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Be more open, say yes to every opportunity that comes your way. Do not be so scared of the world and the people in it. They are here to learn from, not frightened of.

I'm 34 yrs of age and going back in time and giving advice to myself in 1997 on college life, interesting. First I would told earier self stay committed to getting better grades that senior year at Addison High School, Mi. Second, take your time on finding whats important in life, like interests for career, passions of a career, some that would be enjoyable even when it's unenjoyable, but I would reenforce patience. Third, Life has many different roads and don't regret the roads you most travel to find your passion of career. Fourth, don't not be afraid to fail in choices of education or career goals. In 2006, I enjoyed the United States Marine Corp, though I was 27, a homeowner at age 22, I wasn't grow up and not ready for college education, but I by the time I finished my tour in USMC I was ready, and now I on my way to achieveing a career that I love and enjoy, furniture building, but "patience" would be our topic of conservation.

I would tell myself to prepare a bit more for the program, the shop classes dont always have the tools you need at hand to work on your projects. For sure buy three tools in particular, an edge finder, center drill and a spot drill. I would tell my younger self also to get a bit more involved, there are plenty of dorm events in the building from dances to games and such. I would also say to bring your bike when you get there rather then waiting till the spring semester, it will save you time and yourself from the trouble of being late a few days. Also make sure you have quarters for the meters to park at the dorm when you want to get something that will take five minutes to get rather than parking in the middle lots where you will get a ticket. Final thing I would say is have as much fun as you can you only have so much time, live life to the fullest, don't let money or doubts stop you.

Talking to my past self, I would have told myself to have more confidence in myself. In high school, I was not confident in my abilities and to be independent. I was afraid and shy. I would have told myself to not underestimate my abilities. College is supposed to be one of the best times of our life, and it was. However, it was also the time that I developed as a person and learned what kind of person I am. However, being that this was a huge learning experience, I would not have changed anything. College really is a place to make life long memories, friends, and relationships with professors/mentors. College gave me that confidence and forced me to be more extrovert, social, and to deal with situations that are educational in life. Even though I would have told myself to be more confident, that is it. I would not have said anything else because that is how we learn, and half of the experience is to not only receive an education, but socialize, and learn about ourself and life experiences.

Make up your mind! Everyone says, "You don't have to know what you want to be right away." The truth is, you do! I wasted a ton of money and time on an entire semester worth of classes because I didn't spend time figuring out what I wanted to be. If I would have decided, I would be farther along in with my degree and could have saved so much hassle and money. So definitely figure out what you want to go to school for before signing up for classes!

Knowing what I know now about college life, if i were to go back to high school and do it all over again I would certainly study more often. I have found that I don't really have a good study strategy. I would also make sure that I know exactly what I want to do with the rest of my life and make sure that the college I pick will satisfy my needs. One big thing I would change about my senior year is doing better on my ACT test. If I could do it over again I would definately study more.

I have lots of advise to myself or fellow students about going back in time. If I could go back in time I would continue school right out of high school, and not take off any time afterwards. I awas a parent of a 8 year old and a husband when I decided to go back to school. Along with all that I had several responsibilities like a house payment and credit cards. If I could go back in time I would start out fresh with no responsibilitiesm, adn live with my parents as long as I could. I would work hard to save as much as I could, and I would pay for college as I went to college. If I did that I wouldnt have any paymebnts once I graduated from college. Other than these, I wouldnt change anything about my life, because I believe that everything happens for a reaoson, and im just glad that I finally returned to school, adn I am pursuing something tht many people can't imagine finishing in a lifetime.

If I could go back and talk to my younger self, I would tell myself to research schools more because there are many good schools that are underrated.

If I were back in high school I would take advantage of education and consider many scholarships. I would give my self very motivated advice and persue my self into a better life. One good advice I would give my self is to keep applying for scholarships and never give up. Scholarships is free money offered to everybody, even diabetics like myself. I really want to go back in time and give all these opportunitys to my self but it's too late due to my age. I found McDonald's, Pepsi, Nestle, Hispanic, Diabetes ect. scholarships and I really want the opportunity to go back to school and benifit my self and others. I pass this advice to my younger sister Vanessa who is a high school senior at East Bakersfield High. I tell her to join clubs, play sports and sign up for scholarships. I found that there is more scholarships then there is students and I as impressed by this research. In cunclusion my best advice would be to stay in high school and make an effort getting good grades and be involved in activities because in the end it's your future.

If I was able to go back in time I would tell my self not to learn to past advisorsbecause the community collegesadvisors are confusing. I would tell myself to kept it up, and that I'm proud of myself. I would also tell myself that you will see hard times, but the friends you make in college will get you through them. I would also tell myself that some people will take the easy rounte, but you will get your in time.