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If I could go back in time I would tell myself to chase my dreams. Sure that's a very cliche saying, but it's true. Although I love Kent, I would of rather been in New York. So that being said, when I turn that time machine back I would let myself know not to be so nervous to take the leap. It's important to be confident in your decision and love where you go. This college will be your home for the next four years, so like it! I also would tell my self to go somewhere that you are excited about. When you tour a campus you should be so thrilled to be there, never settle! Lastly, I would tell myslef it's okay to voice your opinion about where you want to go. This is iportant becuase it's your future and you don't have to please other people with your college decision.

i would tell myself that I should be more serious about attending college and experiencing college life. As an adult returning to school, it is much more difficult to balance a professional, personal and academic life. Additionally, I regret not having the true campus life experience, as the majority of my classes are now taken online. I would tell myself that while something can be said for real life experience, a degree really does matter if you want to move up as an executive or an upper management position in this world.

If I could go back in time and talk to the high school me I would tell him how important it was to start thinking and planning what you wanted to do with your life earlier. After high school I went to Phoenix Community College, got two Associates degrees and still didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. I now am a junior at Kent State University rushing to fill out internships spots, research programs, and register for the admission test for graduate school programs all at the same time. If I had researched and thought seriously about what I truly wanted to do with my life post academia I could have planned my college experience much more efficiently and finished years ago. Nevertheless I am here now rushing to meet this deadline and that and that's definitely not what you want to do Edo. Focus in your last year of high school, figure out what University you want to go to and truly think what major you would enjoy...not just what is going to make you the money. True happiness lies in your own hands and doing work you love and enjoy.

If I could write a letter to my high school self, I would warn myself to pay more attention in school. I would advise myself to use up my Post Secondary credits while in high school, so that I would have been closer to graduation now. There would be a line or two in there about applying for more scholarships, because once you actually get to college, reality sets in. I would also tell myself that the most important thing in college is to experiance new things, while balancing my time and not compromising myself. It's good to step out of your comfort zone every now and then to open yourself up to the world; you never know, you may enjoy something totally new. Despite the perks of opening up, it's important to not totally forget who you are or where your roots are planted. And in the midst of this teeter totter, it's vital to find balance. You must make time for both aspects of your life, along with your studying and career. Lastly I would tell myself, "Get a really good umbrella, a heavy coat & rain boots. Three words; Lake Effect Snow."

The advice I would give to my high school self is to not stress about everything. Stressing over getting work or studying done will make the work even HARDER. And even though we are out of high school, you can still ask your proffessor for help. Sure, your proffessor will not remind you to do your work but they will still be there to help you out if you have a question. Basically, don't be afraid to try something new and don't be afraid to enter a new world/journey of college and your new life.

The idea of going back in time, to when I was in high school, has been a repeating conversation topic throughout my years in college. I did not attend college directly after high school simply because I did not want to place my passion on the back burner. I was an avid equestrian and I spent most of my free time working on a small farm in order to afford a horse. Going back, I would explain to myself that attending college still allows time for extra curricular activities. I would encourage myself to set high goals and realize that college is the foundation for all of my dreams to come true. I would definitly tell myself that in college I find a love for chemistry courses and suggest majoring in biochemistry right away. I would tell myself about the passionate professors and new friends I have met and describe the respect you receive from friends, professors, and family by maintaining excellent grades. Lastly, I would emphasize attending more clubs and activities in order to increase my self confidence. I believe that my low confidence when in a large group was another main reason for waiting to attend college.

I would tell myself to start planning for college in eigth grade. I will need assess my needs, my knowledge, my attributes, and apply for scholarships every year, until I graduate. I would enlighten myself on the type of self discipline that I need to already possess before I attend college. Mainly, I would tell my high school self to explore my options for post secondary education and plan it with the assistance of my familt and school councelors.

If I had the ability to go back and speak to myself honestly I would tell myself to wait. Students who go through twelve years of school and then straight into college tend to be less motivated by school and more socially inclined. I have seen many students drop out because of bad grades due to binge drinking and parties over academic performance. So just take a year to work or relax, honestly it helped me.

Being able to go back in time to high school would be a fantastic oppertunity. I made alot of mistakes at that age and got pregnate my senior year of high school. The first thing I would tell my self is to be more careful, and that I do not understand how much having a child will change my life. After my senior year I did not go straight to college, I waited, thinking 'oh, a year off will be okay.' Huge mistake, I did not want to go back to school after being out for a year. I did not even remember half of what I had learned in school. If I could go back I would definatly get out of high school and go straight to college. When I turned seventeen I moved out of my parents house, that Is something I would also take back, I was so busy with working to survive and getting ready to be a mom I hardly had time for school. Having a dead end job is something that people have to do, but I should have never put that before my education, because that is what truly matters in the end.

As you take your journey to becoming an adult, always remember who you are. Don't ever let anyone change that. You will come into contact with people who have new ways of thinking, new ways of operation and new ways of living and that's great. It's important to be exposed to things you aren't used to. What's also important is remaing true to yourself. Remember to always be early for and to anything. Open your mind and test your wills because life does not stop for anyone. Set some priorities for yourself. Regardless if you know what or who you want to be, stay motivated. Get to know your professors and develop some important connections. These people will become very important for the rest of your life. Make yourself proud. Be the college student that you'd want your own child to be. Enjoy yourself!

I would tell myself about what i have been through since i have been out of high school, let me know that its more than just hanging out partying and hanging on the corner with your friends from the neiborhood. let him see some thing that happens if u do not attend college, and encourage him to attend college after high school.

This really isn't that scary. You won't think of these as the best years of your life when they're happening, but they will be when you look back. After this, you'll be waking up at 6am Monday through Friday... FOREVER. So savor your 9am class that you thought was too early. Ask questions when you don't know the answer. Don't worry about what everyone thinks. Do what you want and say what is really on your mind; people will respect you more for it. Go swimming in your apartment complex's pool in the middle of the night. Hang out with that person you just met 5 seconds ago. Don't be afraid to stay up all night. Teach yourself how to teach others new things. Love yourself. Eat a lot. Chop all your hair off. Sign up for that half marathon. Stop talking about studying abroad in Italy and do it. Get involved with anything and everything that you can. Before you can comprehend it, you'll be 23 years old, working full-time and wishing you could have it back. (trust me, I'm from the future... I know these things).

Take care of yourself. Remember that if you allow yourself to loose sleep, take on too much, and/or stress out about home, schoool or work you will find yourself too ill to do anything you need to do. It sneaks up, so don't take it for granted that everything is "all good", it may not be. Find your balance and stick with it. "Eat right, exercise, etc." is more than a suggestion, it needs to be a way of life. And the most important thing, if you feel you might be in over your head don't waste to much time trying to get yourself out, seek help. That could be the difference in finishing your degree in 4-5 years or in 10.

I would advise myself to not miss any of my classes. You might think that missing a class here or there might not matter but in the long run it all counts for something. Every class provides valuable information that you will need to get the most out of your college career. So don't be lazy and get up everyday and go to class. Set a schedule that you will follow for the whole year.

Always believe in yourself, because no matter what happens you can overcome anything if you put your mind to it.

Matt, you need to dedicate yourself to your work. The first semester will be a breeze and there will be a lot of temptation to skip class and go out. Do not stray because the second semester is harder and the second year is quite difficult. Over summer study and gain knowledge that will help you succeed later. Do not ever take a break from school, not even summer and stick to your work. Do your math problems and do not try to wing it on the test, it will not work.

If given the opportunity to go back and speak with myself during highschool, I would definately tell myself to wake up and realize that life is happening every single day. What I mean by that is, I have always had a lot of potential to do great things but I never applied myself. I refused to accept advice from those older and wiser than myself. I would tell my younger self that if I want to succeed in this world "I must learn how to learn". As an adult now I have realized that the ability to learn from those with experiance is what alows us to better ourselvs. If I knew this as a child I could have avoided countless ammounts of unessessary hardship.

First I would like to know about professors and then financial aid and finally about safety.

I tell this to everyone that will benefit from it. I would tell myself that college is nothing like high school and to go for it. I was made fun of all through my school years so I put off going to college until I was an adult, although it was always a goal of mine, because I was afraid that I would be bullied. When I finally realized that my dream of making the difference in the lives of children would not come true without a college degree I gathered up all of my courage and applied to college. I became a college freshman and newlywed at age 26 while working a full time at a childcare center. A couple semesters later I realized how hard it was to take college classes, work 40+ hours and be pregnant with my first child. I am currently a sophmore with 2 small boys and I wish that I would have attended college after high school because it is hard to balance work, kids, husband and a home with college classes. Also by attending out of high school I would have been able to take advantage of everything college has to offer.

Get moving now! You don't have all the time in the world to wait. If you don't start looking into your future now and figuring out what you want then your future will be here before you are ready. You have to be more prepared for college. Yes it is going to be fun and you're going to meet new people and make great friends, but you have to think about why you are going in the first place. You are not going to be completely work focused the whole time but there is still a time to be serious and put your nose to the grind stone. You know you are going to do fine, but what about being better than fine? Don't sit back and tell yourself you'll get ready for college next week or next month because time runs out. You have to make everything you can out of college to be able to get where you want to be in life.