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If I could go back in time as a high school senior I would tell myself to wait to fall in love, get married and start a family. I would have said to me to go to and finish college first, obtain a degree and find a satisfying career that I could be proud of. I would have told myself not to allow my husband and family to be first in my life and put myself and education on the back burner. I would have said to myself that even though being a housewife is fullfilling, I would feel more complete if I were doing something for myself and for me in terms of an education. I would have said to myself to think about what would I do if my husband left me and the kids for whatever reason, could I or would I be able to go to work with my limited education and support them and if not what am I going to do about it. If I knew then what I know now I would have gone to college without a doubt and obtained a degree years ago for me.

If I could go back in time with the knowledge I have now about college I would definitely tell myself to stay focused. Also I would tell myself to not let anyone stand in the way of going back to school. It is tough but in the end, the education and other experience make it worth it. I would also tell myself not to wait so long to go back to school; waiting makes the transition harder because you forget a lot of what you have learned in the past. The final advice I would give myself is to get as many scholarships as you possibly can.

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself I would tell myself to go ahead and go to college right out of highschool. Going back when you get older is hard to do. I would tell myself that I would be able to go full time without having to worry about taking care of a child. I would give myself the information about how to get grants and scholarships because my main worry was how was I going to pay for school since my parents did not have any money put aside for me. I would also tell myself to stop being lazy and do the best I can while in highschool so that I could get some assistance from my school with going to college because I slacked off my senior year.

I'd tell myself that what my peers think of me is meaningless, my parents are right, high school performance is very important. Take the SATs AND the ACTs, complete the ASVAB and complete the MEAP. Pay attention and complete homework. Social life is not worth sacraficing grades for. Apply for schalarships and participate in sports, talk to my parents about the tests. Ask for help and definately do not worry about getting and maintaining a job. Education is far more important than any part-time or full-time job while in high school. Keep a firm grasp on future goals and always remember that the better you do in high school the better you may do in college.

As a 44 year old going back to school to obtain a bachelors degree, I would tell myself two things. First is to get a Bachelors degree. Statistics show that those with a higher degree will earn up to 105{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} more than their high school graduate counterparts. According to the US Census Bureau, on average, a person with a Bachelors degree will earn $21,800 more per year than a high school graduate and earning a Master's degree will get you $31,900 more per year than a high school graduate.1 With the current unemployment rate being high, many employers eliminate any applicants that do not have at least a Bachelors degree. Therefore you don't even get a chance to interview for the position. Second thing I would tell myself is don't take yourself so seriously! Although a career and education is important, be sure to also take some time to enjoy life. While going to school, remember to take some time to do the activities you enjoy; skiing, camping, traveling and socializing. Develop a social support group to balance out life. 1Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Surveys, March 1998, 1999, and 2000.

The first thing I would say is don't put it off. College is a great oppertunity that you do not want to miss out on. Going to college is something that you will never regret. Do it for yourself, you deserve it. Don't let anyone change your mind or tell you to wait. If you are unable to attend a college campus, go to online classes, they are awesome! Kaplan University wants you to succeed, they do everything possible to help you reach your goals. The classes are interesting and the professors are easy to get along with. If you are worried about the money end of it, financial aid is not that difficult to get. Kaplan University also helps you find scholarships and loans. It's easy to transfer too. College is a great investment in your future. Campus life is something I wish I would have been able to be a part of, my daughter loves it. The diversity and learning experiencse are something you can only get in college. They make memories that will last forever. College is a step up in life. Do it for yourself and your family!

I would tell myself that college is so much more than high schol. I would tell myself that it is not scarey and it is fun. You meet such a diverse group of individuals that make classes fun. I would let myself know that an education is going to be need in my future and I waited too long to get it. It is better to be educated and not have to use, rather than needing to have an education but do not have it. I would tell myself that the funn times do not end in high school, but rather they begin when you have and education and a job you love.

If I was able to go back in time to talk to myself as a high school student, I would tell myself to get more ready for college. During high school, no one realizes the reality of college and how important it really is. When it?s time to enter into a college you then realize all the things you wish you would of done in school. I would tell myself to listen to all those whole told me to pay attention so I could prepare myself better. College can be its own difficult situation, but when you don't pay too much attention to it in high school and listen to everything that was being said, it makes it ten times harder. There is so much that happens after high school and it seems like that was the only place to help guide us in the right direction. It would be nice to go back to tell my teachers, peers, or anyone else who tried to make sure my future included college, and tell them how much I really appreciate every minute they spent assisting me.

I would ask that I be blessed with the power of faith that all would be okay if I just continue to pursue my educational dreams and not let fear, or myself ,get in my way. I would convince myself that I needed to actually read my textbooks, do my homework and attend class to get good grades, unlike high school where getting an "A" was automatic just for being there. I would convince myself that I should overcome fear of failure so that I would not be 42 years old and trying to reach a goal that I setting right here, right now. Of course, hindsight is 20/20 - But, you did say I could go back in time. The truth is, I would not change a thing. It is what it is, and exactly what it is supposed to be. Thank you for letting me share. Natalie Haller

Get 'er done now! Do not put this off. Help is much mucho ez when you can ask yer fam, not so great when you are grown up. Catch all the fun later, people understand that. People understand a realistic logical construction of events in your life, not a desire to save mankind at 20. Go get that dream done. Then, you will be enabled to craft your bigger desires with expertise, and the appropriate tools.