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College is a possibility, despite lack of finances or being an underachiever in high school. If you want it, you can make it happen. Oh and never ever buy your textbooks at the bookstore.

I would say to myself, at the age of 17-18, that I know you believe that you are all grown, that you have made it through school and there certainly could not be anything more for you to learn. You are wrong. Whether you are in school or not, there is always room for expanding your mind. You may believe that "life" is your school, and I agree. Life will give you many lessons to get through, and that is important, it makes you who you are. But what college learning will help you with is expanding your mind. A mind that is willing to explore the bigger issues, the things that make us unique and the things that inspire us to step outside of ourselves. There are many things that will change who you are throughout your entire life, welcome this change.

There is nothing more important than your family, your health and continuing your education. But without education, you will not know enough about how to care for your health or your family.

I would tell myself to go directly from high school to a four-year university, to prevent the undesireable extension of my education into the marathon eight years that it's become. I would also tell myself to get a feel for the college before I transfer there, paying particular attention to the class sizes and the available performance opportunities. This would save me a lot of time and a LOT of money, as transferring from college to college has been a tremendous waste of both.

The advice I would give to a younger me, would be to keep your eyes on your goals, and do not let others persuade you of anything different. Some of the most difficult times of ones life occur during college whether young or old; to stay strong and focused on ones goals are the most important. There are times when you feel like giving up or taking an easier road. The way to combat this distraction is to keep your goal within sight by setting smaller goals along the way. When a person accomplishes any sort of goal, it is a success that will catapult you to your further goals.

I would of studied more and actually take the time to fill out Scholarships also look into schools and research and find the right school for me. I would of told myself that college was gonna be hard and expensive and Full time which equals Dedication and time.

You need to continue your education beyond high school and obtain a college degree. There are many opportunities awaiting one who graduates from college. Knowledge is power and the possibilities are endless. You will never know what you can accomplish until you try. Graduating from college gives you a since of pride and joy for what you have achieved. You also meet new people that could end up being life long friends and career associates. Attending college helps to prepare you for your future. In order to reach the goal line you have to take responsibility and strive to give your best none less is acceptable. Set your goals high and work hard to attain it because no goal is too high to reach if you put your mind to it. An education is forever and no one can take it from you. I can only imagine how I will feel once I step across the graduation line. I get excited just thinking about it because I know that great things are waiting for me. It's like I can't graduate quick enough. And upon completion of obtaining my degree I will share the success with my loved ones.

I would advise myself to try and understand that I am worth more and that in the future what I have to offer to the world will make an impact on other people's lives. I would tell myself to continue with theatre and with choir, and to never lose my passion for the things that I love. I would also make sure that when my theatre teacher walks up and asks me, "what do you think you will be doing after high school?" That I tell him I am going to college so I can get the scholarship that he was trying to offer me. I would also help myself to understand the importance of filling out scholarship applications and sticking with the courses I will be enrolling in through my junior/community colleges.

Higher education has always been a determination of mine. However, it was never expected or encouraged by my family, teachers and counselor. Instead the push was for vocational school or marriage. When I was a senior it was because of my determination and drive that I seek out information for colleges. Although the determination was there, I never received the support of my family (which was expected) and more so, my teachers or school counselor. Knowing what I know today about college life, my advice to myself would be not to let anyone write the script of your life. You have the right to acquire your passion and dreams in life. When your aspiration is for a higher education and it?s greeted with discouragement, you should keep your focus and surround yourself with positive influence, and people who believe in you. Education is the key to success and with your education the sky is the limit.

I would say to that high school person to follow your dreams, it may be 30 years before you get the chance to actually do it. Be studious and don't let your social life mess up your chances to do what you wanted to.