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If I could go back in time I would tell myself to definitely apply for the school I want to go to so I can be sure that I'll have a better chance of getting into it. I would also have applied for a lot more scholarships than I did and submit my FAFSA sooner. I'd think more carefully about moving to campus or staying at home for school.

Take your time, and don't compete with anyone but yourself. Learn your pace and own it, and if following the suggested curriculum to graduate on time means that you have to take more classes than you can handle, it may also mean that you are setting yourself up for failure by setting unrealistic expectations. Take the time you need to learn the material even if you have to take two or three classes at a time, in the long run what matters is that you are paying for an education and not for a degree, so instead of rushing through this life changing experience for the sake of keeping up with your peers, take it all in, savor it and get your money's worth. Find a study group or form one, and look for help if you struggle, ask questions in class and don't let your pride get in the way of your success. Lastly have fun! Get involved, volunteer and make lifelong connections. Enrich your life with experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Learn to recognize the best in every situation, in everyone you meet, and celebrate what makes you great.

College in general is harder than high school. If I could go back, I would pay more attention in my classes and take more time to study. I would also take some harder classes, such as AP classes, so it would be easier for me to transition into college. Most of my classes in high school didn't require the 10 or more hours to study per week per class, therefore taking some AP classes would've helped my greatly in college. I would've also done so, so I wouldn't have to take those classes in college and it would've put me further in my college education and I could get to my dreams quicker. The advice I would give myself was to not be afraid to make new friends, feeling free to approach my teachers and create relationships with them from the beginning, and so on. Many college classes are large and a relationship with the teacher is hard to have; I would tell myself that it's important to make myself known and make a good first impression with the teacher.

If I could go back to the times of my high school days I would scribble some words on several post-it notes. I would place these notes in all of my school binders and notebooks. Each time my past self opened her notebook, she would always see the scribes of guidance: "Your life will be filled with more downs than ups. Things will always get worse before they get better. With this in mind, never let a setback make you sit back. Beyond each obstacle lies the strength to tackle the next task. You stink of potential and you’re too intelligent to be stopped. You'd better get going. Letters will open doors.”

Looking back at my transition into college, I would tell myself to be more proactive with seeking advice not only from advisors, but from teachers that I felt a connection with as well in order to make the most of my experience. Even though I always excelled at and enjoyed school, senioritis was a very real experience for me. I had little motivation to prepare for college when all I wanted to think about was finishing high school. Seeking support would have been valuable in helping me find some direction before entering college especially since my parents did not attend college and could not offer me the guidance that I needed. For students who are still undecided on a major, volunteering, joining clubs, and getting a wide variety of experiences can help you discover your interests and your skills, which I have since learned on my own, but am sure advisement would have gotten me there quicker. Not only is floating through college without a specific purpose costly, it can be frustrating. There are so many resources available, but you have to be proactive in order to discover all that is offered.

I would tell myself that the degree is what matters, not the institution. I would say that it would be surprising how much of an influence the relationships you have in your life matter in a positive way. I would tell myself to start my college education at UMSL and to have continued my graduate degree at the same institution, because the debt that I have incurred for my Masters degree is not worth it. I would tell myself not to look down upon a state institution's satellite campus because each institution has something to offer you.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to go to the college that I was given the full ride to. I would also tell myself to live on campus and involve myself more in school activities so I am more involved in the school itself and have a social life. This would make my college experience even better.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior, the first thing I would tell myself is to not give up. That everything that one does their senior year makes a huge difference. To use all the negativity that was giving to me though out high school to make me stronger. Growing up now, and with the friends I have now I have learned to use someone being negative to me as competition to try harder to prove them wrong. If someone tells you that you can’t do something or that you are going to fail, the best thing to do is to prove them wrong. Get out there and not only do it but do it well. That is the best satisfaction you can receive. Overcome what others think and do what you need to do to get ahead in life to make your dreams come true.

As a senior I probably should have studied harder. I would have actually studied harder for the ACT because i am taking basic classes that I can't test out of that i could have opted out of if I did better on my ACT. I also would not have been such a slacker because in college I am picking up on bad habits in the classroom that are hindering my performance. I would have talked to my parents about tutoring in math so I completely understand what it is that I am doing in class. Another thing I would have done in high school is make friends. There are so many kids at my college from my high school that I have never said two words to that probably could have helped me out a whole lot now that I am in college.

I would tell my High School self to get involved more at school. There were alot of extra curricular activities that I could have joined but decided that they did not look too fun. I realize now that those activities did not have to be entertaining rather they would be beneficial when applying for colleges and scholarships. I would also tell myself to apply for as many scholarhips that I could have. Know I am in my second year and am looking to attend a more respected all be it a more expensive University, I am struggling to come up with the appropriate funds to attend. The final piece of advice that I would tell myself would be to become more social. College is what you make of it and if you study and work all the time, the transition will be harder and duller if you do not take the opportunity to meet new people and soicalize a little.

Knowing what I know know, I would tell myself to not go to Indiana Wesleyan University. I would tell myself to go to Hanover College and major in Anthropology. I would also tell myself to get tested for learning disabilities before I graduated high school so I could be on medicine for ADD/Anxiety immediately and not spend nearly four years floundering with no idea what was wrong with me. I would also tell myself to be serious from the beginning, don't put papers off until the last minute, and stay committed to any school activity I got into. I would also tell myself to take better care of me. I had several medical problems since graduating high school in 2008, if I had paid better attention to what my body and mind was telling me, I could have avoided a lot of stress and problems I experienced while in school in Indiana. Now, I am going to University of Montana this fall to major in Forensic Anthropology. I plan on getting a fresh start with a clean bill of health, new attitude, and new friends and be successful in ways I had never imagined before.

Dear Oriel Williams, I know that you are already working hard and excited about college. College is so different than college become open to variety of things and don't be a shamed of enjoying learing. You wil no longer be weird you will meet a lot of people like yourself. Please know that you will find you math class to be challenging be please don't ever think of giving up. May your wisedom lead you to your destiny.

I would ensure that I understand how much studying was involved in getting a college degree. I was in the top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my high school senior class and did not have to study as much because the coursework came easily to me. It is so much different in college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life, I would advise myself to learn how to manage my time and to know what my priorities in life are, so I could be more organized and a good student in college. I am a good student now because I had 4.0 GPA for the Fall Semester, but knowing college life in high school would have made me even a better student because getting straight A's does not necessarily mean I am already a good student so I don't have to try to do better.

I would advise myself to not take 7 am classes, and to find my adviser as soon as i start. The 7 a.m classes can be hard on a new college student and especially an athlete. Being out late playing games then having to do homework and study really takes a tole on the body and also on the strive a student might have. I know mine diminshed the further i got into the year. I would find my advisor as soon as i started because i have so many classes that i do not need for my major because i listened to my friends on what i was "suppose" to take, but actually did not need.

I would make sure I focuse more on learning than clowning around in school. I have learned so much about college life. I wish I could go back to school and make better choices. There would not be a better chance to prove that school is very important. I didnt listen to my parents when I was young. Now that Im older and Im in a trade school, I see so things so much different. Life in school is great. Learning new things, experiencing new oppurtunities. I want to make sure my daughter dont make the same mistake I did. Things could have been so much better for me now . Things are a little rough right now for me but those are the choices I made. I would love to win this scholarship to help pay back the trade school I am attending now. My grades make me so proud of myself. Im studying Cardiology Technician. I love being a student. I know my baby girls will have a better education then I had. Nothing will stop me from making them realize how important education is. I want to thank you for giving me this oppurtunity.

Wow! If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would tell myself to get involved in campus activities and organizations. I would tell myself to get to know those that are different from

Getting straight A's is not hard. With dedication, determination, and focus success is yours. Always manage your time wisely, and remember to keep your eye on the prize. School is what you make of it! Utilize every resource available to you.

I would tell myself to take life more seriously. I was always a good student, but I would have been a great student if I had put just a little more effort into my schoolwork. School and learning has always come fairly easy for me and I realized early on that as long as I did my work and studied a little, I would do fine. Now I realize that I should have done better than fine. College isn't the same as highschool and it does take much more effort. I decided to quit college to work a full time job because the job was easier than college. Now I'm 36 years old and see how I have limited my current choices in life because I didn't take it more seriously when I was in highschool and in college. I would also tell myself to not waste time and make every minute as productive as I can. I am going back to school to finish what I started and to expand my options in life. I want to show my children that it's never too late to finish what you have started.

I'm just going to say it: You graduate, but you won't walk with your class. Mom and Dad are going to make you feel bad about this, and so will others, but remember our dream, Frances. And remember that restaurant you're going to make someday, so that you can hire Dad, and Mom, and others, when you get it and they'll never have to worry about work for a LONG time. Then you can use whatever money's left to make your films, Frances. Remember? Our mission statement? The one folded in your sketchbook? The one that says we will make films, and other performance productions, here in the Islands that are racially and culturally accurate and respectful to actors and actresses from all walks of life. To give the artists in the Islands work? And we won't follow Hollywood's ways, nor will we let being poor and ridiculed obstruct getting an education to help make it happen? Oh, yes, Frances, education is important. And so, SO useful. You'll meet wonderful people here in college. People that will propel us forward and up. Listen to them, Frances, and DO YOUR HOMEWORK.

Don't quit trying hard and being a well rounded student. Join clubs and meet friends. Get involved in the community. Find out your true passion and duty in life. Keep school your top priority, and the rest will follow!

If i could go back in time to "warn" myself, I would have a lot to say. First off, do not start getting lazy, you will need to keep up your good work habits. College seems easy at first, but then the reality of it all sets in. Do not worry about keeping your high school friends close, you will make more and you need to focus on your studies. Continue to be in the habit of doing all of your home work and studying really hard. If you are still going to continue working, make sure you have an equal balance between school, and work. It is way harder than it seems to continue working while being a full time college student. While in high school you want to have these sudden urges to go out and spend time with your friends, but in college you do not want to do that. You want to stay focused on school only. Of course you want to enjoy your last year of high school, and your college years, but your really do not want to mess up the rest of your life with you silly choices, so just listen to mom!

Taquera, Since I get to come back and talk to me, there's a few things you should do and know before you leave for college. First apply as many places as you can, open up your choices so you can really find somewhere you love to be. Save your moeny, I know you have senior dues, but college is expensive and your going to need moeny for things you need and things that you want. Improve your study tips, even though you'll have a lot more free time in college, you have harder classes and studying can slip your mind sometimes. Also apply for a lot of scholarships, even though you may not win them all, the more you try the better. Finally, go somewhere for you and what's best for your future, not what anyone else wants you to do. Take your time in choosing, you might get stressed, but you'll make it through. Love, yourself.

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I have acquired many skill-sets throughout my college experience. Not only skill-sets that will prepare me for a career after school, but also ones that help shape me as a better and more well-rounded person. With the high-demand of jobs in the world today, college is very important and I feel my school has given me the confidence in myself to excel in the work force. It has been valuable to attend because I know in the end it will pay off, literally and figuratively. Since attending school, I have become more independent and realized the real values in life. In the world today, one in which money conquers, I have come to realize it is more about doing something you love rather than making that extra buck. I am thankful to have found the school I did, it made me want to do more for other while still retaining self-happiness.

SO FAR MY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE HAS MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE. I HAVE LEARNED TO MANAGE MY MONEY AND MY TIME. I WORK TO PAY FOR SCHOOL SO WORKING AND ATTENDING COLLEGE HELPS ME MANAGE MY TIME. PAYING FOR SCHOOL IS DIFFICULT IF I DON'T MANAGE MY MONEY WELL SO I AM GETTING BETTER AT THAT. THERE WERE TIMES LAST SEMESTER WHERE I HAD TO MISS CLASS DUE TO MY GRANDMOTHERS DEATH AND I REALIZED HOW IMPORTANT IT WAS TO BE AT SCHOOL BECAUSE AFTER I CAME BACK TO CLASS THE NEXT DAY TO SEE WHAT I MISSED I SAW THAT I HAD MISSED A LOT. COLLEGE IS A BIG STEP IN LIFE AND IT PREPARES YOU FOR THE REAL WORLD AND YOU CAN WALK AWAY WITH MANY LIFE LESSONS. IN HIGH SCHOOL YOU STILL HAVE TEACHERS LOOKING OVER YOUR SHOULDER BUT IN COLLEGE YOU DO THINGS ON YOUR OWN. THIS WILL TEACH YOU RESPONSIBILITY WHICH IS SOMETHING YOU WILL CARRY WITH YOU THROUGHOUT THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

There hasnt been only one thing i have gotten out of college. There are actually quite a few things. A since of independence, resposibility and the ability to see the world in a new perspective. A new light towards education, its importance and its benifits. What it takes to succeed, sacrifice, time management and determination. The question is more like "What haven't i gotten out of my college experience." I have learned and discovered a great many things and seen the world from more than just my own eyes. So I guess the thing that is most valued about attending college, besides the education and the change of perspective...is the adventure.

I have gotten many valuable learning experiences that wil help me as a further progress in my major and can take with me when I join the work force. I was able to practice critical skills at the labs and I got first hand knowledge from people in my profession. I am so glad that I chose to further my education because there is a lot more opportunities out there for me and I can't wait to reach them!

My educational experience at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis has helped me prepare to be a successful teacher. I have learned a lot throughout the field experiences. I spent one semester observing a teacher, while I spent another semester doing Junior Achievement where I taught small lessons to students about our community. The experiences I have received in a classroom setting have helped me prepare to be a successful teacher. Throughout these experiences, I have learned how rewarding it is to help young people succeed. I want to teach others to be lifelong learners as I model it in myself. My mother always taught me to choose a profession that you will enjoy; otherwise, it ends up being a job. She always enjoyed going to work and never felt it was a job as it was her passion. I have passion inside myself to be a teacher as it is not an easy profession. This scholarship would help me continue my education here at the University of Missouri- Saint Louis, the next step into becoming a successful teacher.

I have only been at UMSL for a semester, so I have not had a lot of experiences yet, but I have had enough to know that this is the right school for me. I have met people from all over the world. I have also had the opportunity to attend class, participate in extra-curriculars, and have an on-campus job. I have learned leadership, responsibility, and time management attending UMSL. I have learned how to manage classes, work, and homework to keep me grades up. Attending UMSL has been really valuable. I have grown up. I now know that I can suceed on my own without my parents' help.

My college experience has opened my eyes to the many oppournities that are out there. I have made new friends and met very intresting people. I think my professors are awsome because they know how to make the class's intresting to be in.

I am attending the University of Missouri-St.Louis in the fall as a freshman and I really look forward to it! It is a great school, close to home and has wonderful professors. It will be valuable to attend because they have a great biology program that will help move onto medical school when I graduate to become a doctor!

The most valuable part of my college experience was the education and preparation to work in a very demanding health care field. I feel that my education gave me the foundation I needed to be very versitle in my role as a nurse. My college experience also taught me responsibility, self accountability, time management skills, etc that have been invaluable in my role as a nurse.

To this date my college experience has opened my eyes and broadened my horizons beyond the classroom. I have grown spiritually, intellectually, physically and emotionally. Spiritually I have been introduced to other religions. Intellectually I have expanded my mind in regards to the planet we live on, knowledge of the human body, various literature and mathematics etc. Physically I have been able to stay in shape through the use of the college gym. Finally, emotionally I learned how to improve my relationships and grew in my independence. Attending college quenches my thirst for knowledge while fueling it at the same time. I enjoy and appreciate the option to get to know my professors on a human level, when I choose to. By discussing subject matter with professors and other students it creates a more intimate environment. This, in turn, creates an atmosphere that welcomes all types of opinions to be shared openly. Attending college has been so valuable it makes it difficult to express in words the wonderful feeling experienced in a learning environment.

Today, I feel like a million bucks-- because this morning, I found out that I was admitted to the incoming class at the UMKC school of dentistry. This was a goal that I had set for myself since middle school. To be quite honest, my experience at UMSL has helped to shape me into the ideal professional school applicant. UMSL's class offering is accomodating to both daytime and nighttime students. I am a single mother who juggled full time student status with part time work, and once I graduated, juggled fulltime work with part time school. I was able to attend school fulltime in the mornings and work the rest of the day to support my child. Now that I am working full time, I attend classes after 5 pm to fulfill my dental school prereqs. While at UMSL, I have mastered time management. In the middle of work and school, I was presented with a research opportunity as well. This definitely helped my dental school application. Point blank, UMSL's flexibility makes it appealing to any type of student. You receive a quality education for a reasonable price. The opportunities there are endless.

The thing i received out of my college experience is how important it is for me to attend. I am receiving a great education an is still getting good knowledge that i can take and use in my everyday discussion. UMSL has been valuable for me attend because it gives a great college experience it helps me a lot of people just like me.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is that time management and having great study skills play a major role everyday.For every class that you take in college the professors are always going to give you alot of work to do.So much work that you would think that the class was the only class your taking. With time management and great study skills, everything is what you make it to be.When you manage your time you work out your short term and long term goals, and what needs to be done and when. Having great study skills you wouldn't have to stress out about test, exams and even finals as much. It has been valuable to attend this college becuase first of all, it's close to my permanet home so I'm not so far away from the family, and secondly and I can say the most imporantly, it has greatly influenced me as a young adult and as a student. Being taught these skills have positively motivated me to continue in college and do my best at all times becuase it will be well worth it in the future.

I would tell myself that I should focus more on developing my writing skills. Do all that I can to learn more about proper writing techniques, practice more, and try harder despite the fact that english is not one of my favorite subjects. In fact, I would tell myself to focus more so on english because it is not something that just comes naturally to me. One thing that I learned that will sustain a college student throughout school is good writing. I have always struggled with writing papers ever since high school. Therefore, during my high school days I did just enough on my papers in order to get by with a decent grade. I am not saying that grades in high school are not important but rather, that the foundation you establish in high school is the most important for future development in college, graduate school, and in a career. Now that I am almost finished with school, I am trying to improve my writing skills. I would tell myself that it is never to late to learn something but, the older you get the more responsibilities and the harder it gets to make this type of development.

Nowing what I know now that I am in college I will say let myself know that college is nothing like high school. You have to study and work for you grade more than you did in any other grade. If you miss class you will not always get a review of what was mentioned in class the day you missed it. You are responsible for your own work. The scheduleing in also completly diffrent, you may have late classes on some days and then you may have early classes on another day. Also there is class Monday through Thursday, some casses will have Friday classes. In order for you to successfully achieve your goal in college is to work your way through. It will change your thought from high school, do not completely prepare you for college. You will need the actual experience you know how the college life is.

If I could go back in time I'd tell myself to get started on scholarships and college visits sooner. It is not easy to get everything together if you're not prepared. Also, I'd have made sure I tried to do a few hours of work to save up sooner. I think I underestimated how much college was going to cost. I'd have asked a lot more questions. Most importantly when you start, join clubs, and get involved. Not getting any social life can make college be a lot more stressful, because you need that kind of interaction. I had actually transferred, so I'd also try and make myself look at more colleges. I had believed that's what I wanted and then classes were too easy. I'd make sure to look for a college that was up to my level.

?It?s not as hard as everyone makes it out to be!? I?m not sure if that?s the first, or best, thing to start out with, but it was the first thing that came to my mind. As for other good and valuable advice to myself I wouldn?t hesitate to say that organization is the key to leading a successful college career and a successful life. In high school I never even touched my daily planner, but once I started college, with everything else going on in my life, things became harder to juggle very quickly. I believe that if you are motivated to go to college as I was, and still am, it is essential to plan each and every day out ahead of time in order to maximize the use of your twenty-four hours. Yes, I even plan out my sleep! I practice this everyday now and the better I get at it the better I seem to do in school and life by accomplishing more goals faster. I would recommend this to anyone else and I really wish I could have given myself a heads up about this earlier.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I wouldn't have much to tell myself. I've always had the goal of suceeding and getting through college. I took my time and choose a major that I love. I have always taken school very seriously because I have always payed my own tuition and I know that if I did poorly in a class that I will only hurt myself. I knew as a high school senior that I would be paying my way through college and I had worked since i was a sophmore in high school, so I was used to working and making my own money for a while. I am still so proud of how far I've come and I love being in school and being a part of such a great insitition!

The advice I would give my high school senior self about college would be, that you cant take to many interest test to pin point the career that is right for you. When you have your career choices narrowed down, find out what some of the the top work places are for that career. If they are places that you would like to work, find out every thing you can about that company, especially what schools they respect most and hire from most. When you have that information, find out all you can about those schools, and center your lasts year of high school around what you can do to make your first year of college most productive, and comfortable. Also make sure that you have some extra curricular activity that will make you more well rounded.

If I could go back I would tell myself to step it up in basketball and football. Not being able to play competitively at the college level has been a strugglle. I miss football practices and shooting that 10ft jumpshot. So I would tell myself to work harder than I did to achieve my goal of playing college sports and possibly obtain a scholarship to do so.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior. Knowing what I know now about college life and making transition, the advice I will give myself is prepare yourself to do the best you can do. Research more about certain majors and the careers that you can receive from them. Ask more questions about certain issues when they occur such as: major change, what kind of opportunites can you get with this degree, what to do if you decided to go towards something that is not of interest. What careers are in demand, more so than other careers. Just being more aware of what can happen if you don't get a career right away, in the major you have a degree in already. Learn to be more open-minded even if it is a career that is not of interest much, but more on the demand side, until I can reach the destination that I have been trying to conquer. Do not just go by what other people tell me what I can do, but belive in myself more than what I chose to do back then as a high school senior.

Adjusting to college life is like moving to a new place; you live somewhere new, learn your way around and meet new people. It can be intimidating, confusing, and even a bit frightening. However, there will always be a friendly hand waiting for you if you just look for it. If you keep on top of things, you will never have too much to handle- but it won't be easy. Ask for help when you need it, don't founder in the dark by yourself. Other people may seem cold to you, but they are just as lonesome and intimidated as you are. You never know, holding a door and a quick smile may be the start of a beautiful friendship. Obtaining necessities and paying bills will be a trying task, but don't give up. Use every resource you can find, and remember that honesty and sincerity are essential. Always follow your gut feeling- you'll be surprised what you'll discover and achieve. Safety is also important- remember that you are not immortal or immune. That doesn't mean you can't have fun- just within reason. And remember your family- your safety net and support group.

If I could go back in time, I would have practice my time management skills because that is something that I lack. I would have better prepared myself in the way I study for my classes and tests. If I could go back in time, I would have did more research upon which school would have been best for me, instead for transferring schools. Another issue that I wish I could change is getting prepared the night before for all of my classes..

I would tell myself to get serious about my academics, dont settle for C's always aim for the A. And I would tell myself to study hard.

I would tell myself to calm down and to study hard.

If I could go back to my senior year in high school I would definitely tell myself to stay more focus. High school seniors are often tired of high school and school work, so we tend to play it low and just do enough so we are able to finish school (don?t get me wrong, I was and still am an A student). A long the way we tend to take for granted what our teachers are trying to teach us so we end up not really learning stuff. My first year in college I really regretted not paying more attention in high school. When I saw my self re-learning some of the stuff my teachers had gone over in high school I realized the opportunity I wasted in high school. If I would?ve paid a little more attention in high school, I would?ve had it a little easier in college.