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I would tell seventeen year old me to stop obessesing. To put down the detailed college plans and pick up a camera to document the life she would soon be leaving behind. I would tell her that in a few months she was going to miss galloping down dirt roads on horseback and witnessing Alaska's beauty with every drive home. I would tell her that she would even miss doing her sister's hair and ice fishing at forty below. I would tell her that she would need those pictures and memories to get her through the holidays without her family and friends. I would tell seventeen year old me to remember an umbrella, hat, and gloves because believe it or not you actually will need them living in California. I would tell her to stop trying to make everything perfect, that college is supposed to be messy, stressful, and emotional, and that life will never go exactly as planned. I would tell her to put aside her anxiety and remember that her ambition and strength will be there to help her get throught it all. I would tell her to take a deep breath and smile.

If I could go back in time, I would let myself know to start thinking about college right away! Many things can be done in one's last year of high school that can facilitate the college process. Most importantly, I would have self studied more AP exams regular to my major so that I could skip the introductory level courses! In addition, I would have worked to develop good study habits rather than viewing my last year as the year to take a break before jumping into college. I would have explored more options, such as concurrent enrollment in community colleges. I would have applied to more scholarships. Don't ever think that you can't get started on college in high school!

If I could go back I would tell my past self to take classes more seriously and to say yes to new things with new people (assuming they weren't negatively affecting others). Growing up I was hesitant to go after many of the things I loved doing because I was always trying to please others. So, in particular, I would let myself know that he should go after everything that gives him excited butterflies and after everything he loves doing whether it's sports, talking to a beautiful girl, meeting a new friend, or going up on a stage to play some music he made. Lastly, I would tell him to relax and have a great time chasing and working hard for his goals.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to enjoy all the friendships and the "easy road" that was laid out before you in high school. College is extremely different and although academically you may be prepared, the social aspect will be completely different from what you know. One of the biggest transitions/adaptations that you will need to make will be to tune out derogatory and profane language because you will hear it from everyone, including professors. Know who you are and stick to who you are while going through college; there will be a lot of people who will tell you different things and try to tell you to drop your dreams because they aren't realistic. Keep the nay-sayers behind you and embrace the challenges that college will bring.

The biggest advice to give myself will be in high school it was a big struggle but attending college could be less struggle since it only step by step in class to attend and also the experience of learning about life experience in school for the future.

Even if you don't have the money for college applications, don't make the excuse to not do them, find alternate ways to pay for the application.

Be kind, please past me be kind. Not just to others but to yourself you never realized how many people looked up to you until after you graduated and recieved those letters. Stop looking at yourself badly just because you are 200 pounds doesn't mean you are ugly, don't bring yourself down look yourself in the eye and tell yourself you are fine just the way you are. Be kind to your family, stop slaving away on homework by playing catch up go and actually have dinner with yourfamily and talk about your day they love you and you only have them. Be kind to your heart look at all those Key Clubbers cheering for you; you raised them to become better leaders even raise one to become the next president and they'll alaways be there for you when you need them so don't cry because they'll cry too. Once you leave High School you'll understand that things get better it's a fresh start you can go anywhere you want even your dream school. Be kind and you will once again learn to love learning and your friends because you'll miss them.

Procrasination is a thing of the past, do not even think about it. Prioritize your life, such as family, friends, and job. Make sure to have goals set in mind or else you will just take classes for no reason. All in all, choose a career that benefits you financially, and how much you actually like your major.

I would tell myself not to stress out so much about going to a major university because you can always transfer from a community college.

Be competitive to yourself. Stay in tutoring if you want that A+, no one is college graduates by themselves they always need a helping hand. So remember meet new people and get into the community.

Assuming that I could go back in time to speak to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that an academic gpa does not determine how well you will truly do in college. There are a set of characteristics that come with succeeding such as dedication, organization, and passion. In high school, I was involved on campus but never as much as I am now. I would tell myself to dedicate more of my time to reading and doing outside research on topics that matter to me, so that I could have that trait already developed before discovering that it is important to be able to push myself further than only studying academically. Organization because unlike high school, there is no set schedule to follow by, as everything is set upon what flexibility one would like for the week. Lastly, to be passionate and take that passion onto everything I do because that will be the main attribute that will lead to success and will give to you as much satisfaction in return than any other. Where passion is found lies friendships, confidence, knowledge, and utimately happiness.

During young adulthood, most people experience very few things that are as nerve-wracking, terrifying, and thrilling as their transition from high school to college. As I reflect back on my senior year of college, I realize that much of the anxiety, terror, and anticipation that I experienced while preparing for college were unnecessary. If I could offer some advice to my senior year self, I'd focus on easing my fears about socializing and preparing myself for the financial problems that I would inevitably suffer once I arrived at school. In high school, studying was an option but during college, it is necessary to spend an ample amound of time with textbooks and flashcards prior to an exam. Although moving into a dorm with hundreds of strangers sounds terrifying, a kind smile or a friendly greeting is all that is required to gain a new friend. Saving money with little income is nearly impossible and I wish that I would have thought to be more frugal with my meal plan money. Had I been advised about my social anxiety and financial stability when I was a senior, my freshman year would have been significantly more successful.

If I had a Time machine or maybe a Magic Genie that would allow ?present me? to talk to high school senior me, I would give this advice: "live for no one but yourself." They say that college changes you or that life changes you, but that is not true. It is not the changes that you go through that drastically alter ?you?, so to speak. It is what you learn. If the gradual transition into real life has taught me anything, it is that living is for you. That life you were given is no one else?s but your own, so you should be able to discover what is your passion. You should do what you love. Do not always try to blend in. Do not "go with the flow." A person's greatness is not simply stumbled upon; greatness is something you achieve. In High School, an individual is always worried about what other people will think of them. What I believe and what I have learned is that the most important thing in life is not to worry about how others perceive you, but to worry about how you perceive yourself.

High school to college is the great transition we as students have been waiting for since teachers first tell us thats the option we have after high school. Most of us have been preparing for college since middle school or the beginning of high school, all in the hope that we will have a smooth transtion and dont struggle as much. Although I considered myself prepared and a good student the transition from high school to college wasnt as easy as I assumed it would be. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I'd tell myself to try harder in my AP classes to have a higher GPA, to register to the colleges sooner so I could get a sooner registration date and be able to get more classes and finally to remember that I need to be more imdependent and not rely on other people to help me. The answer to is to be self motivated and help myself reach my goals. I would tell myself that college is all the good things I expected but difficult also, but its nothing I cant manage.

I would, first of all, tell myself to not be so shy, that asking questions is okay. I won't look like an idiot because most of the people around me probably don't know the answer to the question either. Its okay to talk to my classmates because thats where new friendships bloom and many of the people i'll meet will make great friends. That speaking up actually helps in class, and visiting the professor after class can make a difference between a B and an A. Second of all, I would tell myself to try for scholarships now, not half way through my freshman year of college because it makes a BIG difference. Books are expensive, and the economy in the future makes tuition costs rise. Selling my books after the semester/session ends would help with buying new books. Lastly, I would tell myself to apply to all the universities I'm interested in, forget about the costs and just apply. That Dad won't plan my future the way I want it, I have to make it happen. And apply for the fafsa early, like January. And enjoy college, its fun.

I would have told myself to apply to universities, and for scholarships. I would have also told myself that the documentary film that my father and I worked on for the next few years wasn't important. What was important was going to college directily after riding my bicycle across the country. I would have told myself that because instead of living on my own and trying to put myself through college. I would have been living with my stepfather and done with school with little out of pocket expense from myself. If I could tell myself how easy college would be instead of taking life the hard way, I would. I would tell myself that as long as I focused while in class that I would have plenty of social time for my friends. I would also tell myself that at first the freedom of going to class if I wanted should be considered as a privledge gained by getting good grades. I would also tell myself to try and find people that had the same interests in careers and in making it through college that way I would be set up for success.

If I could go back in time to my senior year in high school, I would tell younger self to stop skiping school to get hard working attitude that my parents have tried to install in me at the time. I aswell would would want to tell my younger self to work hard at my grades, and that even if I dont make it to a University that community college is one of the greatest places to go to school you meet many type's of different people from different backgrounds and that you will feel great cause at a community college they have extradonirary programs to help you improve yourself, and it is a great institution for people who want a second chance in their education.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would definitely have a lot of information and advice to give. First, I would inform myself that it?s time to become more responsible about your career path and understanding the obstacles that might hinder your future. I would explain that now is the time were you become more independent. Taking care of school responsibilities is going to be solely on you. Next, I would advise that the decisions your making within the next few years are going to affect the rest of your life. You must remain focused and not slack off. I would also express to myself to be open-minded toward classes, professor?s opinions, and other students. I would suggest asking as many questions as possible and to never be afraid or embarrassed about what other people think, because that is the first sign of ignorance. I suggest talking to as many people as possible and create many friends. It?s an intelligent idea to network within your own school. Lastly, I would advise myself to complete all classes asked by the school under the Math, English, and Reading category.

I would advise myself to start with a junior college and transfe to a four year later. Not only is this a cost saving measure, but it allows for a transition from high school to a four year university. This will give you the time to understand how you study best, the work load expected out of you at college level, and to get used to not having your hand held through every step of your education.

Having the chance to talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself, try your hardest and never give up because, when you graduate from high school its a hard world out there and trying to make it without going to college is going to be even harder. Take chances and apply for the colleges you want to attend and if you dont get in the first time try again after you spent some time at a community college or another college. Staying focused is they key point to being successful in college and in life, always work to your fullest capablitiy and prove all the people wrong who did not believe in you and remember always believe in yourself.

Looking back into my high school years I would tell myself to not spend all my time training for sports and spend more time concentrating on my education. While diversifing my friendships while taking more risks in life. Since i did not really enjoy my high school years since i spent all my time with sports

Don't try to fit into any preconceived college stereotype or standard. That's all television and movies. Let yourself be open-minded because you'll be pleasantly surprised at the kinds of opportunities that present themselves when you are open. Go in as an undecided major and take any class that seems interesting. If in the first two weeks you know that it's not for you, drop it. It's ok to drop a class. It's also ok to skip a class or two per semester, but it's not ok to skip the whole semester--you seriously can't learn everything the night before the final. It's not the end of the world not knowing what you want to do with your life. You have plenty of time to figure it out. Lastly, keep the partying to a minimum. There's a party every weekend and you have all your life to improve your beer pong skills. The partying doesn't stop just because your graduate so you'll have plenty of time. That paper and/or test is more important, trust me.

Set your priorities and do not let anyone steer you elsewhere.

If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to my high school senior self I would tell myself to take math early and to study hard even when I don't want to. I would tell myself that even though four years seems a long time to get a bachelor degree, there are personal matters and money matters that could slow my progress so be sure to start saving and apply for scholarships now. I would remind myself that having a direction is important and to see a councelor early to work out an education plan for my major. I would tell myself to always believe in me and know that even if it gets hard, there's plenty of student aid out there and tutors that are very helpful.

During my High School years, I dealt extensively with depression and contemplations of suicide. As such, my motivation to pursue a higher education was not very high?it was mostly the encouragement from my parents that lead me to apply for community college. However, as the years progressed and I found greater self-confidence and direction, I found the internal motivation to achieve what I thought would be impossible. If I were to speak to my younger self, I would stress that I have the intelligence and diligence to earn the highest degree in any field of study I choose. I would say that it is only our own fears and pessimism that prevent us from achieving greatness in life. When we have the motivation to succeed, the long hours of research, study and examination that its takes to earn a degree seem effortless. Nothing is impossible.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself when I was a high school senior, I would say: Michelle, things are going to happen to you that are going to change your life. Life is full of surprises and something wonderful is going to happen! So believe it when I say that you are worth it! You CAN go to college! Many things are going to happen in the future that you are not expecting, but do not give up; you will succeed. With loss will come strength, and when you feel like it is all over, keep pushing because that is when your life will change and everything will be worth it! You are going to become disabled, however, don't focus on how your dreams were lost and of all the things you can't do anymore; but focus on all the things you CAN do. This will be a time when you will learn who you are, and it isn't who you thought you were. Focus on your school work, do not procrastinate with your homework and study for your tests. Against all odds, you are going to graduate with your degree!

If I could go back to my senior year and talk to myself, first of all I would tell myself to really start thinking about what I really want out of college instead of just taking for granted that I was going and not thinking beyond that. I would advice myself to really think about the consequences of everything I do, and to stop thinking that I really do know what I am doing, because I don't. I would also tell myself to ask for help and to stop thinking that I have to take care of everything myself. I would tell myself that even though I live in a city where it feels like I'm not a minority, I truly am a minority, especially at the school I've chosen to attend. I would also tell myself, a seventeen year old senior in high school, that turning 18 doesn't mean I'm an adult already, and that high school was really a piece of cake compared to what's ahead in college. Lastly, I would tell myself that pulling "all-niters" isn't the best way to study for a midterm or final.

If I went back in time and could talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell my self to become committed in my educational career instead of spending my last year in high school slackinng off and not giving any importance to my education. I would let myself know that leaving work for the last minute reduces my chances of attaining an assignment's educational purposes and limiting my own chances to prosper in my career. I would also tell myslef to keep my GPA in good standing because a high GPA would allow me to graduate high school with high honors and earn more scholarships to pay my college tuition.

If I could go back in time to 2003 as an Upland High senior and give myself advice about college would be a dream come true. In my family, I am the first to graduate from high school and make the transition to college. Between that transition, I had to learn the do?s and don?ts about a community college vs. a university, admissions, educational plans, GPA's, prerequisite courses, and so forth?all on my own. If my dream came true I would tell myself, ?go to a community college and stick with it, finish all the prerequisite courses required to transfer to the Dental Hygiene B.S. program offered at Loma Linda University, work super hard on getting A/B grades, don?t take any semester breaks keep on going, meet all deadlines, and don?t allow any distractions from home and life hinder my educational goals?! In reality, I spent a lot of time understanding the do?s and don?ts of a college transition and I got distracted between personal transitions; but now in the present I am not letting anything get in the way of my transition from Mt. Sac community college to LLU!

The college life style is very helpful to the dramatic transition, so use all the resourses that is avalible on campus. Do not feel shy when asking for help because it can mean your counselor can possibly help you recieve $500 worth of scholarships or $50,000 worth of scholarships; from third choice school or first chioce school. Do not let any opportunities pass you by because every opportunity helps you succeed and it also helps your parents wallets. Also, get involved in extracurricular activities, whether it be in student government, school clubs such as art, music, and language, or sports but stay involved, and if you do so with your best of your ability and do it in a positive way. Do not give up when times get tough because times will begin to get hard as years go but stay tough.

If I could go back to when I was a senior in high school, I would have not slacked off as much my last year. Also, I think I would have done more research about the school that I wanted to attend. I also think that I rushed to go to school. I know studies show that people who take a year off after high school wont go back to school. At the time I had many issues going on, and I think a year off would have been enough to get my priorities straight and get my mind where it needed to be.

If I could have the opportunity to meet myself as a high school senior and give myself words of wisdom to take along the way with me I would tell that seventeen-year old girl not to hold back the drive and passion to succeed you know you have inside yourself. Prolonging an educational process does only that... it prolongs it. There is nothing wrong with feelings of inadequacy or insecurity, but to use these as reasons not to pursue and education is only hurting yourself in the long-run. It's okay to take "baby steps," in the beginning to find your place. It's not a race, and every person is different; know yourself and know your limits. Going to school and becoming accomplished in something you're passionate about has no comparisons. By educating yourself through this process you will notice you'll find more of yourself along the way. Growing up sometimes means letting go; letting go of who you once were to become someone you will realize you always wanted to be, and it's okay to be scared, everyone is at some point. Learn to use fear as a motivation, and you will soar!

I would tell myself to take a College Career Planning course, I would also make sure that I take all my general education first rather then just take courses. I would advise my younger self to make a plan & put together a goal/storybaord chart that would help plan for the next ten years, rather then just taking courses with know direction. I would also advise myself to look at diffeernt scholarships & grants that can help pay for college and to get a job. I would also tell myself to get a job that is in the career I want to persue, and if I was not able to find something; I would advise myself to look for something close to that career. I would tell myself to also make sure that I revise my chart every year to fluctuate any changes in my goal. Also to make sure I cross off things on my chart that I successfully finished. Another thing that I would tell myself to do is make sure I put together a budget to better manage my spending & to make sure that I watch where I spend money on, maybe even start a savings account/investment.

Stereotypically high school is just a time when you have fun with friends and don?t take your education seriously. If I were to go back in time and tell myself as a high school senior, I will tell myself to take my education serious because in the end it will be worth it. High school is not only the time to have fun with friends, but also take you education seriously. During high school, you must do your hardest because that will become your future. In order to go to great places (universtiy, college) you must first do your best from the beginning. Certainly, this will be the advice to give myself as a high school senior.

Self, I'm the ghost of your future education, know this and all else will take its place that success be yours; what is going to make or break your education is your teachers. Search for them, inspect them like their your first car, and know that they have it, the 'take and put it in thing.' You can know something or even everything but to take what you know out of your brain and not just put it in someone elses brain, put put it in and make it stay there, that is what a good teacher does and an education is. Teacher + Education = Success

What would you think of the future if i were to tell you that you do not have time to attend most social events once you start college? it is not as easy as high school. Priorities have to come first over everything else and homework becomes your hobby. It is stressful but it is possible to overcome and pursue your education. Failing a class does not help, it only back tracks you in college. Thinking about school does not leave your brain but it helps you become more aware of your future and responsibilities that will make you become a better student and person overall.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to research the field I desire to be in more rather than listening to the opinions of everyone else and what they viewed of my desired career. I would tell myself to go see the counselors, the advisers, to visit the career help located on campus. I would advise myself to save my money and not spend it on monetary things that would not last me very long. I would also tell myself to relax, and not feel pressured by the social time clock that so many incoming freshman deal with in college. The time clock makes no difference when outside factors hinder you're personal goals, you're personal ambitions and plans to invest in your education. I would also tell myself to make sure I have fun, and that although as a high school senior I always told myself "work now and play later," you can't live on work alone. I would tell myself to go hang out with my friends, and understand that I need time to unwind and absorb the things I will be learning.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the first thing I would tell myself to not sell myself short. The first day of my senior year of high school was the same day of my mother's funeral. She battled cancer from the time I was nine to seventeen years old. Dealing with that personal tragedy made the thought of transitioning to the college world overwhelming. I decided to make things easy on myself and my family and go to community college. We were hurting financially and I didn't want to leave my home and my siblings after losing my mom. If I could go back now I would have told myself to look into every opportunity available to me. I always thought that because we weren't receiving any kind of government aid financially that I would not qualify for any grants or schoarships. I had no idea the financial assistance that was available to me. Because of my mother's illness I did not have a normal childhood, and I regret not having the full college experience and not attending a four year university.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to have much more fun and apply to more and many scholarships. I did not enjoy high school as much as I could have and did not worry enough about college. I would advise myself to look into schools more and find what I like to do, take the classes I needed to but also take classes that are fun. I would tell myself ot work, but have fun doing it and have fun while not at work, such as going out with friends and experience life to the fullest degree and work the best I could! Had I done these things, things would be much smoother and happier now.

When I was a high school senior, I had always had my eyes set on a specific prize, and a specific road to get there. I had my entire college career mapped out already. But after a semester in college, I learned that it is so much better to keep my options, my eyes, and my heart open. Having one, single way to get things done only serves as a one-way ticket to disappointment. In college, it's pretty much a dog-eat-dog society. Classes that you've always imagined yourself taking will be filled up before you know it, and you can't do anything about it. It's understandable to be upset, but it also gives you an opportunity to pick a class that you wouldn't have really seen yourself taking. Who knows -- this class could inspire you to do something with your life you never thought you would do. Now instead of worrying about how far off track I am from my "plan," I'm having fun, experiencing new things, and leading my life to a place that I'd never really envisioned myself going to. But maybe that's not a bad thing.

When I was a senior, I did not bother with the University of California application essays because I knew, due to financial reasons, I would end up at a community college. If I were to go back in time and give myself advice, I would have told myself to write the essays for practice because eventually, 2 years later in a community college, I would have to write the essays to transfer. I would have been able to get a ?feel? towards how to write an application essay, and how many acceptances or rejections my essays would have got me. Along with this advice, I would have told myself to search for scholarships. Maybe if I had already achieved one, I would have been at my dream school, UCLA.

I've only been in college for 5 months and I know I still have much to gain and learn for college. So if I was to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior it would be hard to come up with some good advice. My mindset in my senior year of high school was to finish up the year, get good grades, and get into college. That was it. Making the trasition into college from high school though was harder for me. In high school I thought it would be easy but as soon as I got to college it was different. I was in a new environment with new people. So I would tell myself to be more prepared for the change. Don't expect it to be like high school where you get extra credit and the teacher gives you breaks. Be prepared to be picking classes that deal with your future and start to come up with ideas now about what you might want to major in. Be prepared for life to hit you hard the second you graduate from high school.

I would tell myself that college is a journey to discover yourself. A time to break free from the box that everybody is trying to put you in and find our own way. Success is finding the harmony between 8 main parts of your life; personal, health, financial, family, volunteerism, employment, liesure time, and education. Learn to cherish and nourish this things. Remember to follow your bliss, stay focused and always move foward. You are a brilliant, unique, young women, you deserve eveything you heart longs for, so go out there and get it. There are many people out there who have traveled this road, so never be ashamed or to proud to ask for help. Know that with every class you be taking, there will be other lessons to be learned than just the required subjects. There are no mistakes, just opportunities to grow into the beautiful women you are supposed to be. So get ready and hold on, you are officially beginning YOUR LIFE!!!!

The advice I would give my senior self would be to take my college education seriously do not slack off and learn better study habits while I'm still in highschool so that they carry to my college years. Don't put too much stress on myself and try no to set my expectations too high. Do well in highschool as well so it does not affect negatvely on my college career. Don't be too hard on myself because even if sometimes I do not succed a failure is only a failure if I don't keep trying my best to gain success. Be patience because there will be obstacles along the way that will be hard to overcome, but as long as i'm determined and have faith in myself to do well I will over come them. Stay focused on my goals don't get too ahead of myself and make sure that every goal I set for myself is acheived. The last piece of advice I would give myself is to have fun, but not too much fun.

First of all, I would talk to myself as a high school senior that there is always a particular time for particular activity; If the particular time has gone, then there won't be any chance for the particular activity. For instance, having fun with high school friends will be memorable and valuable. It is always pivotal to remember that we are living in time which flows as quick as water of waterfall, so we have to grab whatever we can reach now. I would suggest myself to enjoy more as a high school senior. I would then suggest myself to beware of straying in college years. Even though we have got out from high school, we are still amid myriad choice of future. There is a chance that we are going wrong direction we don't want, and we have enough time to think about our future. We still can change our major and should never stop thinking about our future just because we are now college students. I would want myself to be worry about our future as much as possible to prevent any deviation in our college life.

Time is such an negatory and unwanted concept. Time has forever been abused and battled with by human beings, who still continue to try and control it's fatal boundaries today. Although, time is commonly associated with regret, I will admit, that there is not much regret lying in my past. However, if I had the chance to warp back in time and converse with my high school self, there is a great amount of adivice I would like to give. First of all I would tell myself to join the Honors Program, because before I was in the actual program I was forced to petition for classes, which was a tedious, but necessary task. I would also tell myself to do more scholarships, as many are also available in the summer and fall. I would then advise myself to not be afraid. College is hard, but not impossible, and there are plenty of people at Mount Sac who are willing to help you get where you want to go in life. Lastly, I would give some Mount Sac directional advice. When turning into Grand Ave, make sure to stay in the middle lane, for the right lane ends shorty.

My advice to myself would be my number one motto: to never give up. I would tell myself that although times would get hard and I'd soon face numerous challenges, I should never let myself falter from my chosen path. No one can be responsible for my choices or actions except for myself, and only I have full responsibility for my future. Hard work and determination are the key points to success. You earn what you have worked for, and those that haven't soon fall off the band wagon sooner or later. I would tell myself that even though college is a ton of work, it would be one of my favorite experiences. I would also tell myself to stop worrying about my current high school friends once they move away for college, because no matter what, we'll always be there for each other as we are now. College isn't so scary after all, it just takes a bit of adapting, and a ton of responsibility to make sure you're on the right path to accomplish your dreams.

I know we are having fun and making lots of money, but we need to stop and realize what is happening to our education. We might not pass English and this is going to effect us severly in the future unless we take the time to do all the assignments and turn them all in. We need to be more serious and take responsibility for the things we are doing and not blame others. That goes for German as well. Stop just trying to get by with a passing grade and study. Trust me you will not regret it in the future. It will come in handy and make you not regret something later on. I know you have questions for me, but don't worry we are doing good in our life, but if you listen to what I say now we will be great. Another thing to consider. I know we are having problems with our sister, but trust her. She is really trying to help and she can if you listen to her. Just do these small things and everything will be alright. I can't wait for you to see the adventures we go on.

know the oppoutunities aavailable and be more prepared

The key to success and great study habits is staying focused and ORGANIZED. Take Speech and English as soon as possible for they will help you immensely later in life. Make friends with productive people, but don't let their goals affect your's. The more you hang out with them the more productive you will learn to become. Date other educated individuals who understand your dreams and support you in your effort. A man should be an asset in your life, not a liability. Stay away from credit cards and never miss an opportunity to apply for financial aid, grants, or scholarships to help finance your education. Don't burden your parents, they won't be here forever. Do you homework in pieces so you don't get burned out and don't strain your eyes. Never give up and never think you can do it all in one night. Live in the library. Believe in yourself and others will follow suit. Talk to yourself all you want, but never... compromise... your integrity.