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I began my college career during my senior year of high school attending the local community college as a dual enrollment student. I would tell myself as a senior and full time college student to really take a look at your life and decide what you want to do. I changed my major three times in four years which slowed my college career down. If I would have decided earlier on in the process, I would have graduated this year in May. I also would encourage myself to engage myself more in the general education classes, like English, Mathematics, and Spanish. I also would encourage myself to become a more active student in high school. Although I was a full time college student, I had the opportunity to go back to high school for student activities, like pep rallies and field day. I do not regret anything that I have done in my life because it made me who I am today, however I would not do it the same if I had the opportunity.

I would tell myself I needed to take harder classes, focus more on grades, and take the CLEP tests that I passed on because I did't want to pay the $60.00.

I would warn myself of the fact that our intended major has been discontinued and to choose biology while reminding him of the credits we already have

The advice I would give myself If I could go back to my senior year in high school would be to save every peeny I make. In high I had a job but no finacial responsibilites. Therefore, my money went to my activies and hobbies. I wish I would have put that money back and depended more on my parents for my clothes and other expensives, rather then willfully taking them on myself. I would have saved my part time job income to aid my future self in the more important task of cover my college expensense.

I would tell myself that college is not high school. That I have to be dedicated to study a lot. Also that I would have to manage my time better.

Well for one, if I could turn back time, first thing I would have told myself was to make it to senior year. To work hard and focus on the important things in life like family school and my career. In doin so the transition from high school to college would have went more smoothly and I wouldve have been more knowledgable.

Hello miss senior, it’s a big year, your last year of high school. Don’t let it just fly by like any other year. First of all don’t stress about going to college or what to major in right away, you have some time to decide what to do with your life. You want to make the best decision and getting a degree at the local college is not a bad idea. Living with your parents and buying used books while all of your friends are going away to a large university is a great idea. Homework can be tough but you but you can do it if you stick with it. Test can be hard, but when you study and prepare properly you will do great. Study as hard as possible, work hard play hard. Find study groups, you will do better on your test when you hear the information more than once. It’s also more fun! Friends are very important in the college transition too, you can’t just go to school, friends are half the experience, don’t be shy, put a smile on your face. School is more fun that way.

Hello, Jennifer. I am you 9 years from now-only 30lbs heavier, which leads me to the first thing I'll tell you. Exercise does not lose its importance after graduation! So please continue to get plenty of it and eat healthy. I've been given an opportunity to come warn you of the things to come and the paths you should take to avoid failure. First, perform a career outlook. Carefully decide which career will be most comfortable and rewarding. Next, enroll in college here immediately after graduation. Make sure to complete all pre-requistes. These courses are going to grow more challenging with every semester, but it is vital that you complete them. Pray daily, stay focused, and ask for help and/or tutoring because it is harder in the real world. I dropped out of college during spring 2005 and afterwards had a hard time finding jobs that would pay all my expenses. I could have had a a Master's degree in CIT by now if I would have stayed in college. Please, Jennifer, don't divert from the path of higher education. Stay in school and get your degree!!

I would tell myself take the ACT serious. I didn't think it would matter about my score, but i was wrong. Im struggling now trying to find grants and scholarships to stay in school. I would of studied more and practice the ACT every single day. I would strived to have a perfect score, so scholarships could of came in more. I should of took my sports more serious, maybe could of got an scholarship for that. I needed someone to make me feel more determine. The whole time I should of motivated myself to do better in school. I should of tried to make Honors make my parents pride. I look back though I wouldn't change nothing for the world cause everything happens for a reason.

Be more knowledgable about what I want. I would choose a career and stick with it instead of changing my major several times.

Come to the campus a couple of days early so you can find all of your classes. Draw out a schedule by the second weak to help with confusion and check out the awesome classes that come with your tuition at the astate gym.

I have gained friends that have given me a greater appreciation for diversity. I have gained invaluable leadership experience and the opportunities presented to me are countless. The faculty and staff at ASU are very helpful and have a genuine interest in your future.

I have met so many new people, and started making friends the weekend we moved into the dorms. I love college so far and wouldn't change a thing about my decision to come to Jonesboro, Arkansas to further my education. Not only have I discovered what I want to do with the rest of my life, but I've also become a better person being at ASU. Overall college has been a great experience for me, it is shaping me into the grand woman I am becoming. If given the opportunity, I think everyone should attend a college that best suits them. Everyone deserves the chance to be their very best.

I have lots of experiences in my life that I learn from them and look forward to the future. Everything that I’ve gone through makes me a better and stronger person.

College has been one of my most impactful moves, yet! I have learned so much while attending college. Not only have I learned in the obvious academic manner, but also intrapersonal and interpersonal. I have made mistakes but had to find the strength from within myself and encouragement from my friends to pick myself up. Many people can say that they attended college. Even fewer can say that they graduated. I want to become a statistic; one more person that graduated. I honestly do not believe that I would have been the same person have I not attend college. I have learned to understand those that are different from me, to help those in need, to be more social, and to never doubt myself. Growing up, even though I excelled in many aspects of my life, I have had very low self esteem. I would try hiding it, but there is nothing like true confidence in you. With college I was able to find that within me. I am finally the person I have had to pep talk myself into trying to become.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is never take anything for granted. I want to make something out of myself and get the job I want so I think a college education will help my choices out.

I have learned alot about myself during my college years. I am a full time student, I work 30 hours a week, and I am a mother of a 2 year old, and a wife. It has been a tough journey, but anyone can do anything if they put their mind to it. I attended the University of Arkansas right out of high school in 2000, and realized the school wasn't for me. I felt like I couldn't work my best in a large classroom or auditorium and my grades suffered. Since then I have started back to school and just finished my Associates degree in teaching with a GPA of 3.79. I am part of the honors society Phi Theta Kappa and I am getting ready for my Summer II session with Arkansas State University. I am so excited about the new school year and knowing that I am half way there of earning a teaching degree. My college road started of bumpy, but I know by studying hard and staying on top of assignments I will be able to achieve my goal to graduate.

I am an underage upcoming parent who sees his child as a blessing and not a mistake. I want to attend Grand Canyon University online in the fall of 2010 and this scholarship would help so much.I would beable to provide for my daughter and still continue to follow my dream to be a high school pastor. I appreciate your time for reading my answer and i hope and pray i deserve this scholarship. Thank you.

My college experience for my first year has been great for me. I was nervous coming in at first because I wasn't sure about making new friends and studying as much as I needed to in order to pass my classes. The diversity and people there really helped me through my first year. We set up groups to study for classes and became close friends throughout the year. I joined a fraternity to meet new people, but it wasn't all that it cracked up to be so instead I joined a couple of clubs that the campus provided. This campus really lead me to new experiences and helped me meet several new friends along the way. I really enjoyed spending my school year at ASU and I look forward to going back in the fall this year to do it all over again. My studies and school work are most important to me and going to this college has made both of those a huge part of my life.

The past two years at my local comunity college have been varey benificial, I developed the basic skills in the art feild. While working in class you talk to your teacher and fellow class mates, allowing your people skills to develope. With out attending class it would be near impossible to obtain the skills professionals use in the real world. Attending class also allows you to get valuable feed back from your classmates during a critiqu. Working hands on is a major way of learning that works for me. If I were to miss a class it would be difficult to make up the time especialy since Iam a fine arts major, working in class allows me to use all the tools the school has to offer. I have relized the more time I put into my projects and assignments the better they turn out and the more information I obtain. Being in class alwos me to see what other students are doing seems to spark my creativity, causing me to think how I can improve.