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I was homeschooled and actually never made it to the 12th grade. I took my GED in the 10th. I blew off school alot between the 7th and 10th grades. I was originally 2 years advanced beyond my age level in school. I could of had a high school diploma and be heading to college by the age of 16. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to get the schoolwork done. I would tell myself all the advantages of not having to work full time and go to school full time. How much nicer and easier it is to be living at home with my parents, not havin to worry about bills or cooking. Education is everything!

There are many pieces of advice I wish I could have had before starting college. The first thing I would tell myself is to research every college & university I was interested in attending, even my local community college. I would suggest taking/auditing a class during my senior year to see if I like the system. I would insist on finishing all core units wherever I ended up no matter what I had decided to study, because interests can change. When you find a class you don't like, persevere it's only a semester. Seek out a classmate that can give a different perspective of the class. Try to find something intriguing about it. Boys are great but don't get to seriously committed to them or anything besides my education and a part time job. Most of all it is ok to have fun now and then, but don't forget to study first so you can really enjoy yourself and let your hair down. Finally find something you love to study and do. Then pursue it with all you?ve got because that?s why you?re going to pull yourself out of bed in the morning.

The advice as college student to myself in high school would be to get more involved with society and not to procrastinate. Also, to be prepared to be in an environment where other people are also trying better their lives. Don't be so dependent on getting help from busy teachers and find other sources of help, like study groups, extra tutoring, and someone else in your class. Another thing that is important is your health, instead of eating microwave dinners, fast food, and junk snacks try to maintain a healthy diet. Even though your schedule may be busy don't forget to do some kind of excercise every day, this will keep you energetic with a healthy heart, and don't forget to get a good amount of sleep. Also, there's no harm in socializing or getting involved in school activities, this is a great way to make new friends and also is a good source of networking. As for studying, it is best that you prepare for an exam a week to two weeks ahead. Most importantly, find a routine that will benefit you so that you won't get over stressed.

If I had the opportunity to go back in time to give myself advice, I would make extreme adjustments. I would first advise myself to pay attention and focus on what is most important for my future. I would also try talking to my counselors more about the choices that were available and suited for me. Wanting to have fun with my friends would take a backseat to the essential tasks pursued. I think looking into college courses a little more would have helped me be better prepared for a transition by facilitating me with vital information about classes and how difficult they would be. As a result, my first semester of college would have been a more comfortable straightforward experience. I now know not to make the same misjudgments as I did in high school with the transition from community college to a university.

I was a parent at a very early age. I was fifteen and my husband was sixteen. Being a freshmen my high school was very understanding along with classmates. My husband now is the father of all four of my children. We have been together since 7th grade and still together. My oldest son and I are fifteen years apart. My husband gave me the greatest gift he could give me, and that was to be a stay at home mom for 13 years. I first went to Central Arizona for my GED. Then started doing the prerequisites for the nursing program. I just got my CNA at Central Arizona, and plan on going there to become an RN. The advice I would give myself is to just go full boar never look back and accomplish my long term goal and that is to be a registered nurse. Central Arizona is a wonderful college to attend and I wouldnt change a thing about my life .

I would have continued with my academic career after graduating from High School opposed to coming back 20+years.