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I would go back and tell myself to work harder, and be more focused, instead of goofing off and praying that I would pass my classes. I would also tell myself to be more prepared to enter college and the all nighters.

Do not worry about choosing a major right out of high school. Majors will change on average about three times during your first couple years of college. Also, while finances can seem somewhat overwhelming at first, there are many options that will allow you to deal with the financial pressures so prevalent surrounding your college career. Do not feel like you have to attend a four-year university right away. You will save thousands of dollars by going to a community college first, and you can also save precious time and effort by completing the general education courses needed at a community college level, rather than having to pay more at a university for the same material. Websites like Ratemyprofessor.com are not always good sources to see advice about your professors. Pick the professors who will offer the best challenge for you, for you will learn much more about yourself and the material being taught. You can find these professors by asking your peers who have similar college and career goals.

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself in my senior year. I would tell myself to wait to date, having a boyfriend can equal to slacking, I also would tell myself to go the extra mile when it comes down to studying I recently came some close in getting straight A's in two of my classes it motivated me. Tell myself to prepare myself for the next courses hit the books early be ready for going to class stay on top of my work so that I can achieve those straight A's

Have a plan. Think about what you want to get out of school and make mini goals to get you to where you want to be. But also be flexible. Your original goal may not be what you thought. Its okay to change directions, just make another goal path. There are many options out there, so take your time to look around and find something that is comfortable for you. Whether you are there for a semester or for four years, you should enjoy your environment. And last, there is no better time to start preparing. Every class you take in high school will help you out in college...yes, even workshop. Your ability to stay organized, plan, and complete assignments will reflect your work ethic in college and determine your success. Good luck and have fun!

I would tell the young and naive "me" to go into a program that can get me in track for a career early. Registered Nursing was an option that I never thought about and I would stress my younger self to stick to the program, even though everyone else seems to be having more fun in college. I would also tell the younger me to just go to a junior college, save some money, be closer to home, and get the education I was able to get earlier and for much cheaper.

Don't take that year off that you are planning, go straight into college. It will pay off in the long run. I know that you have new found freedom to do what you want , when you want, and how you want. You just have to relize that the struggle you will have if you don't go into college right after high school. You don't relize what you have forgotten in that time. So please just finish high school and go to college it's the best for everyone.

There are so many things I would tell myself. I would start off with saying that I do not have to grow up as quickly as I thought I did. I would make sure one of the first things I would tell myself is to stand by my convictions and not to fall for manipulations and peer pressure. I would tell myself that I am smarter then I thought I was and I would do very well in college. I would also tell myself not to listen to my parents when it came to school but to listen to my dad when it came to life. I would also tell myself that I need to value my mind and body and not to let people use me. I would tell myself all my regrets what I would change and who I would have stayed away from if I knew better. I would tell myself how well I would do in the future when it came to my childern and helping the community. I would also tell myself how much people value me, listen to me, and respect me as a person.