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College is a topic that can shatter many nerves. An individual does not know what to expect. Meeting a variety of people and moving away from home is a challenge, but if it helps progress your future do not worry about it. I remember my senior year like it was yesterday. I was so unsure of what I would want to do with my life and what would be my next step. In retrospect, I would have told the old me to be more profound with decision making. Community college has helped me reach goals to further my plans to a degree. I may not know exactly what I want to pursue, but finding the city to go to has been decided recently. Staying in school helps you figure out your future which I would tell my old self. I would also tell myself that college life can be like high school at times. You are your own individual around people who are around your age, older, or younger. Assignments can be stressful, yet when you apply key concepts of time management then the sky is the limit. College is not a demise; it is a blessing for improvement.

I would have loved to live on campus to experience the "real" college life. I feel I missed out on a lot of extra-curricular activities that are part of the college life, because I had to commute and I worked full time.

I would advise myself to become emersed in the true "College Experience". It is important to join different organizations, especially those related to the fields that are of interest. Also, it is important to take time and get to know your professors.

Knowing what I know now, I would advise myself to really think about what I wanted to spend my life doing, if they class is too hard and not enjoyable dont make that your career. I would also advise myself that things you do in college really do help you when looking for a career. Research organizations on campus that could help my future, like clubs or honor societys. Finally I would discuss that getting into college means you are an adult and altough it may seem scary sometimes it is more benifical to choose part time jobs that may not pay wall or be as enjoyable as others but they can impact your resume.

I believe it is difficult to decide what you want to be for the rest of your life when you are eighteen years old and freshly out of college. I feel this is the reason most students change their majors while in college. Personally, I wish I would have discovered how rewarding the health care field was when I was a high school senior. I could have taken electives that were related to the subject and gained more knowledge. If I would have gained interest about this subject when I was younger, I would have been more inclined to starting my college education with that major and would not have had to change it. Changing majors is difficult, time-consuming, financially stressful, and frustrating. The transition into college itself was rather simple for me. I already had the idea that it would consist of fully independent work and self-discipline. My grades were always high, so I knew that academically, I would be likely to succeed. My only downfall was electing my degree, and as a result, I wish I would have followed the medical field path from the start.

As a high school senior, some advice I would have benefitted from hearing from myself is to prepare more. For the most part, I had very easy classes my senior year because I was basically finished with my academic courses and only needed elective courses. Living in Miami, this time was filled with many beach days and outings with friends. If I could talk to myself in senior year, I would make sure to prepare for aspects such as college applications, scholarship applications, course selection, etc. Also, I would have suggested maintaining student-professor relationships as well as taking advantage of all of the perks and being more involved in extra curriculars activities available, not to mention the diverse academic programs in college. The only difficult thing about the transition in academics is not taking the work load for granted because it is definitely not what high school students are used to. Keeping up with reading assignments and weekly studying is actually necessary in college. The last thing to know about the transition is that advisors don't always help, personal research about where you plan to take your coursework and career is necessary. Stay on top of things!

Kaneeka you are young ,vibrant and full of potential, you have the choice and options to become anything you can possibly think of. Believe me, now is your time to set life goals for yourself, I know it's hard on you to lose both of your parents and stay as strong minded as you are and i commend you for not falling into the "in crowd" or being influenced by people with bad intentions. Please maintain your good grades and i promise you that it all will be worth it. Not only will it be rewarding to you on your mission to success but it will also help motivate your fellow peers. Just to see a young lady as young self stay on track without having the restrictions or guidance of your parents and having self control of your decisions and your education is very heart warming. Go after whatever it is you want and you will exceed all expectations and you will be successful in life. I hope you take my advice serious and accomplish everything that you set out to do. Good luck even thou i kind of have a feeling that you will be something great.

There is not a most accurate way of learning and understanding life than living it. I mean no one can really know which is the better method or way to pass through it other than experiencing it oneself. But, if at some point in reality’s time and space I would be able to go back to my high school senior year and advice myself about college life and its transition, I would be very much privileged. Perchance, I would have packed cargo of wholesale Chinese instant soup bowls and pens. Looking back, I would have searched and applied to plenty of scholarships. It is not easy to pay for transportation, living expenses, and books. Even with financial aid, money is limited to pay a student’s personal needs. A job solves it, but time turns out to be more valuable at the college rather than for a minimum wage. Dealing with school and work could become too stressful. I would have also found a job as early as high school freshman year and start saving money since then. Lastly, volunteering is key and more of that helps too. I always thank God I did dual enrollment--- a must.

The advice I would provide to myself is to stay focus more in school, and that earning a high GPA pays off. Also, to take on more rigorous curriculums with honor courses and AP courses.

Education is an essential part of your life and how you approach it determines the College you will attend and the outlook of your future. Focus in your classes and strive to be the best in all you do. By maintaining a good grade point average you will be more likely to receive better opportunities in the College you decide to attend. Choose a University that represents you and that you feel comfortable attending. Research the top schools in regards to the degree you are seeking. You have an opportunity to receive an education that will enrich your life and benefit you. Search for opportunities to experience college life while being a Senior, possibly dual enrollment and be prepared by filling out your FAFSA early to have the chance to begin college in the summer after graduation. In my opionion, Florida International University has a great academic program and a variety of degree programs are offered. Following high school I began Miami Dade and received my Associate in Arts degree and transferred to FIU and I am currently pursuing my Bachelors. I want the best for myself and you should too, you deserve it.