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After being in the workplace for 6 years, I quickly realized that you can make a living without an education, but you don't get very far. Education is the core of America and we are offered so much opportunity- it is at our fingertips! I feel as though I have become a more well rounded person in college. I'm thankful for a second chance at school later in life and know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel- I will be able to sharpen my mind, gain something nobody can ever take from me- my bachelor's degree, and I will be able to help support my family and make money that goes further for the amount of time I've invested. All education is valuable. It never goes to waste. You can use it in your everyday life and I feel as though this experience, thus far, has been amazing because it is my time to make an investment in myself and see myself change day by day.

I have received a great experience and I am very comfortable with my choice of college. I'm the first of my generation to attend college, so I had to learn every process for the first time. I was not worried after my first experience at the college with the guidence of the college staff, I am able to continue my education with confidence. With all the hard work that I have done, Central Pennsylvania College has done twice as much to see me accomplish my goal of graduating. I have learned both from an education stand point, but also the life experience that I will put to use when I complete my education. My choice of college was very valuable to me because it became an investment at the beginning , but during the course of my college experience I have learned to cherish the little things because they lead to much large things. I am proud to say, that I attend Central Pennsylvania College and I wouldn't change anything about the experience I have encountered and the foundation that I have created.

I have gotten many different experiences out of college. The fact that there are others out there that are looking for the same thing you are. Knowing that you are not alone and that the world is full of oprotunities that you can decide to take. That you have to experience things to learn and grow to choose the best path to take that will make you happy. Things such as if you do not attend your classes then you will fail or if you do your homework then you will have a better chance to pass. Central Pennsylvania College has been valuable for me to attend because, it has shown me that in the professional business world, you must be well knowledgeable, ethical, and leadership bound. These are things that will help me on my path through college and through life. Central Penn Collefe has shown me that the world is a scary place and that if we want to make a difference in this world that we have to become better and learn from mistakes and grow and adapt to the way life is.

I would tell myself to stay focus and keep my head up.College is a great opportunity and alot of fun.It's alot of work as well but makes sure you enjoy ever moment.Make as many friends as possilble; it could benifit you in the future when your looking for a job or need advice.Have FUNNNNNNNNNN.

Three simple words: stay in school. When I first attended college right out of high school (in 1982) I wasn't mature enough to "go away to college" and had to return home and attend a local community college. A very hard lesson learned, but then when as I neared the completion of my associate degree requirements, I decided that I didn't want to borrow money to continue my education so I left school and went to work. Now, some 31 years later I'm nearing the completion of my bachelor's degree, and with lots of lessons learned along the way in the school of life. Good lessons indeed, but I should have learned them in college decades ago.

If I could go back in time and talk to my self as a high school senior I would tell myself to study harder for my SAT's, save money, and have faith in myself that I will achieve what I desire. I would first sugget study harder for your SAT's because this score is connected to you for life and if you are thinking to exceeding to graduate school, you will need to use your knowledge learned from the SAT on your GMAT test. Saving money is ovious, college is expensive. I currently pay $400 a month for my first undergraduate degree but I know that I am able to make more money ,than I ever could without a college education. I know that putting myself first over the cost, will be worth it in the long run. Lastly, I think I needed to believe in myself more and I do now with the guidance Central Pennsylvania College. has given me.They have helped me build a bridge to my success.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would say many things. First thing I would say is too put in all the effort I can in high school becuase the work ethic I have now will travel with me to college. The poor study habits need to be brought up to proper standards for the harder work that will be expected form me. a second thing I would tell myself is that no matter how easy the classes will seem at first to not think they will all be that way. The last thing would be to start exercising more and get into that habit everyday. The "freshman 15" is not something that people make up but is something that actually happens. Since the class schedule can be different each term and have a small amount of time between classes lunch maybe short. This mean more fast food and simple food is in your future.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to listen to my teachers when they said that high school and the amout of work and homework given to us as high school students is nothing compared to the amount of homework and work in college. Also, I would tell myself that I should learn to study more than what I did because I study more for one class in college than I did for all my classes in high school. I would also tell myself to be more self dependent rather than relying on other people to help me because there is no body here to help you all the time nor to do stuff for you all the time. Things aren't to different, but it's enough to notice. I have to motivate myself to get up in the mornings and to do my homework rather than having my mom tell me to do it. It takes a lot of self disipline.

Looking back to the days of being a high school senior, I would tell myself to enjoy the process, but crave the goal. Choosing a college and determining your future can be a very difficult and stressful decision. The thing is, you will have friends, family, and peers giving their input on what you should do. When the time comes though, it is all up to what you feel you should do. Take your time, really think things through. Think about what you would like to accomplish in your life and see which college or university can help you realize your dreams. Evaluate your interests. Plenty of colleges have an abundance of extracurricular activities to engage in on campus. There may be things at the college you may not be interested at the time. However, college is about gaining lifelong lessons and experiences, so don?t be afraid to check out something that could have a positive impact on your life. Enjoy the process of selecting the right college or university for you, but crave what is to come; hopefully some of the most rewarding, and fulfilling moments and memories in your life.

If I could go back a year ago and talk to myself as a high school senior and tell myself all of the information that I know about college now I would have told myself not to worry as much. College tends to be harder at times in the classroom but other than that its not much different than in high school. High school has a lot of school activities that you can take part in the same as college depending on where one would choose. I would have told myself that it's okay to open up to other and meet new people and not to be afraid to join different clubs and take part in different activities.

To go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior would be a great opportunity. I would not tell myself what instructors to avoid or how to take the easy way out. I would not hand myself corrected tests with all of the right answers. I like to think I would say something encouraging. Something that would make me think harder and outside the box. I would challenge myself to take the more challenging classes and to apply myself just a little bit harder. I would remind myself that the knowledge and skills I walk across the stage at graduation with are not a short term success but only the beginning of a long term journey. I would challenge myself to view my education as an investment, not in money or tangible things, but in myself. I would tell myself some of the mistakes I had made and how to avoid them. I would reinforce that learning is a lot of things but it is not the acceptance of failure. I would remind myself that no challenge is too big when you really desire to succeed.

If I could go back and time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that the transition from high school to college can be a little tough. The reason I say this is because there are a lot of things you have to get used to once you move on from high school to college. The first thing is the work load. In the beginning it may seem a little overwhelming, but a lot of colleges offer classes and programs to help you with your transition and to help you better manage your time. Another thing you have to get used to is attending class regularly and actually studying for exams. First off your attendance really matters. It's not like in high school when you can just nit go to school jst because you don't feel like it. Missing too many days can cause you to fail and so can a lack of studying. Cheating, plagirism, and just trying to memorize everything will not get you by in college.

I know everyone says this, but time management really is a key to "surviving" the college life. It's fun to try and wing it and stay up late, but really you need to realize that you're in college. That means that you're an adult, and it's time to grow up. You'd be surprised how much better you feel about going to class when you've had a full night's rest, and are ready to get up and go through the day. Also, be prepared for "stress." Here's a hint--if you're prepared for stress, it won't hit you at all! Just know that you're going to hit some low financial times, low social times, and feel like you're going to run out of gas. If you're prepared for those things, they won't hurt--they're just a part of life. Lastly, enjoy your time! You're learning, and this is the first step to the rest of your life. College is like that feeling you get when you wake up in the morning; "Wow, this is the very beginning of a beautiful, brand new day--my life."

Looking back on my college experience I think that I would tell my high school senior self to go for the bachelor?s degree and not just an associate's degree. An associate's degree is good, but a person can make more money if they have a bachelor's degree. I would like to become a lawyer and in order to get into law school I need to have a bachelor's degree. I could have saved myself a lot of time if I had completed a bachelor's degree in the first place instead of completing an associate's degree, working for three years and then going back to school to complete a bachelor's degree. On the other hand, if I was able to tell my high school senior self about all of the wonderful things that have happened to me during the time completing my associate's degree and the time spent working before going back to school for my bachelor's degree, I probably wouldn't do anything different.

making the transition between high school and college id really hard ...the money is harder to get and goin to class and being an adult is hard. Its how u deal with it and devote your time to being successful is what makes you be determine to finish.

I?m currently in my second year of college and this is the second college I attended, I have learned a lot about college life. How to set up personal timeline to complete tasks and assignments and knew studying programs. When I was a senior in high school I was an O-K student I passed with a 3.4 GPA but turning in extra credit assignments and completing assignments on time was not on my priority list. I struggled a little my first year of college realizing my old studying and procrastination habits were holding me down. So if I had advice for myself it would be to take more pride in my work, establish better habits, and research college life more before attending school. So far I am doing better in college I have learned a lot, and have been every day, I just wish I gave myself a head start.

If I could go back to talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would make two things very clear. One, being that college is just as much about growing as a person and figuring out who you are and what you want out of life as it is about the education that you receive. I would tell myself to study hard, pick the right classes, and have fun. Be a college student, make new friends, experience new things, and keep an open mind. Second I would tell myself to really think about the cost of education. Apply for scholorships, work if possible, and only take loans as needed. Don't take the maximum amount of loans, hoping on a large refund check to live off of. This will only come back to haunt you.

Unfortunately, during my senior year in high school the only thing I could think about was getting OUT of school and getting a job. My twin sister and I grew up very poor in the inner city and college just was not an option for us - or so we thought. While we were academically advanced students, back in the 80s the public school system just did not encourage us to continue our education after high school. We needed to bring money IN, not pay OUT - again, or so we thought. Knowing what I know now about the availability of grants, student loans, work programs and job placement, I believe that college shortly after high school would have been the best choice. Colleges are so helpful in guiding new students and aiding in their acclimation to college life. Choosing to continue my education in my 40s, as a mother with a full-time job, is much harder now. This question is sweetly ironic, as the advice I would have given myself is the same advice I am now giving to my own daughter who is a Senior in High School and planning her college life for next year. "Do it now!"

If I could go back in tme the first thing I would do is to be a high school senior. I quit school after ninth grade. I missed out on so much of a normal upbringing. I would love to go back in time and be able to attend high school and then go onto college. To join the clubs and interact with the other students would be great. Now as an adult I am attending for the education but with family and work there is little time left for the fun things that college has to offer. My advice to myself would be to stay in school and enjoy being young, it only happens once.

Here I am today, scrambling myself together to be on time. Five minutes late will just not do at a prestigious college like this. Knowing what I know now about college life, I cringe on the way I treated my senior year of high school. If I could go back as a senior, I would make the transition for college easier for myself by making goals I know I could have achieved. If I could turn back the hands of time to my senior year of high school, I would advise myself to become involved in more extra-curricular activities. Along with this comes a level of responsibility and time management, which are two of the crucial aspects college transitioning has to bring. Also, I would advise myself to apply for more scholarships that I met the requirements of. Most high school students do not think of the amount of money college life has to bring, and how much debt they will be facing after college. Growing up may be a hard thing to do, but if students make the transition early, they will have an easier time adjusting in college and in the working world.