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If i could go back in time and talk to myself i would hit myself in the back of my head. I would do this because i want myself to wake up. my senior i just focused on getting good grades instead of looking for scholarships. I was in a this group called Latino Achievers that helped me get ready for college. of course i had to also help with this but i didn't. I applied to the colleges i wanted to attended. So the advice i would tell myself is to start looking for scholarship. to talk and open myself more to people which is necessarily in college. their is not to worry about going to college because it will help you in return. college will open doors that bring good things to you. last but not least i will also tell myself to stop being lazy and do what you have to do. Nobody is going to be checking on you if you are doing your work. you have to grow up and take responablity of your actions.

I would tell myself to definitely pursue more scholarship opportunities because college is expensive. Constantly stressing about money the first semester effects grades, and bad grades mean you fail. As to the transition, I would tell myself to be open to meeting new people. College can become lonely if you don't have any friends.

The key piece of advice I would give myself about college life is to stop being so worried about everything. The anxiety is not going to help the experience, but hinder it. Being nervous and a little scared about making the transition is a natural thing to experience ,but do not overdo it owing to the fact that everybody is going through the same thing. Speaking of everybody and people, do not be afraid of talking to them just because you do not know them. The best way of making new friends is to be open, friendly, kind, and respectful. These characteristics will let you get in further life than being a mean grouch and should not be restricted to friends, but everybody you meet in life. Another thing I would like to mention is to not spend your be your overwhelmed and agonized over your your homework and tests: it is what it is, so just do it. You will do well in some classes and badly in others. This just means that it will require more effort on your part. My last piece of friendly advice would be to have some "me time" and relax.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would go back and tell my high school self to be focused and take every course extremely serious. I would make sure I know that my education will prepare me for the future because as advanced as society is becoming, I am expected to be knowledgeable in the working world. My success relies on my education, and throughout the years I must perform as a scholarly student and apply progressing devotion each semester to my academics. The most important factor is GPA because that determines financial aid. During my current college experiences everything has reflected back to financial aid, and for me to continue my education I must be able to afford it. It has been a struggle to be successful in college because I continuously worry about tuition payments. I currently work extremely hard not only at school, but at a job that contributes to my tuition. I do believe that if I did not have to devote as much time to work and worry that I would have a much better performance in college. Start the devotion in highschool and it'll reflect in college!

Me 2013: Hey Ariel Me 2009: You look like me...Umm am I dreaming or something...? Me 2013: Yes I look like you and no you're not dreaming. That's besides the point. Listen, there are some things you need to know about college. Trust God in every situation, don't date anyone until you graduate, go to more sports games, don't take no for a real answer, come out of your shy shell, start praying now for parking- Me 2009: Wait a minute, how do you know all this stuff? Me 2013: *sighs* Kid, I've been there.

You may think school is tough now and that college is going to be tougher, but you are better off doing it now then when you are alone raising 2 kids, working and going to school. Right now your life is easier and carefree, but also full of great opportunities that will help you grow into the wonderful woman that I know that you will be. Go to school, live life to the fullest, and regret nothing. Love, THE OLDER YOU

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have alot to say. I would tell myself to take each day at a time. Time is precious and it goes by within a blink of an eye. 4 years will go by very fast so have fun. Express yourself and your feelings. Dont be worried about what other people think. I would tell myself to stay focused on my grades and study. I wish my high school grades were better. I would tell myself that friends are not that important, my education is. The final thing I would tell myself is to believe in myself more. You will be surprised at how much you can achieve if you just have faith. I would love to go back in time and tell myself these things. It would make me a better and stronger person.

Dear Leslie 2011, Today you are frustrated and lonely walking the halls of your cold, dreary, soon-to-be alma mater. You think to yourself, how can you understand, my parents have me living there version of a happy life with their separate spouses and children. My lack of test taking skill will not take me to the college of my dreams. Plus, I don't have enough money to go anywhere far away. Again you try to tell me through the page, "My dreams of leaving this place and creating MY life in a plac far away, that sems like a fairytale in reality." Girl, think again. Cinderella once said something very wise, " A dream is a wish your heart makes." and your dreams will come true if you keep pressing onward toward your goals. I urged you to never give up the search for the "Dream School" because it's out there. Don't be afraid to dream, because if you look for your dreams in everyday life, soon they will become a reality. What I am trying to say is best stated in the movie "Tangled", "Go, live you dream." because soon it will become a reality.

I would first tell myself to keep working hard and doing my best and to not slack off with the given senioritis that comes along during this time. Even though working hard and doing well is important i'd want myself to know that it's ok to take a break and have some fun every now and then but not to overdo it. Here would be the best time for practice self-discipline and time management. As far as the college experience I would inform myself to start looking and applying for any and every scholarship and grant availabe as soon as possible. One of the last things I would say is to not stress too much over the idea of college because it's not as bad once you're here. You only think it will be from all the views shown in movies and tv shows for the most part. Maybe a few college slackers fit in that category as well. So work hard, do your best, manage time, don't stress and have a good time. Enjoy your current life and get ready for the future one.

Being a college student has taught me a lot. I definitely underestimated the toughness being a college student. If i could go back in time, I would give myself the advice of working harder and developing a habbit of working hard. It is very important that a student works hard in college.

I would give myself a pat on the back. I did everything I could do and more to insure a wonderful future. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA and most of all, the sense of accomplishment. I would tell myself to keep my chin up and to never give up. A great education is worth every sleepless night, every hard test and every annoying teacher.

Self, don't date anybody. You're not going to marry the person you're dating in high school so just be good friends with everybody. Your emotions are a little out of whack right now and they may get you in trouble when combined with a dating relationship. Since you're not dating you don't have to worry about this but it may be worth telling your friends--don't date someone back home if you're more than 3 hours away at college. I should add that there are exceptions to this, but you're not of those. Save money too. College is not cheap, which is why I'm applying for a scholarship as you read this. You're not going to need help in life. Know who to ask and when to ask. Finally, be yourself. No one is you better than you.

If I had the ability to give my high school self some advice, I'd tell her that her hard work in high school will pay off when she goes to college and is able to coast through most of her gen. eds. I'd tell her that college is so much better than high school in every way imaginable. I would also be sure she knew not to worry about her relationships with people from high school; she and those other people will all change a lot in college and some of those relationships will run their course while others will be strengthened, but its all a part of life and growing up.

I would tell myself that no matter what you think college is like, it will always be different. Also, don't make your decision on where your friends are going. Ultimately, you are going for your degree and not to extend high school. Also, have fun with it because the place you choose is going to be where you are living for the next few years. Pick a place and enviornment where you know that you are going to enjoy yourself and make a lot of friends because if you don't like the school, you aren't going to enjoy college.

I learned a lot about responsibility during my two years at Ivy Tech and I'll learn even more at Indiana University Northwest. Both schools are so different and require students to be open to new experiences. Ivy Tech was very basic that let you guide yourself during your program, with help. Indiana University is very different. IU wants you to be on your own with very little help. It will require a lot of focus, determination, and time management. Both schools were opened and allowed you to wander and feel free but, with IU, I'm going to learn more. My education will be taken to a higher standard. I'm going to learn to better accommodate my business field and learn what life is really like to be in a tight structured environment that changes with very little notice. This is what I have been preparing myself with Ivy Tech and now the opportunity to try it before stepping out into the real world. I've been at the IU campus for a while and I know I will succeed. This will help me when I go into the business field because every day is a little different.

Undoubtedly, the first life lesson taken from my new college experience is how to manage money and debt. After great effort in search of scholarship my family still fell short of tuition therefor to stay at Lipscomb I applied for two loans. In order to avoid extreme debt after graduation I am already slowly paying off these loans and impliminting a budget. I know these habits will be rewarding in the future but I have my whole life to worry about money. The greatest lessons of college truely come from campus experience! From teachers to classmates, collge has taught me how to deal with different personalities! From wordy books to lengthy assingments, college has taught me how to manage time and deal with what I am assigned! From missions fairs to paint parties, college has taught me how to be a part of a community! College offers countless new experinces that in one semester have begun to form me into an adult in society.

During college, I get to enjoy the good thing about serving in the community, getting involve to make a difference in other people's life. Not only it provides experiences about the real world, it also give a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. It is also a powerful moment where I can build valuable friendships and relationships with incredible people and share those life-changing experiences with others around me. Before attending college, my worlld was self-centered and I knew nothing about what I could do to help others and what I had in my hand to share to others and not only serve them but also serving myself too. College constitutes a turning point in my life where I can look back and be proud of what I accomplished and be prepared for a more challenging future.

College has been a benefit to my life, both socially and academically. Coming from a small private high school, the shift in my enviroment opened my eyes to new opportunities. I am meeting new types of people that I never would have met before and learning not only how to get along, but also how to live in the same room. I am able to find friends that relate and understand me better. The academic facility provides many labs and subjects that I had not even thought about before. The faculty ensures that students graduate well prepared for their career as long as the student is academically involved. While standards are high, plenty of help is offered to acheive goals.

I have been priviledged to attend a school with great professors that truly want you to succeed. I have been able to experience fun student activities and been given many opportunities and free gifts from the university. I have been apart of a community that loves to have fun but is dedicated to serving the Lord. I have learned so many things about myself and had to build a stable group of friends that were uplifting to me. It is a lot harder in a diverse school to stick to your grounds and find that close group of friends but also love those around you and befriend those who are very different from you. Learning to manage time between school work, friends, and a healthy amount of sleep and excersice is crucial and a big learning component in college. Once these things become balenced it is easier to find that happy healthy lifestyle that helps you grow best.

The experiences I have had in college have allowed me to gain a new perspective on others, myself, and life. The people that I have been blessed to call my friends are people that I never would have imagined being friends with who have truly broadened my way of thinking. I have gained a new level of self confidence. I used to have an idea in my mind that no matter what I did, I would never be good enough. Now I see just how much I am truly worth. Before college I had a certain image of this world, and I knew just what I wanted out of it. Now that I have been away at school for a little while, I have begun to dream dreams about what I could give to the world, rather than what I could take away from it. I have started to see everything in a new light. My college experienece has allowed me to answer the questions of who I am and who I want to become more than I could before. Additionally, my education is giving me a path that will help get me to that person I want to become.