Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix Top Questions

I would tell myself that it is okay to be scared. I tend to overthink and have mini heart attacks when change is about to happen, but even though I welcome change with open arms, I worry about what's going to happen next. I would also tell myself to take things at a slow pace and try not to overwhlem myself with so much. But rather than just focusing on your breathing, focus on the good times amd memories that come along in a brand new journey. Like it is said, it's not just the destination that counts, but the journery as well, well something along those lines! But with this new change and growing indepence, you will soon be able to overcome your obstacles and be the success story I know you can be.

Grow up! Moving out of your parents house will not give you the independence you are seeking. I know it might not seem like it now but your parents know what they are talking about. You know how dad keeps telling you, you should follow in his footsteps and be a nurse? You hate the idea right? That is because you're so determined to be your own person that you do not realize it is what YOU want out of life. If you keep on this path you are headed down you will be a senior in college, with no more financial aid available to you because you went to an overpriced university, and you will have a degree in something you don't want because you were childish and did not listen to your parents. It is not worth it, you do not even get the "college life" you're looking for because you spend your free time working to pay for the apartment, you had to have. After four years, you end up where you are now, only without money to pay for your education and drowning in debt. Please grow up, before it's too late.

"Apply yourself! Fill out scholarships and research schools more throughly and make sure that you are content with your decision and not just trying to fill out others expectations for you."

I would probably start by telling myself to prepare for the future. You need to take a course in a college than going into the Air National Guard. I would have persued in my passion of history and become an archelogist with a BA in science. Dreaming of becoming the next Indiana Jones, I would love to take the time to explore KV5 in the Valley of the Kings in Eygpt. The tomb of KV5 is where the pharoah during Moses time made for his 100 children. I want to travel the world learning about different cultures because I am a people person now. It took a public speaking class in eight grade to open a silent closed vault of ideas. Also, I would tell myself to be more organized, study hard and not let life distract me from my goals. Trust in Jesus with everything.and not to lean on my own understanding. Taking math more seriously as well as more subjects to prepare for college life. I would have made sure that I received a driver's license earlier. Having a family life could have waited ten years so I would be more matured and ready for them.

I would tell myself the importance of saving up for college and applying for as many scholarships that you are able to, in order to not take out any loans and be in debt after graduation from college.

In college you need to be able to establish a organized system for yourself to manage your time in not only school but your life. In college you need to be able to organize yourself for classes, assignments, tests, and study time. When your going to class to be prepared for your lecture already knowledgable of the the material to be more productive in class. Managing life isnt easy the amount of sleep you get every day the time your work requires you to be flexible with school and be responsible for all the assignments that need to met at organized schedules.

The work load is less, so everything you're doing now will all be worth it. It's okay that you aren't going to a top university, you're going to have better opportunities here. You'll be happy and you're going to make friends. For the rest of the school year and summer, don't stress. Finish what is necessary for senior year and do scholarships over the summer. That aside, have fun. Money is going to be a problem, but it will be handled; it's not worth making yourself sick over. It's a lot to handle, but college has always been your destination- the one thing you've always been sure about. Just in the first semester, you'll learn so much. And I don't mean from the books. It'll all be worth it in the end, so don't doubt yourself. Go to college and don't stress over money now. Just go with the flow.

Don’t fight change, embrace it. That is the main principle I wish I knew going into college. When I started, I fought the process every step of the way and definitely made it harder on myself. I didn’t want to change my study habits even though my test grades proved something needed to change. In high school, being naturally smart allowed me to get good grades in classes without much effort. College was a different story and I wish I was mentally prepared for what was now expected out of me. Now that I am a senior in college, I finally understand that I came to college to change myself. I have dreams of being a nurse and that requires a lot of changing and growing as a person. Another small detail I would want to tell myself is Mrs. Robb is right; I need to strive for progress, not perfection. I spent too much of my time in college trying to be perfect and competing with others. Now I simply focus on the progress I have made and continue to make. It allows me to have a much brighter outlook on my journey so far.

I would make sure to tell myself that money matters and that it's nothing to take lightly or not think about. I would make sure to tell myself to get on looking for scholarships and grants because it would lead to a better relationship with my parents and cause a lot less stress for everyone.

Just because it's "high school", don't mess around and not pay attention in class and just get by with your grades. All this the things you learn in high school will contribute to what you do and learn in college. Doing the best you can in high school will benefit you in college, possibly even getting you through college faster than expected. The decisions you are making now have an everlasting impact on your future.