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I would definitely spend more time on obtaining scholarships and grants just so I will be financially secured for college. From what I got after High School to use on tuition, it wasn't quite enough to put me through college. That would be my only main advice to myself or any other student looking to attend a private college. Being financially secured will help get you through college without the stress of having to find money. Being the first generation to born in the US, made it difficult to figure out what I should do correctly so that I would have enough money to attend school. I had no assistant on how to look for money. So, if I could go back in time to high school, I would definitely tell myself to start looking for money and get that degree with less financial stress. My neices have looked up to me based off my education performance in High School and I do not want it to stop because they don't see me finish college.

Slow down and have fun! College will happen, one way or another, for those who want it. There really is no need to stress so much over applications, or the ACT?s. High school only lasts for a few short years, so you need to embrace all those wonderful (and maybe not so wonderful) people you are around everyday. Life is too short to have grudges, especially with those people who may only be in your life during high school. By letting go of judging people you may not thin you want to be friends with, you can open up so many opportunities for the best night of your life. And by getting along with all your peers it will make every football game, homecoming dance, and pep rally all the more fun. Most importantly, community college really is the way to go. Take your general classes for super cheap while finding your own sense of self before stepping out into the real world of college where only you are responsible for yourself! And don?t forget... have fun!!!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to enjoy where I am. I have attended three schools in six years. In that time, I have often agonized over tough decisions (like changing schools and majors) and later doubted the choices I made. However, as I look back now, I realize that had I not made those decisions I would not have met some great people and had some awesome experiences. Had I decided to stay where I was, I would have graduated by now. I also would not have met two of my good friends or driven a Zamboni. Life is full of tough decisions and there will always be pros and cons to those decisions. People have a tendency to dwell on the negatives. My life experience has taught me that it is better to remember all the things I have gained rather than the things I have theoretically missed out on.

If I could go back I would tell myself to enjoy your home life as much as possible while you're still there. Because once you're at college you need to focus on being there and being present, you can?t worry about being home or missing home when you?re at school. If you do you?ll miss out on this amazing new experience and you wont have as much fun or learn as much. So enjoy home while you have it, and once you?ve left, make sure you make the most of you?re time at college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself to research schools I wanted to go to rather than applying to schools my parents wanted me to go to. I am unhappy at my current school and I feel that if I would have followed my own dreams, I would be much happier and not being affected by these budget cuts. I would also tell myself to participate in more sports and extracurricular activities that way I could have continued those activities and sports well into college. It would have made the transition easier since I would meet people with the same interests as me, especially since I live off-campus. Lastly, I would tell myself to apply to several scholarships so that I will be able to pay for half of my tuition. Because DePaul University is a private school and tuition is expensive, my parents will only let me attend their school if I can help pay. However, I feel that this year has been an eye-opener for me in the sense that it showed what I really want, not my parents.

I was definitely well-prepared for college academic-wise, because I took several honors and AP classes in high school. Also, I was involved in several activities. However, I would tell myself to stop being shy and self-conscious and to get myself out there. I was always afraid of meeting new people and trying new things, and I believe it is still holding me back in college because it is hard to break. If I could change this, I would have the ultimate college experience.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to get a grip and work harder. I don't believe that I worked myself hard enough my senior year because I ended up unable to attend college that year. I would also tell myself to think hard about what I want to study, and what would make me happy in the long run.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself that only certain courses are needed in order to transfer to a 4-year university from a community college. I would have constantly talked to myself and made a clear and detailed plan of my courses needed by semester to maintain on track to transfer to my choice university, versus my counselor selecting courses that did not transfer over or that weren't even remotely related to my selected major. That would have alleviated the 5 years I spent in community college to at least 3 since I was attending part-time most semesters, and full-time others. I would have been graduating from my 4-year university now instead of spending another 2 years. in the system. Also I would have told myself to really consider my career options earlier, job outlooks, salary ranges, instead of just being thrown into the college system without knowing what a college degree can actually do for my career options or what types of degrees work for what sort of career fields .

The advice I would give myself is to try and find a focus for your education. It is best to go in and know what you really want to do. Find your passion. It will make your college choice and course choices much easier. Make sure you keep in contact with your counselor they will help you stay on track when it comes to taking the required courses. Also, dorm life can be very challenging. If you know someone that is going to your school try to room with them so you do not have to deal with a total stranger. I also would recommend getting some type of job whether it is on campus or off that will help towards your major. There are plenty of positions out there and it will look good on your resume after college. Most of all go to class, keep up with your homework and assignments even though attendance is not always taken they know when you are there.

Well, seeing as how I was homeschooled all the way through High School, I have a bit of a unique perspective on this. I would say that taking as many general studies classes as possible before hand would have been a great idea. I did take a few, but looking back there was so much more that I could have done. I took a few classes at a community college near where I lived, and it would have been so easy to take more. This is a good idea for anyone because it is a good way to free up more time when you go for your degree, but also if you're not quite sure what you want to major in, this may be a good way to try and figure it out. For me it was good to take this classes because before hand I had mostly studied by myself with little classroom experience, so i was a good way to see how an actual classroom works. But like I said, it would definetly been good to take more of these classes, because there was still a bit of a jump going from quiet homeschooling to college classroom.