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Assuming that I could go back into time, I would give myself lots of advice. Once I graduated high school, not only did I gain a disease of addiction, I had went straight into parenthood and had three children by the age of 25. Although I would do anything for my children and wouldn't trade them for the world, I would have told myself to wait to have a family. I entered recovery and just celebrated my third year of sobriety. Being a full-time single mother is very difficult, not only raising them, but attending school full-time as well. The transition for attending a larger university was quite different than attending a technical college which I had done previously. Getting to know my professors on a personal level, and taking a tour of the college was helpful during my first semester. Finding classmates that lift ones spirits and help out whenever they possibly can is also very beneficial. Knowing my way around, personal relationships with professors and students, and good notetaking and listening skills is something that I believe every freshman should endure.

The advice I would give myself would be this: It is important to start and finish college soon, if you wait until after you have children(who may still be in primary school), it will be hard , but still obtainable if you put your mind to it. I would tell myself that holding a job, raising a family, and keeping it all straight under the pressure is so very stressful. You have to make sure you're giving your all; to all of these . Most of all, you have to make sure that your families needs are being meet. So whay I am saying is this: Get your education, by what ever means necessary.

When in highschool you should work hard, give your all because it pays off. In today's society college cost an arm and a leg, so receiving a full ride only comes to the students who work the hardest. Not studying is something you have to get used to, so why not start in highschool.

I would tell myself to keep a great GPA in high school, so I can already have some college classes out the way!!

Talking to myself now as a high school senior I would tell myself to: enjoy my last year in high school; fill out more scholarship applications; do research on each school I was looking into attending, possibly talk to current students and alumni; don't stress about my financial situation; go to school where you really want to go because it's you that have to be there for at least the next four years; figure out whats important to you in a school and in a community; find out how the surrounding community feels about and supports the school; find out about available transportation to anything off-campus; I would also say that college is not as big a change as you expect it to be, its just like high school except you live there. crime is statistically higher in areas where there are colleges or universities so find out about the police in the community: do they respond quickly, does the campus have its own police squad;

Prepare myself better for the ACT. Study for a life long education and not just for an A on next week test.

I would tell myself to understand College is a totally different ball game. This is major money and if I don't take it seriously, it will go to waste. I would tell myself to come prepared to make my own decisions and buckle down for class. No one else is here to push me everyday and make sure that I am on top of my education. I also would remind myself of the temptations around campus and that being on my own makes me totally accountable for my own actions!

I f I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that just doing enough to get by is not the answer. Also that what you are doing now will directly affect what you can do and where you will be placed in college. Another thing I would say is to slowly and thoroughly research schools you may be interested in. Make sure to check out the campus life and that the school you choose to apply to has all that you expect of a school and it's living environment. Lastly , now knowing what I know about college life I would tell myself to apply to more than just one college don't put all your work into just one college. Give yourself options so you're not stuck with having to go to that one place if things don't work out.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would explain to myself that I need to take advantage of the free applications and apply to more schools than I did. Also, I would tell myself to apply outside the box & visit more schools than I did.

Once again I would go back and tell myself to save up more of my money rather than spending a lot of it on things I really didn't need. As well as looking for my textbooks online rather than paying the bookstores prices, because you will most likely find it from another place for a lower price. I would also tell myself that while there are many clubs that may seem interesting don't get too involved, that way you still have time to spend with your friends and to study. Also on move-in day be nice to people they will remember that and definitely get to know your RAs because they can be a lot of help and support and just a good friend during your freshmen year. Most of all just enjoy the experience and be yourself.