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Going back in time is what many of us would like to do to change something--alter the future; however, If I could go back I would try to change things that would have made it easier to get to where I am now. If I would have the opportunity to give myself advice it would be this: 1. Don't focus on the grade-focus on learning. 2. Rank all task on heirarchy...Procrastination is your enemy! 3. Memorizing is good, but learning is better. 4. Learn what kind of a learner you are now...it will make studying easier! 5. Get to know your teachers...they probably have experience and connections that will help you reach your goals. 6. Learn how to handle those tough situations and teachers...there will always be hard people to deal with. 7. Having a life is more than prom queen, cool shoes--Its about living and experiencing. 8. Money should never be the focus of why you choose a career. 9. Having many friends is nice sometimes, but having one friend who knows everything about you and loves you still the same is what will get you through rocky times in life!

I would tell myself to be more organized and suck-up to the teacher more to give myself the edge up. In the end thats What it comes down to with most of the professors, because they are hard to learn from and if they like you then they are a lot more likely to give you a better grade.

Knowing what I know now about college life, I would care more about my grades. In order to get the maximum amout of money back from scholarships, you have to do the best you can in highschool. Because of slacking off a little during freshman highschool year, I am now suffering the consequences. I would have had about a 4.0 highschool gpa if I would have tried my hardest freshman year, but instead I have about a 3.5. It is always harder to bring up a gpa than it is to just do well in the beginning.

Assuming that I could go bak in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to stick wtih school and get my basics done. I would tell myself to not give up when thing get tough and discouraging. I'd make sure that I knew for sure what I wanted to major in and not switch my major so many times. I would also make sure I did not do school online. I am a hands on person and visual person and with instructors just talking to me it did not turn out well. I would also tell myself to listen to what my father and sister have to say. My sister knows what I am having to go through and I didn't always listen. Listening to my father would have saved me a lot of money by not attending an online school. Last but not least I would make sure to tell myself to not procrastinate. Don't wait till the last minute to try and find ways to pay for school. I would make sure that I knew all of these things and that I did better.

Definitely go visit the colleges and universities that you are seriously considering. It will be worth the time, effort, and money because your next four years will be spent here and you should enjoy the environment as much as the school. Apply as soon as possible to your top choices because it can make a huge difference, especially if you are a between the big, fat envelope and the slim envelope.

I would of stick to the same plan as I did which was go to cosmetolgy school then go to college. But I would of seach for schools that i would attend right after my trade. and also think wisely about the tution

If I could go back in time I would tell my high school self about all the aspects of the world that he didn’t have a chance to see in his environment. Growing up in a disadvantaged situation I often failed to see outside of the box, that was my poverty stricken community. I would explain to myself the plethora of opportunities that lie before me and articulate how every decision I made in high school would affect those opportunities. As an intellectually gifted student, I often rested on my ability to pick things up quickly. I didn’t study very often in high school. This worked at that level but made it that much harder to form good study habits in college when things didn’t come quite as easy. I also would have advised my high school self to explore advanced opportunities, such as dual enrollment and AP courses, to challenge myself. Having this information would have benefitted me tremendously, allowing me to grow as a result of challenging myself. It also would have helped me save money getting some of the courses I would later have to pay for out of the way for free.

My college experience thus far has given me the drive to improve as both a student and a leader. I've learned how competitive the professional world can be and Kettering University is equipping me with the skills that I will need to get ahead in life and in my career. The mandatory co-op program that we have is extremely beneficial in terms of giving us all the closer look and hands-on experience that future empoylers look for and appreciate. As somebody who comes from a rather small high school, it has been a challenge getting used to courses that are so advanced and move forward so quickly. However, I feel it has, so far, made me a much better student and a harder worker. Everything I am learning here is preparation for my future goals, and I am learning to live up to my full potential here at Kettering University.

My college experience has not been a simply achedemic one. Yes, I've learned a lot and plan on learning much more as I complete my course of study. I've learned to be hands-on in the worjk place, communicate and interact in a true work situation with real workers in my field. However, college has also allowed me to break out of my shell and network with potential employers, friends, and organizations. I've become less of an introvert and found on-campus groups and organizations that will not only help me find jobs and scholarships in the future, but also experience new relationships, make friends, and explore different ideas, cultures, beliefs, and ways of thinking. I've also had opportunities to attend conferences and travel the United States. It's been a life changer and I don't know what kind of person I would be had I chosen a different life path. The experience has been invaluable and I'd suggest at least attempting it to any potential college students.

I have learned that college isnt as hard as I thought it would be as long as I do my homework