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I have gotten experience in how college courses are organized. I have gained new friendships with people that I have met on campus. The teachers are so nice and caring. The tuition isn't so high compared to universities and private colleges.

I am already attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for getting a Master's degree in Aeronautics. I always wanted to be a pilot and am about to start my training.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would tell me how important is to keep goog grades in high school, because good grades are the main key to get to the university or college that you want. Also that good grades would give me a better chance to win scholarships, which are very important in my case. Another advise would be that I needed to avoid getting pregnant in high school, because having a baby makes it harder to make a less stressfull transition from high school to college or university, and also harder to focus only on school. Last but not least would be that I should take time to fill scholarships while I was in high school and take advantage of the many programs willing to help with the transition from high school to college or university.

The advice I would give to my 'highschool' self is to straighten up! Your highschool grades and schooling habits matter. In highschool I was constantly 'having fun' and not worrying about the future. I feel that I am so much more mature now and I wish I would of known what I know now.

I would tell myself to be ready for a HUGE reality check. College assignments are definately more intense than high school ones, and the responsibility levels increase immensly. I could go on with a lot more negativity, but instead I would finish up with some of the positive transitions. You FINALLY will be treated like an adult at college, and you get the freedom to choose what classes you want to take. I would then tell myself that college is AWESOME and that I will love it!

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself about college life, the first thing I would inform myself would be about deadlines. College runs on deadlines. Scholarships, finanical aid, applications, and all school work is created with a specfic deadline. In high school, you may get a few days extra but it doesnt work in college. All professors have deadlines for assignments and tests. Another thing to keep in mind would be to be on time. Being on time for class is mandatory. If you come late serveral times the professor can take you out of the class. However, the transition can be easy if you get involved and speak with other classmates or professors and counselors. Getting involved in various clubs will make the college experience worth while. In addition gettin to know the adminstration will be a big help in planning and completing you years at college.

I wanted to study and possibly join the Orthodox Church when I was a senior in High School, but peers intimidated me and I remained protestant. I did eventually convert to Orthodox Christianity and if I could time travel back to my senior year, I would tell myself to go ahead and do it then. I would tell myself to go to Hellenic College and study Religion. That is what I am trying to do now. Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, the Greek Orthodox seminary, is also on the same campus. I want to study at Holy Cross after completing undergraduate studies. With my bishop's blessing, hopefully that will happen. I was not passionate about anything except serving my selfish desires until I joined the Orthodox Church. After that I began to have a desire to serve the Church in a higher capacity.

Many people, young and old, often find it difficult to ask for help. As a senior in high school, I was very timid when it came to asking my guidance counselor for advice. Now that I have begun to experience college life and all of the changes that come along with it, I realize that asking for help is vital. Whether it?s asking a guidance counselor about classes, or seeking help from a classmate in algebra, there is nothing to be embarrassed about?everybody needs help. It may seem scary or like the world is crashing down upon you, but what could result from not seeking help could be even worse. Just remember that guidance counselors are there especially for you.

Knowing what I know now about college and making the transition, I would definitely go back to myself as a highschool senior and encourage myself to take as many college courses in high school as i could. not only would this have equiped me more to handle the work load when i did actually get to college, and allow me to save money. by taking classes as a dual enrolled student, you save money on those general education classes and you graduate with a highschool diploma and most of your general education classes completed. This is the best advice i would give myself as a high school senior because now that im in college i wish someone would have encouraged me to do so when i was a high school senior.