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If I could give my high school self any advice, it would be to learn how to cope with stress sooner and to understand that nothing in life is black and white. I would let myself know that everybody was right when they said I'd regret not staying in college, but that I still don't blame myself for taking a little longer to know myself and find out what I really wanted out of school and life. I would press that it is important to develop better study habits, but equally as important to follow and nurture curiosity. Most of all, don't give up.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself, "Even though you've been through the worst in ife don't give up. Don't let your past interferre with your future. College is a huge step for you so you need to go with your head cleared and focused on the prize. Don't procrastinate on assignments you are given; complete them all as soon as possible. Think smarter not harder. There will be plenty of writing assignments so take advantage of the writing centers even though you think you know everything about writing you still need that additional input from someone else's perspective. Oh, and always remember to smile and think positive because you have come a long way and overcame many hardships."

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to take more duel credit classes in high school. These courses would provide me with extra college credit and make the overall cost of college cheaper for me. If I took enough of them, it would make it so I would have not had to overload on the course I was taking freshmen year in order to graduate in four years. This reduced my collage GPA and wore out my mental abilities. If I could have taken enough duel credit courses, I may have been able to take a year off my college and begin pursuing my dream of working as an aerospace engineer earlier. On a lighter note, I would also tell myself to date more women in high school because the vast majority of women at Tacoma Community College are not very attractive to me.

I would give myself the advice to stay focused. I did not do as well as i cou;d have my last 2 years of high school because of all the personal problems i had going on. If i had the chance i would let myself know that in the end those problems will become minute. School needs to be the main focus in my life until i have a career going.

If I could go back and talk to my high school senior self, there would be a lot of criticism. One of the first things I would tell myself is to search and apply for scholarships. When I was in high school, I spent some time looking for scholarships, but not much. The ones that I did find, I never set aside time to apply to them. I would also tell myself to limit the amount of time I spend with my friends. With how much time I spent with my friends, I could have applied for many scholarships and possibly won at least a few of them to help me pay for my college expenses. Finally, I would tell myself to study more often and ask questions in class if I find myself struggling with key concepts. If I had done all of these, then my first year of college would have ran much more smoothly.

Don't wait! Whatever you do, don't let the prospect of a paycheck get between you and furthering your education. If you dive into the workplace and "take some time" to figure out what you are going to do, you'll find it much harder to come back to school. Complete your education while you're still in the mindset of being a student, no matter how quickly you want to transition to becoming an independant adult. It can be a struggle sometimes, being a student. It is different from working a job. You don't get to clock on to work, clock off and not have to worry about your job til the next day. Being a student, commiting to it, requires your attention most of your waking hours, and even some of your unconscious hours. Stressful, yes, but it can also be very rewarding. Keep your eyes on the prize, look to the stars and remember that you can help to do great things for this world and the people on it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would let myself know that no matter how hard things get, in school and out, never give up and don't take any "breaks". After my first year of college I went through some family troubles and let my emotions get the best of me. I decided to take a break from school and that was one of the worst decisions I have yet to make. I am now starting to turn my life around and I am getting myself back on track, but I am still suffering the consequences from this previous decision. I would also let myself know that no matter what, everything will be okay and everything will happen how it's supposed to. HAKUNA MATATA.

Always do something to further yourself everyday whether it is just reading a book for 5 minutes, studying, researching your career, working out or something. Never have a day where you do nothing to better yourself your job is to grow and be the best possible version of yourself and the best way to accomplish this is to work at it every day. School studies first, then work, then social life but make sure you have enough time for social things otherwise you will get burnt out. Remember family will always be there but do not take that for granted, never throw friends by the wayside. Read often and a variety, read things you wouldn't normally be interested in always broaden your horizons. Talk to everyone even if it is just a simple hello talk to everyone you will never know what you missed out on by not talking to someone, people are full of advice and you just have to find it. Most importantly enjoy this time it only happens once, but remember always try your hardest you are never going to think you tried too hard for something, just you didn't do enough.

Apply for all the scholarships you can before going off to college and don't give up on your dream to become an anthropologist. More importantly attend every class you sign up for do not skip any of them, it will pay off in the end. Hang in there.

Growing up in a low-income based family, I had absolutely no clue what Financial Aid was, or even if it existed. I spent most of my teenage years working full-time, trying to help support the family, and myself. I didn't force upon myself to strive for the Honor Roll as I had done through Junior High, as my thoughts were etched in stone that I would "never make it to college because we don't have the money for it, and my family is more important than going to college", and only the geniuses and jocks get scholarships. If I knew then what I know now, not only would I have continued to work hard on my academics, but I would have delved into extensive research to find any scholarship I could qualify for. I wouldn't take back any of my life experiences, but I think if I had the opportunity to receive a college education 25 years ago, it most likely would have enhanced the person that I am today: stronger, confident, and mentally successful.

As I am sitting by the computer typing up my goals and achievements. I want to tell you that there are so many opportunity out there and things to explore and do. Over the past 3 year, I started my first year of college and knew what I wanted to do with my life, which was to help people and educate them to have a better life. I always wanted to be a teacher but I really feel that in my heart and soul, I am supposed to help other people besides becoming a teacher. There are many interesting careers that I am looking into as I am starting my first quarter back. I want to learn to be a counselor at a local high school. I know that kids now days are growing up with no parents to single parent homes. I realized how difficult it is as I have been in that situation before. I am currently volunteering at Clover Creek elementary; I have been a chaperone for class field trips and field days. Sometimes during my spare time I help kids in reading and improving in their math studies.

If I could travel back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the piece of advice I would give myself would be to not become overwhelmed with deciding exactly what field I want to study in college. As a high school senior, I spent much more time than necessary weighing the pros and cons of different majors. At the time, I felt I had to decide and plan my entire future before graduation, which seemed practically impossible. Now, in my second year at college, I realize that giving myself time to try new things and discover new strengths before I make a decision is absolutely okay. I should not force myself to settle for something if I?m not ready, and I should enjoy where I am along this journey.

if i could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior. i would tell myself to be more orginized and not worry about partying and girls focus more on my homework talk to the school about collage and my other options be more prepared dont just jump into situations i would tell myself not to cut myself short anything is posible ask for help there are alot of good people out there willing to help you better your self in school and in life and that is wat i would say to my myself if i had that choice it would of made things so much easyer

Dear Jill, Doug doesn't like you the way you like him. Stop being late to math class because you walked to the opposite side of campus to watch Doug go into his computer class. Your math grade is suffering because Mrs. Payne takes away 1 point per every time you are tardy to class. Go to class every day. Class may be boring, but your teachers are molding your future. Please don't expect Mom and Dad to pay for your tuition to Washington State University without applying for legitimate scholarships first; put effort into what you desire, and dont expect for it to be handed to you. Being proactive and organized with your schoolwork is the only way to set yourself up for success. Procrastination will ultimately make you discouraged and frustrated and failure will be the final product. Most importantly, stand up for what you know is right. Do not be easily influenced by influential people. Make informed decisions and do not follow the crowd. People will respect you more if you are consistant in your beliefs.

Number one, any thoughts of putting college off for a year, don't! You're in a groove and it's vital you stay in it! Go straight on to college from High School. If I have the option of joining "Jump Start" then that is the way to go!! To be able to graduate with a High School Diploma in one hand and an A.A. in the other!! Wow! What an accomplishment!! That's success and it's only moving and grooving!! Now the University (4 year), but, don't settle for that B.A. ! Times are changing and it's not going to slow down. Now a days young folk need to be thinking, designing, and reaching for the goals of their Masters or even Doctrines. The economy is struggling. Secure yourself. Don't allow youself to get behind. Time is everything. A your young age it's your friend and companion now. Don't abuse this relationship. Keep move'n and groove'n young child! Educate, be bright and proud of yourself. Go and finish College.

If I were to go back in time and visit myself as a high school senior. I would tell myself to plan for the worst. Many problems will be coming your way and things will come crashing down.

If i could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take a break from school. I didn't take school seriously because I didn't have a major and now I regret it. I feel like if I would have taken a year off from school and worked and saw the true value of figuring out what I wanted to do, I wouldn't have so many wasted credits.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would suggest that I further explore my options for colleges based on my intended major. Although I had a great experience at the University I attended my freshmen year of college, I was upset to learn that some of the classes I worked hard in are not required for my major. When I decided that my goal was to become a nurse, I transferred schools in order to have the best experience at a college that offers all of the courses I need. This year, I am having great success at the local community college I am enrolled in, and I wish that I had started my college career at TCC. Contrary to what others believe, the community college offers a wide variety of challenging classes, has skilled professors, and a very reputable nursing program. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to enroll in TCC and begin working towards my Assoicate's Degree in Nursing. If I had done this in the first place, I would be much further toward my goal of becoming a Registered Nurse.

Knowing what I know now about college life, I would tell myself not to be afraid to ask questions. if something isn't understandably clear and use all available resources. For example, the professors have set office hours to allow students who are struggling to receive one-on-one help outside of the classrooom. There are also tutors available, free of charge, who are more than willling to assist those students who need it. Lastly, keep in contact with your advisor. He/she is there to help you ensure your success in whatever field you decide is the right one for you.

I would tell myself not to be afraid of the transition, take a leap of faith -not only in myself but in what the experience , the learning and degree will add to my life. It will give a self-confidence in ways that only attending college will give.

I would first tell my high school self to take math all through school. I'm currently struggling to remember concepts I learned as a high school freshman, but have forgotten in the ensuing years. Second, if such a program were available, I would advise myself to enter the Running Start program and finish those first two years of college by high school graduation. I would also remind myself that it is much easier to attend college when one is younger and does not have as many responsibilities outside of school. Other than those things, I don't know if any advice would have been pertinent. There was no Running Start program when I was in High School, so by the time I graduated I was entirely bored and fed up with school. My situation was such that at age 18 I was living on my own , so I had all the responsibilities of working to support myself, and to pay for school, since I didn't qualify for financial aid. My major would have been different, as my interests have changed .greatly Still, I wish circumstances had been such to allow me to finish college in my 20's

The advice I would have given myself as a senior in high school is to start in a community college first. I started college as a freshman at Pacific Lutheran University. I was very hard for me and I didn't like that school at all. The teachers and counselors are not friendly or nice. I students weren't nice either. The homework was very hard and I didn't know of any tutoring they had at that school. I would also have said to myself that I need to dedicate a lot more time to college than I thought. Homework and reading takes a lot of time, plus driving back and forth from the university to my house. All the other students lived on campus so they didn't understand.

The advice I would give myself is to stay focus and dont let anyone or anything distract you from doing your best in school. Also its not what you know its who you know so build a connection with your advisor, instructor, friends, mentors, etc if you are having problems with your homework, tuition, personal life issues, anything they will help you and get you on track of what you need to do.

Your life Experience can wait, Take advantage of all the opportunuties provided to you now as they wont be there later. You a good person with so much more to offer than you know.

I would tell myself to keep going once I begin college and never give up until I've finished. Just taking one class at a time can be beneficial. Also, apply for as many scholarships as possible and pick the school that offers the best package overall. Even if you don't know what you want to major in pick something that will apply to many jobs, as you can also get a masters degree in a special area of interest. I would also tell myself to become active in as many college campus activities and community activities as possible since you will meet new people as possible job prospects. Keep going even when you think things are too hard, never give up.

To talk high school more seriously and push myself more during my freshman and sophomore years. It is easy to fall back and begin to slack, if you stick to it you will find yourself doing even better in your last years of high school bettering your chances of being accepted into a 4-year university. With dedication and determination early on, it will make it more natural for you later on when you do get into college.

Were I able to travel back through time and discuss college with myself as a high school senior, I would tell my younger self to start in college immediately and stick with my aspirations. There were many times I had attempted to begin in college, though for some reason or another, I had always left completely discouraged. Currently I am yet again a freshmen in college, about to celebrate my 22nd birthday. If I had persevered through my first attempt of attending the institute I began with, I would also be celebrating my college graduation.