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This is the best time of your life! Be selfish and work tirelessly on pursuing your education while discovering who you truly are. Be true to yourself and recognize that this is the best opportunity to improve yourself. Take advantage of every opportunity that will lend to your overall welfare! Be bold and dynamic and learn to love life!

If I could go back and give my high school self advice, I would tell myself to enjoy every minute of it. College will go by in the blink of an eye and you will miss it once you have to grow up and get a big girl job. Meet as many people as you can and try everything once. Don’t forget to stay focused and try really hard. Although it is hard to get up on a Friday for your 8am class, it’s important that you do (or work your schedule to have the prime Tuesday and Thursday classes). But most of all, be patient. You will get to a point where all you want is for it to be over, but once you’ve past that point, all you want is to go back.

Even though I had a great senior year, academicly and socially, I feel if I focused on one thing, I could have been more prepared for college. Most of my high school years, I spent it believing that I would end up in the military because that is what my family does, and I wasnt destined for anything else. It was during my senior year that I realized that I was a good student and that college is an option. I felt free, and I didn't know what to choose, and I let all the possibilities overwhelm me when I could have spent that time filling out scholarships and doing more research than what I did. So, the advice that I would give myself would be to follow your dreams, focus on it, and put one hundred percent into it.

Do not be worried about what you should major in and what you should do professionally after college. Dable in a lot of different types of classes and gain experience through experimenting on different areas of education. College will be one of the best times of your life, take advantage of meeting as many people as you can. Develop relationships with your university professors that will go beyond your college career. Get involved in groups and organizations on campus because they will help shape you for the real world. Travel as often as you can during universtiy because this is a time when you are most susceptible and open minded. Try to conquer as many fears as possible while in university so that when you enter the real world you will have an expanded comfort zone and extraordinary relationship to over coming fear. Be genuine and authentic to the people you meet and constantly strive for your highest self. Be ok with asking a lot of questions and not always getting answers. This is the time to get to know yourself to the best of your ability. Take advantage and use this time wisely for personal growth.

If I were able to go back in time and give myself advice about transitioning to college I would probably have to start off by convincing myself that I am me and what is going on. Let’s admit that would be a lot for anyone to take in. So, what is every high school boy’s secret? The crush for a girl from new hormones and different chemistries in the body he never admits due to its new and explosive nature. Maybe not a every senior but I was a late bloomer socially and it took me awhile to tell girls I liked them. Once convinced, I would tell myself mainly to not blow off college preparations. I was set on being a lifer in the military and didn’t care about going to college at the time. Either way I would not be going to college immediately so I would just try to tell myself to be more open minded. Listen to what others have to say, be accepting to new ideas, be conscious to other walks of life, be curious, never accept the way things are just because that’s the way they are, and challenge everything!

I would first of all encourage my younger self, to stay in the art field because that is what I do best. I 'd tell myself to work hard, stop saying "yes", to all the partiers, who just wanted to run around and have fun, with no direction, and to work, stay in school and study more for the SAT's. I'd tell myself that it's o.k. to listen and follow people's advise, but to also follow your heart and to realize that there are negative, uninformed people out there who mean well, but that you have to do the foot work and research and keep your faith to get where you need to go. I'd tell myself that it is very possible to get yourself through college and to even double major. That there is nothing comparable to your health and education, but with a good, positive attitude and faith in God, you can acheive your dreams.

I would put more of an effort into just being a better student. In high school, my cumulative GPA was less than a 3.0 (more of a 2.5-2.7 range). Currently at San Diego City College, since Fall 2006, my cumulative GPA is 3.55, with 3 A's last semester. In high school, I didn't enjoy going to school, so I was not motivated as much and did not look forward to going to school every day (I had to force myself to go to have a chance to graduate). Going to college has motivated me a lot more and also now I want to go to school, because I really enjoy my time there. Though I graduated from high school, I still could have done better for myself, I am making up for lost time during my time in college. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

If i was capable of going back in time and had the chance to speak with myself in my senior year of high school, I would tell myself not to waste time in college, take only classes you need and find out all you can about the resources the college has to offer and take advanage of those resources.

If I could go back in time and talk to my self as a high school senior I would definitely talk to my self and put some sense into my brain. I would tell my self to not listen to what others think what I should be doing with my career and believe in what I thought was best for me no matter how credible the adult may seem. Instead I wasted a year and a half at the Art institute of San Diego, not loving what I was doing and wasted alot of money doing it. I would tell my self about the financial problems I would be having if I made a mistake in what I want to do for the rest of my life. $15,000.00 down the drain and I am starting a new semester in debt where if I went to community college first I would be $15,000.00 richer and closer to getting my Masters in Chemistry.

The advice i would give myself would be, Don't hang out with this youngman, he is not interested in your future or your well being, go back to class and get your eduacation so you can have a successful career and a stable foundation to build the rest of your life.

Where do I start? If ONLY I could go back... I would tell myself to believe in myself, keep my eye on the big picture, concentrate on my studies. It is important to be able to take care of myself. If I can do that then any decisions I want to or have to make can be made solely on that want or need and not depend on my current situation. Never depend on someone else because of the three "D"s Death, divorce and disability. Search your heart and find the "thing" that you are meant to do with your life. If something doesn't feel right, don't conitnue with it because you are afraid to change. I first went to college for Hotel/ Restaurant Management thinking it was what I wanted to do. It never felt right and my heart wasn't in it. I have always had a connection with children-now twenty years later, I have returned to school to become a teacher. If I had followed my heart, I would have become a teacher along time ago and had a long, fulfilling career-doing what I truly love and am meant to do.

First, BREATHE! Do not let this overwhelm you. Find a school, program or system that fits YOU! Each is so different that you can spend time finding the best fit possible. When I was 18 years old, the greatest distance between me and my family was the deciding factor in school selection. Next, remember what you enjoy. Factor that into the school selection decision. You like urban areas, diversity, options, nonconformity and challenges. Think of this in steps leading to a degree. You could attend a community college to recieve an associates degree, and then another college for a bachelor's degree and then decide whether grad school is for you. You could also complete some time at one school and then transfer to another with a better "fit." There are rules regarding transferring, admission/degree/credit acceptance and those can move you forward. Complete your general education classes while evaluating the school, culture and possibilities. You have choices. If the school fails you, move on. Never forget that your college GPA is an important influence on your future. Take classes that interest and engage you but sustain a high GPA if you intend to transfer. Again, remember to BREATHE!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself when I was a senior in high school I would tell myself to wait to go to college and to get a full time job while I figure out what I want to do for the rest of my life. I always thought it was important to go to college right after high school, and because of that I went to a college that I really didn't want to. My grants weren't enough to cover the tuition so I had to take out a loan. Now it fustrates me to pay it off because it was not anything towards what I really wanted to do. I feel like I wasted valuable time and money because now I have to work extra hours just to pay off my loan. Even though it took me a year to find a career that I know I will love it is worth the wait and with if I had a full time job I would have saved a good amount of money.

If I was able to go back in time to where I was a high school senior I would start doing my work since the beginning. When I was a senior in high school I got a lot of work that accumulated to the last semester. I was really stressed out and many of my work weren?t done the way that I would have wanted it to be done because of the lack of time. I would tell my self to get a head start and begging working with my work. That will also have helped me to enjoy my senior experience more. I would tell my self to enjoy my senior year and to take my classes more calmly. Also I would prepare for college with saving up money and applying to many scholarships so I didn?t have to worry about the money later on.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would advise myself to study for exams, pay attention in class, and don't leave homework to the last minute because I don't know what is to come in the future. I would also advise myself to take the SAT's and ACT's so I can get into a good University, apply to more then one University, and most important of all do not turn down NAU. Another advice I would give myself is to not give up on my dream of becoming a professional soccer player, volenteer more in school and in my community, and join more clubs so I can learn about other cultures and students in school and in my community. The last advice I would give myself would be to give it all at one hundred and ten percent so I can succeed in life.

If I could go back in time with the knowledge I have now, I'd feel more confident in who I was. For certain, I now know that you can not make anyone else happy, and no one else can make you happy. If I was in high school with that opinion felt, I would focus on my own personal efforts and would not sacrifice so much time trying to impress my friends, and family. I've learned that I am the best person I can rely on. I'd take Advanced Placement Classes and listen to my own advice.

Go away for college. Do not worry about the money, you'll find away.

As a high school senior I was obsessed with taking on a full load or work. I was home schooled, taking an AP course, and working two jobs. Despite this formidable amount of work I still managed to attain the highest GPA of any other year in high school, a 4.2. From this experience, time management would have to be the most important skill in higher education. Completing all necessary reading and assignments is stress free if one simply keeps enough time allotted to such work. I cannot comprehend the use of such methods of studying such as cramming the night before a test or increasing one's caffeine intake just so one can churn out a 10 page paper by the next morning. If I were to talk to myself at 17-18 years of age, I would have to say that, though I fared quite well for myself grade-wise, I could have saved myself a good amount of stress if I have maybe worked only one job instead of two. Education comes first, and for a more healthy body and mind, it is good to push one's self but to also know one's limits.

If i had the chance to go back in time i would definantly tell myself to try much harder! Get better grades so that you can get accepted to a four year university right away! I am currently in a community college and with all the budget cuts it is extremely hard to get the classes i need. And to be eligable to transfer to a four year university you have to take all the required classes that they have listed for you but since many of the classes got cut i find myself looking at other community colleges for the classes and it is very stressful trying to attend more then one college just to take one class. But i know that eventually all my hard work will pay off, i just really wish i would have took high school a little more serious.

Don't wait too long after high school to decide go to college. Do it right way and you will do much better.

well, I never was good at school, and high school is so easy compared to college. All I did in high school was sleep in class and get out of class so i could do extra activites. If i could go back i would have definatly focused more and made school more of a pryority. When I started college it was one of the hardest things i have ever tried to accomplish. I was in my third semester and Relized that I couldn't do it any more. College isn't for everyone, and that is totally o.k. I am going to be attending a beauty school and i am very excited about it, I know that it will work out for me. But deep inside i wish that i had prepared myself more in high school for college, i think i may regreat it one day but... i will see! What ever the choice , it will be with you for life!!!!

Don't take yourself too seriously. Yes, although doing well in high school is generally important, you shouldn't think of yourself as a failure if you didn't pass an A.P. exam or didn't ace all of your courses. School is more than just about the grades. It's a venue for mistakes, growth, and good/bad experiences. Get involved on campus not for the sake of trying to get into your top college, but because you genuinely enjoy being active. Be passionate am ambitious, but at the same time life is more than the grade. Open your eyes. There's a bigger world out there than you might have anticipated.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself when i was a high school senior the advice that i would of gave myself is that i would of let myself know that there are a lot of opportunities out here in the world and that no matter how hard life is i can still become the person i want to be no matter what others may think. i would of also told myself that college might be hard but its not about whether its hard or not its about being able to focus and to never give up no matter what. its very tough sometimes why being in college but all i have to do which i probably didnt do before is that i need to get all the help i can why in college that way i can become a social worker like i plan on being so i can be there for all the children out there who are suffering from abuse by someone they think loves them but really does not even care for them or what they want to become for themselves.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself when I was a high school senior knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to open my mind. I would tell myself to seek further knowledge and opportunities than that which are "allowed" or "given." I would tell myself to never abandon school and that knowledge and education are the only things no one can take away from me. I would also tell myself that I should not abandon my dreams for short-term goals because they will not lead me to what I have a passion for. I knew what I wanted to do since I was younger and would tell my senior-self that it still remains my passion and that my talents have not disappeared. I would advice myself to stay strong, stay in school, and learn; learn as much as possible and slowly, but surely, I will find my way. The experiences I will have in this transition from 12th grade into college will make me a better and hopefully stronger person, and that I need not take anything for granted.

If i could go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school, i would definetly give myself the advice of choosing film as a major right away. Doing so would have helped me get through the community college quicker, more time to practice and gain knowledge in the field, and experiment with different techniques.