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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a High School senior what I would tell myself would be simple - your education counts. I would especially lecture myself on the importance of hard work., focusing mainly on instructing myself on how to build good habits that last. Good habits pertaining to my studies and my attitude towards my studies. I would explain to myself how important it is to pay attention in class... "You're in there, you'd might as well listen. All the knowledge that you can obtain is important. " I would tell myself to practice good study habits and to activly work on improving these skills. That's something that is not often done, practing studying, or practicing listening. These kind of skills would have magnified any opportunity that I would be graced with later on in college and in life. Good habits and good study skills are great and better study habits and better study skills are well, better.

Looking back in time to wall lockers, class bells, and SAT tests, senior year in high school was a busy time in my life. Adjusting to college is like learning to swim; at first you float with the basic knowledge that if you move your arms and legs you will stay afloat. Similar to college where you use the basic knowledge of what you gained in high school to keep your grades up. If I was talking with myself from the future, I would give a little bit of advice on studying habits and time management. Although I would not want to spoil the freshman year of college for myself; being able to adapt, set goals, and accept new responsibilities is a part of maturing into an adult. I would not like to deprive myself of those qualities.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I definitely would tell myself that I can go to college and be successful. I would give myself the confidence and belief I never had in myself about being able to get accepted into college. Being organized and having good study habits would be good advice I would have given myself. I wish I could go back. If I had the chance I would be more determined, confident, and motivated. Also, I would learn to be more social and get involved more with school activities. I always have been quiet and soft spoken so I would try to be more social and participate more. Graduating my senior year with a 2.3 GPA I didn't think I was college material. I didn't think I was smart enough. After being denied by college after college, I am now a sophmore at Norfolk State University. I have a 2.7 GPA and I finally feel like I am smart enough. I wish I knew that back then.

If I could go back in time as myself as a high school senior I would have just studied a little more.

I would give myself the advice of what I did with my life explaining everything I did and why I did it. In doing that I would be doing that much more, and would be able to accomplish it not the same much more. I would give myself tid bit of information that would help my progression with life long goals.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to study much harder, save money and also prepare myself for the time of my life. I would tell myself to study hard because education isn't easy and I need to study hard in order to maintain my gpa, and even get a much better gpa. I would tell myself to save money, because a college education isnt cheap. It's very expensive, and in order to avoid taking out a lot of loans and stressing myself out, I would work more hoursin order to help my parents and also pay for other college expenses. I would also tell myself to prepare for college, I was very unprepared when I first started. I should've been ready to work. I never should've taken myself too serious thinking it would be an easy thing to do. Even though, I had heard of many stories about what to experience in college, having my own experience is worthwhile.

On November 28, 2009, I turned 30 years old. In my 30 years, I have earned a B.S. in Mathematics and 7 years later, an Associates in CADD. As a child, I always knew that I wanted to be an architect; however, no one invested time in effectively motivating me to work with a purpose of being great, nor in guiding me in the direction of pursuing my passion. I was considered to be an average student graduating with a 2.6 G.P.A. and earning a 1050 on the SAT. After commiting to a college, I learned that the school did not offer architecture, so I graduate with debt and a major that was secondary to my ultimate desire. 7 years after teaching and motivating students to be great and encouraging them to pursue their dreams, I decided to pursue mine. I love children, and in the mist of me pursuing my dreams, I can share with them now the advise that I would give myself if I could go back in time. I would say "Know your passion and pursue it. Get involved in career shadowing and work toward earning academic scholarship. Remember, motivation lie within.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the biggest piece of advice I would give myself would be to pay careful attention to detail and never take a home cooked meal for granted. The small details of whats required to live on your own somehow escapes you when certain household and personal items are at your disposal. High school was fun because all I had to do was attend, participate and graduate. College is fun as well; however, the responsibilities kicked in almost immediately. Not only am I responsible for maintaining good grades, now I have to make sure I have what's necessary to live, eat and sleep. A simple thing like toilet tissue is now important to me! I love the idea of being around other students whose ultimate goal of obtaining a degree is important. At the same time, I had to call home when I didn't feel well. In August of 2009, reality really kicked in. I was becoming an adult with responsibilities. I'm enjoying the college experience so far, but I must admit I had to grow up rather quickly.

Dear Past Self, You have been accepted to Norfolk State University , Institution of Choice . Congradulations however ; that is the first step. Your hard work and effort from high school has led you to be eligible for several scholarships, however ; they can easily be declined due to a low grade point average. Being social among your peers and classmates is good but, partying every week instead of studying is unacceptable. You have to learn how to balance fun time & learning time as soon as possible. Other than that, you should do great at Norfolk State Unviersity. Behold The Green and Gold, Future Self.

If i had the chance to go back and talk to myself i would stress the importance of finding internships during the first year/years of my college experience. I was thinking about attending a community college after high school, so i would tell myself, community college shouldn't be my first option because a college experience, expecially one spent on campus is something that everyone should experience because its gives you a chance to be indepent, and active as well as finding out who you are and what you are capable of doing. It gives you a chance to learn, whether an experience was good or if it was bad. Lastly, i would say, don't shoot for the top of the mountain, to shoot for the stars, because if you shoot for the stars and miss, you land on the top of the mountain.

The first piece of advice I would give to myself would be "college is nothing like high school." College is a entirely different would and you must prepare yourself. Slacking off in high school, skipping class, missing assignmets, and just shooting the breeze will not get you far in college. I did not learn this the hard way, but most of my friends did. They all came to college for the wrong things. They wanted to party everynight and skip class and at the end of the semester they were going home. So do not come to college looking for all fun things. There is nothing wrong with having fun but make time for your studies first and than have fun. Make sure your grades are up to your standards. My second piece of advice is to"make time." You have to make time. Figure out you class schedule, make time to study, and then add your extra-curriculars. I wish I had someone to give me this advice when I was high school. Im doing well for my first semester of college.

I would tell my self that no matter what it looks like continue your education now dont stop, no matter how it looks now. A job may seems like a good soluition now but a education is whtats going to sustain you in the long run. There are programs and grants out there that will provide you with shelter while you are in school and provide meals for you, you can do it. Don't let your livings arrangements, lack of parental support, homelessness, etc. get in the way of who you could be. There is more to life then what you were giving. People may have told you that there is not more for you but ther is, you can do it. Just reach out and ask for help, it's ok and latter in return you can help someone else. You are not worthless and a higer education will help you prove that to yourself and others who wanted you to fail and who did not believe something could come out of notthingness. You are who determines who you are day to day and to day it that day you make that choice.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition from high school I would definately encourage myself as a senior to prioritize and manage my time better! There is so much to take advantage of at college and I may not have to do them all, altough I may want to. This is where priority and time management come into play. I have never been one to get a head start on things, I have always done things at the last minute. In college, doing things at the last minute does not work, it results in failure. Procrastinating in college leads to many stressful nights pulling all-nighters, typing papers, studying for exams and always just getting by. I would encourage myself as a high school senior to go beyond what is required of me. A motto I am beginning to live by is- "The requirements are the minimum you can give them." I would push myself to do put more effort into what I do, be it assignments, work, relationships, etc. I would remind myself that people who go above and beyond what is required of them are sucessful and that busy people get things accomplished.

Well, before I pack up and ship off to college. I would instill in myself to work hard, but take some time to have fun and enjoy this time where life is as simple as it gets . The time before financial aid and class workloads become your worst nighmare. I would learn to have patience and pray daily. In college there are times where you need to clear your head of all things going around you and go to a place of peace. I know that trying to participate in everything is good and shows colleges that you are active in many things, but not keeping your grades up also shows colleges that you can't handle everything on your plate. Don't just join a club or activity to boost your resume because it could end up being a restraint rather than an aid. I would advise myself to prepare more for college by taking AP classes, but i still should have fun. College shouldn't be a subject that you dread, it should be a experience worth anticipating. I would advise myself to be prepared for the most influential experience in my life that I will never forget.

I would have went away to school so that I could enjoy more of the college life. I felt that going to a local university I didn't get as exposed to the college life as I would have liked to.

I would tell myself to take time out to fully enjoy my senior experience. I was too hard on myself and I would have said...,"Artisha, get off your butt and go to a party. Drop that book and immerse yourself in your teenage high school experience." High school is the time to make mistakes, because when college comes into play for science majors...it can be quite overbearing. Most importantly I would have told myself too...,"live well, laugh often, and have no regrets."

I would seriously think about my major, and not play around a take my classes as a joke. I would do what I had to do so I could graduate on time. I would also work on my time managment skills.

Your college experience is what you make it. Yes, there is more freedom because it is the first time you'll be away from your parents but you have to practice self-discipline and remember what you came to college for. If at any time you feel as if you don;t understand the material being taught, take action; sit down with the professor and discuss what the problem is and seek tutoring. Stay on top of all deadlines and remain focused. But while you're staying focused remember to have positive fun and enjoy this time because these are the best years of your life. Get involved around campus. Join professional organizations. Build a strong relationship with your peers, faculty and professors because these people may be able to help you in the future. Most importantly, remember where you came from and know where you are going.

One of the most important things is having time management and not being afraid to ask for help.

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If I could go back to my senior year of high school and coach myself, I would definitely say "prepare for the best, but expect the worst". This way, I won't be disappointed if things do not go the way I planned for/wanted them to go. I would also tell myself to save as much money as possible because not all college students can work, or have work-study. The majority of college students have to make their money stretch until holiday season, and then they are still tempted to "splurge". The last thing that I would tell myself as a high school senior would be to definitely apply for more scholarships. I applied for some, but not as many as I could have. I have learned that the more scholarships you apply for, the greaster chance you have at recieving more money towards school. This means that you may not have to take out as many student loans, and then you have less money to pay back to the university.

I would advise myself to take the scholarship process more seriously. Don't settle for anything that is not what you want. Stay focus on your education and nothing eles. School comes before band and fun. Make sure your information is organized about any school information that you may have. Ask as many questions possible about classes, teachers, housing, food, and social life. Take a visit to the school of your choice during classes and not when the campus is dead. Educated yourself on HBCU's and other colleges and universaities. Make sure they have everything you are intrested in to make your experience as smooth as possible.

Don't give up . Stay in school and make good grades. After graduating college, start your career and stay focused. Marry a sucessful professional man, start a small family and enjoy life.

If i could go back in time and give myself advice i would tell myself to work just as hard in every class like you would in a class that is difficult for you, because you will end up getting a bad grade in that class that was so easy for you. I would also tell myself not to be so shy when it comes to meeting new people, because meeting new people is what college is all about and i really missed out in alot of things my freshman year because i was so shy. College is about striving to a goal of a good career, i would tell myself to make sure to be focused from day one, and do not get side tracted into things that will not be good for myself or my future. Know what you are going to college to do, and don't stop till graduation.

As a high school senior, I did not realize how serious the transition was going to be, from high school to college. If I was back in high school I would tell myself to learn how to be independent. Independence is the key to everything in college. Once you're away from your parents, no one will automatically wake you up in the morning and your professor will likely not care if you?re there or not. Your commitment to show up, is all you. I would also tell myself not to put work before my education. During high school I had 3 part-time jobs. I worked at the Elementary school nearby, a resort and at a candle store in our local mall. There were times when I decided to pick up more hours instead of studying or participating in clubs. I was a great student and I stayed on Honor Roll throughout high school but putting my education first would have made a big difference. In college you cannot devote all your time to work, school is your main job. It requires the most effort and dedication! All of it will be worth it in the end.

I would study a whole lot harder. I would not focus on superficial things such as (Athletics or any extracurricular activities). I would apply for more internships and scholarships earlier. I would not get as discouraged as easily as I use to .

If I could go back and give myself advice, I would say be more focused. The reason I would say this is because in high school the classes were easy, so I didn't have to do a lot of studying. I should've prepared myself while in high school to create a good studying technique. While at Norfolk State University, I have learned and developed different studying techniques to help me handle my coursework. Another thing I would have told myself is to save my money. Although I got enough money with financial aid to help cover college; I still needed more money just for personal items such as a labtop, printer, and refrigerator and food. Therefore, I tell my little brother who is preparing for college, to stay focused and develop good study pattern now. I also tell him to save his money so he can get the things he needs, so he won't have to wait as long as I did to get what i needed.

I would encourage myself to work harder. I would have also told myself to find out exactly what it is I want to pursue as a career. I would also have changed my mind frame about college and better prepare myself for the transition.

I would constructed a list of goals, researched my career choices, and seeked counseling from those that were experinced. I would have closely concentrated on my course curriculum, focusing more on english and the sciences, because I have experienced how important these subjects are in the pursuit of a career. I would have focused more on what was important in my life and, therefore been better prepared to transition into my college studies. I would have looked at my career as being real and worked harder towards achieving my goals. I would advise myself to never give-up on what is important! listened to positive advice, studied harder, participated in more extracurricula activities.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior. Knowning what I know about college life and making the transition, the advice that I woul give myself is to make education a top priorty in my life, get good grades, graduate on time and at the top of my class. After completing high school go straight to college , wait on having a boyfriend, having children and a full-time job, just concentrate on being the best student I can be. After I have completed all of my education, then maybe I can get married and start a family. Make sure my husband to be is a God fearing and loving man. One who takes care of his family and home first. I wish I had known someone like me to talk to me when I was a senior in high school. I would have been had my PhD by now. But like they say "It's never too late to complete your education", and " You can teach an old dog a new trick"

The best advice that I would give to myself about making a transition into college life is that not everybody on campus and at the school is going to be my friend. I should not automatically trust everyone and tell them my life story, for in a couple of days we might not still be friends. In addition, I will tell myself that I should always, no matter what, put my homework and other schoolwork before going out and having night of fun. Because at the day of the day, I went to college for an educational and degree and if I don't finish doing my homeowork, it will cause my GPA to be lower than it should be and I wouldn't be able to succeed well in school.

Make sure that when you get to college, you become as outgoing as possible. Become known around campus so that you will have some pull. Make sure you do not slack in anything you do; there is no time for error at all. Do not get all the way to your fourth year and let everything just fall down hill. Keep a focused mind set and you will succeed.

We willing to understand that this is a transition and know that the best is yet to come. Things may go bad, but they can only get better.

Work harder on the SATS and ACTS

I would have to say it isn't an easy transition. Just be ready for the unexpected, and do the best you can. No one will be there to wake you up, so on my own, I have to get up on time everyday for classes. Everything, EVERYTHING, is up to me when I step onto that campus. My mom will not be here, nor will my dad. Everything from here on out, is up to me.

The number one thing that I would tell myself would be to make sure that i focus on my studies as much as I socialize and party. Also I would tell myself to take advantage of any and every scholarship and financial aid opportuinity that comes my way because school is very expensive.

Stay away from alot of girls, get a decent gpa all throughtout high school, apply for all scholarships, stay away from loans, and if you don't want to be the best at what you are going to school for, don't do it.

Don't forget, even for a second, why you are in school. Never give up, you'll regret it.

To take AP class and get the college credit and to do your work in high school so you are able to get scholarship. Your work ethics in high school will help decide how easy thing will be in college.

The advice i would give to parents and students about finding the right college would be to take there time. they should let the student pick the schools in which best suits there acedemic needs. this will help the student get the best education needed. also, make sure you findout all there is to know about the school, finacially and acedemically. parents should attend all oreintation with the student to ensure maximum understanding of the school and all that it offers. this will help to ensure that the parent and student are fully aware of what the school require of them.

The advice I would give to parents and/or students about finding the right college would be to visit the campus. When you visit a college campus you get a feel of the university way of life. While visiting a campus it will allow you to become more aware of the campus life and how students interact with one another. Also another word of advice would be to stay on top of things and do not put college off because it limits the choices you have for potientially finding a campus that is suitable for you. To make the most out of your college experience all I can say is be yourself and stay focus because a lot of students come to college and try to fit in with the wrong crowds and that is not the way to go. So I say be yourself become an individual friend will come and stay positive.

In deciding a college thats right for new parents and/ or students I greatly encourage you to look at EVERYTHING! Meaning from academics to on campus food, from what surrounds the campus to what events the campus offers. Knowing everything about a school is almost impossible but try to have a good understanding of what goes on because the simplest thing will drive one crazy...example at my school everyday certain food is assigned (Thurs. is soul food night , Friday is fried fish day) things like this seem simple but after you've been there a year you begin to not like fish/chicken and to know that for 4 years straight im going to eat chicken every thursday,fish every friday! It will make you want to scream so I truly encourage one to find out everything that the school has to offer because simple things will bother you and when you first start looking for schools all of the imporatnt things come to mind such as academics, housing, and the cost but also consider the small things like whats around to do on the weekend, whats to eat because your parents can not just up and get you!

The advice I would give a student about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is do not regret any decisions you make and make the most out of your situation. For instance, do not regret not going to your parents dream college, because it is your education and your future. College is a major leap in your life and you want to be comfortable. It is also vital that you make the most out of your situation; if you did not get into your first choice college, make every effort to enjoy and explore the college you end up going to, surprisingly, u may end up truly liking it. This leads me to say to be afraid to have fun, college can be a stressful environment but it is also a time for you to find yourself and enjoy life. However, always stay focused.

Parents please understand that college IS expensive! You really have to save up alot so that during the course of the school year you won't have to worry about whether or not your child is going to be attending that school next semester. Students when you get to school there are going to be plenty of distractions but you just have to stay focused and remember the goal at hand. Your going to meet alot of different people who come from all over the world, who do things differently from you and who have diferent values. Though you may not accept it you have to respect it. Take advantage of all the different resources the school provides for you to succeed. Like they say, in college you make memories to last you a lifetime! So enjoy!

Alot of people wished they had opportunity to be a college student, live the lifestyle we live. You know how they say life as a rockstar, well college students has made it able to say, "life as a college student"!

Make sure that you review all aspects of the college, don't just limit your questions to the dorms and activities but find out about what finanacial aid, scholarships, and grants would be available to you in case something happens which might reduce your income or ability to afford to attend a college or university.

The advice I usually give to youth that are college bound is to visit and do research even before you apply. If you have family that were blessed with that opportunity have talks with them. Chances are you and the family member will enjoy that trip down memory lane. The college years are honestly the best years of your life where you discover yourself, new people and experience new places and things. Take advantage of the experience that is afforded to you because you won't regret it.

The best advice I can truly give is to always visit your college choices first, and dont be afraid to ask the students that already go there how they truly feel about the campus. One last thing would be just because the campus seems really live it does'nt mean it should be your first choice because you may not have a private study environment.

In your search for the right college, consider the quality of its programs, the graduation rate, and how far it is from your hometown. Also , take a tour of the campus and see how you like the surrounding area. This is very important because you will be spending four or more years there.

When a parent or student is searching for the right choice for their academic future, I believe they should always take into consideration how much the college or univeristy can relate to their high school. Because I knew I gew up in a school district that was financially able to build over 20 high schools the classroom sizes were always a max number of 25 students. In which, my univeristy institute have small class room sizes, and for a student like that is great because it gives me more of an opprotunity to become one on one with my professors to have assistance. Also, take into consideration the area your student or your-self will be in because that will also impact your consentration as a student. If you consider these few things I believe your institution choice will be perfect.