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Encouraging others to not be passive bystanders is possible. Don't have any doubts because of past mistakes. The high school student who barely made it out can go on to college and be an honors student and graduate early. In order to help others you need to first realize the potential in yourself and what you strive for. Encouraging others to not simply go through the motions of life but rather alter and shape their future is possible. The world is in need and we are the ones who are ultimately responsible. We can change for the better and help others along the way. It is vitally important to encourage others to not be passive bystanders and to be living proof of what is possible when you make a commitment to make changes for the better.

I would tell my high school self to not be disappointed that I was attending a community college. Although the majority of your friends will be attending a four year university there is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of in attending a community college. Financially you will be better off, and you will meet some of the most amazing people you will ever know and learn more than you ever have. Community college may seem like a step back after you have worked so hard in high school, but know that once you make it to a four year school you will be better adjusted than you ever thought possible. Community college is a good way to start college, it is the perfect transition between a four year university and high school. Many of your friends will go away to school and be too overwhelmed to sustain themselves, by attending community college you save yourself from the stress and hassel of leaving just to come back. Do not be disappointed in yourself, instead be proud that you are doing all that you can to ensure success.

If i could take all the knowledge I have now and give advice to myself when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself to seize every oppurtunity to better myself that comes my way in college. I would tell myself that it is going to be a lot of hard work but that along the way you can also have fun too. I would tell myself to prepare to meet people from all walks of life, and to try to learn something from every experience and person that I encounter. I would tell myself to get more involved in my last year of high school and to continue that through college, because it is the best way to meet people and make the most out of your time in school. I would remind myself that academics are the priority, but with good time management & utilizing all the resources you have around you, you can also create a fun - filled time and great memories. I would tell myself that any struggles you do go through are all learning experiences and shouldn't be dwelled on. It's a once in a lifetime experience, enjoy it.

Attending a four-year university is probably one of my best decisions thus far. College is not only about growth, it is about discovering yourself in ways that you can not even imagine. You may think you know everything as a high school senior but you don't. College is a challenge. All throughout your life, you have been educated on what to do and what not to do in certain situations, but unless you have been in them, then you really don't know what to do. College has allowed me to open myself up more, which I thought I would not do and by doing so I got into my first real relationship. It is not stressful, but just always stick close to decisions that you hold to heart. In the end, it is when you do such that you witness your maximum growth potential. There is such thing as peer pressure, but if you surround yourself by people with whom you are comfortable with, then you will not experience it as much. Do things that you were too afraid to do in high school, be spontaneous. Just remember to make decisions that you can live with tomorrow.

CSUN was not my first choice; it was my last resort. I had always envisioned myself attending a huge university, living in a dorm and being immersed in college life. However, it didn?t turn out that way. I was forced to attend CSUN, I live at home and commute everyday, and I?m not as involved as I?d like to be. If I could go back to when I was a high school senior, I wouldn?t coast through my last year. I wish I took more rigorous courses that would have raised my GPA and would have made me eligible to apply to UC?s. I wish I had the maturity level I have now. As a senior, I was more focused on my friends and the fact that I was graduating more than my future. Had I made college more of a priority, I could have ended up somewhere I wanted to go and I wouldn?t have been miserable my first year in college. To avoid history repeating itself, I learned to be positive and to make the most of my time at CSUN. Needless to say, I?m having a better time now.

If I could've gave myself advice that I've learned now when I was in high school I would definitely include SELF-MOTIVATION. This is key in order to get through college as a transfer student. This is because you are on your own without the hand of an adult. Your parents can't always be at school making decisions for you. You must learn to make decisions on your own using your parent's teachings as tools. You have to tell yourself that you are going to wake up and go to class everyday and do your work even when you don't feel like it. Basically my advice is you have to learn to be your own adult.

Save more money! Study hard, and try to earn needs-based aid at a private university.

I would tell myself to make sure I choose a school I am definitely sure about. A college isn't just a place to learn, but a home for the next 4 years or so. Also, to make sure I get involved on campus whether it is to continue playing sports from high school or joining a club or organization. The networking and social aspect is critical in college. Without a strong group of friends one can find themselves have the feeling of being lonely and not making it.

The advice that I would give myself is to basically start off at a community college first before transferring to a University. Community is smaller and there are more people who actually wants you to succeed and provide any additional help needed for you to reach you personal goals. Sometimes wanting to hurry and get away from home and trying to follow money instead of your heart could alter goals but most of all your life. Your mentality should be to always stay cautious of your finances, classes, grades, but most of all yourself, worth and ability. With these things in mind everything and anything is possible to accomplish!!!

While in high school, i knew that I wanted to higher my education and get a degree in something profound but i did not realize all the hard work it takes to acheive and stay on track. If I had a chance to go back in time and talk with my high school self, l would prepare my self more for the transition from high school to college. Talking to my high school self, i would give myself advice on the college life and the importance of being socially involved and advice on how to stay on track and prepare for all the work that was heading my way. I would tell myself to continue to work hard and do not let anyone tell me that I can not acheive in something because I am stronger than what everyone thinks. I would fully drill into my self the importance of not procrastinating and staying away from unwanted trouble. I would let myself know that even though it may seems like a huge change from high school to college and it may be rough in the begining, but If i continue to work for want i want , things will become eaiser.