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I would go back and tell myself to apply myself more. I would also tell myself to get a degree in buisness not criminal justice. After working for a criminal justice degree I have found that it is not for me. I wasted time and work. I would tell myslef that with a four year degree I would never be able to get a well paying job. Also I would tell myself to save money so I could pay for college.

I had family problems involving mental illness, causing me to initially quit high school. In my sixties, I made a choice to go to college; I took a pre-test and took a test to graduate from high school. I am now in a PhD program. Making the transition to college life should include some kind of thought on what your career path should be, so you do not have to take courses that are not needed. Keeping a focus on your studies is mandatory; a mistake when partying can cost you your life or permanent reprucussions. If you are involved with social networks, do not post unacceptable photos; they can never be erased. The same goes for your posts, even though you may think they are only between friends. Be true to yourself; do not cheat. Study hard, but fine enjoyment in small things, such as a walk around campus.

In 1988, most of the scholarship information was located in large books at the library. The internet at that time did not provide scholarship information as it does for today’s students. We did not have a computer at home and most libraries only had one or two computers. Living in the country where the nearest library was approximately forty-five minutes away made the task of looking for scholarships even harder. If I had taken the extra time to apply for more scholarships, I probably would have had enough money to cover my college expenses. During my first college experience I only had two scholarships and my student loan to pay for college. When one of my scholarship companies decided at the end of a semester to not award 100 students a scholarship, it left many of us unable to come up with enough money to sit for final exams. If I had the chance to be a high school senior again, I would make sure I had enough scholarship and loan money to pay for my tuition, books and living expenses so I would not have to drop out of college due to needing only $800.

Not only have I learned about the sense of community here at Saint Leo University, but I also learned how to be successful in all I do. I would never want to go back and do anything over again that has been done here. I am very successful and my teachers are amazing. They take the time to explain things to you and are always willing to lend a helping hand no matter what it is. It has been extremely valuable to my education, sense of community, and overall life. It is the perfect college for me with excellent class sizes for everyone!

I have gained a lot of experience at my University in just one semester that I would love to continue attending this University. Going to College is very valuable to me because I want to be prepared for the future. I am the first person in my entire family to go to College, so it has been hard for my family, but I want to show them that it is possible to become someone in life. College experience has also been very valuable to me because I have learned a lot about myself. I love to stay busy with Asian Culture Society, Samaritans Club, Color Guard for AFROTC (at USF), and Air Force ROTC. My plan is to double major in Political Science and International Relations, but also become an officer for the Air Force. Unfortunately my dreams may not accomplished do to financial problems, so I am seeking ways to stay in school.

My college experience has been very productive. I have already completed an AA at St Petersburg College and I am working on a BS in Elementary Education now. In order for me to even start my future teaching career, many classes have to be taken and completed. I cannot handle the financial pressures of paying for so many classes so college has been very valuable to me to attend. Each class is awfully expensive. I used to worry when I was younger about how I would ever afford the expenses of college because mom was raising us by herself, with barely any help from anyone. College made me realize that I might have to be part-time college (instead of full-time) and have a full-time job (instead of part-time) to help with the house and college bills if I don’t receive any scholarships. But thanks to God, He put it in your heart to help others in need with this scholarship.

I just graduated high school .

I have gotten so far from my college experience the knowledge that I want more out of life and to succeed for not only myself but my kids as well. It has been valuable for me to attend because I have learned a lot about myself and what I can accomplish if I put myself into my work.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is the feeling that college is what I was meant to do. Attending community college before transferring to a university has helped me see what college is before I move on to bigger and better things. It has been very valuable for me to attend because I am continually learning new things in my general education courses , getting a head start on my future, and saving thousands of dollars by attending a community college. Also I am close to home and the commute is only ten minutes. I knew after high school that I wasn't ready to go away to college right away, and was very excited to go to Paris Junior College and take my courses while paying lower tuition. To conclude, my college experience so far has been great and been very valuable. I look forward to transferring Fall 2011 to the University of North Texas and majoring in Communication Design.

Besides learning all I need to know in order to become a successful teacher after graduation, I have developed a mental portfolio of life lessons, while attending my university. Through my experiences at Saint Leo, I have developed several friendships amongst classmates, sharing common academic and professional goals! I've benefited from hearing the opinions and ideas of other prospective teachers! We've been able to bounce ideas off of eachother for everything from classroom decorations to test taking strategies! I have also developed several professional relationships with my professors, as mentors, who have encouraged me beyond belief to perform above and beyond the limits that I had set for myself. They have all taken a genuine interest in my success and pushed me to move forward even at the toughest points in my program. I have learned that with great dreams, comes great sacrifice, but with great sacrifice, comes great rewards! I have learned never to sell myself short! I have gained a TRUE understanding of who I am and what I am capable of! My university experience has also taught me how to be myself, recognize and overcome my weaknesses and to spot light my strengths!

My college experience has been great. I learn lots about myself during my first year at Saintleo. During this past year I learn that your parnets are not always goin to be around to help clearn or tell you to do your homework. Its your responsibility to do things on your own. Responsibility is the most valuable thing iearned attening college.

Attending college has proven to me that a higher education is important. Not only does ones vocabulary extend but it also has given me the tools so that everything comes easier to me in life, for example before I was laid off of my current job I was being paid to help with my school finances and now that it is gone I'm scared that I will not be able to pay for my resources and that I will forget the information that is already obtained. I want to get a Masters Degree, and I have been told that if breaks are taken throughout the process that I will never make it. I WANT TO MAKE IT!!!!

I have learned to become more independant and make wiser choices. I have also become more social and have developed better study habits.

Meeting the people I have met so far at school has been a blessing and a half. My instructors took a great liking to me from the first day of class, and I have been fortunate enough to have fallen on their good graces. I have learned to use so many new computer software programs I had never used before attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Programs such as InDesign and Adobe Illustrator are essential programs used by graphic designers everywhere, and my helpful instructors have been great at showing me "the works". From adding images to projects, and changing fonts, adding colors, etcetera, these instructors know what they are doing, and I am too fortunate to be studying in the same room as them. I plan to finish my studies at the school in 2012, but that does not mean I will not continue with the information and knowledge these people have bestowed upon me.

My experience of college has been a great adventure and learning and growing as some people think I'm to old; to show other there is no stoping ground , because i have decide to focus on whatever I put my mind to there will be nobody or nothing to stop what I have started. I have learn hands on and through that experience have made me more confidence in myself, and the most valuable things by attending SaintLeo Unversity has open my mind abroad showing my how and what I can do when ever you don't quiet in whatever you have started.

Thus far, I have met a wide range of people from single mom's like myself, to young adults living at home still and attending full time before entering the workplace, and even 1 gentleman who is currently homeless and takes his classes at his local library every week. It has been a very rewarding yet humbling experience for me. I am a single mom with a 19 y.o. daughter and 2 y.o. grandson. I work a 45-50 hour work week, but am still very dedicated to continuing my education and obtaining my degree as long as the funds are available to continue my endeavor.

Going to college has made me realize the importance of hardwork, setting and accomplishing goals, and learninng to view things in a broader perspective. It is a place to learn not only what and how others think, but to really start to understand myself better in terms of who I am as an individual and my values and beliefs. Attending college has opened my eyes to long term goals not just the here and now; preparing for my future career and life. It has taught me the importance of really giving my all in everything that I do, and to take advantage of all the opportunities that arise. To be thankful for the chance of an education because some do not get this gift. But most of all I have learned the invaluable lesson of mom's cooking!! And to savor every bite, even the vegetables, (o.k. maybe not lima beans, but you know what I mean)!

Throughout my experience here at college I have experienced a lot. I've learned the importance of being independent. I have been able to accomplish tasks on my own, without my parents help. Within the last few months I have met people and been involved in activites with such a huge diversity that I never would have experienced before in my hometown. I've had conversations with people from China, Sweeden the Bahama's and other international places. It has been valuable to attend this university because it is setting myself up for my future. Although I am not currently on scholarship, the ROTC program has been of great value here as well. I have learned different tasks and steps which will guide me towards my future as an officer.

Pay more attention. Everything that you learned in high school will be used in college. The difference is, the professors do not let you slide by on your work the way high school teachers do, so make sure you complete your assignments. Read everything. Study a lot. Make sure you understand your assignments before doing them and make sure you understand the material before writing papers and taking tests. College isn't easy, but it can be fun. Make sure you pay attention to lectures and take notes. Pay attention to how you write papers. Sign up for the classes you need for your degree instead of ones that will not help at all. Give yourself plenty of time to study and make sure that your school work always comes first.

Assuming I could go back and talk to myself, I would tell myself to pursue my college education now. Do not wait and put the unnecessary pressure on yourself as a working adult possibly with kids, trying to get a degree. Having the ability to have the mind clear from the added stress of financial, family and work related problems will cause your career to take a backstage to your college experience, which should be educational, but also fun. Stay focused and use the resources you have in the school system to increase your chances of securing the necessary financial aid. Use the support of your family and friends. Using them now will also relieve them of some of the added stress later. Stay focused on the goal and don't get impataient. Rushing to become successful before you're ready for the sake of just getting any degree will only cause problems later. Finally, choose your career path carefully and don't be afraid to change career goals if you think it's best for you. Remember you're the one that will be stuck with the career you choose, not parents and friends.

I would tell myself to break out of my shell and meet new people. Although I have made new friends here at school, I haven't really broken out of my shell. I would tell myself to join groups and clubs and become active in school. Don't be afraid to talk to students in my classes. Allow myself to move out of my comfort zone and expand my horizons.

If I was starting anew fresh out of high school, I would have taken the full scholarship I was given to Chico Univerisity. I did enter a local college for a year, but started a family and put my educational interest aside. Life is harder when you work for someone else doing what ever there is available for an income. Like Gardening, Totoring, Egg Gathering on a production farm. Low income , usually something you would not spend the rest of you life doing and all because you did not take the time to better your education. I have found my self returning to colleges gathering a few more points here and there tring to complete my real goal. Ofcourse it's to late now to enter the work force, for I am 62 and can say from experiance pursue your goal as soon as you figure out what it might be and stick with it no matter what life throws at you. Lfe could be a lot more fun and maybe a lot less difficult if with a higher education you get the job that pays better and is something you enjoy doing, rather then chasing nickles all your life.

If i could go back in time, i would not procrasinate with filling out scholarships to pay for college instead of just expecting i would get the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship because of my grades, not knowing my SAT scores would be 100 points under required scores. I see now that tuition will go up, and i will struggle to pay for my education just barely scraping up change and asking people here and there for some money to pay off the hundreds of dollars for the first semester just so i can take classes the next. Life would be alot easier if I had the scholarship money to sit on to take care of everything financially. I would also have less stress and would have never had to ever touch student loans that were offered to me, but being more proactive in filling out scholarships is what i would definately do if i could go back in time.

The advice I would give myself is to make sure that I apply for a lot of scholarships because its not easy when you have a single parent to just pay for your way through school and to make sure I make the grades I need to get myself into an excellent university. Also to make sure that I have completed everything I need to for the colleges that I applied for in order to recieve any scholarship that they were offering to all students as well. The most important thing I would tell myself is that I should make sure that my FASFA is done early and not late to make sure I recieve everything for financial aid because its not easy when you have to make a lot of payments being at a four yeat university.

I would tell myself that I needed to be more focused on my high school grades. It is important to retain the information during high school because it is needed to continue a college education. I would also tell myself that I need to save save save! I have no clue what I spent money on during high school, but I wish I would have saved it because it would be very helpful today! I would also tell myself not to rush my life. I didn't realize how quickly life passes by. I would not have become so wrapped up in high school drama because it doesn't matter. In my life today, I have become the person I wish I could have been in high school. It is important to be well-rounded and diverse because in todays world, you come across many people. My advice to all high school seniors is to listen to the ones ahead of you, they do know what they are talking about and do not criticize your teachers. Remember, they are being paid to teach you, therefore, you are only as smart as they are!

I would say self you need to make the best of high school and get involved with school every way possible. Challenge yourself to excel in every school subject because what you are learning now may not seem important but it will make sense in the future. Study more, read more, join a club, play a sport, get involved in community activities, and study hard for the SAT would be at the top of my list. Being an active member of a club, volunteering, or playing a sport will look good on your college application as well as an excellent SAT score. These things will get you into a great college and you would not have to settle for a junior college. Although high school may not be all that fun here is where you prepare yourself for college and adult life. College is an extension of high school and what you are learning now will certainly teach you how to excel in college as well as in your adult life. You will revisit most of the subjects that you are being taught and if you study hard and retain the information you will do well.

To go directly into college from highschool. Don't wait a year or two because that will turn into 5 years, then 10, etc. Before you know it, you will be married with grown children and wondering if it is even worth doing at your age. Marriage and children can wait if it is meant to be. But education should be a priority.

Go to college right after high school and make the right chose in Witch College you go to.

I would tell myself to finish and not be lured away by a high paying job in a field I knew that I would not want to remain in for the rest of my life. If you have a plan that includes college, stick to it and work hard, but leave time for fun. College really should be thought of as a safe place to transition from a high schooler with plans who plans into grow into a productive citizen. Use the tools you have been given to make a success of the life that you want and don't let anyone discourage you. It will be hard to separate yourself from the practical things in life and its very possible that you coul get sidetracked, but try not to forget your dreams and plans and spend the next twenty years still feeling like that high schooler just let loose in the real world.

Ray, above all else, if you start this process continue with it and do not stop until the task is completed. I started college when I was young. I completed 3 full years and decided to stop going full time and go part time instead. My attention was diverted. Now it is 25 years later and I am picking up where I left off. The difference is, now I have numerous responsibilities, not least of which is helping a 19 years old daughter shoulder the responsiblity of paying for her college education. My education comes on a pay as I go basis. I have applied for numerous scholarships and have been fortunate to have recieved two thus far. They were not large, but they were blessings none the less. When I have to pay out of pocket, the opportunity to go is much more limited and I am slowed down. I love my family with all my heart lucky they are in my life. I really need the help though now because my funds are limited and time is passing me by. Get your education while your single with fewer responsibilities. The rest will take care of itself later. Goodluck.

I would tell myself to pick a school that was in an area where I had family. Also because I have Cerebral- Palsy I would make sure to do my research on the schools location to make sure it was easy for me to make it around not only the school but the city that school is located in. I would have made sure to tell myself to apply to more than one school for so that I could make sure I was getting as much financial aid as possible. Most importantly I would tell myself to fill out as many scholarship applications as possible with hopes of recieving as much financial aid as possible so I wouldnt have to worry about the lack of funds like I am now. This would have made it so my dreams would never be able to be crushed because of a lack of funds.

As a high school senior, I would tell myself that education is one of the most crucial decisions in your life. It is most feasible for you to obtain your education in your youth, therefore, when you have gone through life with regrets of not fulfilling your dream of the profession you so desired, it is heart retching. So, utilize the opportunities that are available that will assist you in your education, no matter what obstacles that are presented to you and if you have no one to encourage you, encourage yourself.

I would tell myself that it is imperative to make sure my grades were very good. I would have told myself to use a studyguide to imporve my ACT scores. I would have told myself to sell myself to schools based on my athletic abilities to increase the possible opportunities. I would have told myself to stay focused and not get wrapped up with the little things going on in high school. I would have told myself that by doing these things I would avoid taking the long way around to meet my goals. And finally I would have told myself to learn about nutrition and the study of kinesiology and exercise physiology. I would have told myself to do more recreational reading as well.

I never finished the eigth grade and have never been to high school. If I could go back in time I would probably tell myself to stay in school; although, I have learned many valuable life lessons down the path I took--it wasn't a complete waste of time. I have noticed most of my classmates are not too keen to reality, and a couple teachers unwittingly teaching lies. It makes me sad for a moment, but then I can see I don't have much for competition in the career field.

I would tell myself that to be brave and do what you think is best.

Once you begin, stick with it. If you stop, there are too many distractions that come up in life. Your intent to finish later in life may be there, but with time, you will have accumulated a lot of other life obligations that make completing school more difficult. Get the degree out of the way before you embark on other things. Making decisions for one is a lot easier than making a decision when there may be two, three, or more people to be considered.

Do not take out student loans, find a way to pay your way as you go. Your family will have to suffer because of the debt you put them in . There will not be eating out or vacations because of your debt. I think obtaining a degree is so important. You should try to finish college before you have a family because it will be so much harder to accomplish your goals. It can be done, but you lay out a hard road for yourself. Stay strong and stay focused. You are a winner and you will make it.

Stop waiting for someone to help you. Get up and do some research and figure things out. Do some soul searching if you have to but prepare yourself for this next step in your life. College is what you make out of it, so prepare yourself.

After graduation, there is a guidance counselor of sorts, but not like high school. There will be no one nagging you or holding your hand. You are responsible for how the world sees you. If you accept anything less than the best, and turn in any work that is less than your BEST, how will the worl know what you are capable of? You are one college kid in a million to potential employers. What will make you stick out? The rest of your life started 4 years ago, but they never told you just how important it was. If you did well, keep going, if your didn't do well, this is the time to work twice as hard. If you are ever stranded on the last minute, and you have a choice between the night before and the morning of, stay up and finish it- even if you're up all night. You are young and can do it now, in five years you won't be able to. You will only have one of those all-nighters before you learn the importance of time-management. Social life takes back seat to studdies- ALWAYS!!

It's not easy but its worth it, and to let yourself grow into the person that you can be, get your license and allow yourself to broaden your horizen, and dont procrastinate and learn time management and plan for graduation from sophomore year. And lastly, love the person you become there, you will learn about friendship, integrity and loyalty, never forget the past and learn everything and everything that you learn in high school, never EVER forget it, it'll reappear later on in college courses and situations.

I would probably be more ivolved in extracurricular activities since I was more involved with my school work.

I would tell myself how important it is to focus in class and not worry so much about socializing until after homework was done. I would tell myself if I listen now that when I do get into college I will not have to worry about being so confused in college. Almost everything I learned in highschool was relevant to me in college. I would tell myself to keep focused on grades and what I could do to get my priorities straight and not procrastinate. That would help me to do better in college. I would also tell myself to research career choices now and really think about what I wanted to do so I wouldn't have played my first years in college.

I would tell myself that you just need to relax and that everything will be alright. No matter how stressed or our of place you feel at first. In the end you will be alright and make life long friends.

If I could go back as a high school senior I would tell myself how important an education is to get prior to starting a family. It is important for women to be able to stand on their own two feet. With my situation I have four children and my oldest has been diagnosed with autism. This has made it very hard for my family and we have incurred many extra costs through the years. I want to complete my college education for two main reasons. First, I would like to prove to myself that I can stand on my own two feet and support my children if something were to happen to my husband. Second, I want to show my kids that when I tell them how important and education is that even with my situation I will take the steps to get my bachelors.

When I was a high school senior, I was unsure of myself and the direction I wanted to head in academically. I came from a small catholic school, so the thought of a large university was a bit frightening. I chose to apply to small colleges that reminded me of my high school because I knew that I would be comfortable there. As of right now, I am a sophomore here and I will be transferring to a large, urban school in New England next fall. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to let go of my inhibitions and plunge head first into the unknown because far more will be learned from that experience, than from a place within my comfort zone. I'm looking forward to the new challenge that awaits me, and while I am not regretful of my choice to attend Saint Leo, I am eager to move on to a new chapter in my life. After experiencing life on campus, I know that it was the right decision for me to start out here, but it is now the time for me to take the next big step toward my future.

Do not freak out, everything will be alright. Yes, you are going to be nervous, but things will work out!

If I could go back in time to my senior year of high school I would tell myself not to drop my college algebra class. I would also tell myself to listen to my parents and save my money because the Bright Future scholarship will not get me through college. Most importantly, I would tell myself to lighten up and enjoy the remainder of my senior year, and the transition into college, because I would miss it.

Oscar, a 2 year degree is a scholarly pursue. Why don't you spend your first 2 years at a community college like Valencia or Seminole community college, it will save you money? Dual enrollment is a great option while in school, but please do consider taking general requirement class that can be used for sure while continuing school at a 4 year university. Doing well in school is vital but networking and getting out to meet more professionals is extremely important. .

I would deeply advice future students and parents to visit the colleges they are deciding from often and talk to the students and staff on campus. I would also advice them to think hard about what is the most important to them (studys, social life, job) and find the college that allows them to best reach their goals. I would also remind the students in particular to pay attention to the classroom size and decide which would be best for them to get the best education possible, for me it was a small class size to ensure that I would get the attention and help when needed. I learn much better when I am around a smaller amount of students. The parents and students should remember that although college is one of the most important and exciting times in a students life, the most important part of college is to get an education which is to help ensure that they can accomplish the career goal that they set for themselves and I'd advice them not to forget that.

When a student is looking at colleges with there parents they have to feel the vibe of the campus. When you are committing to a school you have to make sure that you will fit in their and become the best person you can be. They say college is where you find yourself and if you are not comfortable at the school your are going to spend the next four years of your life and evolve into a new person. Once you have found the college that you believe is best for you and where you fell you will excel the most. Then get involved in the campus. Find something that interests you. If the club you wanna join is not on the campus, start one. Just because there isnt one on campus doesnt mean you are the only person interested in that particular thing. But the one thing to remember is that college is what you make it. It is all up to you.