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"Hey you, I know you have been thinking about moving with your dad since you haven't seen him for most of your life but listen to me you better stay at this high school. Leaving will not be worth it, I know. You know when people say ignorance is bliss? well in your situation it is, living with your dad will open your eyes to an ugly truth. Your mother needs you, keep playing water polo and although you were not that special person who was chosen to be in honor courses stay in them and keep asking your teachers about it because you are very good at it. Alexis you have been playing water polo for a while now and although you didnt even know what a waterpolo ball was your freshmen year, you are a natural. You are on the varsity team! Alexis you have the potential to get a scholarship. If you move to your dad's you will not fufill your goals. You have exceptional grades. Junior year at Rancho bernardo high school will be your downfall. Be the best you can be here, trust me as for I am you."

The best advice to give myself when I was a high school senior is to work on procrastination and be willing to go the extra mile in any assignment. Procrastination is a college student's biggest enemy because of the amount of free time they have. In college, oone also should be willing to go to any extent to ensure an assignment is met for the professor's requirements or the grade will suffer even more than it does in high school.

College Life and Making the Transition As an adult, looking back at what I have learned based on my life experience and with my daughter’s college experience, I would definitely be sure all women students are aware of personal safety while attending college. All women students need to understand that all boys in school they know even if they think they are their friends that they need to keep their guard up and not allow themselves to be in an unsafe circumstance. I don’t think there is enough awareness on college campus with the volumes of rapes and date rapes that happen and go unreported yearly. Metrics on the internet state one in five women in college are impacted by rape. This is a metric I unfortunately found out the hard way about with my daughter. All colleges need to include awareness programs and help programs in their schools for student education and rape prevention.

Make sure your focused and hav ethe right "can do" attitude. Don't let people bring you down or let your home situation interfer with your studies. No one is going to help you more then a college degree. Do not procratsinate. make school your number one priority. procrastination gets you no where and will only effect you in the future.

You should learn to be patient. I know you feel that right now life is stressful, but learning to be patient will be rewarding. You may want to give up, or stop all activities, but do not do it. You career depends on this. You are smart, and you can be successful if you continue to strive for whats best. There is nothing that is impossible in this life, so smile. This is just the beginning.

Dear High school self, don't ever take for granted your amazing, unlimited potential. You can go as far as you want as long as you are willing to work. Nothing that is valuable is ever going to be easy, so don't look for the shortcuts in life. I wish you the best of luck. I know you will take a few years making decisions about what you truly want to do. I know in my heart that you have the brains and the passion to suceed at whatever goal you have, wherever life and education may take you. You took the scenic route at the fork in the road, but eventually that road will lead to the most beautiful, exciting place. With no regrets, your older self

I would try help my senior-self prepare for a college a little more by making a clear decision on where I wanted to go and what I was planning on studying. I had a lot of trouble taking the idea of college seriously because I didn't realize the significant impact it would really have on my future. When it came to making the choice on what school I would attend or what degree I would pursue, I found it to be difficult to even sit down and concentrate. Now that I am in community college, I regret not having any sort of plan. I would tell myself to take the advice of my parents and school counselors when they told me to at least try to device a post high school proposal for my life. I also would try and convince myself to apply for scholarships in order to avoid taking out so many student loans to pay for college.

I would say that you have to learn to manage your time well. You also can't get discouraged when things may not work out your way. Network Network Network!! Always remember that sometimes it is always about the grades, sometimes you need to have support from people in your intended area of study. Most of all, enjoy your experience and have no regrets.

I would of told my self to study harder and work harder in classes so i would of been more prepared for college. I also would of told myself to start applying for colleges earlier and to start applying for financial aid and all that sooner than i did. And last i would of talked to myself about abtaining everything i could from my teachers from highschool and talk to them and get more advice about the college life and experience.

The best advice I could give myself is to appreciate the simplicities that come with high school life. Even though I was very involved in high school with sports, clubs, academics, and church activities, it still seems that it was easier to juggle all of those things in the comfort of my hometown and community that supported me. I have never been one to take good friends or opportunities for granted, but I realize now that it is much harder to find opportunities and meet genuine friends when you are living the "adult" life. I still have a few years before I will be the job force and actually on my own, but this first year has taught me a lot about responsibility, time-management, and the fact that if you want good opportunities for your life, you have to take the steps to make them happen. No one is going to hand them to you. To put it simply, life is what you make it. Friends and family will always be there to catch you if you fall, but it takes ambition and persistence to achieve your goals, and that can only come from your heart.

If I could write a letter to me and send it to myself when I was in high school, I'd tell myself to workout often and never give up of softball, and do more art. Take photography and run with it. You really have an eye for it. Right now I'm in the middle of the hardest decision of my 20 year life. A choice between two loves; softball and more time on art. Take some time and explore the different art forms and find some of your other favorites. Be careful who you fall for anyone make sure they are worth your love. Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do something and if they do prove them wrong. Make sure you stick to the decisions you make. Make the best out of ever situation you are in. Be the postivive girl your friends know you to be.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to go above and beyond for school. After going to college I have realized how far I can push myself . Knowing what I know about the college life now I would tell myself that you have so much opportunity to do anything that you desire. I would tell myself that I can do so much better if I push myself. I should never set limits for myself, but only set goals. I would have told myself about how big the real world is and warned myself about it.

If I could go back to high school, I would tell myself to straighten up and get my act together. There is going to be a good future out there for me if I take advantage of all the good things that high school has to offer. I would take more college prep classes and do more job shadowing so that I could find out what career is the most important for me. Visit as many colleges as I can to get the college life experience and possibly even attend some summer programs at a college. I would definately do things different the second time around.

Senior year is a time of transformation, chaos, and decision making. No one knows what to expect of the upcoming years, all I knew was that my life was going to change completely. Knowing what I know now about the college experience, I would change my attitude and outlook on how important college is and how it will affect my future. The biggest advice I would give myself was to not let personal experiences get in the way. A few years ago, my father found out he had Multiple Sclerosis. Leaving him after always being there for him was a difficult task, but now I know I can accomplish anything that comes my way. Having a positive attitude walking into a new experience can change everything. From waking up early for football practice, to fully dedicating oneself to schoolwork, can make a huge difference in ones college experience.

Talk to financial aide at the school before making any decisions. There are cheaper options than the ones that the school tells you about when you first arrive. Also i would talk to myself about what i truly wanted to do for a living so i would not waste part of my freshman year in a major i did not want to be in. I would urge my highschool self to stay at home my freshman year. Although my college living is great it is also expensive and i would urge myself to try and save as much money as possible before making the decision to live on my own.

I would tell myself to visit as many schools as possible before making a decision on which college to attend. I wish i would have attended more than 3 schools because I now know their is plenty of other schools with much more to offer. I would also say, do what you want to do and don't regret any decisions you make. You are making your decisions for your future, not anyone elses. I made that mistake and let others influence my decision.

Be prepared to work very hard and don't worry so much about your social standing amongst your peers. You'll miss your best friends but in college you have so much to do you'll hardly notice anyways. Run Cross Country the team is great and it brings familiarity to the college setting. Start off as a biology major with a focus in pre med, nursing is not going to be what you want to do with your life. Most importantly though enjoy it, don't get so caught up missing home that you miss out on the people there.

"Breath," I would say to my panic-stricken high school self as I anxiously prepared for my journey to a college away from the comfortable familiarities that characterized my small-town high school. If there is one thing I've learned in college, it's that as long as you choose your life path with confidence, and set your mind to a certain objective which balances both success and happiness, everything will turn out just fine despite fears of the unknown future. I used to get hung up over decision making and mulled over decisions, constantly worrying about what was the right path. I've come to appreciate the cliche of the importance of committing my life to whatever makes me happy, and I have made my decisions to satisfy this goal. I've chosen a field which I'm passionate about and a school which fosters my ability to think and reflect on life in a deeper and more meaningful fasion. "So," I would say to myself, "just enjoy your last months in high school. No need to worry about the future right now. But just so you know, you're about to pave a wonderfully enriching path."

my advice to myself in high school is easy for me. as most seniors did, i took a easy schedule and didnt really fully apply myself. although i was taking better classes than most people, i still didnt push myself enough. i could have taken much more difficult classes that would have very much prepared me more for college. honestly, my entire high school career was like that. i took the regualr classes and did excel in those, but looking back i do wish that i would have taken the more difficult classes that were provided. teachers told me that i should take these classes and that they would prepare me for college but for some reason i didnt believe them or listen to them. i did learn my lesson in that though. i should have listened to them and taken the more difficult classes and push myself. that is the one thing that i do regret in highh school, looking back i wish i would have listened and taken those classes to challenge myself and get more prepared for college.

If I could go back and talk to myself I would say that if your into the party life and the real college experience don't go. I would also say that if you really want to go on and play a college sport then Thomas More is a great place to go. When you go to Thomas More the coaches for your sport really want you to do well in school and they try to set you up to succeed by giving you study table hours and keeping a close watch on your grades. Peopleat TMC are very close and you wil develop friendships that will last a lifetime.

Take it more seriously, really learn from it, don't take any long breaks because you won't want to go back! Get it all done and have a little fun, then celebrate big time before getting a "real job".

If I could go back in time to high school and give myself advice, I would tell myself four things: FIrst, I would recommend taking more dual credit classes. I never took any, and for students who did, it was invaluable. I would try to get as many college generals out of the way as I possibly could before starting my freshman year. Second, I would say I needed to do Clep tests, especially for classes that I did really well in. I could have saved myself so much time by Clepping out of easy classes. Third, I would tell my younger self to research, research, research! I should research more about financial aid and preparing better for the transition from high school to a two-year college to a four-year university. Researching about transferring credits and programs of study available at the university I am looking at attending would also have helped. Fourth, and perhaps most importantly, turn in applications for school, financial aid, scholarships, housing, etc., in as early as possible. Do not wait until the last minute! Knowing the things I know now, transitioning from high school to college would have been a seamless, stressless progression.

Being able to talk to myself being a senior I would tell myself not to procrastinate. I would tell myself to look for scholarships at the start of the year. Also, I would tell myself to look into several schools, not just my dream school, and find some that will give me money to go there. I would want to know that there is still a way to go even without support from my parents. I would get emancipated and set myself up as independent like I am, but have the documentation in high school to prove it.

My advise to myself if I could go back to my high school self would be to not start out with 18 credit hour courses. I would say that it is alright to be on a five year plan where you would be able to have more time to study and give each course the attention that is needed. Going into the nursing career, there are some courses that need more attention than others. With that being said, by taking less hours, such as 13-15 hours verses 18, you will be able to spend the appropriate amount of time on each subject. Another thing that I would tell myself is that being in with the 'in' crowd isn't important. Hanging out with friends comes second to school. If there is a test that is coming up, do not procrastinate and wait till last minute to start studying. It isn't like in high school where it was easier to cram everything in that last night and still be able to get the 'A' that is expected.

I would advise to apply to any university in your state. Apply to every scholarship that is availiable to you, and stay on top of the FASFA. Try not to go to the same college as your friends. Go to a college out of town so you can get a groing up experience, meet new people, and learn how to be on your own. If you are having trouble looking into colleges turn to your teachers for help or contact the college representatives for help. Just do not be afraid of the unknown and go for what you want. Also be sure you get a job while in college. It will teach you how to be responsible and dependable.

Go on many different college visits. It will be in your best interest to look at every college and see what each college has to offer. Look at how often they offer classes and how reflexible they are. Talk to the professors in the education department and figure out if it will be a good fit for you. When you get to college, get involved in the activities that your college has to offer.

I would tell myself to enjoy life as a Senior because it will pass by so quickly, warn myself about certain guys to stay away from, but other than that I probably wouldn't change anything that I have done this far in my life so I don't have much advice.

That the classes are as hard as you make them. The more time you spend listening and taking good notes in class the easier the classes come. It is also very important that you spend extra time outside of the classroom studying, because that is when you pick up the most important information. Do not be afraid to meet new people and talk in class, because you learn more that way. Also, many professors want to help you, get to know them. Practicing time management is a very important trait to learn, the better you can manage time, the less stressed you will be.

I have had nothing but good experiences at Thomas More thus far. All the teachers that I have had so far are really nice and care about their students. They help their students one on one so that the student can get help if they need it. Playing football at Thomas More has allowed me to gain friends from all walks of life. The people at this school are very nice and they will help you with anything as well. Thomas More has proven that it is a great school for students that are trying to recieve a higher education.

Even though i have only been in college for one semester and just beginning my second semester i have learned so much. I have't learned things just in the class room but outside of the class room as well. I have learned that discipline and concentration may be the key to success.Tthe courses at this college demand so much time of your day that there needs to be a balance. At first i didn't understand how to balance but with the help of struggling and the help of my advisor i found different ways to balance my college life and my working life. Attending college is important to most people in their lifes but you never really know until you get older and see where people are standing without a college education. It has been so important to attend college because as an adult i want to be someone who can change something in this world. If i didn't come to college i wouldn't know how hard the fight would be or how much stronger i could become as a person. College is really shaping me into the person i want the world to see.

I came from a strong and proud family. My parents did not attend college and were happy to see me go to college. During my high school years I went to a technical highschool and was in a Electrical program I learned the back grounds of residential wiring and motor controls. I want to be different; I want to have my color to shine in my family. My senior year in high school, I took the opportunity to attend "Woman Engineers Convention”. I was able to learn and talk to professors and professional people in engineering and science field, my curiosity for science and engineering excelled. Attending college has opened a new light in my life and open doors. Going to engineering major in my family was difficult, because I was venerable to my peers in school. I took my venerability to expand my knowledge in science and math. Studying electrical engineering will not only allow me to investigate new technologies but it also gives me the opportunity to develop and focus on one my genuine interests. To be able to study engineering subjects and complete coursework at university, logical problem solving techniques and good time management skills are crucial.

I have gotten very much out of my college experience. I have learned so much not only in the classroom, but also through my friends and myself. I have learned that college is more difficult than high school, but this has made me a harder worker and better student. I have learned that my hard work pays off, and it has encouraged me to continue to work hard. I have also learned how to become a more independent and responsible person, which is going to only help me in the future. I have learned the value of education and how much it is helping me understand more about myself and the world everyday. It will allow me to get a good job that is right for me once I graduate. My college is a very valuable place to attend. It is a small school with small classes, so the teachers know who students are and can help them individually. Since classes are small, there is a lot of opportunity for individual growth. It also allows students to make close friends that they will see often and be able to go to when they need help.

Thomas More College was not my first choice. I started my college career at a larger state university. I became just a number at that college, none of my teachers would help me, and I made barely any friends. I transferred to Thomas More because it was small and close to my home. It was a complete 180 from my first college. My teachers knew my name at orientation when I met them, they are always willing to help. I have made so many life long friends and feel like I can talk to anybody on campus. Thomas More has gotten me out of my shell. I was a quiet girl that did not care too much about school. Now, because of my teachers, I can actually see myself graduating with a degree that I will care about and having a fun and challenging journey on the way to graduating. My only regret is that I did not come to Thomas More first before wasting time at a state college, but I can only grow from my mistakes.

I have gotten so much out of attending Thomas More College. Meeting new friends and going to an awesome nursing school is number one for sure. Playing softball and getting the full on experience of what college life is all about is second. I feel like attending Thomas More has been very valuable because I am getting a good education and also learning about my intended major. My teachers and classmates have been wonderful so far, and I dont look for it to change!

I got degree in Information systems from another country therefor there is few companies or employers consider it. So i deside to evaluate my old degree here in US and finish the required credit to get my degree officialy from US authorities.

I have spent almost a year and a half at Thomas More College, and I can honestly say that attending has been a tremendously valuable experience. Not only have I learn some interesting intellectual and academic theories and practices, but I feel as though in the small amount of time I have been there I have matured in a way that could only be possible at such a fine institution. Thomas More has helped me not only to understand the difference between micro and macro-economics, but it has helped me realize what I want to do with my life and what I need to do in order to get there. Thomas More's education program has instilled in me a sense of direction that I do not believe I could forget even if i wanted to. The personal attention the professors give has been an example for me of how I want to relate to my own future students. Perhaps most importantly, Thomas More has taught me an acute sense of responsibility to myself and to others. Attending Thomas More has shown me that I have an obligation to those around me - something I do not take lightly.

What I have gotten out of my college experience are very positive things. I have learned that continuing my education is very important. I have gotten the experience of becoming an individual and have learned that not everything is easy as it seems. It has been very valuable to atttend because not many are able to go because of they might not have support and mostly because not many have money to pay for college. Thankfully, I got the help of financial aid which helps me pay for college and thats very valuable because its hard to get a job and pay for college. I have also learned that failing a class in college is not any little thing. It really affects my career goal and the help I'm getting from financial aid. It has been very valuble to attend college because going to college and furthering my education is the only thing that can guantee me that I will have a stable job and live comfortable.

Well I attended a community college about a year ago, and there I figured out really quick that balancing life, work and school, is an art. Then at NKU I learned that really when it comes to your future you have to let nothing stop you, life is a path and there will be stumbling blocks, failure happens, the question is whether or you see these stumbling blocks as road blocks or speed bumps. When you come on a speed bump you have to slow down and look at things, get it together and never give up just roll right over it. That why after I had to withdraw from NKU I immediately applied to three colleges, the one I'm most loving of is Thomas Moore college, so I may have hit a bump but I'll never quit my pursuit.

The decision to go to school at my age was a scary one. Some of the reasons being, a fear of not being able to accomplish what I set out to do and simply not being smart enough. Since I have attended Thomas More, I have learned so much about myself, my discipline, and my ability to follow through on my committment to myself. The experience has been one that has opened my eyes to the possibility of so much opportunity. I've gained friendships amongst my peers and learned that I have the potential to be an amazing leader. With every class I have completed, I have gained confidence, become knowledgable about business, and what it takes to be in effective leader. What once seemed scary at the start of the program, now seems attainable. I have no more doubts of failure but rather a hope and excitement for the moment I recieve my degree and the feeling I will have of what I have accomplished.

It has helped me to view the world in a whole new way and to be more open minded to new ideas. College really took me out of my comfort zone, but it has helped me to grow and to become far more patient and responcible than I was before. I know my education will help me to achieve my dreams in the future, and to me that is more valuable than anything else in the world.

What I have gotten from Thomas More so far is a school that values each student for the attributes that they contribute. I have learned how to approach my Proffesors and ask problem solving questions. I have been able to gain the confidence to pursue my talents. With the small class sizes I have gained not only class mates but real and lasting friendships. I went into class, knowing I was not a number as it seems in some large schools, however I went in not knowing anyone. Now I have a valubale source of both friendships and colleagues that are resourceful in my major.

After thirty years inthe electrical trade, twenty years as a contractor, I would have thought I'd be at the top of my profession by now. I have always accepted the oppertunity to learn more and advance in my field with the utmost enthuiasim, striving to be the best I can be. Going back to school after 31 years to pick up where I left off so long ago was a bit unnerving but I soon found out I was up to the challenge. I realized "you can teach an old dog new tricks" and to expect the unexpected. Some of the challenges I've faced were hard to accept, being a bit rusty on my english skills, going back to entry level algebra, very basic computer skills and having to spend extrordinary amount of time to just keep my head above water ( keeping up with the class expectations). I was forced to quickly improve my computer skills and writing skills as well as exceeding in algebra. Value to me is not measurd by monentary worth but soley by what differance I can make as an individule to society, knowledge and wisdom come with a price.

I've learned that life isnt always easy. You must work hard and also some sacrifices must be made inorder to accomplish your goal.

I have grown up. If I don't leave with anything else I can say I can survive. I have learned how to live with people who I have nothing in common with, how to manage my money, disipline myself to study, organize my time, meet people, and ask for help.

When I think of advice, I think of something that your parents repeatedly tell you and you never listen. However, if I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that college is all about becoming myself and gaining independence to become the best person I can be! I have learned that as long as I am happy and making my own decisions that it doesn't matter what my friends think. I have to be assertive and be a leader and make decisions based on what I think is the right think to do not what others think. I have to be open to going up to people and introducing myself and getting to know people so that I make long-lasting friendships. Most of all though, I would tell myself that college is all about time management. I need to be disciplined enough to read my textbooks even when there is no assignment due date. College is all about fiding out who you truly are and realizing your many talents and using them to become the person you want yourself to become.

If I could go back to when I was a high school senior and give myself advice based on what I know now, I would tell myself to work harder. I would tell myself to study more, apply for as many scholarships as possible, and take the ACT more. When I look back at my senior year, I know that I pushed myself, but not hard enough. I did not think about the financial toll college puts on students that do not have extrordinary grades in high school or on the ACT. I did know I would need to save money. However, I did not work at a well paying job, and I worked the minimum amount of hours. So If I could go back I would tell myself to work harder inside and out of school. Other than that, my high school and college made the transition easy. Now I do not get to appreciate the school that I love because I work so much to make money to go to it. Even though I appreciate my effort, I would definitely love to be more involved on campus.

I would tell myself to get my butt in gear and become prepare for college, instead of taking the easy way out. I would have said to take some harder courses this year and to return to St. Henry District High School (SHDHS) where I actually learned something, instead of just goofing off. I would remember myself that college is hard and a lot of these things I learned at SHDHS are available and would prepare me for the future, while at Ryle I didn?t learn much of anything useful toward college except to interact with other students. I work remind myself to work hard and stay on top. I would probably make sure I work more to save up money, instead of wasting it frivolously.

I would say life is not easy ,life is a struggle , and a real competition . I need to work very hard to get what I want. I need to be strong because I won`t live my families who understand my personality and sometimes are able tolerate some of my mistakes but I will with people that I meet for the first and who may not understand my personality and may hurt me by their words , and by their gestures. The campus life will be different from the life I used to have .

If I simply wrote my advice freely, I am not sure you would understand my advice fully so let me explain myself briefly. I have ADHD, dyslexic tendencies and memory problems (yes my IQ is above 70- don?t be so judgmental!), so when I write I take into account the oppression a child with learning disabilities has gone through: How ironic that as I write to you a song with the chorus ?it never gets easier? plays. It?s hard, and I know we can never see our self through undistorted eyes, that that word stupid sits in your subconscious while you work numbly through the week. But they were wrong; I promise if you get out of that shell and work as somebody other than a disability clich? you will not be disappointed. Unknown territory is always frightening and I know fear of failure rules your daily actions but if you try mom and dad will not be disappointed and learning differently does not mean learning slowly; it means your unique and can run 100 meters further than the finish line and still be first. You can win, so go get that hammer and break that ridiculous shell.

Hello Self! Well here I am at Thomas More College in Northern Kentucky. I am a little surprised I ended up at this school since I have always been such a huge Cincinnati Bearcats fan. I always pictured myself in the stands at the football and basketball games cheering for the UC teams. However, I do think Thomas More is a better fit for me scholastically. I like the small classes and the way the teachers know my name and I never get lost on this small campus. I did have a fear of being over-whelmed on UC's big campus. I am so glad Mom and Dad made me visit several schools even though I didn't want to. Hey Self, make sure you think long and hard about the opportunities for social life at small schools like TMC. This is my only complaint. I wish I had more chances to meet new people and hang out with other freshmen. You know what a social butterfly you are! But, I am here to get an education so I can be successful in the business world when I graduate. I know the friends will come, eventually.