regarded, and held, in high respect insofar as life milestones go. On a preliminary level, this successful transition necessitates extensive forethought to be manifested into action. To begin, this process calls for mental preparation - on both a scholarly and emotional level. Scholastically speaking, it is imperative to develop an academic objective which is comprehensive in aspects of course, time, and performance - all which is personally desired and necessary to reach that objective. Emotionally speaking, the transition from high school to college signifies the embarkment into adulthood, a journey which requires tender and patient handling of oftentimes foreign and raw emotion. On a performative level, it is essential to nourish these scholastic goals and emotional changes with active and continuous internal positive refrain, and unwavering action. Transcending all, the successful transition from high school to college requires dedicated perseverance and a deep rooted commitment to oneself.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to keep my head up and that I can make it into college. My father and grandmother both laughed and didn't think I would make it or make anything of myself. In fact, they encouraged me not to go and just get a normal minimum wage job. I would tell myself to pursue my passions and don't give up hope, no matter what. I wish this were possible if only because I would probably have my bachelors by now and be in grad school. I would also remind myself not to compare myself to others as I am only doing the best I can given the situation I am in. At the same time, I wouldn't want to change a thing because the path I have taken has made me who I am today and I might not be 'this person if anything would have changed. So, I take it back. I wouldn't talk to myself except to maybe say "hang in there."

Wow where I can I begin. I would start by telling myself to take school serious. I would then tell myself to take a step back and to really think about my future and what career I might want to pursue. Then I would look at all the options that are available to me and apply to as many universities that I can. I will keep in contact with all the great friends, professors, counselors, and deans that I encountered. Then I would just wish my self the best and prepare my self for the challenges that await me ahead.

My advice to myself when i was a high school senior is to live the life you want. Understand that what you do after high school is important and will shape your life for your career and being a person.

Take the university experience if you can. Even though you may take a few repeat classes it is alright because you are relearning what you know to help you succeed in life. Don't be ashamed of your education.

Finish school and get at least your bachelor's degree and if possible, your master's degree. Stay focused on this because when you're older, the job market is going to be very bad and no one will hire you at any competitive salary without your degree.

I would tell myself; to remember to sign up for classes on time. Not to follow the trend of my friends, to make my own choices as far as classes and what to pick as my major. I'd say that college requires a lot of hours, so space my classes the right way so that I have enough time to study and do homework. And most importantly I would ensure that I know to use EVERY resource available at the college, to speak to a counselor as soon as entering the campus and have my next 2 years planned out so that I'm not in a community college longer than I should be. College has definitely been different than high school but It's an experience that I'm grateful to have. Everything I've been doing has been to better myself and have some kind of security for my future. I've been discovering myself in college; my strengths and weaknesses, what classes really interest me and how to balance my schedules, that's something I didn't learn in high school.

You aren't expected to know it all on the first day, week, or month of class. Take your time reading. Give yourself time to learn! Read the chapter your teacher is going to lecture on BEFORE you attend class, so that you can keep up and gain better understanding of the lecture. Get involved! Get involved in groups and clubs and meet people. Take advantage of scholarhips and other "free money"!

make a plan before the first semester. Having a plan will make a huge difference in one's outcome. It will make classes to flow one after another. It will save a lot of time. It will be very helpful.

I wish I could go back in time when I was a senior in high school. One major advice I would give to myself is to take college very serious. When I was in high school, I couldn?t wait until I graduated so that I would be able to do anything I want when I go to college. The freshman year of my college year I didn?t do much. A lot of what I thought before has changed now. I don?t think college is made for you to go have fun. Now that I am a college student I take everything very important.

Dont let any opportunities pass you by, take advantage everything and dont let fear stop you from achieving your goals.

I would tell myself to plan out my two years in community college at the very beginning of my college career. Being prepared in advance will make the transition from high school to college easier and less stressful. Know how many classes are needed and which ones, this way there will be no confusion. Start researching universities as soon as possible, even if you are unsure of your college plans. If you know which universities you will be applying to figure out which classes need to be taken at community college and which classes are and are not transferrable. Having this knowledge will make you an attractive candidate when applying to college. Work hard and don't give up no matter how much you like or dislike a particular class because in the end good grades will not only help you transfer to your "dream university," but will enhance your knowledge and make you a well-rounded student.

well, college isnt all about fun, freedom and freewill. but its all about learning the ways of life and facing reality. teachers and co-workers wont run after you when youre in the dumps, but its you who would riun after them, when you miss something out. reality is not all about spoon-feeding like what teachers did in high school. College is all about reality and reaching for your dreams.

Know what you want to do and don't let the opinions of others about your future discourage you from following your own. You're a smart and intelligent woman who knows right from wrong, most of the time, who has been taking care of herself and her sister. Don't be afraid to experience new things and to step out of your comfort zone. Explore, live but never forget that education is the vehicle, the tool that will open many doors to your life-long exploration of life. Be confident in yourself.