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At the age of 34, I'm older than the average college student. I've learned about life and school and making the right decisions for oneself. If I were able to talk to myself as a high school senior, the foremost thing I'd stress to myself is to be sure that the major choice is what you want, since, in hindsight, it was not what I wanted. I started originally in business after getting suggestions that I should go into engineering. I chose business because I wanted to be a rich, powerful executive. Nearly 13 years after graduating, I finally chose engineering and am very pleased with that. I'd give myself this information. The next thing I'd tell myself is that it's going to take more effort than I'm used to. I'd make sure that I wouldn't let "senioritis" carry over into the first year of school. Finally, I'd tell myself not to get stuck in a job since it was pretty good at the time. It only served to delay getting what was important done.

Dear High School Senior, I understand you are anxious about beginning college?don?t be! If you do your best and are willing to apply yourself, you will succeed. Also, don't be afraid of your professors; the majority of them want to hear your inquires. Teachers are pleased when they observe that their students are interested in learning. Your motivation to learn will sequentially motivate your professor to help you in the pursuit of knowledge. Additionally, be courteous. Be kind to your fellow students and considerate of your professors. Refuse to stoop to petty ways of bad-mouthing professors because of the way they choose to order their class; instead, find an aspect of the class to be grateful for and focus on the positive. Get involved! Find your niche and give something unique to the school! Try writing for the school paper, or tutoring other students in a subject area you love. Work on campus in the bookstore or fitness center. Start a student club with a handful of other student who share the same passion. In short, take time to get to know the people surrounding you. You won?t regret it! Warmly, Your college sophomore self

Assuming I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior with what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would advise myself to focus on my grades and go for as many grants and scholarships as possible.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to give up . During my senior year I slacked because I knew I had the good grades and GPA from the beginning of high school, and the work came easy to me. I didn't have to study for test or papers and I did what i had to do to get by and I regreat that. I wish I would have continued to stay focused, filled out scholarships, and prepare for college not wasting my time doing other things. I would also tell myself to prepare to leave behind people. I realized that my season was changing and when seasons change you can't bring winter into summer and summer into fall, especially if you live somewhere where there is four seasons. I would have begin the process of stepping into adult becoming more responsible and senistive to my own needs instead of worrying about others. I would have made sure that I was ready to move ahead in my life by myself. I would of told myself to enjoy every moment as senior, to savour it.

I beleived that after high school life was going to be easy, and that I could get along fine without furthuring my education. I would tell myself as a high school student to buckle down and do it now, and do it right. There will be plenty of time to be an adult later. In high school I though I was on the top of the world, it took me being knocked down a few pegs to realize how hard life really is. Now I am a mother of 3 that just started my education, I am going to school with my kids. So most of all I would have told myself Go Now, when your responsibilities are minimal, and quit making excuses.

If I could somehow have the profound opportunity to go back in time and speak with myself as a high school senior I would have quite a bit to say. First, I would tell myself to be extraordinary and to never give up or to except anything less then one hundred percent of your best. Second, I would tell myself of the financial problems that will begin in the year 2008 and that would continue into the present year. I wish that I could go back and tell myself of everything that I have discovered in my journey past high school and to continue with my passion for flying and all things related to aviation. An explanition that I did not yet reach my goal and life long dream of being an airline pilot , However it will be reached without fail because I will except nothing less and even with all of the financial hardships and challenges I will prevail. I will prevail above all others because that is my spirit and that is who I am. The type of person who gives what he can to help those less fortunate is who I am and will countinue. Good Luck!

Dear Kristina, You are going to embark on a new journey. You will encounter people who do not view work as highly as you do. They will depend on you, and expect to recieve the credit. Be prepared, they will be mean and rude. Just go with it, and know you are doing the right thing. You will have some teachers who can not teach, figure a way around them. Doodle, read ahead, and take notes. There will be subjects that utterly bore you, find at least one new thing every class that you found intriguing. Stick with it. Stay organized, it will help once finals come. Be open to new people, and make friends. They will stay with you for awhile, as well as help you out. Wheather in school or in life to cheer you up. Enjoy college as much as you can, it is way better than high school. Sincerly, Kristina Gonzales

I would tell myself to take my classes seriously. Some classes will be easier than others, just like high school. If you get a scholarship don't blow it, don't slack off just because you're not paying for the class. Show up to class everyday. Do all your homework and make sure you turn it in. If you have questions ask them, don't think you're stupid just because you don't know the answer. The teachers are there for you. Unlike high school, these classes actually mean something. Don't feel intimidated, the classes are small, the people are nice, and always remember your books and a pencil.

Life is hard for you now, but you were right things will get better once you get to college. Just keep tryin to make friends, and continue doing what you do. Things will turn what they way you wanted them if you just hang in there.

Well first off you should take college courses like dual enrollment and AP classes while you are in high school. It is a great opportunity to prepare youself for the work load and skills you need in college. It is also a bonus because you are getting high school credit too! Second, I would say to remember that your grades you get in these college classes will be with you for a very long time. So it is important not to slack and do the best you can. I can gaurantee that you will be glad you got that A in English 101 because you took it seriously. Last piece of my advice would be to pick a degree or classes that really interest you not your friends or family. Pick something that excites you and will allow you to go far. It is not about your friends any more. College is a time for you gain a vast amount of knowledge and succeed in career of your choice. Good Luck!

School is what you make it and it is better to do it a young person then waitting untli you are older. Putting as much into school as you could will make your college a success. Because of scholarships and the help you get due to your grades. College is great and you can be a success in life once you are done.

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior I would have said to take more advantage of the resources that are available to me in order to achieve my goals faster, such as scholarships, counseling, being more informed about what certain schools are able to offer me achieve my goals much quicker than others. Also that I should setup up short term and long term goals, this way I am able to achieve my goals step by step and have alternatives just in case something does not work out for me, such as extra funds to have when needed for school supplies and classes.

If I were to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would simply tell myself that everything happens for a reason, and that the deeper the suffering and pain and hard work, the greater the happiness and love and reward. I would convince myself that life is a challenge made to teach us lessons that we are to carry with us for the rest of our lives. My senior self would need to understand that through every disappointment there is a special lesson waiting for us to absorb and emanate onto others. This lesson always has a positive outcome, but is usually masked with a darker appearance. I would ask my senior self to take a deep, humble, breath, and to embrace everything I come into contact with.

I would have signed up for college in the summer instead of waiting til Auguest to take classes.

To work harder in high school and take more advanced classes so that I could have gotten some scholarships and/or financial help, and so I could have been more prepared.

Brett, you have too much potential to let your schooling go to waist. You live in a land where there are so many opportunities out there, that you need to take every advantage that you can get. Starting with your education. So you need to start thinking about and working on what you will be when you graduate. What school are you going to go to? What career or career's are you interested in? What steps do you need to take in order to get to those goals eventually. This is not something that you should start to figur out years after you graduate. The faster you can make these important decisions, the more opportunities you will have to eventually get into the career field that you truly want to be in. So work hard, get good grades, and never stop asking questions that will lead you to where you want to be. So that, and you will be a happy person.