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Brooklyn College was something that I could have finished in 3.5 years, but after my second year, I fell behind. I starting in 2005 and finally graduated in 2013 after taking time off for work. I went to work while I was still in school because I thought the opportunities would be better than what school had provided for me. I liked the thought of not having to do homework and instead to get paid for my time. Looking back, I would recommend not giving up on my education so quickly. I had wasted a lot of money and time unnecessarily, but the feeling of completing the program with my BA was one of the most fulfilling moments of my life, and the degree opened more doors for me in my career.

Do what's right for yourself. It's ok to help someone out every once in a while but make sure you are doing what's in your best interest so you can make a better life for yourself. I got caught up in other people's opinion and it distorted my priorities in a way that I couldn't even defend myself. If college taught me anything it's that you should worry about what you're doing and you're own priorities.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the first piece of advice I would give would be to constantly persevere. College life is not the same as what they show in the movies. In movies, they focus on the partying and drinking aspect of college even though college is so much more than that. Make sure that you always have a goal in mind and work your hardest to achieve that goal. College is not easy but if you work hard, it will pay off. Also, do not focus ONLY on your studies - make sure to make room for some fun. College is about creating a future, but it is also important to remember that it is about creating friendships that will last forever.

First and foremost, life is not meant to be rushed. It is not necessary to have things figured out from the very beginning. It is all right to change your mind. It means that you have learned and you're showing growth by not being bound to the person you were before. It will be okay that things don't go the way that you expected because it is more important to learn how to be flexible and resilient. When there isn't a struggle or a challenge that you had to face and overcome, you tend not to appreciate what you have accomplished as much. Most importantly, learn to be gentle with yourself because you are really giving it all that you've got.

Don't be in such a rush to figure everything out immediately; it's okay to explore courses while looking around for your eventual major. Be more accepting of everyone you meet; you can make amazing friends by being more open-minded. Go to as many campus events as you can; how else will you get to see Stephen King and Gloria Steinem speak, for free?! Know that being away from your family and your friends is one of the hardest things you'll ever do, but it will get better. The resources (libraries, teachers, other students) you have available to you will never be as readily accessible as they are when you are in college; take advantage of all of them. Remember that college should be fun, but that it's up to you to decide how to define it for yourself. No one else can decide that. Find your own path.

I would tell myself not to fool around so much, to do well in math class or you will be taking remedials. Take homework seriously, because once you reach college there is no excuse why it was handed in late, and to also not wait until the last minute to work on projects. I woud tell myself, that mostly everyone in college is there to learn and will help you if you need clarification on any subject.

Dear Shaindy, Take your high school studies very seriously because you will need to utilize all of your skills in college; Your writing skills for essays and research papers, communication skills to interact and do presentations, and test-taking skills to excel academically. Don't get sidetracked by the bummy, cool kids that seem to be having a good time chewing bubblegum and yelling dirty words. Take your education into your hands, absorb every ounce of knowledge you can because you are never too intelligent or too rich! Every bit of information may come to use at a later time. Education is like a bank account ; what you invest now, you withdraw later. So put on your thinking cap, Shaindy, and take steps in the right direction. Your efforts will be worth it.

Apply to cheaper schools because you will not get the aid you need to attend the more expensive ones. And don't try to hard to fit in to the "college experience", it's not for you and never will be, but you will make more interesting friends the second you stop trying to fit in to the college archetype.

Just be honest about who you are and what you want about life. It's no fun living the life other people want from you. I had a very hard time during high school accepting the things I liked as normal and okay. During college I came to realize that no one has to conform to someone else's standards. You are YOU! Enjoy it, embrace it, and others will too. There are big decisions coming up and if you aren't comfortable making choices based on who you are at the core of your being, you will regret it. I would also say to myself, BE EXCITED! This is college, explore the things (and people!) you think you like, and if you don't end up liking them or they don't like you - it's okay! This is the time to make mistakes. Start a journal. Read poetry. Join a crazy political movement - and then decide for yourself what defines you.

Although the transition to college from any high school can be emotionally and mentally challenging, the new experiences and outcome outweighs the worries. It's a new life experience where new people are met and friends are made. College is what each individual makes it for them where they strive to succeed regardless of what college they attend. As a high school senior, I was laughed at for accepting and going to a CUNY school. I know I made the right choice because I did research about the program I wished to study and what the school offers me in a long-term. Researching and visiting schools, and asking yourself if you fit-in with the school and its community environment is key in making your choice out of all schools when they all offer exceptional programs of study. In preparation for college, it is also essential to recognize that procrastination is a habit that will negatively impact your academics. Hence, gaining the skills to fight or minimize procrastination and learn to effectively manage time and stress will definitely translate into success in college.

The most important things to know about going to college will actually help you to enjoy your life long after college is over. These habits are initially frustrating to adopt as most habits whose rewards are long term usually are. However the length and depth of the rewards significantly outweigh the inconvience of learning them. First of all create a time management system that allows you to get physical exersice, sleep, studying, meditation, career research and hobbies satisfied every week. A balanced life eases stress and helps us make better decisions. Second find an advisor to help you map out your career and match it to your courses so that you get the most out of each class. Exploring the industry you are getting into will help you find your niche within it and save money on unecessasry classes. Third, find a financial advisor that can help you make a budget and practice sticking to it until it becomes second nature. This budget should have a separate savings and emergency fund as soon as financially possible. Do not forget the party fund and never go over that limit. Lastly DON”T consolidate your student loans without reading all the fineprint!!!

I would have come out. It's a told story like the ones we will look back on in the future when gay pride and justice shake hands and put their tired and troubled past behind them. My high school sweetheart or the man "who's name shall not be mentioned", decieded that it would be suitable for us to come out to our parents together in order to rid off "suspicions". When crunch time approached, he became scared and withdrawn. Eventully, he cavalierly "outted" me to our friends (FYI: That's the perfect way to "rid" off suspicions). Plausibly, out of my own ignorance, I did not dump him. Somehow, we managed to secretly stay together until he left for college. At that point, I began to wait, hoping his old feelings would return. Four years, and two replacement boyfriends later, I'm still trapped in the closet, while he is happily out. I'm not waiting anymore, I've just comfortably cocooned myself in my fears. A word of advice: always be true to yourself. P.S: When I do come out, I'll look damn good - I didn't spend all that time in here for nothing.

I would give my three children back and I would go to school and forfill all of my dreams. I would like to travel and get out of dorge city. I would go as far in school as i could. Then after finishing school I would be in business for myself. I always wanted to be a chelf and own my own restaurant. I would serve the most scrumise food as I could all the imported foods. From as far as Paris France to the Hawaii. I would like to be a private chelf. I lived a life as a fat kid and I was abused with words by all the kids in school from the second grade to high school. But as life goes on I became a better person and now I still have high hopes for myself . As of now I am disable but this will never stop me from being and wanting to be something in life and now I am 59 years old and very proud of it. I love to thank God for my making it this far and believe me it has been a struggle. But I made it and that a fact.

Work hard in high school, take whatever courses your high school offers for college credit. Schedule time for study and time for being with friends. Start getting volunteer experience if you haven't already. Look for scholarships. Be positive. When you get to college, take advantage of everything they offer you from the workout room to the learning center. Find your favorite place to study, where friends won't be able to interrupt you. Find something or someplace to recharge your batteries. Form study groups. Take initiative, do an honors project, attend career workshops as well as workshops outside of your field. Find internships or a part time job. Make the most of your time in college and maximize what they offer you.

Transitioning from an all-girls private school to a public college will certainly be an interesting experience. There are no more uniforms and you are free to mingle in a diverse community. None of your friends will be going with you--you are alone, but do not let fear overtake you. You will meet so many people, make so many friends, and they will all have a positive influence on your life. College is so different than high school--teachers in high school were unapproachable, but in college, they want to help you. Professors are there to help you understand a difficult topic, but more importantly, they are there to help you create a sucessful future for yourself. You may think you know all the answers, but it is better to confide in someone more knowledgeable. Do not be nervous, approach them, and they will steer you in the right direction. Even if you make bad descisions in college, there is always a way out--a way toward the future you want for yourself. You will be confused--an undecided major, obstacles, and hardships. You will make it, you will succeed, have faith in yourself!

College life is different from high school. How? In high school, you have teachers responsible for telling you to do your work. At college, it's different, you have to motivate yourself to do your work. If you dont do your work in college, you would obviously fail. That right there is called wasting time. Therefore, in high school, as an individual you should train yourself to be responsible for doing your work well, so that you wouldn't waste time repeating courses that you should have completed already. Also, you want to be a focused individual while in high school, so that when you make that transition to college life, you wouldn't be easily distracted. In college, you would have lots of free time and homework, you want to be able to have a balance between those two, where you use your time wisely. Your class time would be longer and your class structure different, since you will only reach for classes three or four days during the week for a few hours during the day and you would send more time in the library. Therefore, my advice is be more responsible and focused while in high school.

Unfortunately you didn’t make it to your senior year of high school. You are terrified on going to college since your struggle of getting your G.E.D. I know you feel that you won’t amount to anything if you continue on with school but that is not true. It’s not always going to be easy but if you maintain focus of your goals you will be able to complete them. Don’t hesitate to ask for help from teachers, students, advisors or other faulty. They are all resources to your success. You must utilize all resources you have open to you including the tutoring hours, study groups and 1:1 time with you teacher. The more involvement you have with these resources the better chance you have to receive the best education possible. Lastly, be sure you acknowledge that college is a pathway to your dreams and your success. Every class that you will take ultimately contact with your degree in some way and the more the connections you can make the better chance you have to enjoy the each class.

Building social skills is very important. There is a reason colleges want to know if you have joined any clubs; it shows you can work well with people. I wish I had made more of an effort to reach out to my fellow students. Whatever you are going to do in college and afterwards, people skills count.

You are a senior now and at a point in your life that is very important to your future. I know you think that you have all the time in the world to make life changing decisions, but the truth is it starts here and now. Time waits for no one and those who prepare for their future wil be in more control of their future. We live in the greatest country in the world, one that bestows upon you the right to and education. Take advantage of what you have, earn a college education. The world as we know it now is changing and it is becoming a global society, and with that know realize you will have more competition. You will need to get the best education that you can earn and do not put limits on how much you can achieve. The most important things to remember is that you are you most valuable assest and don't let the price of college scare you. Funding for school is everywhere you just have to look and apply for it. You Listen, try, network, and study hard becaue time flies , if you do those thing you will succeed.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior and knew what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would give myself an ample amount of advice. The first piece of advice I would give myself is to take as many AP classes as possible. These are helpful because if you accumulate at least a B in the class, the credit will transfer as college credits. This is extremely helpful because it is one less class that you will have to worry about paying for and finishing. Another piece of advice that I would give myself is to do research and apply to scholarships early. You cannot always rely on financial aid. It is important to meet all of the deadlines when applying for a scholarship. It is also helpful to apply to as many as possible. It is simple to find scholarship offerings; you just have to know where to look. The most important advice I would give myself is to do as much research as possible. It is crucial to ask questions and understand the process of college life. Researching will help create a successful transition.