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The advice I'd give to myself as a HS senior would be to take my studies more seriously because I'd be in need in both my college years and future. I'd encourage myself to participate in as many sports and extra curricular activities that take place at school and to have fun. Making as many HS memories and friendships is something that you will always look back on and cherish. The importance of attaining good grades would be something I would stress on because of the potential college scholarships that could be gained. With the amount of student loans I've had to take out during my academic journey I would have most definitely done things differently in HS. Had I kept better grades it would have afforded me more opportunities for scholarships and I probably wouldn't have found myself in the financial pickle that I am in today. It's really astounding to see things in retrospect and now makes me wish I would've been more mature at that time to realize all of the things I do today. It's true when they say that lessons learned are the most valuable in life.

The advice I would have given myself back in high school would have been to be more involved in the social part of school like going to sporting events and then being more involved in school like doing other activities. I also wish that I would have been more social our class was small and we all got along pretty well and the only thing I would have done different that I do today in college is to be more open and not be so shut out of the things that happen during our school year. I wish I would have been more out there and not so no I do not want to do that. I should have done more things in high school because once you get to college it is all on your own. Like Kindergarten all over again time to make new friends and new people. If I went back to my senior year I would be more involved in what is going on in high school and get more soical than I was in high school. It would look better on my job and resume applications. If I went back those things would be change.

I would tell myself to try harder and not give up when things are hard.

If I could go back in time and see myself as a highschool senior I would tell myself to not worry about the small things. In highschool I thought everything was so stressful and detrimental to my success. But looking back at it now highschool taught me to be disciplined, responsible, and balanced. College has been nothing but a fantastic experience for me beacuse I was able to take what I learned in highschool and apply it to my everyday lifestyle now. As a senior I was so worried about the college I was going to get into, or the friends I was leaving behind. But now I have realized its not the college you attend but the program you get involved in, and the experiences to take part in yourself. Its the choices you make and the classes you attend that will lead you to success in life. The choice is yours. I would tell myself to not worry about leaving friends behind, because I will create friendships stronger than the ones before, and the opportunities in college are endless. I would tell myself not to be afraid beacuse anything is possible when your determined to succeed.

I would tell myself to engage more in activities that the school offers, so that i would have made friends quicker.

I would tell myself to relax and really enjoy senior year. College is going to have some tough classes, it's going to be a ton of fun, but you are going to miss home and your friends all the time. Make some memories and keep them close to your heart. Strengthen your relationship with God and work on it all the time. That will be a huge help as you make the transition.

Don't stress about college. Even if you're enrolled full time, it's really not as difficult as everyone says. As long as you complete your assignments on time and study for the tests, you will have a high GPA and be just fine. But while you are off having your college adventure, don't forget to check in at home once in a while. Your family will worry about you and miss you. You don't want to accidently step on anyone's feelings by getting caught up in college and ignoring them.

Don't procrastinate! One of the biggest mistakes I ever made was joining the workforce before I finished my degree. I told myself I'll go back, no problem. But, life takes over. Bills, relationships, and family. I now have alot of work experience. That sounds like a great thing right? I have the experience, but not the degree to get the promotion I want. So now i'm a 28 year old married lady returning to school. Last year I completed an associates degree in nursing. I learned so much . You Tube is a great resource! Wikipedia should never be sited in a paper. Never sell your text books back to the school you never get even a forth back for what you paid. Rolling bookbags are noisey and not very cool, but they save your back. Keep your flash drive on your keyring. A lost flash drive can lead to sleepless nights. But, the most important thing is to keep going. Don't stop.

The days that I spent in high school, were some of the best days of my life and some of the worst in a teenagers eyes. In all reality I really wish I knew then what I know about college. It's one of the most important decisions in life because college is not mandatory and it's meant for everyone. Every move you make in high school is getting you ready for either college or whatever route you choose to take. From own personal experience, I wish I was looking for scholarships more sooner than later, because since I waited till last minute, I didn't get any at all. Mainly because I didn’t realize the time and effort it took, because I didn’t have the parents to sit there and push me to do it. And most students out there might, which they should take advantage of. But to those that don't, my advice is don't sit around and wait while you procrastinate. Sit down talk to someone, anyone at that matter that is willing to help you and get you through to success. Work hard and you’ll appreciate results.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior since I know about college life and about making the transition, I would find myself. By this I eman, since freshman year of college i felt like i ws moving too fast and needed to figure out who I was before i began another journey that I certainly wasn't prepared for. Not only would I want, but at leasrtknow how to stand your ground and let anyone or anything belitte you. This is something that I have found myself forgetting everytime I see someone who I believe has more of a structural domainance over me. Knowing myself I would have benefited alot from this conversation of piece of random advice from myself and chances are that I would be a little freaked out but taken it to heart.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have a lot to say. I would start out by stating how important it is to take the time to look for scholarships. College is really expensive. The earlier you start finding funding for college, the better off you will be. Second, I would suggest not working (if possible). Working and going to school is really hard. It brought my grades down the first year as I was trying to adapt to working and finding time to study. If you have to work to maintain a living, try to work only a few hours a week. You will become addicted to the money (even if it’s minimum wage) and will want to drop out or you will not put enough time and effort in your studies. Thirdly, don’t procrastinate. Do your work early. Don’t wait until the last minute because you will most likely not get good grades. Lastly, never give up. Life is full of obstacles. If you are willing to do whatever it takes to overcome them, you will be successful (even if you are a minority).

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to take more dual credit classes in high school. Even if you have a scholarship and think you don't want to take dual credit so you don't have to pay for it, do it anyway. It costs to do dual enrollment but it saves you time in college while getting high school credit at the same time. Plus, I felt the dual courses I did take helped me a lot to prepare for college. I would also want to tell myself to not worry so much about what other people think. Adults always tells us that throughout our high school years, but it never really seems to sink in until we are in college and everyone becomes there own person. I think if I had listened more to that advice that i would have had a lot more confidence in high school, allowing me to have even more coonfidence now. We are all different, so we all need to find what works for us, no matter what others think.

Study, and study hard! You knew better and your folks told you that hard labor would detroy your body; regardless of the great money earned you will be passing further great opportunities to enrich your life. I had to do it my way! While learning the hard way. College has been a life altering decision that has opened my eyes and imagination. Furthermore, impressing myself and family alike, that working smarter not harder is a valid discovery. Formal education has become an intricate and complex detection. The advice I would have given myself would be as follows: 1. Take pride in your natural born abilities. 2. Listen to the authority that created you, and follow their academic advice. 3. Formal education needs to be expected and not an option. 4. Formal education will build self confidence and place peremptory examples upon the ones you love. Now I have listed advice upon myself, whats stopping you?

The advice I would give to myself would be to make every moment of my education count. "Be attentive, be focused and don’t let the small things in life distract you from your goals. Relationships are important, but they are not so important that you give up on the things you set out to do. Don’t let anyone take away your center no matter how much you think you want him or her to. Oh! And don’t forget to grab your favorite jacket out of Sarah’s cousin’s car. You’ll never find another one like it. Ever."

I know that you are set in your desicion to become a cosmotologist but you need to consider alternate routes your life may take. It is always a good idea to have a back up plan. Doing hair is a trade that requires constant practice otherwise you will loose your passion and have no other option. You may want to have childern and stay home for a few years to raise them, then going back to a salon may not be your best alternative. Going to school now is a lifetime easier than trying to start all over in 13 years. Not to mention that you have a few college credits that will expire in a few years. Please prepare yourself and your future family for what is to come. Good luck Kerry, please dont be lazy and foolish.

If I could tell my high school senior self before entering college it would only be one things. Be yourself, knowing who you are as a person and knowing what you believe is the thing that sets you apart from everyone else around you.

I would give myself the advice to manage my time efficiently and apply for as many scholarships as possible. I think that it is very important to not procrastinate on things in school and this is especially true at the college level. You need to make sure you plan your schedule accordingly and prioritize things so that you dont fall behind. I would also tell myself to apply for a lot of scholarships because it really isn't that hard to get your education paid for. It will keep you out of the debt you would incur from pulling loans, and also let you save your money for other important purchases. Sure some scholarship applications may be time consuming but the reward can be very beneficial and worth it.

At age 15, I discovered my professional goals. My interest in architecture and influence from my mother, turned into the desire for interior design. Recently, I have paid more attention to learn about interior design to gain knowledge of style as well as to be certain about choosing it as my career. A long time researching led to the desire to enroll in the Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division. Here, I can spend more time with my daughter, as well as, taking school on my own time, and gaining my degree and getting into the work environment faster. Along with the challenges of having a young daughter and getting my degree, I am faced with what happened five years ago. I suffered a traumatic brain injury. After twenty days in a coma, one year in rehabilitation, and four years healing, I have decided to take on this staircase. It was a long time to realize my dream, and it will be a long time to make it happen. This scholarship will give me an opportunity to further my education without having to worry about my family finances, and above all, a chance to take a step closer to success.

If I could take the opportunity to go back in time, the first thing I would tell myself about college is to be prepared to open up to new things. Instead of sticking to what I was comfortable with in high school, I should have branched out more and experienced more; such as campus clubs, activities, and overall involvement. Also, knowing what I do now about college life, I would have told myself that it is not like the movies. While opportunities are out there for me, it is my job to go out and seize them. I would also tell myself that there is more to look at when it comes to college than just the academics. While it is important, there are several other factors that lead to a happy college experience, such as the social aspect, along with the location of the campus. Every little detail counts when it comes to your overall happiness, and I would be sure to make that well-known to myself before picking a college.

Don't be afraid of your roommate - sure, it's not the perfect situation, but it'll all be okay. Don't worry about her messy habits or the fact that she's super rich. You'll learn quickly enough that it's okay to spend a night in your room reading and watching movies, rather than going out with everyone.