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I would tell myself to take it easy in high school and enjoy it as much as possible. I overworked myself in my first year of high school and then kept giving up on my dreams along the way. Now knowing how college is, and how it's easy to transfer from a community college to a university without a problem; I know it would have been best if I had decided to choose the path towards going to a community college from the beginning. A lot of the time I spent trying to fulfill requirements for universities I could have used for other high school activities such as school fundraisers, dances, or athletics. If I would have taken all my classes at a steady pace I would have enjoyed my high school experience more. In return I would have transitioned into college more easily since I would have the satisfaction that my teenage days where well lived and that now I have an obligation to work my hardest since I was able to enjoy the transitioning period called high school.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself when I was a high school senior I wouldn't have told myself to do a thing differently except that saving money is a good thing. I would have made it clear to that youthful and impressionable me with no idea that utilities were a seperate entity from rent, that if I didnt want to be stressing out over how I'm going to afford vienna sausages and ramen noodles while working two hour math problems then I should put a 20 back every so often. Unfortunately, I cant go back in time to tell myself to, "Start saving idiot," so, I push buggies, clean urinals, and desperately crank out the essay's hoping that for just one semester all I have to do is study.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself, that would be the greatest thing ever. I would tell myself appreciate the education you are recieveing, buckle down a little bit more, pay more attention, and work harder. In high school I was more of the follow the crowd type, and I wish i wasn't. I wish I could have changed that and been more of an induvidual. I realize I was wrong and i want to be better at school and life. My grandma deserves that and i deserve that. Making the transition from high school to college would have been so much easier adn a lot smoother. A lot more help would have been given to me if i was more serious back then and knowing what I know now, ging through these experiences, I really wish i had been more serious. If I could speak with myself i would tell myself college is the most important thing in life right now, focus and make sure you get in, if only I could.

I wish I would of went back to college coming out of highschool, insted of waiting until 28 years old.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself that college needs to be taken seriously and you will not finish your general ed in two years. Going into college I signed up full time while working and had a hard time balancing it out. I would slack on homework assignments and say that "I have time to study later" when I could have done it then. After two years of being at a "two year" and not being finished with my general ed, I became discouraged. I learned that its pretty hard to work full time and go to school full time and that you may not finish in two years. I would tell myself to focus more on school because now that I am ready to transfer into a nursing proram (that is so competitive), I'm worried that my 2.5 GPA wont make it. There are so many trying to get in right now and I'm sure many of them have 4.0 GPA's. I wish I could go back and work harder at my grades, if I did this I wouldnt have to retake some of the general ed for transfer.

Being in college made me realize that life is way too fast paced to sit around and watch, and not everyone is going to be a winner. Not everyone is going to have a happy ending. Maybe they wont be able to follow their dreams. I have seen good people throw away that once in a life time chance, and its made me really think. I know what I would look at myself and say, "Life is always worth living, and always have dreams to work towards. Don't get stuck in a rut, and do not look towards someone else to make you life better. You will have to work towards your goals and do not get lazy. Whatever you do, no matter what happens, stay confident and happy. Show the world that you will not be put down as easily. Also never forget, love life. " That would be it. Before I really thought that I can I could wait for life to come to me, I learned that I have to go to life and work towards happiness my goals.

If I had the chance to go back and talk to myself in high school I would tell myself to be prepared and set in the decision to go to college. College is a big decision and there are too many young students that are dropping out and never finishing their education. I was one of them and if I had let myself know that it was going to be hard and worth all the work I would have tried harder to stay there and finish ealier. As far as being prepared for college, I would let myself know that there is alot to learn, work towards, and deal with throughout the college span of time.

If time permitted me to travel, back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself of what I know. I would say, "As anticipated as you are to enter college, make sure you study enough to earn the grades that will easily permit you to enter a university/college that accepts your credentials." I would tell myself to pay close attention to the SATs and focus on my weakness in Mathematics; practice makes perfect. Stay focused on the academic and athletic criteria of the college you want to get into. Make sure you are aware of what you want to major in because many go into college with an open mind and choke up when they must choose a major. Always stay as alert as possible during your Advanced Placement English exam and do your best. Remember what Mr. Madin always said, "It does not matter how hard you prepped for this exam, what matters is how unbelievable the outcome of your writing will be." If you follow his advice and mine, you are surely to do well. Promise me one thing, you will not under any circumstances regret your choices.

I would have told myself how stupid i was for wasting the past 3 years and that I need to get my education first or im going to be struggling to get by all my life.Dont give up focus and the rest will come. Im destined for greatness as long as i stay on the right path. I would tell myself that im 30years old and went to prison and did things i am asshamed of now. But God is real and this the proof. Fear God and seak him now so that he can help guide you threw thses coming temptations and disapointments you are about to go threw. and you wont be suffering so much. I would tell me that my grandparents love me and willdo whatever it takes aslong as i am true to my word. No one is your true friend. But if you learn now to stay stead fast on your feet, and complete your education man youy will be better off. And buy stock in a company called google and bennie babys. : )

Stefanie, You are going to need a lot of money for college life expenses. Your future truck is going to use a lot of gas, your parents are going to need any financial assistance you can provide and school will put a whole in your bank account. You always talk about completing scholarships and now is the time to actually take action. I am telling you that it is not fun to work hard and study hard in the same semester. You loose sleep and easily get stressed out. You have time now, so dedicate at least 3 hours a week to filling out scholarships. Think of it this way, if you you take five hours working on one scholarship and win $5,000, you just made $1,000 per hour. Time is a-skippin' so best get to it! You will be very glad you did!

If i could go back in time, i would tell my high school self to stop being lazy and do my work! All throughout high school , i was a procrastinater. I never though about what college i wanted to attend, let alone attending college at all. If i would have known what i know now, i would have focused alot harder on my grades and maybe been able to win scholarships and just had the extra motivation i needed at the time.

I would probably tell myself that even though my desire was to stay at Natomas Charter with all of my friends, it would be in my best interest to leave in my last semester and transfer to another high school in the area. The graduation requirements for Natomas Charter asked that all students pass math classes through Algebra 2. Most other high schools only required Algebra 1, and I was stuck somewhere after my first semester in Geometry. The fact that I did not recieve my diploma really weighed heavy in my mind, and still does to this day. If I did not personally know the hiring manager at Raley's who already knew me as a hard worker, I doubt I would have gotten hired at any other job. I would tell my past self that whatever I do in high school WILL affect my future, and I will thus regret my past actions for the rest of my life. Seeing how far I've come through community college, I am proud of who I am, yet wish I did not have to worry about the diploma thing as I apply to other universities.

definitely cut out partying and take this wonderful opportunity we have in this country to get a quality education seriously. too often we think we can do it "later" but later never comes until we get on the ball and "just do it". people pay for just the ability to read in some other countries so we can have a lack of appreciation for the chance we have here.i'm not saying "don't have any fun" but i am saying "just have your priorities straight". "business before pleasure" so be about your biz before having fun -you'll have earned it!!

The advice I'd give to myself if I could go back is to fill out as many financial aid forms as possible no matter how annoying they get. I'd tell myself to focus on classes and not procrastinate when it came to some of my assignments. I'd tell myself thatg I would want to consider taking some of the classes I really need instead of taking ones I don't need. I'd tell myself that no matter how dull, of sad or whatever happens just to keep going and you'll et there. I'd tell myself it's not that bad as I think and that there is hope.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to learn more about college and the whole transfer process as I had no knowledge of it at the time really. I would also fill myself in on what classes I need to take and what major I should go for as it took me a long time to figure that out for myself. Lastly I would tell myself to stick through it and tough it out as no matter how hard it is the reward is well worth it.

I'd tell myself to take it all in strides. That the bigger tasks are made from bundles of smaller tasks you're allowed to fail sometimes. Even science is self correcting. So when something happens to you that's terrible, it's going to get easier everyday as long as you focus on the tasks. When you go to class, don't feel sorry for yourself. Just learn. You take yourself out of that terrible situation so that the only you that exists while your in that classroom is the student. You don't know anyone except who's in the room, and the only problems you have in the world is remembering the material and getting assignments done on time. It's hard to compartmentalize sometimes. But when you can look back and say I did this. When you can say that you did it even though all those terrible things happened. It's one of the best feelings you'll ever have. Don't be afraid to fail sometimes, even science is self correcting.There's no hurry to grow up or any flaw in growing old. The ugly things are beautiful too in a different scope.

If i could travel back in time I would tell myself how hard the real world really is if you do not take school seriously. The real world today will chew you up and spit you out if you are not prepared when it is your time to shine. I would also tell myself to be more flexible and adapt to random changes that occured while growing into manhood. I say this because I believe by being more flexible and open minded gives you a better chance on surviving in the modern world today.

Wow...thats a good question! As an older adult going to college for the first time actually....(4th semester now)..I would have to say it is probably one of the best decisions I have made! The advice I would offer is to USE your campus resources! Have a list of questions written down for each department you visit. Follow-up on EVERYTHING of interest...from classes to picking the right instructor or choosing the best counselor for your needs! Also...TALK with friends and family that attend college with your same list of questions....sometimes they have more insight into what your college needs are in terms of housing, financial stability, childcare, disability, etc. Young college people of all ages have been my motivator! Hats off to ya! Real Talk!....

If I could go back to my high school days and have a little chat with myself, I would definetely tell myself to look at the big picture and not just at the here and now. I would tell myself that it is okay to have fun and want to hangout with your friends but someday you will have to get out of your parents house and support yourself and get a career going for yourself. I would also suggest that I start buckling down on my grades and really start paying attention in these classes because in your college years you can refer back to some of these courses and it won't be as hard for you. I would also say that it is very important to value your education right now instead of treat it as something that your doing for somebody else; your college years are coming soon and you are going to need to be responsible enough to go to your class lectures on your own. The last thing that I would say is to start looking into some colleges and talking to some counselors so that you can have information that will help you.

I would tell myself that I'm worth it and to not sell myself short or let the experiences of the life around me dictate where I would go or what I would become. My senior year was cut short in a way because of severe health issues with my father. For most of the time we were waiting for him to pass away, but that time never came. He is still alive today, but not without major complications. I would tell myself that I should try to prove things only to myself and not to anyone else, including friends and family. I know that I took a back seat to applying to universities I wanted to go to and got in my own way because I didn't think that I could do it. I would tell myself to make myself proud, take pride and make every day worth it. Listen to your heart and never doubt your possibilities- they're great and vast and can be the only thing that guides you when your lost.