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If I could go back in time and talk to myself in high school, I?d advice myself to utilize all the academic resources at my disposal and never give up. As a high school senior, I experienced spells of depression as a senior and much of this depression was due to the fact that I could not figure out what I wanted to do with my life. At one point I thought it did not make much sense to pursue a higher education if I didn?t have a career objective. I skipped two semesters of school and got bad grades which hurt me even more. But at long last, I met with an EOP&S academic counselor who helped me decide on a career path and I regained the motivation I once lacked, got good grades and went on to transfer to CSULA!

I would first advise the high school "Lisa" to not be overwhelmed by the amount of freedom available once I graduate from high school. Secondly, I would advise myself to network with the professors and become involved on campus. The professors and staff are great resources for jobs, internships, scholarships, and recommendations. The more you netowrk with people, the more knowledgeable you become. Lastly, I would remind myself that the decisions I make in college are going to affect my future!

I would tell myself not to rush, to figure out what it was that i wanted to do before i go to school for it. You can always do core credits but dont get a degree in something that you won't want to use after college. Try to fill out financial aid information and scholarships ahead of time so you don't have to seat waiting to see if they come through.

i would tell Myself to buckle down and make the best grades. I would also have been more attentive in class.

Dear Araceli, Senior year is crazy, college is around the corner and things are falling apart at the seams when it comes to financial aid. Don't give up! your a strong motivated young woman who knows what she wants. You can succeed your family is counting on you. Leaving the nest is going to be rough, you don't have the ability to go home often. Your cell phone will be your best friend, BOOST UP THOSE MINUTES! because when college seems to bring you down your parents will be that phone call away that you need to put a smile on your face. Be yourself, be strong and know that you can succeed, it's what you been working for all your life. Best of all, think of the smile on your parents face when you finally walk across that stage: "A college graduate, that's my daughter" your father will exclaim. Imagine that, and you will get through this. I believe in you, because I've seen you pull through before. Sincerely yours; your biggest advocate, Araceli Leon Cal State Los Angeles '13

If I had the opportunity to go back in time I would tell myself that an education is one of the most important assets a person can have, right up there with integrity. In order to succeed in the world, although the idea of college is frightening, expensive, and time consuming, the end result is acheivement of a goal. There will be challenges in life, many decisions to make, some right, some wrong. Yet, the completion of college opens new doors for new and exciting adventures. When you go to college you will meet many people and if you are lucky will end up with friendships that last a life time. When college is completed any task at hand will be small compared to what you were able to accomplish. Sure you will get tired and look for an easy way out but if you persevere and complete your studies the world is at your fingertips. You will look back at your time in college as one of awe for all the accomplishments you achieved.

Hollie try to focus more on reading instead of doing the bare minimum to do good. College requires more reading and comprehension.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would advise myself to thoroughly think about all decisions that I make pertaining to my future. I would also advise myself to take my time and live life to the fullest. I would also suggest that I participate in matters to improve my community and I would be more environmentally conscious. I would focus on developing a greater social life. I'd suggest that I devote time to the elderly and paticipate in any organization that's aimed toward ending world hunger and promoting world peace. I would be open minded and tolerant to other's views. I would explore different cultures , learn as many languages as I could, and travel to many places. I would suggest that I volunteer at a homeless shelter. I would use my time mor wisely. I would tell myself that high is just a training camp that's purpose is to prepare me for the real world. I would remind myself of the vast array of opportunities avaliable to me and reassure myself that although stepping out in the world is intimidating, there are those that care.

If I could back in time and talk to myself as a High School senior, I would tell myself to explore my options more so that I could stay on top of the classes and pre-reqs for Kinesiology because it would cause me to continue school for longer than I anticipated. I would tell myself to stay focused and be strong beacuse I will have to endure a tough time in my life during my college career. I would metion that I have to be more patient with my parents because of the diagnosis of rectal cancer for my father, a disease that he has been battling for more than 2 years. Not to mention to stay on top of my medical appointments and how important it is to visit the doctor because I too will be diagnosed with cancer later on in life. The most important thing I would say to myself is to love and live life, but also be smart about my decisions and really think about the possibilities of the future because it could be an important factor that could change my life forever.