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I would simply just study harder and tell myself to continue to do that when I went off to college. Dont wish high school would end so fast.

Dear Mary, Your starting college in a few months. When you get to class on the first day of school, come early. Get to class on time, pay attention, do your homework, communicate with your teachers and ask meaningful questions. But most of all, college can only teach you as much as you let it. Learn not only from your teachers, but from your peers. Put your education to work and get involved outside the classroom. When you get involved in Student Life, you will learn to value your education. Once you start getting involved in student life activities like leadership workshops, student senate, service projects and clubs, you will begin to understand the power of volunteerism, networking and working together with others to reach a common goal. You will develop leadership skills and accomplish things you never thought you would. So, let yourself learn. Take advantage of every opportunity to get involved, meet new people and continue to be a great student. College is preparation for life. The sooner you understand that, the more time you will have to embrace that fact and make the most of your college experience. See you on the flip side, Mary

If I could go back, I would say a great deal to my past self. I would have told my self to focus on my studies and actuallly study. In high school they never really gave homework and I didn't recieve the best education but I managed, I believe I have improved immensely. I would have told myself to go with the major I wanted to do since forever instead of settling for a major that I was unsure of. I've always wanted to be a writer but mostly every disouraged me. They told me it wouldn't make me any money. I listened to them and pick another major that held my interest but I wasn't passionate about it. Picking a major I wasn't completely happy with made me disinterested in school. Thankfully now, I decided to pursue the major I had always wanted to study. Lastly, I would tell myself to believe in myself. I wasn't sure that I could pull college off and I have hit many bumy roads since I started college but I've improve. Besides if I can't believe in myself who would believe in me.

If I would go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to keep persevering. I remember when I was a senior, I would slack here and there. Because of the slacking I didn?t do so well. If I took courage and determination, I would have an easier time in college. But that?s life and I can?t change it. All I can do now is to really focus on why I?m going to school and have determination, so I can be the best as I can and know that I did my best in college. Now I hope for the best and see where life will take me during college and after.

As a high school senior, I did not know much about the whole college "thing". I did not know what I wanted to study or where I wanted to transfer. After my older sister graduated high school a year before me, she attended a 2-year community college. I decided to do the same thing because it would be an easy transition from high school to college. Now that I am finishing up my second year at the community college I need to figure out what I am doing next. If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself to actually apply to other schools, and not only the community college. The cost of school was an issue and I did not want to deal with it at the time. It was tough to watch friends go off to four year schools while I was still stuck at home. It was an economical thing to do but it was not as exciting. I should have tried and applied for scholarships as a senior, because I will never know if I could have recieved one at that time.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself, the advice I would give my self is to work harder, dont be lazy. I would also tell myself to apply for as much scholarship as possible and to find a job during senior year.

I would go back and find a way to scare myself into doing what I should have been doing in the first place. Of course I?ll past Chris that he needs to search long and hard for those scholarships, and to never quit his job unless he secures a second job. That punk will never know what hit him, when I pop out of nowhere and steal some of his time to give him a bit of my ?friendly? advice. I won?t tell him anything he doesn?t know, I?ll just reinforce past Chris?s mind and motivate him to do what he needs, but keep the college experience a mystery; a way to give him something to look forward to. I know past Chris had all the knowledge and references to make college easier, but never had the drive, so my expedition to the past will be devoted to motivating my past self, and finding a way to keep him motivated. And as soon, that is done with and the advice is said, I would disappear never to show up again until my past causes trouble for my present or even future self once again.

I would tell myself to remember that not everyone will tell the truth. I would also tell myself that hard work is never unrewarded.

The absolute first thing I would advise myself of about my future at the University level would be to seriously anticipate the amount of money and sacrifice my parents would be undergoing to provide for a private education with little to nothing scholarship money. The second word of advise I would give myself would be to read and write more often than the minimum asked of me in class. I would forsee the heavy amount of not only reading and writing, but also understand how to critically engage texts in the written form and in speech form to be able to present to an audience of students. In doing so, my confidence levels would be above average when first stepping foot in a university classroom. Lastly, I would advise myself to take on my highschool captain's position seriously; to communicate effectively; and to lead with no fear of anything or anyone. With a skill like that, my most admired human trait of assertiveness exemplified through my beloved father, would be initiated in high school and mastered in college.

The advice I would give to myself is to attend a 4 years college from the start. After college I would enter the military as a way to see the world and take advantage of the further educational opportunities that await me. I would focus on my nursing/medical degree and go to countries outside the U.S. where preventative health is not treated as a necessity. I would in turn teach woman how to care for their children better , I would teach about family planning methods and in turn I would be able to learn from them as well. I would learn a new language and teach them english. I would stess the importance of education, I would teach all that I could to them as long as they were willing participants.

My advice would be to prepare since high school and study to learn, not to pass a test. I would encourage myself to apply for scholarships while still in high school too. In addition, I would establish some studying habits before starting college.

Gloria I know that you think that the path you want will be freely open for you but I'm sorry to tell you that you will to work and try very hard to get what you want. However don't stress take your time slowly but surely to do what you must do. Respect your deadlines and you have to always do more that what they will ask you to show that you really are interested and you better be because you will learn for your future.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to follow my heart, no matter what "others may tell you." Too take it a step further I'd also recommend that I pursue a career in the legal field which I know for a fact is something I desire below the surface., that and the fact that I have personally experienced the , lets say , "not so just" side of the judicial system. Coupled with the many civil rights violations that I and others have experienced , those, whom through no fault of their own could not afford legal counsel, I'd tell myself to also become a champion of the people by aiding the poor and meeting those sort of injustices head on.

they advice i would give myself would probably be join more clubs and get more involved in highschool. also participate in more community service. these things not only make you a better candidate for colleges and scholarships but they also give you valuable social skills and community skills. you meet a lot of people when you get involved with your school and your community and these people will be there done the road to help you if you need it. I would also tell myself to pursue my silly dreams like being a photographer and never stop dreaming.

I would have studied much more, especially biology, mathematics, and chemistry. I would have told myself that I can go to a university and study medicine instead of going on to study languages. I should have gone to where I would like to have gone instead of going on to make my life easier. I knew that it would have taken more effort to study biology than it would have taken to study languages because I knew other language better.

I would defintely advise to become more prepared while you can, take advanced courses to catch up and start applying for scholarships while still in high school.

High School is a period in the life a young person that is filled with uncertainty and fear. There are constant pressures to fit in; to shed any scrap of individuality to join in the collective of what is popular. If I could go back to my high school self, knowing what I do now about the college experience, I would warn that girl not to conform. I would tell her that it?s ok to love to read, and to prefer classical music above the top 40. Being true to your self is the most important thing one can do, and it is also something that college embraces. It?s ok to be apprehensive about the future, but no one should limit their opportunities because they don?t think they?re worth it, which is a common viewpoint after the mental angst of the high school experience. However, most importantly, I would tell myself that the future only holds excitement because college offers the opportunity to learn more in depth about who you really are. There is nothing more wonderful about the college than having the chance to find new passions and figure out what inspires you.

If I could go back in time to my senior year in high school, I would tell myself to work hard no matter what happen. I would tell myself not to slack for even a second, because the work just gets harder and the classes get tougher, but you have to try your very best and don?t give up for even a second. That?s what I?d tell myself.

If I were a high school senior and had the perspective I currently have about college life, I would prepare myself for the hard work that is imperative freshman year. I did not understand that one year of below average grades could not be recovered by senior year. Each year is just as important as the next, but freshman year was by far the hardest due to the transition I had to adjust to. Those four years will hopefully be the evidence that proves your credibility, intelligence, and work ethic to an employer. Considering the price it cost you, the dedication it took, and the degree you earned there should be no regrets.

I would tell myself to focus more on the future and not so much on the present. High school was a fun time, but once graduation comes around it is time to get serious about college. Especially since I was going to a military academy, I would have told myself to get in better shape before boot camp. In addition, I would have told myself to let go of friends and family and to focus on what I wanted out of this amazing opportunity. If I didn't spend so much time trying to please everyone else, I could have been happy at the Coast Guard Academy. I miss it every day, and if I had the opportunity to talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would have told myself just how much I would regret leaving. Most importantly, I would have reminded myself over and over that whether it's school work, trainings, or even sports, it's not about answers; it's about process.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, i would convince myself to work harder than i did. I feel that i could have done better in high school and taken classes relavant to my major. back then, i was confused about my major and i changed it few times; therefore, i was not sure which classes to take. it would have helped me to know what i wanted to study. Also, i would advice my self to apply for colleges early as possible because procrastination is very common among high school seniors.

I believe that whatever I experienced in high school was necessary for me to have the knowledge I have at present. In high school, I was not the top student of my class, but my academic achievement was really good. In the secondary level of education, the materials learned must be taken seriously; however, any possible academic mistakes made can be made up easier in high school, than in college. In college, everything from time management, to applying for opportunuities, is with the student. The only advice I would give myself if I could to myself in high school, I would say "Stop procrastinating!!!!" Although I do not procrastinate as much in college at present, soemtimesmy bad habits come back, but I always recover. Another thing I would advise is to become more involved in school activities than I was, and create numerous connections here and there.

The advice I would give myself would be to keep working hard and keep on persevering. Perseverance is one of the main things an undergraduate student needs to be. I feel strongly about this because there may come a time when you are struggling in a course, but that doesn't mean you give up. It simply means keep working hard, and putting time towards your studies so it becomes less of a chore and more of a rewarding experience. With-out having the motivation to keep going, it would be very hard to make it through almost any situation. I would also tell myself to have confidence in my work. The reason I say this is because you being able to be proud of your school accomplishments and grades is half the battle. If you can believe that you are capable of greatness, than you most assuredly are capable of excellence. And that excellence with show others, that you are a positive force moving your way through college. Without a doubt I would tell myself to keep working hard if you want to reap the benefits eventually.