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I would tell myself that I should have enrolled in college to further my education at that time instead of waiting.

If I could go back in time I would advise myself of 3 important things. First would be to prepare myself mentally for the change in culture. When you go to college it’s not only a change in atmosphere but it’s also a diverse settings, so many different type of cultures and people. It’s a mature, laid back atmosphere and when you’re coming from high school you’re not use to the freedom. I would also advice myself to apply for as many scholarship as possible. College tuition is so expensive, and I wish I would have took the time out to apply for scholarships before I started college. Last but not least, I would advise myself to keep faith. Throughout college you will experience some hard time but do not allow them to bring you down. Your faith will carry you through the hard times.

If I could go back and tell my high school self what I know now, I would tell myself to adopt more functional and helpful study habits. I was never the type of student who needed to study in high school. However, once i got to college I realized it is a whole different world. I would tell myself to get into the habit of reading over chapters in the text books. It was very hard for me at first to get used to that idea once I got into college. I would tell myself that in order to get the most out of each course, studying properly would help to retain the information and in turn, doing that. I now know this, and am happy that I do. I now am very focused on my studies, and my grades have shown that. I'm extremely proud of both myself and my accomplishments.

I would tell myself to stay focused. It is easy to ignore class work and grades can suffer very quickly because of this. Once grades begin to slip, repairing your GPA is no easy task. Focus on course work and remember that your future is dependent on the amount of work you put into your studies.

I have a 16 year old sister, she's currently a sophomore in high school and I see my reflection in her. I keep advising her to take high-school seriously because high-school is the foundation of our background for college, life, and our future. It's easy to take the minimum amount of classes, which lead to earning a high school degree, but once in college each individual pays heavier consequences for their own slackness. As a result, take the opportunity to obtain generalized knowledge and college will be much easier. Definitely, I would avoid four-year schools right after high-school. In addition, before agreeing to any four year school, please shadow a facility that will deal with your career, and do so for at least 3 days. Get to know their responsibilities, requirements, environment, and most importantly ask yourself if that's what you really want. People change their college career at least 3-4 times and it's okay. Just make sure you find out what you want before committing. In regards to the college life: enjoy the college, keep up with your GPA, drink responsibly, and remember once you leave college, it's over!!!

If i could go back in time and give my self advice for my senior year it would be to get more focused on my studys. To take advantage of being a senior and go and vist mor colleges and get more advice as to what to do for paying for school.and to start apllying for scholorships . so that when i get out of high school i can be ready and set to start my life as a college student . this is what i would do if i could go back in time to my senior year .

If I could go back in time and give myself college life advice, I would definitely stress the importance of focusing on my grades. I know that sounds like a given, but many students become distracted and drop out. I would tell myself not to let any type of peer pressure compromise my values and to retain a high moral compass. I would stress the importance of kindness and manners. I would explain that it is possible to achieve good grades and have a healthy social life, but hitting the books needs to come first. I would encourage myself to become involved with social groups and clubs on campus, being that they are a great way to make new friends. I would also stress the importance of acquiring financial aid. Not working during the school semester will enable me the time necessary to focus on my studies. I would reveal that when hardships and times of stress occur, there are academic tudors and advisors available to coach and help me through. I would tell myself that my dreams can come true, with hard work and dedication. Obtaining a college degree will be a challenge- one with a lifetime of reward!

I woke up for school at 5:50 every morning to catch the bus at 6:40 a.m. during high school. When my senior year came, I was thrilled to have the privilege of driving myself to school because I could wake up an hour later. The classes I picked were approved by my counselor to make sure I could graduate in June of my senior year. I had four minutes to change classes and six and a half hours of school felt like eternity. We were controlled by a bell system and teachers called the shots. High school seems like an event that happened forever ago. In reality, it has only been two years since I walked across that stage and received my diploma. The freedom college provides is directly linked to an overwhelming amount of responsibility. I wish I had known how important it was to double check with my advisor to assure I was on course to graduate on time. Classes demand a lot of planning ahead and outside studying that is very different from high school. The advice I would give myself: enjoy high school because college may not be the upgrade you expect.

Take advantage of education to the fullest. I know there are people who believe that education is overrated, but contrary to that I believe that the enfasis on education is not influenced enough. It is very important for us to dedicate ourselves in school because it will indeed benefit us in the future. Not going to college is only a burden that you put on yourself. We all have dreams, goals and ambitions. With a good education and the application of what you already know, there is a whole world of opportunities that you can get a hold on. There is a famous expression that we use today,"Knowledge is Power", however, you obtain that power by applying what you know. I can tell you by experience that when I graduated high school I waisted 8 years of my life in dead end jobs that got me no where besides laidoff and unemployed. Besides, college is a fun experience. All kinds of people to meet and socialize with. There are no limits to what you can learn about yourself that you may not have known. So grasp the opportunity while you still can. You will never regret it. Good Luck.

I would tell myself to place focus on my grades ending high school and then in college. Striving for a GPA to reflect my capabilities of learning an array of things and also not to limit myself to just my major, but to explore other possibilities by taking electives. Through these I will find what things I can do that I have real interest in and enjoy doing to take a break from the world and my chosen job field. I would also tell myself to take advantage of any opportunities presented to me and use them to further my experiences in the world. Telling me all these things will help guide me when I finish high school and start college. Helping me transition into adulthood and the real world will be a great help as well making me more mature and responsible. I could also help other people achieve what they think is unachievable and guide them through it being a friend and mentor. I would grow as an individual and become more independent as a result of being able to travel back to when I was a high school senior.

concentrate on studies and take everything seriosly.

I have to say that if I could go back in time, I would tell myself to fulfill my dreams and not those of others. When I first entered college, I chose majors that either other people wanted me to or that I thought would please others. In the end, I ended up disliking those choices and those people that forced me into them were long gone. Here I am, years later, finally doing what I love... pursuing my RN Bachelors. I knew all along that it was what I wanted to do, but couldn't bring myself to stand up for what I believed in. So I definitely have to say that I would go back and encourage myself to follow my heart and not be what everyone else wanted me to be.

If I was to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself many things. The first thing would be to apply for more scholorships. I always hated writing and for most of the scholorships that were open for us had essays. If I could go back I would of filled out every scholorship that I qualified for. That is probably the biggest thing I would tell myself because right now I am struggling to pay for school. With having a part-time job and going to college is tough, espesically with all the homework and studying. I would also tell myself to save my money thats one thing I didn't do during my senior year and summer, I always spent most of my paycheck. I feel if I did those things in my senior year I wouldn't be struggling so much to pay for tuition and books.

If I were to go back and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would most likely tell myself to wait a year to go to college. I say this because for myself, going to college right after high school, wasn't the best option for me. I was still trying to figure out who I was and what I wanted to do with my life. I will openly admit that I failed my first semseter, and was put on acidemic probation. I started to do good after that, but then come my sophmore year, I started to fail again. It has taken me two years to finally figure out what I wanted to do with my life, and countless money spent on failed classes. I still feel guilty about all the money that went down the drain and how poorly I did in my pervious courses, knowing full well that I am a great student. I think that if I had listend to my heart as a senior, then I wouldn't have gone to college right after garduation. Instead I followed what I thought my parents wanted, or what I thought they wanted.

I'd tell myself to just buckle down and do it- just because you have a lot of freedom now, doesn't mean it should be abused. Just because you're unsure of yourself doesn't mean you shouldnt try. It's just another leg of the school journey. Take advantage of any of the help sources they have, instead of relying just on yourself. And appreciate all the help you get from everyone along the way. Dont worry about picking a major right off, most of them require a number of basics. And dont be ashamed for not picking one. Have fun, but learn when enough's enough and leave time for your work too. And good luck.

If I was to go back in time, I would dissaprove the negative perception of college work. I would be self assured that developing a new attitude about college would grant me, as always, a cherished success. As a reconnaissance, I would study widely in preparation for college education . And lastly, I would abandon all mundane activities that I used to engage myself in and replace it with mechanisms that arouse critical thinking, since critical thinking is the basis for an excellent performance in college.