Renita
If I could do it all again, I would have made the choice to go to college straight out of highschool and not wait . Even though, I am going to college now and working towards my degree I still feel like I missed out on the college life. I didn't get to experience staying on a college campus, going any clubs and just doing college things with friends. My advice would be enjoy being a student and experiencing the college life because I really feel that it's the best foundation for preparation of the real world. Not going to college after highschool, I had to figure out things along the way. So, embrace the college life and enjoy being at the state you are until you get where you want to be in life.
Tracey
I would advise myself not to wait to go to college. Trying to find, maintain, and progress within the working world can be difficult without a degree. You need to make sure you have an education so you can be marketable to employers and not have to settle for a job that you take just becuase there is nothing out there for you.
Also think outside the box when trying to choose a degree program. Really consider what tasks each prospective career completes. Make sure that is what you want to do for most of your adulthood. When you have the choice to complete your education and it be in a subject that you desire, your job will not be a dreaded job. You will be able to have a career you enjoy.
Crystal
I would tell myself not to go into the army but focus on going to college. Instead of getting a degree in pharmacy technican. I would tell myself that a degree in computer science would be more efficient for me. Also, that I should be more focus and stay on course. Not to be bothered by what other people say but to focus on the task at hand. That with an education that I would obtain my dream of being on my own and helping people on the way.
Daniel
I would tell myself to just stick with it. Its difficult being away from home and all your friends, and yes your probably missing out on a ton of cool fun but this will benefit you beyond what you will ever believe.College is your first step towards building your own, new life. If you choose to go then drop out or come back home your going to regret it and your going to miss it. Not many people have the opportunity to go to school at all after high school. Your lucky. Yes your barely going to get by financially but it will all work out in the end, I promise. Don't get stuck working hard labored jobs wondering if your going to have work next week. Go to school.
Rachel
If I were able to go back in time, I would have told myself to conintue working towards my goals, my bachelor degree in special education and working towards a masters in speech and language pathlology. I find that as I get older, I have gotten out of the 'school mode' perse, but I still want to go, it's just more difficult as an adult, now with other obligations. One thing about college life, is that I should have taken more advantage of the scholarships, and activities that were offered on the campus, to expand my experiences in life.