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One of the first things I would tell my high school self is to work hard, but keep balanced. I would tell myself it's very important to find the happy medium between school work and finding time to relax. It makes all the different in the world when your mind is clear and you are trying to do school work rather than being completely overwhelmed by having too much to do. I would tell myself to thank my teachers for all that they do. I would remind myself that I am my own worst critic; go easier on myself. Of course I would mention taking as many honors classes as I could, because collegiate level courses aren't as intimate as high school; I would have learned more and been able to ask more questions. Overall, I would go back to tell myself to keep up the good work and keep my chin up, things will always work out if I try hard enough.

I would first tell my younger self that no matter what is going on and what is going to happen that I need to apply myself to my school work and go to school. I would say that no matter what is going on at home that I am capeable of amazing things if I just buckle down and apply myself. I would also tell myself that all of the people that I think are my friends that are influencing my to make the choices I am making are not going to be around forever so I need to worry about me and make sure that I am making an effort to be successful.

The advice I would give myself is to never give up! Go to college right away instead of waiting and pursue my dreams! I never thought I could make it and I was wrong. This is something that is worth it and you should strive for it! You can do anything that you set your mind to. Stop being so hard on yourself and believe in who you are! You are amazing and awesome and you can do it!

Take a look at all of your options, do not just assume that college will come easy and that an on-campus setting will be your best choice in furthering your education. Look at the way that you learn the best and look at all of your options, on-campus and online campus, and decide what type of learning would be best for you instead of trying to be like everyone else in your class. Do not give up on your dreams of going to college just because it is hard or because something life changing, such as having children, has happened in your life. Use your life changing experience to set an example for others such as your children or other family members and finish what you start.

Stay in college and stick it out while you are still young. This pays offsin the long run allowing you to be earn more and start out in a position you are truly qualified for.

Finish college immediately following graduation, you have your whole life to have fun. The fun happens when your life is secure with an education and career to support your any activities your heart desires.

I would tell myself to attend college while I am in the service and be sure to complete getting my degree. Even though a degree may not seem important now it will definetly be important later in life. A degree will help with your self confidence and help better support your family. This is what I would tell myself knowing what I know now.

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I can recall being a senior in high school and feeling overwhelmed with the idea of college. If I could go back knowing what I know now I would of told myself that college is an important opportunity that allows me to learn new skills that in turn would provide the path for me to locate a rewarding career. I would explain to myself that there are advisor who will be there to help me through the process making it an easier transition for me to begin my college career. Eeryone needs a little guidance or support.

If my 45 self could tell my 17 year old self anything it would be; to hold your head a bit higher, realize that the only thing in life to fear is fear itself and to go out into the world and accomplish anything in the world you want because you can achieve success and a career despite the odds, not to let anyone tell you otherwise or let the learning disabilities stand in your way. That obstacles are only speed bumps on the path to a journey well-traveled and if you go over them enough times slowly, and with caution there are a million you will get past with ease. And never go through life alone with out a mentor.

I would tell my young self that I can succeed. There are many ways to attend college with scholarships and loans to help pay for your education. The time is now, do not put your education and learning on hold. The most important thing you can do for yourself before you start a family is to be the best you can be. Get that education and become self reliant. Be a strong latino woman and get that education before you have children. You will show your children that education is a high priority, you will have a great career instead of a dead end job, and most importantly, you will be able to take care of yourself and your future children. The most important thing you can do is get that education and give back to the community, reach out to our youth and express the importance of an education. You are our future!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would let that person know how important having a degree is in landing a job. When I was in high school I didn't think internships were a good idea but now I know that is another way to get your foot in the door, so I would highly suggest them to the young kid. I would also tell myself not to wait until I'm 22 to start college. One more thing I would my senior self know is how bad the economy will become over the next eight years. It would be important to land a job and save money just in case something happens.

Since I am 43 years old at this moment, I would tell myself to go to college right after graduating high school and not wait until I am 40 years old to start going back to school. It is much more difficult trying to balance work, family, and school. I was accepted into the Nursing Program at Purdue North Central right out of high school, and I had decided to take time off from school. One of the biggest mistakes I have ever made in my life, but our choices all have consequences. I would tell myself sometimes life expectations do not always happen the way we want them and that life is not fair sometimes. Everyone has choices to make and it is these choices that determine our path in life. I would tell myself that four years is really not that long of a time to be in school, because time goes by in a blink of an eye. At 18, it may not seem like that until you wake up one day and you are over 40 years old and wonder where did the time go. Be determined, persistant, study hard, and enjoy your time in school.

Do it now, learn all that you can while you are young enough to make something more of yourself in the future.

I believe I would tell myself to learn to be more orginized. Being able to orginize your time and work will vastly imporve your chances at success. Orginize, orginize, orginize.

I have gained a level of confidence that I didnt have before returning to college. This confidence level has been very instrumental to both my personal and professional life.

It is valuable to attend college so you can make a better life for yourself and maybe down the road your own family. It is also important for your mind and body. It is important to challenge yourself.

So far I have not gotten anything. I am currently enrolled in Brown Mackie College in Phoenix Arizona. My first class starts on September 1st 2010. My major is Healthcare Administration. First I should let you know both of my parents are deceased. After losing my mother I went into a depressed state which lasted for years. But I did have 2 sons both are adults now.One of my sons was born mentally challenged and a learning disabilty. So I had to take care of them by working dead end jobs just to survive. I finally decided to get an entry level position as a medical bill collector. I put 15 years into it and after a while it is not what I was looking for still not happy. I always end up getting laid off meaning I have to start my life all over again. Updating resumes,looking for another job and applying for unemployment. Well I 'm tired now I need to better myself by educating myself.That was something I put off in my life. No more excuses. No children now they are adults. So its time for Jacqueline to live her life and be happy.

The most important lesson in my entire college experience is proving to myself that I can do whatever I am willing to work for. After two failed attempts at "traditional" colleges, I stopped pursuing higher education because I thought it was something I could not successfully do. I learned that there is a time and season for every person, and my time and season to graduate college is now. It has been valuable to attend college because I recognize how important education is. You cannot succeed in this world without some kind of education or training. Finding a college that will help you meet your goals is essential to your success. When you have found that college and start working toward a degree that interests you, the world begins to open up and you find ways to be a better person than you ever imagined you could be. What is more valuable in life than knowing you have given it your all and made the world a better place?

I have gotten a new sense of myself from my recent college attendance. I have not attended school for 40 years and now I am part of an online college that respects my ideas. I fit in completely with the rest of the class and throughly enjoy going to class. I have learned new things about myself in the first 2 classes of my program. I have learned how to interact with the class as well as post in the discussion forum. I am looking forward to the next 18 months in college and hope to win this scholorship to help me pay for the program. I have learned that I know a lot more than I thought.