Jessica
I have actually wanted to do this, and the obvious realization that I could not was upsetting. The first piece of adivce would be to make myself take summer classes. Although the break is nice, taking classes in the summer keeps your mind sharp and helps you get to your goal faster. I would have had my Associate's Degree and be working on my Bachelor's Degree already. Stretching college course work out just makes things more difficult in the long run. The key is to get the work done quickly without overburdening yourself. When I first started school I did not realize that there was such a thing as eight week classes. Taking these types of classes can allow you to take four classes a semester while only focusing on two classes at a time. Stress is a part of life that we cannot avoid, especially as a working student. Another piece of advice would be to relax every once and awhile. Being a college student has been the best time of my life so far. The independence is exhillarting and the transition of a teenager into a young adult is an important time of one's life.
Britney
If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I wouldn't think twice about doing it. I would tell myself to go away for school. Being able to have the opportunity of having my first two years paid for at a Community College was a great benefit, but being home never gave me the opportunity to really experience college life and what it's like to be on your own and away from home. There are so many different things from joining campus groups to Greek life that I coud've been a part of right now if I had left after high school. I know it's not too late now but being at home really had me reevaulating what I wanted to do with my life and sometimes I was unsure. So if I could go back in time, I would tell myself to change my mind about staying home and leave; experience the world.
Jennifer
College is the next step before getting a job in the real world. As a senior in high school, you need to try to figure out what profession it is that you really want to do in life. Then, choose a school that has a good program in that area. Complete some job shadows as a senior to figure out what interests you and what you can see yourself doing for the rest of your life. Knowing what major you want to obtain going into college is a great advantage. The job market in your future is not going to be good, so choose a major that is going to always need jobs
Stefani
I would tell myself to buckle down and study to achieve great grades in high school. Most importantly enjoy high school and they friends and family around you. When you get to college study and don't be timid about getting involved with school activities. When you get to college, have fun, and make new friends! Make sure you get to know all your teachers, and sitting in the front always helps!