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With the knowledge and experience I have now, I would tell myself to pick the path that I didn't pick., Change the way I use to think towards my objectives and redo what I did was wrong.

The advice that I would give myself as a high school student would be not to get caught up in my senior year, back when I was a high school senior I was really involved in school specially the prom commitee an so on. All those things led me to not pay too much attention into filling out more applications into different kind of universities. In a blink of an eye senior year was over and all of a sudden while some people were enjoying their summer and preparing to go away to college I was still behind in my college applications. Yes the Prom was a success but now that is a memorie this is my future and this is what matters now I am an adult who is 21 years old and to be honest, I would have liked to enjoy college life and be in a fraternity. However, everything in life teaches a lesson. Today I get to think back and reminisce on my senior year my actions that year led me to be at Miami dade college and Ive met wonderful people and proffesors who have influenced me alot in my career of choice.

If I were given the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I'd definitely begin by giving myself a little advice. I'd tell myself to not be so nervous about the transition from high school to college, and to just really work hard at anything and everything that I would encounter in college. To be more confident and sure of myself on the first day of class, and to meet people from the start. That's what college is all about. It's about the experiences you'll remember forever, and the knowledge that will stay with you forever as well. Basically, I'd just tell myself to go in there and give it all I've got. I've already made it this far, college is just another adventure on this road we call life.

If i were aloud to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what i know now about college life and making the transition; the advice i would give myself would be a great deal of help and college facts. First off i would tell myself that college is nothing like high school, you are on your own, no one is grabbing your hands and telling you what to do. second to make sure not to slack off during your first semester of college or at anytime, because it is very easy for your GPA to drop; from one semester to the next, and as the last advice to always stay focus on your school work and not your friends and worring about what to do during the weekend, cause when it comes done to things friends are not the ones that will be taking your test! it's your responsibility and only yours!!!

I would go back and encourage myself to get better grade. I would sit down with my past self and descriptively express all the things i've seen now what would have been impossible to see in the past as a high school student. I would tell myself about how college life would be much of a satisfaction knowing that I have the liberty of planning my own schedule. If I (in the past) would refuse to listen to the words of the future me, I would distress him until I can get my past self to do what I want him to do (which is for the good of me).

If I could travel back in time and give myself some advice, I would tell myself to take alot of advance placement classes. I would pound the idea of getting a scholarship into my head, and emphasis how important it is to keep my GPA high. I'll convince myself that community service work has more to it than just being a requirement for scholarships. I will brainwash myself into joining school clubs and school events. I would advise myself on how important it is to know math, and to continue studing the subject even after I complete all the required courses. Finally, I'll teach myself all the secrets I know about being happy.

I would say "Get off your butt and get to class. You always say you want to go to a university. You think you're getting there like this? I know what it is. You think mom and dad are always going to be there to baby you, right? Well kid, you're in for a rude awakening."

"Be proactive". It is the single most influential idea that has only recently taken residence in my thoughts. Be proactive. This is not just advice for college; this is advice for life. I spent most of my younger days just going through the motions. I was very good at it. Anything that came my way, I could deal with it excellently. Hand me a math problem and it's done. Show me a poem and I will discern its meaning. I was a very capable student, but I had the potential to do much more than just my classes. I had found myself content in simply dealing with what was presented to me. Now that I am in college, I realize that this is just not the way to live. Everything you need does not fall into your lap for you to figure out; you have to go out, find it, and take it on. This is invaluable advice not only for college, but for work, life, and love. No one got anything for just waiting around. An artist that waits for inspiration will wait forever; he has to make his own.

Gisselle, College life isnt as easy and fun as it may sound. People make college seem like "party" and "fun" years, however; it is a crutial time for responsibility and determination. Although, you will have fun and meet lots of new people next year, you will also have to be a mature adult. Please understand that whatever you do during this last year of highschool will determine alot for your future. Senior year is essential to how your college years will reveal through time. Whether or not you commit yourself 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} can make a huge impact. You should take 12th grade year as serious as possible and spare your free time for studying, applying for scholarships and finding a school that fits you. College is the first chapter of adulthood and the choices you make during this time will influence the upcoming years. You will face bills and independance and this is something you shouldnt take lightly. Be responsible, keep your grades up, and learn to be on your own, experience as much as you can out there, because although it might be the "best time of your life", it is also a time for duties and all seriousness.

The advice I would give myself is stop being so scared of life in college. You have the knowlegde and power to become successful so the only way is through college. People help people who wants to be help so why not take advantage of what's being offer. You also came along way to just get discourage of college anyways. You can do it I know you can because of the experience you already been through. You only have one life to live and your life is to continue to become a beautiful successful black intelligent independent lovely courage woman that you're are growing up right now to be.

Celestine going inot the college life is not easy as you may think. In order to do well in college you must be successful in high school. There will be people there to guide you through a lot, but you will get know where unles you try. College is different from high school in many ways but when you get there you may say its just the same. True. They both require you to do a lot of work for you to be able to acheive your goals.

Make sure you stay on top of all your classes and don't let your self think you have an "A" just because the work you;ve turned in seems easy. Maintain constant communication with your Professor. Get you books after the class has started to verify wether or not you actually need it. When necessary go the extra mile to raise your GPA. Don't take any classes you're not sure you'll be able to handle. Finally, be cool, it's not as bad as everyone says it's going to be.

As I sat here in the library, I thought back on the things I could have done better in high school. There were many things I would have changed if I knew College was going to be this different. In high school, I would have advised myself to strive to get a higher grade point average. The reason why is because instead of me attending a regular college, I could have been enrolled in the honors college. The honors college isn't that much different but I believe I would have recieved a more challenging education. Next, I would have joined tons and tons of clubs and extra curriculum activities. In order to be in charge of special events or president of anything you have a better chance if you were socially active. If I could go back and give myself advice, it would be to hang out with the right type of people. This is important in college life because its imperative to study and actually apply it in your college career. I believe if I could have changed these things I would have been better then what I am now.

The advice I would give myself is make an effort to continue my education and do not be like all my other friends. I would apply for schools like crazy to see which school would accept me there. Then I would scarfice to talk to my counselor at school to help me with scholarships ,financial aid, and whatever else is needed for college life. Also, build myself with knowledege to benefit my life as a whole so others can tell I am growing up and I'm not a little girl anymore. They can also see that I made my own decision as to college life and the college of my choice so that way I can be college free without anyone telling what to do and how to do it, I will be my own person so I can learn on my own.

The advice I would give myself is that Miami Dade College should be my first choice in colleges to attend. This would be the advice I would give myself because, the cost of tuition at this school is not bad, and the professors are great. Florida Memorial should not be the school that you want to attend. Mainly because, the tuition is ridiculous. By telling myself this, I would save myself from owing thousands of dollars in loans.

I would have to say knowing what I know now I would say that you should go to the campus and get the correct information for the degree you will be studying. Make it a habit to study in high school because when you get into college you need to study a whole lot. Also get ready to be independent because you need to deal with situations on your own when you get to college no more mom and dad to help. Getting used to the fact that nothing is free, books, tuition, etc. Also I never worked during high school so I would tell myself to get a job already so I could have the experience of working and going to school at the same time that way I would know how to manage my time better. And last but now least learn how to make the right choice when it comes to friends. They can influence you in ways that you don't realize and get you on the wrong track. Choose them wisely or just be independent and get what you need done so you won't have any distractions.

I would have tried harder to get A's in my first two semesters so my GPA would be higher know.

Knowing what I know now about college life and I could go back in time, I would adviced myself to learn how to cook. As a result of lack of time management, I would go to fast food restuarants to eat lunch or dinner and sometimes both almost on a daily basis. In addition, I could have saved alot of money if I just ate at home instead eating out all of the time. Also, my health would have been better if I didn't eat junky foods all of the time. Thus, I could have avoided the "freshman fifteen pounds" during my first year of college.

I would tell myself to continue the good work, but you still need to try harder. It does not take much to get from in front of the television and spend some time studying. i would tell myself to continue doing community service because it is very important and it makes you feel so fulfilled. i would tell myself to keep your head up. dont worry about if you are ready or not for college. Stay focused, and dont resist to have fun and try new things.

stay focus and dont give up your dreams

Once opening the door, a hand clings unto my shoulder. The hand jerks me around, and there I was- myself. I was stunned, but I was able to calm myself and explain why my future self was there. I explained myself what college is. For that reason, I started how I strongly encouraged myself with huge tips on how to tackle the SAT, because it is the only way to get the best results and the hard part out of the way. Start choosing who to ask for a letter of recommendation early, in addition, to urge the teachers to have it done by a certain deadline. Moreover, I would explain how to write and what to avoid in the essay for the application in order to give to the English teacher to check if the essay makes sense. I would give a strict deadline to turn in the application and pay for it. Specifically, I would advice myself to focus on my GPA and to have at least and AP course for math or science, so when I arrive to my desired university, I do not have to take the required math or science- and I would be ahead.

Hey self, I know you think you are ready for higher education but just remamber that it gets harder the older you get. Your responsibilities are just gonna get greater and you are gonna have to figure it out on your own. Just make sure you keep your head on your body, focus, prioritize, and make sure you complete everything that needs to get done in a timely fashion. In everything you do remember to give it your all. When you think it is getting too much for you to handle, its ok to just take a second to just breathe and relax because everything will be alright. This is an experience you will treasure forever so just have fun and enjoy every second of it but always be safe.

I would tell myself to apply early to colleges and scholarships. I would also suggest to get alot of advice from counselors as well as to make a detailed college plan of the classes needed in order to complete my career in the shortest period of time.

I would tell myself to trust in my teachers more, learn to talk to them and develop a personal relationship with them, because they are not only there to teach you but to also a form of rare support. I would tell myself that though you are stressed don't let it interfere with your work. I would tell myself that I would be struggling in the present for a better future. I would tell myself to never give up, always to seek help, because there is always someone willing to help.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would advise myself to make up my mind in what I want to major in. I would advise myself to take more then four classes so I could hurry up and graduate. I would advise myself to study a little harder for my quizzes and tests. Ask more questions when I don't uunderstand something in the class or meet with the professor after class. Take math courses by itself because it is my weakest subject.

There is some advice I would give my self such as being more outspoken and not be shy around others. I seemed to have come across various situations where I have to stand in front of various people, which causes me to become really anxious and nervous. I would advise myself to also be involved more with my school in order to show leadership. Another thing I would like to advise myself is to apply to more scholarships and to not depend on only one scholarship. That is the advice I would give myself if I were to go back to my senior year.

Read every day and expended my vocabulary.

First of all i have to say that I am glad to graduate High School and choose to enter College which is the best path of a success.But, assuming that i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would encourage myself to work harder while I am in my last year of high school senior because I perfectly know that a high school diploma would not be enough for me to get a potential job and to have a happy family. In addition, in life everyone wants to have a major to work on whether becoming a doctor, an engeneer, or a nurse.However, College is the only opportunity that i freely have to obtain whatever I desire in life.College life is the best way to learn more that i expected, to enhance my social life with the assistance of new students and new friends. Also, college life will help me to become mature by taking any responsibilities on my own. Indeed, i would take advantage of the College's great opportunity to become the significant nurse that i am expecting to be in less than three years. Thank you!

Getting a better output of college life I would ensure that I advise myself that I should start a good study ethic and ensure that I keep a focus mind in my studies. I would also educate myself in finding more about my studies and keep a steady mind for scholarships and do more in which start learning how to be better associated in writing a great scholarship ethic. Make sure I get well rounded in picking a good school that would create a better learning environment

I would advise myself not to take education for granted. In order to make great achievements in life one must appreciate not only what they have, but what people sacrifice and offer to make our education possible. One also needs to strive to accomplish great feats. There are many people who do not have opportunity available to them. If given the chance many of these people would make the most of the situation in order to overcome the hardships in which were experienced in thier life. They would also treasure the fact that they were given this chance. Many young adults lack motivation, and fail to recognize what they have to be grateful for. This is a major problem as it allows the youth of this era, who are often extreamly gifted and talented, to expect that everything will be handed to them. In turn they also miss the true lesson behind working to achieve their goals and to impact and influence people to create a better world.

I would have applied to more schools in florida sooner than i did. I would have not left the state and i would have told my self to remember financial aid deadlines on time.

The advice I would give myself is to make it a good habbit to study and read. Get acustommed to finish assignments and projects on time; do not procrastinate!! I would recomend Elizabeth Toribio not to copy other students work because you will create a bad habbit of relying on others instead of yourself. Getting involved in comunity service activities and/or school activities would be a great recomendation to myself. I would tell myself to try to take a couple of AP classes or do dual enrollment. Before graduating I would tell "me" to apply early for scholarships and to do research on colleges that suites you and your career. To sum it all up, I would tell myself to stay focused on whats important in life and to stay dedicated. Never lose hope in yourself.

I wouldnt give any advice i would have not done it differently, i maintained a good balance between getting good grades and my social and personal life.

College life has a ying and yang: social life and academic life. Keep everything balanced and you will be just fine. If you overwhelm yourself with work, you can possibly begin to feel helpless and get the urge to give up. If you give too much attention to the social aspect, you will begin to lose focus on your reason for being in college (to get a degree). So my key piece of advice to a healthy college life is balancing both work and play. You will be happy and the transition will not be as hard. I made the mistake of not balancing and it pushed me way back in my studies and inconvenienced me in several ways. So I have learned my lesson and I'm starting fresh at a new school so I can focus on having the right balance. And if I had knew then what I knew now, I would be much happier and further along in my studies.

I would advise myself to stay focused on my goals. As a senior, your mind is on many different things . Y ou need to get your priorities straight, study, and hang around people who are succesful. Because you are the average of the five people you hang around.

I would say to myself that i should have worked a little more harder and studied more often. Its time to grow up and show your parents what your are really made of instead of putting them through so much fustration. Be kind to those who always have your back because you never know who will be there for you when your in a tight bind. Listen to the counselors they know what they are talking about. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Yes you want to fit in and make everyone happy but at the end of the day its you who has to go through the obstacles at hand. Stop trying to find the easy way out of everything its only going to get harder and harder. Your parents will be proud if you just sit down and listen to what they are saying instead of putting up a fight. Finally, stop turning your back on the people who love you the most.

I'll advise to use time wisely and search for more scholarships now. There are abudant of scholarships, however more of them are for high school seniors than college students. Be smart take all the opportunities you can; unfortunately once you are in college there gone! Lastly, take more AP credits because college books and materials are also a grand expense.

To make sure not to procrastinate. In order to reach your desired goals you must be dedicated and passionate about getting it done and continuing to improve your education.

When I first graduated from high school I thought college was going to be really hard, and don't get wrong it is, it has to be because we are learning things we never knew before, which is the whole point about going to school. Now, where I messed up was when I began to slack a little from school. Of course I cought myself and now I am doing a lot better. If I had the chance to go back into time, to talk to myself as a senior, I would of definitly told myself that there is no possible way I will allow myself to slack in college. That I definitly need to keep my head up all through out. As well as if there were teachers I felt are not doing their job, or couldn't understand them for some reason, then I should constantly go to my counselor and have me change professors.

Life is not an emergency! Take your time, walk step by step.

College study habits are reflective of what your study habits are before starting the college experience, so develop them early on. Reading is essential and can be difficult for someone who isn?t accustomed to doing so and reads at a rather slow pace; it's important to read recreationally. All procrastination should be looked at as a way of putting one's career in danger because it fosters bad habits, is tiring, and is a bad way to learn the coursework given the short amount of time you give yourself to prepare. Organization is never overrated; this aids the learning process. This includes time management, monetary budgeting, and career/educational goals. Always set aside at least 2-3 hours about three to four days out of the week for completion of course homework, studying, and research. I believe splurging should not be allowed until a person has reached their career goals; stay within your means (this may cause unnecessary worry and credit problems). Not researching enough independently the very career which I am studying has resulted in wasting lots of time and money. There will be many branches to a career and knowing which aspect interests you is vital.

Assuming I could go back in time, to give myself advice about college life I would most likely be as honest as possible. First of all, I would tell myself that there is not room for "mess ups." For instance, not attending class, and being lazy with classwork or homework is unexceptable in college. Teachers will not tolerate a student who isn't willing to help themselves. Another piece of advice I would give to myself is, apply for scholarships and financial aid. Money should not be the reason you can not continue your education. Next, put all "non-priorites" to the side. Become mature and responsible with applications, homework, exams, and even study- hall hours. In other words, don't procrastinate or leave important material for the last minute. Also, choose a career that you love. You must choose something that you are willing to do for the rest of your life. Last but not least, think about yourself only. Don't worry about what career your best friend has chosen, or the school your neighbor has decided to go, but concentrate on your future because your the one who has to live it.

I would say to myself: Study really hard to get advanced SAT scores, and do not giveup even though you can not obtain a scolarship becuase of your immigration status (one which is no longer a problem). I would emphasize the importance of staying in top of my academics and strive to be the best student possible

Honestly, if I could revisit myself as a high school senior, I would change the way that I did everything. As a senior, I blew my opportunities away because I was caught up in the ?I?m a senior? frenzy. Knowing now what I know, I would have stopped myself from ever being caught up. I had so much potential for being something great; still do, just at the time I did not know it. In my mind I never thought that I was ?college material?. My SAT scores were not great and I did not have a sky rocketing GPA that the well known universities were looking for. Who was I kidding? However, as I did start college, I realized that I was just as good, if not better, than the other students that surrounded me. I became motivated in being the best student I could be, and preferably in my class, as well. In retrospect, that was all I needed in high school was motivation. Instead, I let some test scores stand in the way. Not knowing that college was more than test scores and GPA?s. It is about building character and paving the way to success.

I am going back to school to further my education, so this is not my first rodeo. I am deticated and plan to stay focused to obtain my dreams in life. I have to balance work and school , it is not easy but with a little focus on the future it is obtainable.

To begin with if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I will give myself some advice about what I know now about college. Some of the advice that I will give myself will be to take my school seriously get involved in sports, clubs and do some volunteer work. I will also give myself the advice to try my best in school, stay focus in all my classes, and get good grades so I could have more opportunities to get accepted into a good institution after I graduate high school. Furthermore I will give myself the advice to try my best to get my GPA up, to study for the SAT and the ACT to get a good score, not to give up, and take the SAT and ACT more than one time. I will advice myself to start applying for scholarships early, and to talk to my advisor as much as possible about my future and to get involved into the accelerated programs that way I could start college fast and earn some college credits while I am still in high school.

If I go back thirty years ago, during my seniors high school days, I would have better prepared myself for the seriousness of college and what it can offer. Higher learning in most instances is vital, it's essential and in most cases a means of survival. The experience I've receieved throughout my venture have been rewarding, adventuous, and challenging. However everything I've learn in my college transition have been beneficial throughout life and job career. But the best advice I would give myself regarding about college is to make it one of your top priorities, along with God and family. High learning is need because learning is a continous function of the brain. If you have opportunity to obtain a college education let nothing stop you.

Go straight for an LPN degree, then go in for an RN.

I would tell myself to study hard. Show the path to take. And apply for as many grants and scholarships as I can.

The advice I would give myself would to be open minded and not go into college with a negative attitude.