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Now that I am in college, there are times that I wished I owned a delorean to be able to go back in time and fix some mistakes, I mean who doesn't? But, since the delorean is merely a fictional object, the next best would be to write a letter full of advice for my high school self. I would start by telling myself to get a job and save some money, something that seemed so unimportant then, but would be so useful now. I wouldn't be able to tell myself enough to apply for scholarships, ironic yes. It is proably the one thing I regret not doing the most. Lastly, I would tell myself to stress less and enjoy my life while im young and free of adult responsibilities. Don't take for granted all of the things your parents do for you while you are young. Even though I am not able to go back in time, I have the strentgh and determination to make up for eveything I did not do then.

If I could go back to my high school self, I would slap myself and say that I should have not been focused on my friends and work harder in classes to live up to my full potential. I went through school living up to the average student and I know I could have did a lot better by joining more clubs and getting into activities that would have benefited in my future in college. I would say to myself that I should have went to those after school study groups to help me with my test taking skills and be around people who can help me work on the skills that I still to this day need work on. You dont get those years back and if I could go back I would cherish the little time I have to be the best I can and things might have been a lot easier now at the age of 22.

If I could go back i would tell myself to take High School more seriously and to not wait to go to college. Travel more, love harder and trust deeper. There are too many moments in life that you can not get back. Do not take things to seriously and smile more. Save your money and invest. College is your future, listen and study more!

I would tell myself that the college you go to right out of high school does not matter. This is important because I was very ashamed that I did not get into a 4-year university. I allowed that detail to lower my self-esteem. Now I know that where one starts is not important, but rather, where they end and what they become is. In the end, the college you attend does not define you. How hard you work towards your goal(s) speaks to your character. I would also say that the small class sizes of community colleges are really conducive to a great, effective learning environment. The lower cost of tuition is also a plus, especially when taking general education classes while you decide what major to declare.

I would tell myself to not let boys interfere with you education they will just end up ruining it for you. College is not as easy as you think you really need to work hard and study a lot. Don’t let work bully you into working when you should be in class that never ends good for you. When it comes to financial aid make sure to save some of it in a savings account that way when the school does not want to give you anymore you have that little cushion. Most of all have fun you’re going to meet some great people who will be there for you threw out your education that you will grow to love as a friend.

I would recommend filling out as many scholarship applications as possible as a junior/senior in high school. There are lots of independent scholarships that are available to apply for that may only require an essay on a given topic. I would encourage taking general courses during my freshman year at a community college or in state university. I would encourage no student loans or credit cards. Do an assessment of assets verses liabilities to see what my needs verses wants are and construct a budget system. I would recommend setting enough time for studying as well as leisure activities. I would encourage a healthy diet and exercise regimen because good health equals better retention of material studied and you feel better about yourself. It’s important to keep positive friends around who are serious about their studies and life in general. I would spend time with a sophomore or junior mentor that was in same major. I would encourage a major that is specific for example nursing, accounting, and education from the beginning.

I would tell my self to focus harder. Know what you want and go for it. They are alot of job opportunities out there but the people will only hire the best.

I wish I had known more about the college experience and curriculum before attending college. I feel like I didn't do enough research or ask enough questions. I was not prepared for anything really, including my independence and being away from home or my responsibilities as an adult. In order to finish college and become successful in a timely manner, I should have remained focused on the final goal that I wanted to achieve from attending college. I did not grow up and become mature enough so that I could make the appropriate life decisions. I should have waited a year before going to college in order to figure out what I wanted out of life and how I was going to accomplish getting there. I would not have partied and socialized because it didn't help me and I ended up dropping out of school while watching my classmates and friends succeed. It truly hurt my ego knowing that I was a failure because of my poor decision making. I wasted so many thousands of dollars and 4 years of my life before realizing many things and finally becoming successful.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have changed a lot of things. I would have enrolled in AP classes to advance my nursing degree and be further ahead than I am now in college. In addition, I would have done dual enrollement.

In highschool for most students like myself, you can't wait to leave your parents home and be alone and independant. That is not the attitude you should have. I wish I would have taken the time out to really think about my plans and what financial arrangements would be best for my family and I. To those who are rushing to leave home, measure the cost of the school you plan to attend away from home with the costs of a college near home even if it is a community college. Especially when it comes to taking general courses before actually taking classes dealing with your major. It can save you alot of money, you'll be able to hold out on taking loans out untill it's very necessary like for graduate school because those can be expensive. When it comes to buying books check around to see if someone is selling theirs for a discount or even on websites online. Saving money in college should be a goal everyone wants to aspire. This will definitely keep you stressed free because you don't have to worry about getting money anywhere to pay for school. Stop and think!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I will tell myself to not pick the easy way out. Even though as a young adult and high school senior I would just love to go to college to hurry up and finish my education so I can start my career that is not the way to think of it. I would tell myself to really think of what I want to do and what I really want to accomplish in this world. Even if another eight years is needed to finish my education at least it would be something that I really want to do. I would also tell myself to use my intelligence to the highest degree possible because that is what will help me throughout my years in college and career. I will tell myself to always have a positive attitude on my intelligence and that I can do it, no matter how hard it will get.

If i could go back in time and talk to my self as a highschool senior, I would tell myself to make better grades. I would also tell my self to start looking for scholarships, and apply for everything you can. I would tell my self to go into journalism, so everyone does not think you are just waisting money. I would tell my self not to slack, and to study and work harder to get a job and save all of my graduation and birthday money.

Now that I am a few weeks away from getting my Associate of Arts degree in Social Sciences, I realize that I could have made it much easier on myself from the beginning. When I was transitioning from high school to community college, I had goals but I was unsure of how to achieve them. High school did not prepare me for what was to come. In fact, high school seems much harder now that I have college experience. If I could send myself a letter from the future, I would just say "don't be scared." College seems like a scary place but so does every new venture. As long as you have a head on your shoulders, you can succeed. Take those extra classes, sign up for those clubs, work the extra hours, write those scholarship essays. It pays off in the end. No more "what if?"s. Seize the day. Seize the night. Seize whatever it takes. Don't be scared. Success means that you may fail sometimes. But you are a better person for it. Don't fear the unknown. Make it your own.

I would let myself know that the "clicks" in highschool will no longer matter in the real world. Be yourself and stay focused! Hard work will pay off, and do not let other people get you down or make you feel unsmart. I would also let myself know that studying does not make you a nerd, it only helps!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would definitely give myself better advice for the future. Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would tell myself to not just pass classes with C and B averages, to pass it with more A's then I had. To be the best and to study harder because just taking the easy route didn't help me to excel going into college. I would tell myself to make more friends and have more study sessions to get awesome grades. I would have most importantly told myself to pick up better study habits so that I would already have known how I study best.

I would go back and tell myself that college is not as bad as I thought that it would be. I would even say that in some ways college is easier than highschool. In highschool you have the same classes everyday, and in college you just have two to three classes and meet once or twice a week. I would also tell myself to keep up the good work. I have always tried to be a good student and college should be no different. I would like to tell myself to sign up for more scholarships. Even though I was fortunate enough to get several local scholarships, I could have used several more because of the economy that we are in. I would tell myself not to be surprised with the cost of text books. In college there is alot more responsiblity. Your parents are not telling you to get out of bed and go to class. They do not take you to college. You have to drive yourself to college and be on time for your classes. College is a new chapter in your life it is a chance to expand your horizons.

If I could go back as a high school senior and prepare mysel for college I would of told my self to prepare for the hard work and dedication. Yes I know there was going to be an amount of work to do but I could have better prepared myself for it. I could have prepared myself to work hard and know that you are on your own in college. There is now one here to baby you and ask you why you didn't turn in your work. It's jus you and yourself. I would have prepared myself to start with a bang. Don't come and be lazy, but come and push myself to start off and end strong. These are the thing I would have better prepared myself fr if I could go back as a high school senior.

I would give myself the advice to find the best way of studying for myself then, instead of when I got into college.

I would tell myself to have started saving more money. I realized college would be exspensive, but not this exspensive! Also to have started applying to scholarships earlier.

As a high school senior I would give myself the advice to study hard and never give up. I would also tell myself to just go to school to do something in the medical field because their are lots of opportunity out their. I would also tell myself that no matter what keep working hard.