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If I could go back in time and speak with myself as a high school senior I would advise my self to start off college strong and maintain focus. I would encourage myself to put all effort into my schooling, and remember that these four years are going to be the best four years of your life. I know that as a senior in high school four years seems like forever, but they fly by so fast. Don't stress so much about the past and focus on the present. You will meet your closest friends during college and your life will ultimately change. These next four years will be the beginning to determine where you end up in life and as a career. Choose a major that you enjoy and that their is a demand for within the workforce. Do not be afraid to seek help when needed, and remember you can overcome any obstacle.

Should I be back in the early eighties, there are many things I would tell myself pertaining to school. The first would be to hold onto your integrity with all your strength. There will e temptations to do the wrong things, such as drugs, cheating and lying. The thing about integrity is it is like virginity, once it’s gone, you don’t get it back. Next I would tell myself that no matter how tired you are, don’t miss class. Just like there is no substitute for experience, there is no substitute for being in the classroom. That is really where education and learning happens. Not just academically, but you also will learn socially from interacting with your fellow students. And last but not least, keep up every single day. It’s the only way to keep from things snowballing and becoming overwhelming. Also, make friends with the people that are different.. Don’t worry about parties; they are not why you are there. There will be plenty of parties after you graduate. Do the things that will make your parents proud, even though they are not there telling you what to do. Explore. Be who you are.

The advice i would give myself as a senior would consit of a one certain thing. I would tell myself to think carefully about every decision you make because every decision has a result or a consequence. As a senior i wasnt very happy about going to school and didnt necessarily think about how my grades would effect me from highschool to college. I didnt make horrible grades, but if i was to of studied more and taken it more seriously i would of made all A's. When i had my daughter i realized that starting college would be my best option to gaurentee a better life for her. So now as i am one year into college, i am making the grades i wished i would of made in highschool. Of course now my priorities have changed from only thinking of myself to now supporting my child. I realize now that in highschool my decision to not study or even pay attention in class was affecting my grade and how different colleges would view me. But on the bright side of things i grew up and am now making better decisions for myself and my daughter.

The premise of going back in time and talking to myself as a high school senior about college and what I know about it now, reminds me of the title of a Rod Stewart song-“ I wish that I knew then, what I know now, when I was younger.” If I could, go back and give myself advice, I would tell myself that it’s easier to make the transition when you’re young and still in a school/study mode. Also, when you think about it two or four more years of school after going twelve years, especially weighing the benefits, is a small price to pay for assuring yourself a rewarding career. Even if you end up going in another direction or doing something else as a career you will always have your education to fall back on. An education is something you can continue and take in any direction you want. And the beautiful thing about it is nothing or no one can ever take it away from you! Another aspect that is an unavoidable consideration is the cost of furthering your education. Tuitions are astronomically more than they were when I graduated from high school.

I would tell my myself to make the best out of the 2 yr school, richard bland. I move for ward to 4 yr college. Do a well as you can, mke good grades. Education is important. Do not get caught up in the politics of trade schools. Enjoy life

Knowing what I know now, I would warn myself of the great consequences of dropping out. I was young and unfocused, I would definetly prepare myself that waiting until you are older to join school while maintaining a home and children is so much more complex. Stress how important it is to realize that there is more to life than worrying about the opposite sex and running around playing. Take your life seriously, for tomorrow is not promised.

If I could go back in time I would say I turned out to be a strong person. In high school I was an A student who always strive to do her best. It all started my senior year when I had got pregnant with my son. I thought that my life would be ruined, but I held my head up high and did my best. I graduated top of my class with a 3.0 and with honors. That made me proud of myself I knew it was one step away from success. So then my next step was college. When college time started it was time to have my son. I was very upset but my mom told me I would be okay and never give up. So I went through had my son and worked. I had always thought of being a lawyer, teacher, and pharmacy tech. down the road I change my mind to become a Medical Assistant to make a better life for my son and I. I really love the Medical assistant program. I love my life and how it’s becoming. Positive attitude is the key.

Dear Niki, I wish I could make this easier for you , or have some exceptionally wise advice but I do not. I know that in the past, things have often come easy for you, but I implore you not to take college so lightly. Understand that in college your attendance, class participation, test grades, and study skills will hold you accountable for your entire time there. The job and the things you choose to do in the future with your college education, will also refer back to all those things as well. With that being said, never be afraid to go after the things you want, even if you think they will be to hard, or to much work. I know that you are capable of great things. Please remember the advice I have given, and you will have a full and happy life.

Knowing what you know about college and making the transition what advice would you give yourself?If time could be turned back to Middle School, that is where I made my big mistake .I quit school because I thought being sixteen going on seventeen was a bit too much to be sitting back in ninth grade .Please do not quit school because ‘’A mind Is A Terrible Material to waste “ .Now sitting back thinking about things .If I had listened to my Mother ,My Teacher and myself . I would have graduated with my classmates. It would have been great to walk across the stage to my name being called Terry Barner ‘’ Really, I can see it just as plain as day .I could have already been to college and could be working in good up scale Doctor Office making money doing what I Love to do, being a Medical Assistant. Every year I would take a refresher course in the Medical Field until I have enough credentials to teach a college doing what I love. I would tell myself “Do Not Quit School”. I could be a Professor teaching school in North Carolina, loving it to the fullest

If I could go back into time, back to when I was in high school, college would be a little easier for me. In my high school, many teachers spoiled students and did not give us much responsibility. If I could, I would have taken the initiative to do more than what was expected. In my late junior year through my senior year, I would apply to colleges and make sure I was practicing good study habits. Good study habits help make chapters and assignments clearer and easier to understand. I would also take everything and every class assignment seriously. My goal is to become a pediatrician. There were many classes I was not aware I could have taken to lead me on the right road to reach my goal. I would take all the courses to at least have a certificate to add to my resume. Since I was not working a lot during high school, I would have took my leisure time to volunteer at a hospital or somewhere in the healthcare field. I have learned now, many jobs look at volunteering as a plus and it shows a positive side of you.

September 26, 2011 Dear Holly Wright, This is a letter from your future self. Holly, I have learned college is not as scary as your teachers make it out to be. The transition to college was not a hard thing to do. It was hard to get your parents on board with the idea. They did not like you going, I think because they did not want to see you grow up. You will get there, just believe in yourself. You have the courage and drive to do this. You have it, and I know because I was in your shoes at one point in time. I know you have the drive, the courage, and the talent to do anything. You have nothing in your way. Holly, you are going to college. I have courage and trust in you to do the right thing, to better yourself for the long run. You will love this in the end, trust me. College is easy and fun to do. They will help with any questions you will have.. You have the courage and strength to do it, I know you can. Signed, Holly Wright

If I can go back in time to a senior in highschool I wished i would have pushed myself harder than I did so i could have went to a University. I would of told myself that if i could get all A's in school instead of B's and C's I would get offered scholarships and it would help me pay for college. Now that i know how important college is I know my parents would of been really proud of me cause not only will I be the only one in my family to go to a college I would have been the first to be in a Unversity.

Dear High School Self: You have sprayed yet another gasping cloud of hairspray on your already teased and tormented hair. The blue eye-shadow has been applied, and the Keds are brilliantly white. You’re ready for an evening of fun at the Skating Rink. You think you know what your life is going to be like. You have it all planned out in your head. There are a few things you need to know: Have fun! Make those mistakes! Hit those bumps in the road! Without each and every one of them, you will not become the person you are today. Nearly twenty years later, you are not only back in the classroom, but you are a confident, centered, responsible woman with the genuine support of your husband and family behind you. From where I stand, there is nothing to advise you on. You will live life. You will laugh and love. You will have heartbreaks and triumphs. Stress and relief will come to you. Without those turns and twists, it isn’t growing. You are going to do what you want, and you are going to do well. Keep it all the same. Have fun. Enjoy! Live it!

Being in college is not as hard as I thought it would be. As long as you study and do your best, then you will be okay. You get to meet a lot of new people which can help to develop study groups. Going back to school is a great feeling. It really helps your self-esteem and makes you feel better about yourself. You just have to know what you want to do then do it. What you learn in school will last you a lifetime and will be very rewarding. Do not stress too much. Just take a deep breath, relax, and watch your dreams become reality.

Dear LaQuinta, This year is you last year of high school and you accomplished so much. You must now prepare yourself for this major road ahead of you. This journey that your about to partake in is full of hard work, determination and strong desire for a better education. Knowing you want to strive for the best and never stop, this is your time to induce and welcome your new beginning. College is a place to start your career and further your education. As an adult you must pledge to stay focused and always persevere no matter how difficult thing get. While in college, ponder your thoughts because you will be entering a whole new world of opportunities and obstacles. This will only help you prove your strength as well as your constant self-reliance and ability to make it to the top. Assent to aspire, however this will not be easy but the reward of your actions and decoction is much more than happiness, knowing that you did what you needed to maintain your responsibilities and also expand your state of thinking and learning. From here on out this is your time and you are now rewarded with success.

Jessica Rosier Sept 26, 2011 There are so many things I would tell my self then about information I know now. The first thing I would tell myself that I would push myself three times harder towards my senior grades an start filling out for college scholarship an remind my self that grades are the most important while filling out application for the college. Another thing I would say to my self is stay motivated towards the goals you have set for yourself. The most important thing is to never let negative people or things block your dreams and down talk you in telling you that you can not achieve what you want to do in life. It is your life and you have to live it. You may think it is hard now, but I am here to tell you your senior year will get better, just do not give up. It will take time but you will get adjusted to the college life, it is not as hard as you think, it will get easier as the time goes on an it will flow in motion for you.

This essay is difficult to write about because I don’t like hypothetical questions. So I will not use myself as the culprit. Being a single mom, I will give the advice that I give to my kids. I advised them to work hard, do the best that they can, explain to them that nothing in this world is given to you. In order to be successful you have to give 150{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. I also would stress the fact, a college education is very important. The reward is on graduation day when you have all your family and friends standing, cheering you on as you walk across that stage as the Academic Dean hands you your diploma. The sweat and tears you shed during the years would all be forgotten because you got the prize at the end. After you receive your degree your job chances increase. And mother will be very proud of you. So in closing I leave to say to you, set your goals high and work hard to achieve them. Wylisha Stith

If only I could go back in time. I would have a talk with myself as a high school senior student because knowing what I know now about college and making the transition, the advice I would give, stay positive. Set a goal and a time frame for it to be completed. If I could turn back 25 years with me coming out of high school, I would have went straight into college. I had a full scholarship to a performing art college but I did not take advantage of it. That is mainly because back then some of us were not educated with information on how important it is to go to college, and how much of an impact it would be on our future. In striving for anything, do not settle for less. The sky is the limit. You can not do it. Do not have the fear of failing in your heart because nothing beats a failure but to try. If you try you will succeed. Remember success is all of us! College will take you a long way in such a short time. Valerie D. Crawford PO BOX 2053 Chester VA 23831 RSHT-Chester Campus

If I were to go back in time to my senior year and prepare myself for college, I would have changed my train of thought throughout the whole year about where I wanted to go to college. Instead of picking a school quickly in the middle of the summer I would not have been so lazy and chose one sooner. The thought of college did not hit me until the summer was almost over and my friends were going away to their 4 year school and there I was stuck at home. Most people stress over college their senior year, but I did not. I really had no care in the world and now I see how I should have put more effort and time into this. College is important if you want to go and it should be for something you enjoy. In the beginning I wanted to be a baking and pastry artist, now I am in the process of becoming a medical assistant. Being fresh out of high school makes me want to go back and do my senior year again so I can change my thoughts and attitude about school altogether.

When I think about going back and talking to myself as senior in highschool there are few things I would like to say to myself. I would defiantly stress to myself that I need to listen to my parents, because they were truly trying to do what was best for me. I would tell myself to be more academically involved other then socially involved. Although I was very smart I just tended to care more for my friends then school. In high school I didn’t realize how expensive college was. I would certainly tell myself to do better so I could have gone to a bigger college to do bigger and better things. Knowing my family cannot afford college, my parents are somehow getting the money to help me pay for it. If I would have pushed myself I could have gotten some type of scholarship. In conclusion what I am trying to say is I would tell myself not to give up, to strive for better grades so I could afford college. Who I was in high school made me who I am today and has gotten me this far so I must have been doing something right.