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I have learned so much about myself by attending college. I had children right after high school, and was unsure I would ever be able to return to college. I got the opportunity and it has made me realize that I am much more intelligent than I thought I was. College has given me confidence by allowing me to achieve beyond what I imagined. Before attending college I was not competitive in any job I pursued. I am the competition now. I am not finished with my education, and desire more knowledge. College has given me a greater appreciation for the importance of education, and I am able to pass that knowledge on to my children so that they do not make the mistakes that I made. Instead, I hope they will give themselves the opportunity of expanding their lives to their full potential through a college education.

I have been able to better my self and once I graduate i will be able to better the lives of others. I will be a licensened massage therapist and I plan on working with medically fragile and special needs children and their families. I have a medically fragile chld and through the healing power of massage he has come along way and has been able to use less anesthisianduring some of his medical procedures. He has to have a upper and lower endsopy every 3 months and before finding massage it use to be a 24 hour hospital stay and he use tp get very sick to his stomach and now with the use of massage and meditation he is in and out in 3 hrs and not sick to his stomach at all. Also by me choosing to go to school to better my self shows my children the importance of a good education and that getting a degree is extremly important. Cortiva institute has been amazing and so helpful. I am so excited to be going back at the age of 41 and on my way to a successful and rewarding career.

From my college experience so far I've aquired great life skills and made some pretty amazing friendships. The life skills aquired are time management, keeping a positive attitude and learning to accept different cultures and people. The Univesity of tampa is a veryyltural diverse school. We have students from all over world such as Australia, Egypt, and United Arab Emirates. Through meeting all these different people I learned about their culture and customs. By keeping a postive attitude made the transition form living with my parents to being on my own a lot easier and the time management helped excell in getting amazing grades in my classes. It's been valuable being able to attend the University of Tampa because it's such a beautiful school. The campus has so much history and life that the energy gets people excited to go to class. The faculty are the most helpful people I've ever met. But it's mostly the diversity of the students that completes the experience and takes it to a new level.

I am a transfer student and it has been an amazing feeling to feel welcomed at this school. I was not fond of the people and the experience I was having at the other school, so coming to this one has been a relief. I have joined a sorority and have met more people than I thought I ever have. All the people are friendly enough where I have made friends in every class and have randomly taken classes with friends I didnt know were taking those classes. The teachers have been so helpful with work and teaching. It has been so valuable to attend this school for me because I have gotten so much out of the college experience, with friends, being involved in activites, attending career service presentations, being active in my sorority, and learning as much as I can in class.

I lived most of my life in France and did my baccalaureat there . French schools are very strict and give little space for expression and discussion - the hierarchic distance between professors and students is so vast that you have little to no personal contact and no positive feedback whatsoever. It can get lonely and you can get demotivated at times. So I guess my college experience in the US mainly provided me with desire to learn - all courses that I have taken were very motivating, because you could feel the passion of the professors for their field., which was quite contagious. Any participation was rewarded, which had an impact on my self-confidence. and my willingness to learn more. Students really identified with their school and their general behaviour was very collaborative in comparison with my old school where people tended to be very competitive.

I have learned to think things through myself and form my own opinions. It has been valuable to attend because a college degree is the next step toward the career I want: graphic design/communications.

I havent attended college yet but ready for the experience.

From my college experience thus far, I have learned that it is important not to get too ahead of myself, but also that I need to keep my goals at the front of my mind. I've learned that my this is my life and I am essentially the only person that can influence where it is I go, so I need to be sure that whatever decisions I make, it is for the sake of my own happiness and success that I make them. College has been valuable to attend because it has helped me to define my goals even further and help to pinpoint where in life I want to be and how the best way to go about doing it is. Attending The University of Tampa specifically has been valuable to me in that I have acquired the knowledge of what ISN'T the best path for me to take to achieve my goals, and I'm better informed on the kinds of classes and guidance that I need in order to reach the level of success I desire for myself and know I have the potential of achieving.

I feel that attending college has helped me grow into a responsible and mature individual. It has helped gain the skills that I will need for the rest of my life. I have had to learn to prioritize my time and learn to take my work seriously. I have had to study a lot more than I ever did in high school and I fully believe that this is a good thing. My studying has helped me to become a smarter individual. It has been valuable to attend college, because I want a college career. I want to be able to provide for myself and not have to depend on a husband for my income. My personal experiences have taught me that you never know what is going to happen; therefore, a woman needs to be able to provide for herself. College has been one of the best experiences for me, and I would encourage anyone to attend.

As a student of Lincoln College of Technology I'm preparing for a RMA degree to journey me into the wonderful world of health science. This career path will also help to prepare me to care for my 87 year of mother. After I'm finished, I'll seek employment at a hospital or private practice while continuing my BS education on line working toward a nursing career which has been my long time dream. I'm so excited!

The University of Tampa was a great choice for me. As a performer it is great to be involved in a growing program. There are three theater or musical productions every semester and multiple dance productions. The speech theatre and dance department make sure there are multiple performance opportunities for us. They also try to get us as performers and students involved in other depeartments if they need speakers etc. I have made life long friends and learned lessons I will never forget. I regret nother about my college career and I love the University of Tampa.

Since I am still in college I cannot wholly speak on my experience and where college has taken me. I feel that college was a good choice for me. I want to full fill my dreams and I want to do something that will inevitably help the environment. I want to get out of college, a degree that will make it possible for me to do important research to explore our oceanic environment. I want to attend even more schooling to ensure that I am chasing my dreams and being a Marine Biologist with all the passion I can offer. I am struggling in college, not only grade wise, but with change. The change that makes college so much fun yet impossible at the same time. I have wondered if I was going to make it out in four years alive, but I know I have the patience and persistence to get through college and achieve my dreams! I have already taken so many hits and let myself down, but I plan on coming right back and challenging myself. That is what I am getting out of my college experience because it is worth the fight.

I have gained so much from my first year at college. Not only have I learned about the material but I also learned how to be a better student and successfully manage my time. It has been extremely valuable to attend because it has helped me grow as a person. I have also had the opportunity to gain some experience outside of my school that will help with my career in the future.

If I could go back three years and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to not let other people make decisions for you. Sometimes the toughest decisions have to be made in the company of strangers. Sometimes your peers may influence you to take part in something you didn't originally want to do. I would tell myself to make sure that I follow my heart when it comes to important decisions, because ultimately it is me that I'm going to school for. I am getting an education so I can support myself later in life. I would plead with myself to do what makes me happy and not let what other people think hinder my decisions, because after all is said and done, I want to be able to look back on my college years and be happy that I lived my life for me and no one else.

I would tell myself that when planning for college there are multiple variables to consider. Foremost, getting the money to pay for school is the biggest deal. I would have thought harder about whether I would like to be paying off loans for the rest of my life or if it is not an issue. Also, I would consider the location of the school and how far I would want to be from home. I am from New Jersey and traveling back and forth can be exhausting and expensive. Finally, I would tell myself that there are alot more opportunities for students than I had known about. Like more scholarship oppurtunities and specific prgrams for my major. If i were to go back in time I would have almost done everything differently, but back then I did not have the experience I do now.

I wish I took more AP classes and learned to write better. I wish I worried less about my appearance. After a car accident I had at the beginning of my senior year in high school, I was left with facial scars and a brain injury. I worried that people looked at my scars and would not talk to me because of them. It bothered me that classmates and team mates would not talk to me. Once I got to college no one cared what I looked like. They didn't even notice my scars. They focused on me as a person! This allowed me to really concentrate on my real passion; painting, drawing, and photography. Had I done this in my senior year I could have built my portfolio up. I may have recieved more scholarship awards and applied to more schools. I would tell myself that college is nothing like high school. You can be yourself!

Don't let money be an issue, you have to follow your heart and you will end up exactly where you are supposed to be. Live life to the fullest and work hard, and make sure you have a first aid kit! You never realize how many band aids you go through!!

The biggest piece of advice for any high school seniors, is to make sure that their chosen college institution offers the program that they are seeking and that it offers, in addition, the means to compliment their academic careers through extra-curricular and internship opportunities. The reputation of the school is not the only aspect that matters because when seeking employment after graduation, or applying to a graduate program, employers and institutions also take a look at experience and work you have done in that field. Unfortunately, the biggest myth I believed was the thought that the school's reputation did it all, but that is simply not true. Location is a huge aspect, and being a political science student in a city that is more financially-driven, there are little to no internship opportunities in my field, let alone, job opportunities. On a more social aspect, it is very important to know whether or not you are ok with living with other people. Most of us don't think it will ever be a problem, but as a resident assistant, I see that many first year students have roommate conflicts because they are not used to living with others.

If I could go back in time and give my high school self advice about college, it would be that the transition is an adjustment and the professors are nothing like high school teachers. The professors treat you as an adult. They do not hold back with anything that they have to say: they are very blunt and straight forward. Also, mom and dad are not here to baby sit you anymore. It is your job as an adult to remember that you have assignments due by specific deadlines. Late work is often not excused and extra credit is seldom given so always give your best on your first shot. Honesty can be brutal but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, so just take your instructors criticism and let it be a guide to help on future assignments. Many times you will only see your instructor once or twice a week, so always listen carefully and ask questions if necessary. If you start learning how to be an adult while in high school, the transition to becoming a college student will go alot smoother.

"Don't worry. You're doing fine. I know nothing really makes sense right now. Yesterday you wanted to study psychology, today you want to be an artist, and maybe tomorrow it will be international politics. You don't know what you want to do with your life or where you should go to college, but that's okay. Most people don't have it all figured out in highschool. The most important thing is that you don't let it weigh you down. Don't give up. Even if it takes years before you discover your real passion, if you keep trying, eventually things will start to fall into place. Experiment, do what you love, take risks: these are the things that change you and help you become the best person you can be. Don't be afraid of making a mistake; mistakes are bound to happen. You get up, dust off your knees, and keep moving forward, a little wiser than you were before. And above all, remember that nothing in life is handed to you. if you want to succeed just keep working hard, be strong, and pave your own path."

Freshmen year of college has been a whirlwind of new experiences and growth. I would tell my high school self to always be aware of all the good that is around me, and to not rush through everything. One thing that I have learned about myself over this past semester is that I am always anxious to see what happens next. As a result, I am never content to where I am. I find myself saying, "I can't wait untill this happens!" I would tell myself to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride of the college experience. I would also warn myself that I will not be prepared to be living away from home, because I was in shock at how different it is to live away from home. My final piece of advice would be to always bring trash bags on move-in day in case of a terenchal downpour that will soak all of my stuff.

I prepared myself for college life fairly well, not really the partying type because I'd much rather get the most from the education I pay for. I would tell myself to get internships in fields of study earlier than I did, that way I would have learned I wanted to become a cinematographer and go to the American Film Institute earlier in order to begin getting more experience in that field of work. Other than that, I would tell myself to continue to live a happy life and if I work hard enough I will one day be able to afford to support my mother and get her out of debt as well as the local community.

As and adult and a single mother of 4 small kids i have learned that the best years to get your life inorder is during High School and the frist year of college. If I had a chance to go back in time and speak to my younger self i would advice myself to focus on the future goal and concentrate on the rewards it will give me and my family. I would advice myself to enjoy life as a young adult but not to stray from responsibilties and ensure a successfull future. I would advise myself to slow down on the rushing to be on my own because once I am the sole person responsible for the household focusing on school become extremely difficult. I would advise myself that time fly by very fast and if i don't stay focus i would be stuggling for year to c.ome

Going back, I would remind myself to think about my university choices before choosing. I would convince myself to apply to more schools, then really weigh the pros and cons of all my possibilities. Even though I think I'd choose the same school, having more choices might make the transition easier, knowing I could've gone somewhere else. I'd also tell myself not to bring so much stuff to move in with and that if I felt I needed that stuff I could bring it back another time.

The most important thing to know for a smooth transition from high school to college life is to be open minded. For most people college is the first time they have truly had to make an entirely new group of friends. Everyone is just as nervous as you so don't hold back. Always think would you rather people like you for who you are or who you are pretending to be. So needless to say always be yourself. Be kind and understanding to those who are different from you because you don't know their background. Be open to making friends with people you wouldn't have talked to in highschool. Remember this isn't highschool; no one is here to wake you up to go to class or hold your hand along the way. Its up to you to make your college experience exactly what you want to be. Don't compromise your morals and who you are just to fit in. Last and but certainly not least have fun and enjoy the ride it only happens once in a life time.

If I could go back in time. I would tell myself to choose a school that not only satifies my educational goals, but also satifies my personal goals. I would tell myself to not just listen to what others say, but listen to what my heart says too. College is a big step in life, a step that a lot of people don't take. This is a special step in life and it should be what I want, not what others think I want. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to not let destiny choose, I should choose.

Stop being lazy and get out there! Fill out as many scholarships and grants as you can. That way, later on down the line, instead of having to worry about paying back student loans, you'll be able to use the subjects that you learned in a career field that you will enjoy. Be yourself. Don't necessarily follow the crowd, but make friends that will be there to help you out when you need it. Having close friends while in college really helps, as moving from high school and the comfort of your home to your own apartment or dormitory can be really stressful. And that stress can sometimes put a strain on one's classwork which would eventually lead to lack of effort. Stay calm. Stressing out over the little things won't get you anywhere. It prevents you from concentrating on your goal ahead. Remember, college is supposed to be fun, and is there to prepare you for the future YOU want.

If I could go back in time, I would advise myself to be open-minded and more invovled in school. I would tell myself to ask questions about anything to any one you see or meet. Do not be afraid to meet new people or to speak your mind. Try new things and if it does not work out, do not stress out or worry yourself. Pick yourself up and try something else. Another thing I would say is to study, study, and STUDY some more! You can hang out with your friends another day. Stay positive and optimistic!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself a few things. I would tell myself that there will be MANY distractions and temptations living on campus away from home for the first time. You need to have a strong will to succeed and never take your eye off your goals. One of the best things a college freshman can do is get involved in a group or club on campus, like the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and to find people like yourself that want to succeed in college and not just take up space and waste time. I would also tell myself to always speak your mind and to never falter from your values and morals. The time you spend in college will create your character and who you are for the rest of your life. I would tell myself to follow The Standard of Sigma Chi which includes being a man of good character, a student of fair ability, with ambitious purposes, a congenial disposition, possessed of good morals, having a high sense of honor and a deep sense of personal responsibility.

If I could go back in time and give myself some advice, it would consist of two things: Do not take Army ROTC and develop an effective study habit. I would advice my senior counterpart not to take Army ROTC because he would not be able to fully enjoy his college experience. Being in ROTC would make it mandatory for him to get up at 5:20 a.m. Monday through Thursday each week for physical training. Developing an effective study habit would make the transition between college and high school very smooth for him. There is so much free time that sometimes he may forget to study so once he developed the good habit of study at a specific time then he would avoid such things as bad exam grades and lack of needed sleep.

If I could go back in time to myself as a high school senior the first thing I would explain to myself was the fact that to receive a bachelor?s degree in biology (pre-dental) at the University of Tampa it would take approximately four and a half years. I would first try to convince myself to take summer courses to basically ?get ahead of the game?. Then I would go back to my high school and ask why the importance of Advanced Placement and Duel Enrollment weren?t explained to the high school students. I was only notified about AP classes when I was a junior in high school and eligible to take the AP course. This class I took lightly and I did not try to get into any more of these important classes. If I knew what I know now about those classes I could have been like many of my college friends having my bachelor?s degree before the four years. These classes are so important because they are free in high school and are accepted in colleges. This could have helped a person like me who does enough money for their schooling.

To my high school self, The most important advice I could give you would be DO NOT foolishly spend the money you earned in high school. College is more expensive than anyone expects and classes are time consuming, making it hard to have even a part-time job. Save as much as you can because you will appreciate it when you get to school. Also make sure you speak with the academic advisors at the 2 year college and the 4 year university about which courses are guaranteed to transfer and should be completed within the first two years. This will save you time and money, as well as some headaches, while trying to earn your degree. Most of all remember who you are as a person and your goals you wish to achieve. This will keep you focused when classes and college life seem overwhelming. Just as we have always said, focus on the moment in order to create your future. From your older and wiser self.

Although I recieved so much advice from teachers, counselors, friends and parents, I still wish someone would have advised me to look further into college costs. As a highschool senior, my ego got the best of me. I wanted to go to school somewhere warm, out of state, and by the beach! My dream was to get away and experience life on my own, and I would never regret doing so, but if someone would have explained to me all the little things that colleges can charge you for, I think I might have reconsidered going to school where it was a flight away. After dropping $550 on textbooks, $20,000 on tuition (and thats WITH an academic scholarship!) and $300 to visit my family for the holidays, I have definitly learned to monitor my spending. Lets just say that after undergraduate studies, I want to continue on to Medical School, and when applying tuition costs will be one of my main concerns!

College is more or less an adventure. The knowledge you learn is not just found in the class room but also from the new relationships and opportunities that are thrust upon you. The fear of the new classroom environment is not nearly as frightening at the actual new surroundings of the college itself. You must relearn to find where the good and bad spots are, where the good coffee and pizza places are on campus. My freshman year of college was full of excellent and not so excellent memories, but we live to learn. you will find a sense of independence and maturity that you did not know you possessed. You will realize that your life is now fully operated by you and you alone. You will find that the full under lined purpose of college may be understanding the information given to you, which may or may not be in the form of paper or on a computer, but really taking that information and making it your own. A college can become a second home if put in the right mind set. You will learn to love and love to learn at the University of Tampa!

The only advice I could possibly see giving myself would be to take more APP (advaced placement courses) in order to further prepare myself with college as well as opening my schedule now in work in order to provide myself with a stronger financial basis.

Looking back on my senior year of high school, I began to anticipate my future college life without really knowing what to expect. Unlike the majority of my classmates who would commute to a school just a city away, I was planning on transitioning to a completely new life by attending a school that would seperate me from my home by seventeen hours. After a successful first semester at the University of Tampa, it would be a great opportunity to be able to go back with advice for my nervous highschool self. I would advice the younger me to begin living independently. Living at home for seventeen years with the guarantee of my laundry being done, my food being cooked, and my alarm being reinforced, It was a shocking realization when these amenities were no longer available to me. I have realized that college is a gateway into complete independence and adulthood. Your choices, whether it be what to eat for breakfast or when to get some sleep, are completely left up to you. Although, I eventually adjusted to this new way of living, it would have been helpful to start even earlier as a highschool senior.

If I were able to retrace my steps to the past and make the choices I made differently, I think I would still make the same choice about school/college as I did then. I served in the US Marine Corps during and in Viet Nam. I did have the chance to take some classes during this time and did. The thing I would like to change about that time is, making the choice to persue the degree then and not waiting until this time. The outcomes may have been more benificial to Nursing then but now with the experience and determination I have to achieve my goals, health care will still come out a winner.

The advice that I would give myself is: I still think going to college right out of high school is a very good idea. You are still in the learning phase, and you haven't forgotten what you learned in high school. But still, their is nothing wrong with waiting for a while to go back to school. A college education gets your foot in the door of that favorite job you have been waiting for. College education will put you into a higher pay bracket than just a high school diploma. You are never to old to learn and now a days you can even go to college online.Online courses are good if you are a stay at home mom, work from your home, or just don't have the transportation to get to a campus. You can take your courses online and still have time for your family. So whatever your lot is in life, go get that college degree. If anything it will make you feel like you have accomplished something in your life that is worth while.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice for entering college I would give myself the following advice: Don't allow the wishes or desires of other people to influence your decisions in life. You must make your own future and way in this world, and no matter how much you care for someone, you must see to your success before you can attempt to see to theirs. When deciding which college to go to, make an informed decision. Know or have an idea of what you want to do with your life, and find the collge or university that best helps you to achieve that goal. Ask the advice of other people in addition to your family, for they will give you advice that is not based on emotion. Also, talk to people who are already in the profession you are studying to be in. They can give you advice and speak from personal experience, which will prove to be invaluable information when finalizing your career choice. In everything you do strive for excellance, for anything less will result in failure. Your future and your success is in your hands. What will you do with it?

Take some time off, let yourself grow and experience life. Try new things, experience things, don't be afraid to get hurt, if you fall get back up again. Life is far too short to stay in one place, travel, explore, and see the world. Don't be afraid to fail at something, because you can always try again. Volunteer, help others, look at the good things in life, and remember on bad days, someone?s day is sure to be worse than yours. Don't be afraid to ask for help, it's always there. Always take time for yourself, don?t let stress get the best of you, and don?t be your own worst enemy- remember to smile every day, hold your head high; you can do whatever you put your mind to, you have control over your own success and destiny.

Be as open minded as possible and dont sweat the big stuff!

In retrospect, I would advise myself of the following: Understand the importance of personal finance and the basic prinicples of money/financial independence. I would recommend creating a budget and a strategy for saving money. Make a 5, 10 and 20 year plan - this is critical for helping you to stay on track and to guide your academic/ career efforts; the process of thinking through your plan will also help you achieve a greater understanding of yourself. Surround yourself with individuals that strive to achieve academic and career success; ask them questions and discuss your thoughts, ideas, and plans so that learning and reflection is achieved through dialogue; Understand the importance of "thank you" - it is critical to be genuinely appreciative of people who take time to help you along way and to maintain the integrity of your name. Knowlege is power - never be afraid to ask questions nor to seek out additional information. Lastly, realize that life is a journey and that which you set out to study or the job you acquire following your studies may not be what was originally intended. Be adaptable and flexible to life's situations and follow your heart along the way.

First thing I would tell myself is to listen to my parents it?s a hard thing to admit, but they actually know what they are talking about. Also how easy it is to get off course there is a huge temptation to go out and drink because you are on your own and put schoolwork aside although it is fun it will not help in life. BEWARE of cafeteria food! It can make you very sick if your not careful, stay away from anything shrimp. Try new things just because your not used to it does not mean that it is isn?t good, college is a time of learning new things and discovering yourself. One of the most important would be talk to your professors if your not understanding it or are just stuck, they are there to help and you don?t have to do it by yourself. They enjoy you coming to office hours as well as going to tutoring; just because you go does not mean your any less smart. Last but not least cherish the time you spend there, these friends and relationships can last a lifetime.

Time management is something that is very important in college. Time becomes very important in college, there are so many extrairricular activities, social events and free time that have the potential to interfere with schoolwork and class time. There is no parental figure present to tell u how u should spend your time or what u should and should not do. You become your own disciplinarian and must use your time effectively to ensure you get your schoolwork done and have enough time to study for exams. There are so many distractions in college that sometimes its easy to forget that the main reason we are there is to earn a valuable education. However, if you are able to manage your time effectively there is definately a balance and enough time to enjoy the college experience while learning at the same time.

Take high school academics a little more serious and college life will be a little easier.

I would tell them to explore all the clubs and activities that the college has to offer. The best way to meet new friends is to get involved in campus activities. I would also tell them to study hard in school and get to know their professors because they are the best source of information to help you decide on a career and hey can open the door to other possibilities.

MariaAnna, High school is almost complete and college is right around the corner. Thus far, I am very proud of what you have accomplished throughout your school years and encourage you to continue to strive towards success. College will be a new adeventure, an exciting and positive journey, where many opportunties will be offered to you. I urge you to take advantage of all these opportunities to gain knowledge as well as further blossom as an individual. College is quite different from high school, so I want you to know that it might take some time in order for you to adjust. Friends will come easily if your honest and optimistic. Living with a roomate will definitely have its moments, yet that friendship will be of most importance to you as the semester goes along. Do not be afraid to change your major. If you know that Accounting may not be your future career, take a risk and folllow your heart. Do not forget to call your parents daily, for this will create an even stronger bond between you and your parents. Most importantly, never forget who you are, lend a hand to those in need, and smile!

I would probably give myself the advice of studying much harder in HS so that I can obtain some type of financial aid and/or scholarship. College, at least to me is much easier than HS and it might be mainly because classes taught are most of the time classes we are fully interested in. I would definitely advice myself to read much more in HS since readings in college are crucial for understanding and development.

Dont be so nervous and be as open to other as you can. You meet alot of really different people when you come to college, especially when you move out of state like I did. Financially times can be very hard, but if you stay focused you will be able to get throught it. Also, make sure you focus on your work, that is why you are in college, not to party, but do have some fun everyone once in a while its good for you. Most of all make friends, and join clubs. These people will most likely stick around in your life for a long time.

The most important thing to do is get your general education classes out of the way. You don't know what you really want to do until you try it, so it lets you experience life and get you ready to settle on a decision. Even if you go get an AA at a community college the education is the same, they are standardized so in the meantime you might as well save yourself the extra money so that you can get your bachelor?s degree at the school you want. From this point on no one else will be looking over your shoulder, pushing you to be the best you can be, it?s up to you. There will always people to help you find scholarships and employment opportunities as long as you are willing to ask. The world has many more opportunities then you can imagine and you will be able to find what fits you the best. Don't force yourself to settle on anything, there are always other roads you can take. You will succeed but it?s up to you to make it happen.