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If I could go back to when I was a senior in high school I would tell myself to get a job. I knew that I needed one but I would always put it off. My dad always made sure I had the things I needed, so there was no reason for me to get a job. When my dad pasted away in December of my senior year it was very devestating, I not only lost my best friend but the one person that always belived in me in anything that I did or wanted to do. Life is short and I want to achieve all the goals i have set for myself. Which are get a degree in psychology and help adolescents get through a hard time like i had to go through. I had to get a job right away. A university was no longer an option for the upcoming year. College is more than just tuition and books. Now I go to school full time and work seven days a week to try to come up with money for next year which I plan to spend at Oklahoma State University.

Brittney, I say to you that this predominantly black high school you attend in the inner-city of Orlando, Florida is not like any other prestigious secondary institution. With that being said, I want you to develop an open mind. You will become a first-generation college student and that experience it will not compare to the harsh youth you've had. My advice to you, Brittney, is to breathe, let God take the wheel. College will be tough, but as long as you have faith, you will be fine. Don't worry about your past too much, it is holding you back. Look forward, however, don't forget where you have come from. Use your disadvantages to help you succeed in life. Don't worry about your parents financial disadvantages. Someday, you will be blessed financially. Until then, work on your character, your grades, and most of all, your faith. Do not burn bridges. What I mean is, go back to all the teachers you have had disagreements with and apologize. You never know if they might become that person who changes your life. Always go by Daddy's moral; "Don't miss your blessings."

i would advise myself not to be so judgemental of other people and remind myself that high school was a sheltered experience and being in college I will meet all kinds of different people and also get to know who I am better.

If I could give my high school self-advise it would be to focus on my schooling. Although the social aspect of college can be exciting, the most important doors open with a higher GPA. Plus when you take the time to focus on the material you will retain it much better than if you simply rush through an assignment. Focus on one thing at a time and remember that a grade that isn't perfect just proves that there is room for improvement.

Remember your goals and your dreams. Do not let other people tell you how you should act, what you should study or what should make you happy. You are made up of your experiences and choices and you will be celebrated for that during college. Remember, you like to meet new people. Don’t be afraid. Be bold. There are many experiences to have, but you have to have the confidence to go out and try them. Also, never give up and never let people bring you down. You will meet many types of people, not all will be good for you. Actions speak for themselves. Let other people show you how they are and decide whether they have room in your life. School is not everything in life; don’t forget your family. Lastly, remember to have fun and to balance your crazy parties and group study sessions.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to plan ahead. Do not leave picking your classes, getting loans, applying for scholarships and making a financial plan until the last minute. If you wait to long, you are just going to stress yourself out. Also, I would tell myself that once you get to college, you are going to have to make hard, adult, decisions and sometimes that means sacrificing something you love or think you need. Be prepared to grow up. College is just the start, but without a solid foundation for your future it will crumble on itself. That is why it is so important to take your classes, and your choices seriously.

Be more responsible and independent! Don't slack off and allow yourself to cruise through the last year because you think you are finished. Take a lot of Advanced Placements classes and do the hard work now so that you can take less classes and spend less money in college later. Sacrifice temporary relaxation for future relaxation. You have the opportunity to earn amazing grades, get scholarships, and graduate at the top of your class. Don't waste time and be lazy and don't procrastinate! Make yourself and your family proud. Do the best your last year of high school and learn to be independent so that when you leave for college and live on your own, it isn't the biggest shock in the world.

I would tell myself focus on looking for scholarships because they would have been well needed. I would have told myself to fill out more scholarships so i could pay for school and housing and meal plans. I would have told myself to live on campus. Most importanly i would have told myself to take more dual enrollment classes so I could be coming into college as a senior instead of a junior

Life in college is drastically different than life in high school. Prepare to be thrown into a world of independence and responsibility. No longer will your parents be by your side every step of the way. While they can still offer you guidance, there are many things that you will need to learn. There are more opportunities than you can imagine to get involved, relax, and have fun, but these opportunities must be balanced out with hard work. Time management and prioritization will become most important things in your life. Work hard, but remember to save time by working efficiently. From a social standpoint, let loose and do not be introverted. The friends that you make and the people you meet will all make an impact on your life, whether it's a big impact or a small one. You are the result of everything around you, so surround yourself with the positive people and positive experiences that will shape who you are. That being said, do not change yourself to fit in - always be yourself and your experiences at college will be some of the best of your life.

I am sitting here with a broken heart, broken from the one man that I truly believed was the one I was going to marry. At 30 years old we haven't changed much. If I could tell you one thing it is that all of our past mistakes, regrets, disappointments, relationships have all lead to this day. I wouldn't change a thing. Live life the way it was meant to. Cry the tears that burn at the corners of eyes, smile when you feel the tug at your lips, most of all laugh. Laughter is the most important thing you can ever do that will get you through the darkest of times. As I sit here today broken hearted and thinking about the things that could have gone wrong but we will never really know, I laugh at the memories. I am sad but know that when you meet him love him with all of your heart and don't look back. Go to school and know that its ok you didn't know what you wanted right out of high school, but most of all know that we are happy. You are strong.