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research whatever you want to study. Be sure. Have a goal. If you are not sure is okay to change. Be the best you could be. If you know you are going to get a bad grade in a class dropout before is too late. Not all universities are the same. Finish until you get to your goal and create new ones.

I would tell myself to stay as focused as possible on college work, that there is time for more social activities after graduating. I would also tell myself to try volunteering at different places in order to get a view on what I would like as a career choice for the future, by gaining experience on different areas it may be easier to pick the right career. I would also remind myself of the benefit of staying focused in school instead of trying to do everything at once, because sometimes school can take the back seat when it comes to being out with friends or other activities. Lastly I would tell myself to be proud of the all the accomplishments that I have made and all the accomplishments that will come, to keep going strong and never give up.

The best advice that I would give myself would be to stay focused during your college years and do it for yourself. When I first began going to college I did not realize how many more doors a degree would open in my life. I began college in 2008 and after swithching my major two times I decided I was not ready for college. I withdrew from my classes and moved to northern Iowa to live with the "love of my life." In 2008 my boyfriend and I moved back to the Ankeny, Ia area so that I could resume my education. I enrolled into the Early Childhood Education program at Dmacc in 2010. I knew this was the right program for me because I have been a lead teacher in the four year old classroom at a daycare and I loved helping the children to grow and develop. I am loving my program and keep in close contact with all of my teachers because they provide me with help and encouragement to become successful in my career choice.

“If only I knew then what I know now..." If I could talk to myself as a high school senior I could pass on a wealth of knowledge and information to myself. I would tell myself to listen to my mother more. I would encourage myself to be more focused and mature, go with the flow more, and not be so rebellious. I would point out how completing all assignments on time and being on top of my school work is important with helping me not fall behind. I would tell myself that taking my medications and managing my mental health is important with helping me cope with the stress of school, and with making progress with my school goals. I would tell myself to put more effort into the consideration of my major. I would tell myself that even though college can be tough, eventually I will value it in the long run, as I do now.

If I would have known what life was going to bring me after high school, I would have prepared myself a whole lot better. If you are still in high school consider yourself lucky, and a chance to view this letter as a caution of things to come. After your high school experience I hope that you consider college. “Education is the key to success” I know what you’re thinking you’ve heard it all, you’re worried about financial assistance, and you’re worried about money for other expenses. I say don’t worry, college and universities have multiple ways of assisting you with your studies. Above all, “stay in school, school is cool.” On another note consider the fact that “all things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.” then realizing this you understand the importance of knowledge of your surroundings. Every day is like the birth of Adam and Eve, you make decisions every day. The forbidden tree represents learning life through your own experiences, and the rest of the garden is your opportunity to stay in school. You chose your path.

Meet with your highschool college advisor. Do everything you can do get an academic scholarship while you are in high school. Make your school work your number one priority, otherwise later you will have regrets. When you are in high school it is already set up for you to receive financial assistance for free, when you leave it is much more difficult to gain financial assistance. Study hard and get good grades and meet with your academic advisors. Contact schools you want to go to and request scholarship information. Study for the ACT and SAT. Apply to a variety of schools, both in state and out of state. Complete your Fafsa in the first week of January with your parent who has the lower income of the two. Use financial aid offers from one school to reduce the cost of another school--Say that one school is giving you a better deal than the other school. And get good grades! You won't have to do it for long, just tough it out!

I have experienced deep depression and epilepsy since I got pregnant with 2 kids. Ever since I went to Northeastern University I have been cured of depression and improved my brain immensely. It is a pleasant experience-truly.

My college experience has helped me understand the true meaning of hope and promise in life. Being friends with a group of people who did not have a desire to attend college or start a family of their own in the near future, the junior college I attended offered me options to what career path I would like to follow. I found the career path I wanted to work towards and NEIU has given me hope/promise that I will reach my goal of attaining my degree and working in the marketing field. NEIU has provided me with a graduation plan. I am aware of what I need to do to achieve my full potential. My college experience has given me hope and promise that I will graduate and have an opportunity to live the life I dreamt of as a little girl. My college experience is providing me with an opportunity to wake up in the morning, make breakfast for my kids as I send them off to school, head to work to provide for my family, and do it happily for the rest of my life. This is why my college experience's value is priceless!

I have gained alot of knowledge since going to Tarrant County College, and hoping to transfer to University of North Texas by fall of 2011. College has been valuable to me because I would like to get a job in the oil and gas companies and also helping my sister with a heart condition and her doctor bills have been outrages, I would love to hurry and graduate from college to help out my family. My interest in going to college is learning about becoming a Mechanical Engineer, but money issues is what stopping my future into a complete halt. I hope to win a scholarship so I can continue my education.

I believe that for me I have advanced significantly in the field of Social Work. Having a diverse atmosphere has also helped because it has given me the opportunity to learn a lot from diferent ethnic groups. The college experience helped to get my foot into adulthood, I have matured a lot. In adddition having the freedom to learn, be respected and challenged is also a positive experience in my eyes. People who miss this experience tend to not understand this world and education. Some people have eventually returned to school because they see this gap in their lives and want to enhance their eduation and career.

I am a returning student and I have realized that I can succeed. My first time in college I did not do good at all, and ended up leaving due to family issues. This time I have been VERY successful; I have a 3.87 GPA at the local community college and raised my cumulative gpa from 1.37 to 2.84. I have learned a lot about myself and my abilities. Even though my life is much fuller, I schedule my time much better and get everything accomplished I need to , including homework, work, school, housekeeping. My first attempt at college, I don't think that I was doing it for the right reasons- I felt like I was expected to go. At this point in my life, I know myself better and I feel my chosen career path, Social Work, is my calling. Also, I have met an instructor that has been a mentor to me, encouraging me and helping me with letters of recommendation and transfer school advice. I think that if I had not taken a chance at going back to school, I would always wonder "what if'. Now I know what "what if" is!

My college experience started a week after i graduated from high school. I graduated a year early from high school and didn't really have a break between transitioning from high school to collge life. I joined a program called Proyecto 'Pa Lante which was intended to help students succeed in college, the same way the AVID program helped prepare me for college. Through entering in the program I had to be interviewed which in my opinion helped me prepare for job interviews. I succeeded at my interview and was even offered to take free classes over the summer in a program called Summer Transition Program(STP). This program offered two free classes at three credit hours each for entering college freshman. I learned alot about myself as well as college through this experience and am glad i took the opportunity. I learned the things arounf my school so i dont get lost and i learned that college work is more serious than high school. We had a tutor and counselor helping us every step of the way. The program lasted about two months. Now i am in need of money for the following semester.

Out of my college experience I have received the opportunity to work with various people from all walks in life. I have met students, who have returned after a very long absence to complete their education, even though at some of their ages they did not need to. Their persistence has inspired and encouraged me to continue my education no matter what challenges I may face in life. It is so valuable to attend a university in this day and age in order to have a job and be able to support yourself and your family in the future that it has become my initiative to help other younger students make the right choice in life and continue their education at any college or university.

I've been in college for ten years. I believe there are two reasons for this. One: I have a tendency to underestimate myself by a lot and often. I am terrified of failure and thus I was preoccupied with choosing something that I knew I would excel at which led me to quit something that I felt was too hard. Two: I changed it because I thought a different major might make me more money after I graduated. I decided to change my approach and study something that actually interests me and not worry so much about what I'm going to "do with" my degree. As a chemistry major I know I will face academic challenges and I am finally excited to face them head-on. I'm also interested to see where my degree will take me, rather than going into it knowing where I'm going. What I know for certain is that college degree is the ticket to a better future, even if it takes awhile. This entire experience (and it's really not over yet!) has taught me how to view myself more positively in order be successful and achieve my goals.

I have gotten something extremely valuable from this university so far. It has given me a piece of mind knowing that my tuition bill will not be 50,000, but that I am still getting an education worthy of that price. It also gives me piece of mind knowing that I have people who care about me and where I go after college so that I will not have to struggle. I have wonderful teachers there to guide me and to teach me the ways of my craft. Teaching is not something one should take lightly as a career. One has to dedicate themselves to it and give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} because those students who enter your classroom doors deserve nothing less. I know that when I graduate from here I will be graduating with a degree I can be proud of and that I know I have worked myself to the bone for. More than that, I will have companions with we who have been through these same trials and together we have come out strong. I will take these caretakers and friends and treasure them always because they have shaped who I have become, so thank you Northeastern Illinois University.

This is my first year in college and I expected it to be easier. I was not eligible for finacial aid and I must pay everything out of my own pocket. Being in this situation has made me realize that going to college is very important. It it really hard finding a good paying job without a degree and many tend to put you down. Also being in college is a great experience and gives you a good idea of what is the real world. You have more responsibilities and less safety in terms of not as much extra credit if you miss assignments or class. We must take the opportunity we have of going to college and not take it for granted.

One thing I believe that I have gotten out out of my college experience so far is that I have learned that 'I can do this'. I didn't choose to further my education until I was twenty-six, so when I first returned, I was very apprehensive. Going to college at this age has been very rewarding. The teachers that I have worked with so far have been very understanding and helpful, and they all show and interest in seeing their students succeed. College has so far been very exciting and I can't wait to continue to further my education!

As to the elapse of my sole experience of the college community setting, I have encounter myself brimming jubilant of the universe and essence of the nature relayed to me in all class settings. He who is I, have come to endure a widely select set populace of peculiar instructors and their diverse approaches to infest our mind with the cultivating artifacts that craft our intelligence; in result, empowering each individuals' self-being in the classroom eggshell. Furthermore, I love to announce that my college savvy has catalyzed a further fostering for a longing rapaciousness chiefly in spite of my educational enlightenment. The yonder more I come at an approach of advancing not my level of success, but yet to mature my being in value; I become self-satisfied. With all the wisdom I have attained from the teachings of my educators of the community college setting, regardless of the setting location, I entail to sprawl my seeds of “vou” and convey my train of teaching amongst Earth. (vou=greek for intellect).

I have been emersed in so much diversity here in Albany Park. The school's setting in the city makes it a wonderful experience that I would not trade for anything. Northeastern's motto is "Learn in the city, lead in the world." This motto holds true for the fact that gaining experince in Chicago helps one preapre for a world that is getting connected to every country faster and faster. I would not give up my learning experice here for anything.

Once senior year came in high school, I was both excited and nervous knowing that I would soon be beginning a new chapter of my life. Because of that it was important for me to pick colleges that were student and educated oriented. While I enjoyed my social life, I felt it was more important to look back and share my stories with others about obtaining my education rather than my social life. The college I chose to attend reminded me of high school in a way, and I believe that helped me adjust to the college life better and have a better experience while doing so. My major in college was Elementary Education, with that also came the notion of Diversity. When I decided to become an educator, I knew that I had to understand how to accomodate diverse students and situations. With being a diverse college not only was I being taught Diversity, I was also shown how to excel in a diverse community and world as well.