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Future Self: Gustavo hold off on going to college until you know what you will be majoring in. Join the peace corp, do volunteer work and start excercising. Past Self: But Why? Future Self: If you hold off on college you will know what to major in and will have a more specific plan. You may start at the community college and save yourself a lot of money. Also it will give you a chance to apply for scholarships and become more mature. If you join the peace corp it will give you life experience. Past Self: You are very wise future self.

Dear Sabrina, As you prepare to graduate and head off to college I would like to advice you on a few things. First college is not all that scary. Second when you make your classes make sure that an advisor for your major is there because if they are not you might end up taking a class that does not count towards your degree. Third try your best to avoid early morning classes. The second semester I got stuck with 8 A.M. classes every day and it was horrible, but you made it through it. Last you will learn so many new things and meet so many intelligent people that will give you advice that you will carry for the rest of your life. You will make some of the craziest friends, but you will also have some of the best and worst memories of your life during that first year. You will have to go through the death of two dear friends, but during those times you will prove how strong you are. It may seem scary when you start, but during this time you will finally start to find who you really are. Love, The real you

If I could be able to give myself advice as a high school senior, I would definately tell myself college is the key to success. The more education you obtain, the more successful your journey will be. Education is something that no one can take from you. Once you learn about life's obstacles you will definately be prepared for life throws at you. I would tell myself to be focused on your education and don't let anything hinder your thought process. Keep your eyes on the prize and perseverance pays off in the long run. Don't let peer pressure influence you in doing something you don't want to do.

If I could go back and talk to myself the first thing i would say is, dont be a quitter. I dropped out of school only to go back and get my GED. I would encourage my young self to get through the rough times. I would tell myself that there are careers out there for women and that I could make something of myself. I would tell myself that being a wife and mother are not the only things I should expect of myself. I would also tell myselft to seek out tutoring and not to give up when some subjects seem to difficult to handle. I would also tell myself to report bullying, that was one big reason I left school. I would tell myself that I could make a difference and my life would be what I made of it. I would want my young self to set high goals and be more involved in school clubs and socialize more. I would also tell myself that I shouldnt listen to negativity. Growing up hispanic, going to school was not encouraged.

Make sure to keep all school transcripts! The college you will apply to is going to request transcripts from schools you went to years and years ago. Apply and show serious interest in your 1st choice school in advance and keep updated with their current programs to insure a spot.

Spend more time reading and doing school assigments. Listen to what adults have to say about their experiences. Study and study.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself it would be as a high school freshman, because I was not chose to drop out as a freshman and get my GED as an adult in my mid 20’s. I would have told myself, “he’s not worth it and he is not going to do anything for you in your life. I would have said to myself get you head out of your butt and stop using drugs because they are not going to get you anywhere in life. I would have said stop hanging around these want to be thugs because they are not your “homies.” I would have also said to myself stick out high school until your senior year, because you are still young and can have a better life than this one, and having a college degree at a young age opens more doors than you can imagine, you are somebody special, and you won’t have to worry about people putting you down for the mistakes you made.”

Save your money!!! Money goes fast when you are living on your own. I would also suggest applying a spaced out study habit and reading. Most of college work consists of outside class reading and tests. It is important to develop a good work ethic and habit. It is also important to stay intouch with close friends, practice good eating and sleeping habits, and don't forget all the things you learned in high school.

“Take everything your advisors tell you about preparing for your future seriously, because time flies and being prepared is the best way to ensure success! Once you get to college, things get expensive! The sooner you can practice a budget plan, the better. Your freshman year eases this transition because you don’t have to pay for rent or groceries since you'll live in the dorms/have a meal-plan. However, budgeting for things like recreational activities and gas is great start. If you plan to work part-time, find a job on campus with flexible hours! This one should be a given, but GO TO CLASS - don’t oversleep! Be mindful of your eating habits. Continue to value health and fitness... (your major will end up being exercise science!) Keep healthy snacks around, and get your fruits and veggies in! Because you intend to tryout for the cheer team, I must remind you to be ready for the time and team commitment! Last but not least, invest in a planner – it will help you stay organized! Remember that overall, success is determined by how much work and dedication you put into to something - always rise to the challenge!"

If I was fortunate enough to go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior I would give myself alot of helpful advice. As a highschool senior I did not give my all, I did not care about school, grades, or anything besides hanging out with my friends. I finally realized how important it is to get a good highschool education when I began my first semester of college. I became very independant and began to care about school and grades more than hanging out with any friends. I became very interested in my education when I began college, but struggled with my college classes because I wasn't working hard in highschool. I worked harder than anyone in my classes learning the material being taught. I realized that you need to study, do your homework, and try hard. If I could go back in time to give myself any advice, I would say, "You need to work hard to make your dreams come true. You can do anything if you stay dedicated to getting the education you deserve." Luckily, I am the oldest in my family and I can give this advice to my younger siblings.