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I would tell myself that it is okay not to know what I want in life, because college is a place to find myself and my place in life. I would tell myself to never give up or even consider the thought of giving up, because just as the four years of high school went by so fast, so will the time I spend in college. I would assure myself that moving out and going to college is not that bad, I will get to meet so many new people that will mark my life in good ways and in bad ways, but even the bad ways will serve me as a lesson in life. I should not take the time I spend in college for granted because it is a chance for me to learn and succeed in life. If I could go back in time and give myself some advice about college, I would tell myself that the decision I have made about going to college is the best one I could have made.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to prepare for a hardworking journey. To prepare for this hardworking journey I would tell myself to take more advanced courses. I would also tell myself that what I do now echoes an eternity. College life is a lot harder than one expects as a high school senior. To better prepare myself as a high school senior, I would take advanced courses such as calculus and physics. I would also save my money more diligently instead of wasting it on foolish things. Finally, I would tell myself that college is a place where only the strong minded and determined succeed. College life is pretty stressful. One always has to worry about the ability to pay for school. On top of that, one has to worry about maintaining a successful grade point average. This is where ones obstacles are not allowed to interfere with the dream of completing a college education. This is where being strong minded and determined ultimately pay off in the end.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to explore more than one option to select from as a means of education. I would explain to my old self that it is very important to keep your options open. Just because you have your mind set on one choice does not mean you should limit yourself to only one option. I would tell myself that it is very important to seek more than just one option as a source of education. There are plenty of options out there in life. Yuo have to make sure you always have a back up plan just in case if thing do not plan out the way you expect them to. I would tell my past self to not let life limit you to your goals and dreams. You have the power to make the choices and decisions in life that can determine your fate. Life is what you make it and you only have one life; so make it a good one.

The adive I would give myself is to not only be motivated but to not get distracted. One of the mistakes I made in High School was to allow my peers who were not interseted in going to college distract me from goals. I would have taken advantage of every oppurtunity available such as student council, sports, and other extra activities that would have improved my people skills as well as my leadership skills. I would have challenged myself instead of sticking to what was safe and took the extra step, even if it meant failure. My advice would have been that its okay to fail at something as long as I tried and intended on trying again.

If I were to give myself advice during my senior year, having known what I do now, I would have found a college mentor. High school didnt give me any information on how to begin the process, and how to find the resources I needed to be successful. I would have taken more AP courses while they were free, so I wouldnt be spending as much on books and classes like I am now. The bottom line is that I would have pursued information on colleges and funding, much earlier in my high school career, had I known it would be difficult once I got here.

I would push harder for a college education knowing that it is easier to attend when you are younger then if you have a family. I had always wanted to be an architect, but my parents thought it would be better for me to be in a more family/female orientated role and did not support me attending an accreditated college. Here I am 29 years later and do wish I had it to do over again. I would encourage me to gain as much information as I could about the schools out there, seek out scholorships and make my dream a reality.

Shaynna, college life is taking everything you know now about school, and applying your skills and your gift of not allowing yourself to be distracted. Its a wonderfull experience of multiculture, style, and attitudes. Dont be afraid to speak, dont be afraid to listen, dont fall back into a corner and just do the school work. Learn, Experience, and Enjoy what college has to offer. The opportunities are endless in college, dont be shy to investigate what college has to offer. Join clubs, involve yourself in projects, and follow through with the lessons. Dont take offense to any negativity, harnest it and use it as an advantage and stepping stone to your future success. Good Luck and keep your head up high. :)

Little Ms. High School Senior Ariana Cano, There is a lot you should know about college life and making the transition from high school into college. I am just going to give you a few tips to help you before you get there. Start looking for scholarships now and save up some of the money that you are gonna be making this summer at you new job as a server at Red Lobster. Remeber you are going to be in college now. You will need to study more than you ever did in high school. There is no way you are going to be able to pull of the good grades you got in highschool without studying for them in collge. Take advantage of the rescources at your school. There are always tutors in the library and they are always there for students who seek their help. Always remember school comes first! Worry about work and you social life after you have done what is immediately needed for school. One last thing, have fun and don't let stress get to you. :) Sincerely, Future Sophomore in college Ariana Cano

It is now 1989, and I am a high-school senior all over again. Look closely, there I am, barely making average grades, and not really applying myself, look closer, is that A marijuana ciggarette in my hand? I do believe it is. Here comes the Allegra of 2010 ready to explain to myself at age 19 all the reasons why I should apply myself, study hard, and for goodness sakes put out that joint! I tell younger much less wiser self. " I know where you are headed, and girl it is not good!" My younger self just glances at my older self, and says,"Yeah? And where is that?" with a look of sarcasm, and puffs on her joint. My older self tells my younger self, that by the time she is 36 she will be hopelessly addicted to meth-amphetamine and won't be able to dig herself out the misery of it all until 2008, when she will find herself pregnant and in an intensive outpatient recovery program just praying that she can get her act together and become a productive member of society before her baby is born. I tell her that God WILL help her.

I would most definely say just quit your job and focus on school. Focus on your G.P. A and look for scholarships.

I would tell myself to calm down and not to get as nervous as I did before the start of college. I would also tell myself to try and get involved as much as possible in the college that I would be attending in the future. Life is about who you know, not what you know. Networking is a very important part in the field of journalism, and getting your name out into the world helps in the long run.

I would tell myself, "College is a lot of fun! You get to meet new people form all over the country and world. You get to attend fun parties and social gatherings. You also get to be independent! You can decide when you want to do things and how you want to, but college is also a lot of work. You have to stay ontop of your studies and homework. You have to attend your classes in order to know what is going on in there. You need to try to attend every study group that you and your classmates arrange. You also need to take advantage of free tutoring programs and apply for all the scholarships that you can. It will help you in the future."

Stay focused and learn ,learn ,learn

Independence is a huge aspect of college life. I would tell my high school self that there is an extended range of support available in high school that is not found in college and that students should utilize that support to the best of its ability to prepare for college life. College is a huge changing point in a person's life by the fact that they leave so much behind to start something new and special. The relationships built in high school, between family, friends, the school, and the community usually are parted with and that's what a transitioning student should be prepared for both mentally and physically. They are beginning a life of independence, where they will be individually challenged academically, creatively, and emotionally. This means that high school students should begin to shape themselves to be not only self-supporting, but helpful to their peers as well. From being Native American, raised in a community and school on the reservation barely performing above standards, I know that leadership qualities are significant for a person to influence themselves and the people around them.

If I were able to go back in time to when I was a high school senior and give advice based on what I now know as a college student, I would definitely tell myself to follow my dreams. While I was in high school I wanted to pursue a psychology degree and become a counselor but once I realized how much college it would take I became discouraged and decided to go to a technical school for dental assisting instead. I then worked in the dental field for 6 years and came to the realization that I still desire to be a counselor and now that I am 25 years old I have to start from the beginning with my college classes. I wish I had followed my dream from the beginning and not let the many years of college ahead stop me. I realize now that if I really want to be happy, I need to do what I love and it doesn't matter how much school it takes. I want to help people and change lives, I'm not going to let something like a few classes get in the way.

I graduated high school at seventeen. I thought I knew it all. Higher Education? A waste of time! I?d rather move out in the fall! A job, a family and 13 years later, I think, ?What might have been?? Where would I be in my journey through life If I?d chosen a college to enroll in? If I could go back and see myself then, Oblivious, overconfident, na?ve, I?d explain all the trials and tribulations. I would will myself believe. Having fun isn?t everything. It isn?t enough to just barely manage. Employers want the best of the best! Education gives you a needed advantage. There?s no money or energy for school, Once you have a job and family to care for. I?d explain that time is precious and scarce I?d tell myself that I deserve more. Wife, mother, employee, and now freshman, I?d explain the juggling act that I face. I?d demand that college be made a priority While life still moved at a slower pace. With passionate emotion, Here?s the last thing I?d say: Always, always reach for the stars, Mediocrity is never the way.

Assuming that I could go back in time and visit my high school senior self I would tell myself to participate in the free college courses offered at the school. In doing this I would have gotten a taste of college classes and would have obtained a few credits along the way. I would have told myself to keep in touch with my graduated friends it would help ease the transition into my first full credit semester. I would have told myself to try out for some sports like tennis or the dance team. I would have told myself to volunteer for girlscouts, the elderly, or even after school programs for young children. I would tell myself that all of these things would help for future scholarships.

College is just like how your high school was, just more independence. Try not to get lost in making new friends and attending a different atmosphere, stay focused like you have always been because in the end it will pay off. Try to join a club or group in ensure you do get the college experience because it is very important to be involved with a cause not only is it fulfilling but you will learn a great deal from the experience. College is the time where you can be selfish and take the classes that interest you because you will be learning and striving to reach your goal of obtaining a degree and using the degree in a career. Most importantly, do not be afraid to try new things.

The advice that I would give myself is that I would have bettr planned what I wantd to be. If I had an idea on what i wanted to do as a career I would have prepared better. I also would have researched scholorships and grants, I always would have had my high school help me out more. I would have also told myself that if I wasnt ready for a big University to have followed my parents advise and start off at 2 year community college. I would have also told myself to make sure that i keep my grades up in college, because it is hard to bring back up your GPA if you have failing grades.The last piece of advice I would give myself is that to always stay focused and make sure you have some free time for yourself, and not wrap yourself with work all the time.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself is to decide what you really wanna be when your grow up and not just to choose your major but have at least 2-3 ideas of what you want to major in. Because once you get into college its really hard to decide.

College isn't just about having fun and experiment new things. College requires time, not only the time you spend in each class, but double the time for assignmentes given from each professor. You have to give your best in every aspect. In high school you might have parents around to push you to do your best, but if you want a good future, you have to push yourself. Aim for the best and for what you want, never settle for less just because you think that you are not capable of reaching that certain goal. Anything and everything is possible if you set your mind to it. Also, never let money be an obstacle for you, scholarships are always being offered, as well as financial aid, and grants. The doors to a better future are always open, all you have to do is take the initiative and hold on tight to the dreams you have. Change is a part of life, take advantage of it, and enjoy it!

I entered college as an 18 year old, 32 years ago. I thought I was going to be all these glamous things. I changed my direction many times. What I found out was that I was insecure, confused and a people pleaser. If I was what they wanted me to be, then they'd be happy and love me forever. I l know that was insecure, immature and childish. If I knew then what I know now? First of all, I'd tell myself to listen to that intuition that I keep ignoring. It is God talking to me about he plan he has for me. Do not let God or your belief in Him take a back seat to anything. Doing what you think is what everybody else wants you to do will only leave you miserable, in a career you never wanted. It pays well but doesn't keep the family together Second, don't do anything until you are ready. The timetable does not expire tomorrow. You have time to think, react, think and then follow your intuition. Third, you don't have to follow the rules all the time. The rules aren't always right.

If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior I would give myself the advice that finding my path in life is possible in college. I would also advise myself to believe in my potential as a student and let myself discover who I am while getting educated. And I would definitely let myself know that college is different than high school; I could actually choose classes that interest me and follow a path that feels right! I didn't enter college right out of high school to pursue finding myself and my direction in life, and I wasn't aware that this could be accomplished in college. I have discovered that I have found out more about myself now that I am in college than I did before. I think that an educational experience where you emerge yourself in a college atmosphere and test your potential can be very helpful and rewarding in finding who you are. Though often I think some high school students who are unaware of what they want for their future, or are uneducated on college life, and/or aren't financially capable of attending college think the opposite.

I belive that when you live in the future, you live in expectation, and we don't always get what we expect. Living in the past means living a life of regret and resentment. I Live for today, that's why they call it the present, because every day of life is a gift. I feel this question is is redundant. I really wouldn't want to go back to the past because everything that has happened up to this point has shaped and molded me into the man I am today.

I would tell myself that life completely changes, nobody is no longer there to "hold my hand" through school and through life anymore. My Part-time job is no longer just to earn some money I could go out and spend on anything I want, but it's time to start putting that money to good use, to begin saving it for school because tuition costs and book costs are not cheap. From now on, I must begin earning my education, it is no longer something I dread waking up in the morning, now it is something I look forward to and must earn. From now on, my work isnt measured by just the fact that I've done it correctly, now it is measured by the quality and quantity of the work. As you continue to walk through life and cross over the bridge from High school to College, those people that were there guiding you don't cross over with you, they stay behind; now you're left to fend on your own. You choose your path and only your hard work will mean your success in life. And remember: your'e still young, so dont rush.

For me personally I had a hard time taking school seriously espeically during my senior year. I was ready to move on and see what college had in store for me. Now looking back I would advise myself to take school seriously and enjoy college and have more dilligence and motivation. And to attend college because it's going to provide me with a better life in the furture rather than my reason for going which was my parents wanting me to go. As a senior I was very undisiplined and was concerned with having a good time rather than school. Now that I'm in college I've become a lot more disiplined and motivated. I would also tell myself to not be so nervous and not stress over everything. I've learned to not stress over little things and just enjoy college and this time before heading out in the world. I would have also advised how important time management is. How helpful it is to step back and look at everything coming up and decided what needs to be done when. Then set a goal and make sure to complete it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to start early: search for scholarships and stay on task. I would strongly suggest that I do the things I wish I did and the one thing I wish I did was scout for scholarships. I had so much to do as a senior in high school and there wasn't time for myself to search for scholarships. I was the senior class vice president and I cared more about my classmates than myself. If I went back in time, I would advise myself to be selfish and do something for me, for my future. High school as a whole was a life lesson for me of if I care for others, they won't neccessarily care for me. So it's time that I start caring for myself, and I wish I could have started that earlier, as a senior in high school. I would end my high school senior visit with: "Sometimes, you need to drop everything else and take care of yourself; because if you don't, who will?"

It has often been said that "youth is wasted on the young". Wise old men are the product of foolish young men, who have learned, through repetition of folly, how to avoid it. If I could go back in time to give advice to my former, youthful self, I would hope to impart the sense of focus that I feel today. I would suggest that the young man examine himself, find that center of purpose around which our happiness is based, and apply it immediately to building his future self. I would suggest that there were a series of decisions before him that could lead him anywhere in the world, and that each decision had permanent consequences. He could controll whether he would be a king, or rest in a potters field. I would also mention that transitioning to college would be easier if it were done sooner, while the family was still helping. One decade later, it would be much more difficult, with no one else paying the rent. Academically, college is quite similar to high school; in college, however, the student must be self motivated... back again to "focus" and a "center of purpose". Fast foreward to riches!

I would definitly tell myself to do my research. I was actually planning to attend a 4-year university, however I had some financial problem and had to deferr my plan. I was skeptical of going to a community college, but afterall, it was not a bad idea for a person like me, who is working full time and wanted to go to school as well. I know there are more scholarships than what the school gives, so I'd tell myself to research for available scholarships as a senior. There are so many different grants available that if I had known, I would have been a full time student working part-time, not the other way around. If you are financially not able to attend a 4-year universities to begin with, I'd recommend going through a college and then transferring. The college environment will make you as unique as other students who'd been attending a 4-year universities.

Dear self, I don't want to sound too generic, but everything everyones told you to do would have really helped you! Do anything and everything you can to get the best grades possible. It's important to get good grades, not necessarily to have good grades, but to learn good study habits BEFORE getting to college. You don't have to get involved with everything, but get involved in anything. If you don't want to join a club or play a sport, get a job or try volunteering. A lot of activities will help you get acquainted with a little thing called time management. You HAVE to have this in order to survive in "the real world". Finally, ask questions early. You graduate in May... you need to planning for college no later than September. Applications are due in December and they do cost money! MOST IMPORTANTLY: Apply for scholarships, apply for scholarships, and apply for scholarships. Good luck!

The advice I would give myself would be to enroll in more scholarships and a sport or something like it. Instead I focused on my classes (which isn't bad), but colleges are looking at sports and extra carricular activities. It is tough to pay for school when colleges don't know you exsist.

Stay focused and concentrate on school. Make sure you do as much volunteer work as possible, it will make you look at life in a new perspective. If you like a smaller class environment start out at junior college one, its cheaper and second, its a step closer to a university. lastly enjoy the whole "college experience" but make sure you put homework first so that you don't get behind. Turn in every extra-credit assignment your professor assigns and you will succeed.

Know what I am doing ahead of time and onmly take classes I need go for he A not the C

Heather, you have excelled in high school. You have matured, more than a liitle, these four years. Endless amounts of advice have drifted from the mouths of caring individuals. Of all the wise words you have received, make sure you remember and follow these five: check that courses transfer first! I failed to find this information my first three semesters of community college and now I must take more than I would have if I had been told these five words before going into college. Credits that I received from certain courses count at Pima and not the Arizona Universities, therefore do not apply to an associates degree for transfer or the baccelors degree that is our future goal. It would be in your best interest to avoid classes that do not transfer to all three universities in Arizona. It will save you time and money, however if you find a class that interests you regardless of these facts, please do not hesitate. I do not necessarily regret them because they helped me prepare and do well in other classes. Some of them were enjoyable enough to be worth the time, money and effort, regardless of any credits.

The very first thing i would tell myself if i could go back to being a high schoool senior, is do not procrastinate. Do your assignments as soon as you get them. Especially because you do not have the class every day to be reminded, you should write in a daily planner so that you do not froget any important dates. Stick with it, you will be able to finish what you have started. DO NOT GIVE UP! There are professors that want to help you suceed. Don't use your laptop in class; it is distracting to others, and please turn off your cell phone. There are adults in your class that have paid hard earned money to be there and they want to get the most out of the class, be patient, be kind; help someone study something that you are proficient at. Believe in yourself!

Knowing what I know about college today I would definately have applied for more scholarships before I started college. Its also alot more time consuming than high school was. I would have listened to my parents about applying for scholarships as soon as I could so i would not be struggling to find money to pay for tuition.

High school days are full of fun and learning every day a new thing but most of us actually me didnt think that there would be so much differences in high school and college education. Now when I think of high school I think I was going there just for fun. So if I could go back in time, I would spend more time for my study and research for my transition from high school to college and focus on those subjects which are going to be really important for me in college. I would advice myself not to think that I got my high school in good grade and will do the same in college without much effort. I will tell that the high school was a "wood gate" which I break to proceed my way but college is a "Iron gate" for which I need more power to break it . For that purpose I need to more exercise and be more stronger in terms of my knowledge to break that iron gate.

I would encourage myself to become more involved with college life and community involvement. I would enourage and persuade myself to think more deeply of my future and what my heart truely wants to follow. I would let myself know to go after what I truely want and go for it without every looking back, having no regrets, just persistance.