Jacob
Don't bother joining the Navy! It's great for some people, but not so much for you. Go straight for college, and never stop learning.
Lisa
Don't stop, complete your degree! Study!
Sereena
The advice i would give myself is to stay focused and do not let anything come in the way of my success. Take all the opprotunities and information possible whether it be field trips to many different colleges or applying for scholarships with the help of teachers. Listen to what people say about college because they actually know what they are talking about. Especially all of the teachers and administration. Do not let your friends influence you in any way, whether they be faults or positive sitiuations, because your friends are not always going to be there and all of your actions with determine your future. Now that i have taken a half a year off and I have absolutely no extra money to pay for college, it is a lot more difficult to get back into school. Although I do not regret anything of my past, I do still dwell on the poor decisions I've made on not starting college right away. It is ten times more difficult, and now, I am doing it all on my own with the guidence of my own eyes. It is never too late to go to college, but the simplicity changes.
Melany
The best advice I can think of, is to GO TO COLLEGE! Then, if you do go to college, finish it while you are there. I finished high school and started college full time, but decided to work instead, mistake. I should have finished college and gotten my degree. I spent 6yrs part time to finish my Associate's Degree in Business Administration. I would have told myself to stay in school for Nursing and have job security for a lifetime! Instead I chose the business path. But in retrospect, it all worked out. I became a paramedic and loved the work I did, and now hope to help run some type of health care organization upon completing my Bachelors in Health Care Administration, with hopes to get my masters. You know, looking back, I don't think I would have changed anything! I love my life where it is and wouldn't be here today if I hadn't made the choice's I did, so I don't have any advice to my high school self, except enjoy life wherever it may lead, it was the path made just for you!
Thomas
I would tell myself to enroll in Running Start, which is a program that enables highschool students to take college courses. This allows a student to aquire their highschool diploma and achieve college credits at the same time.
Henry
Never give up, always keep your focus on the goal that you have set for yourself, and stay determined. Vow to not let anything or anyone deter you from your goals.
Patrina
The advice I would give myself is to seek many scholarships & bursaies that applies to you. I also tell myself to talk to other college students and ask about what things to be prepared for when entering college for the first time.
Ginger
Ginger, you need to open up your mind to the future and listen to what those around you are saying. As you grow and change, so will the world around you. It could be that today you may not need a college degree to build a career but tomororw the world will change around you. You have to stay ahead of the curve Ginger, or you will find yourself behind in life. While you may not realize what today has to offer you may feel the pressure of what you missed later in life. Move forward today and your dreams wil be realized.
Carol
Working hard for my 4.0 GPA has made me a more confident person. Taking care of a disabled husband, a child, working full time, and going to school full time has forced me to make sacrifices unthought-of before. This has made me stronger and more able to control my future. I have learned a great deal toward an IT degree and am sure that I am capable of working in upper level management in this field. CTU has empowered me with the curriculum necessary in my field to succeed. I have grown into a self-assured, vibrant person able to take on the world.
Amy
My college experience has provided me the begining of a new life. I have epilepsy, which has made it next to impossible to obtain a degree. I have always wanted to go to law school; however, felt I would never be able to achieve such a dream. Attending CTUO gave me the opportunity to succeed at my educational goals, inspite of my health condition.