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I?m here to make you rethink how you plan to spend the next five years of your life so you'll come out of it a better person. This means hard work and plenty of ambition, two concepts that aren?t new to you after graduating a year early. Attending college isn?t as stressful as you think. If you?re unsure of funding don?t be afraid of investing in a loan, just be smart about it. As for finding the right path, you have to figure that out but know it takes some level of effort. Research an internship, volunteer, or even explore your options during college enrollment so long as you keep moving. Don?t be so concerned with the overall degree that you miss out on the benefit of learning entirely. Once you graduate it won?t matter how long it took to get there. Get involved with school whenever possible, especially in areas that interest you, and take advantage of the contacts you meet. And always remember the path to finding yourself is about the journey, not the destination. If you don?t like where you?re going, do something about it today.

If I could go back and tell myself, at 17, about my future I would tell myself to take life as it comes and climb obstacles following my conscience! I could tell myself plenty of things to do the right way like study harder, take core classes while figuring out what I want, or not put college on hold for a boyfriend but I'm not sure that would matter. At 17 many of us dont want to follow advice, including our own. I've suffered hardships but it's made me the person I am. College life is a different experience for everyone. For some it's all study, no play and graduate with honors, some raise children or siblings while taking classes, and some party and still graduate. If I did follow my advice, though, I would tell myself practice good study habits and that nursing is what I want to do and by 24 years old I would've graduated, had a career, and been further ahead in life. But our minds change as we grow, so I could give that 17yo advice but would I have followed ALL of it, even knowing what I know now?

I would sit my self down and say, "Andrea, college is an experience that you will enjoy. You will learn new things everyday, meet new people and get the opportunity to find out what you are really passionate about. I know your nervous because you think the workload is going to be crazy, but don't think about what other people are telling you. Take this chance and run with it. What have you got to lose?"

I would tell myself to find more money for school and look for scholarships there is so much out there and I wish I would have looked for more. I would have also stressed to save more money, be a little more frugal. As a senior, like many of my peers, I was so petrified of the college experience and how the college system worked. I didn't understand credits and how they worked or what classes to pick, starting college was so intimidating and overwhelming I was so lost! They also have maps of the campus available for a reason, I really wish I would have studied one before the first day, that way I could have tackled my first day with a little more confidence instead of like a fish out of water.

If I could return to being a high school senior, I would advise myself to work hard in school now; there is plenty of time to play later. I am a non traditional student returning to school with a family and a fulltime job. With so many adult responsibilities, it is difficult to manage and balance family, school and work. While in high school, most of that responsibility is still on the parents. I would advise any high school student to take advantage of certain freedoms while they can. In addition, I would say not to be so quick to be grown up. Being an adult and having responsibilities will eventually come with time. For now, work hard in school, stay focused and have fun being a kid.

College life is a very big step in any persons life. A lot of seniors think that just passing by is good enough, but passing by just isn't going to give you the education you need and deserve. As a senior the student should prepare themselves ahead of time and not just when college is going to begin. My parents wanted me to apply for more scholarships and grants when I was a High School senior but i kept procrastinating to do what I needed to do and in the end I didnt get to go to the University I really wanted to go to. I ended up going to a community college and I do believe it's better than not going to a college at all, but going to a University is where I always dreamed of going and because I wasn't mentally prepared and ready I missed out on a great opportunity. I am now acting like a college student and preparing myself for anything that will come my way. If i was back in time I would tell myself to be prepared and work as hard as I can to achieve what i want.

Knowing what i know now I would tell myself to start with the basics. Right out of High school very few people truely know what they want to major in, however if you take too many classes that are specific to your major youwil loose many of the credits you have accumulated if you change your mind part way through

I would tell myself that no one is going to help you succeed in life other than yourself! In order for you to make it your heart and your mind must act as one! There will be many obstacles and there will be people who would love to see you fail. Do not let it discourage you! You can do this! Take advantage of every opportunity that is presented to you!

If it was possible for me to go back in time and tell my self what to excpect in college i would definetly give myself so much advice. the first thing i would tell myself is that all your high school teachers are right when they say that college professors dont ever have pitty on you, beacuse that is exactly right college professors dont care if you woke up late, printer broke, computer broke, forgot, or even that your dog ate your homework. If anything i would go back and make sure that this advice stays in my head and that i dont forget it because its true. The other thing i would tell myself is that you really do need to study. Just beacuse you got away with not studying in high school does not mean its going to be the same in college you must at least 2 hours a night studying if you intend on being a successful college student. I am sure that if i knew all this before college i could have been more prepared for my transition into college.

First I would tell myself to get your act together. Then I would take him aside and make sure you stay in sports and that smoking cigarettes are not good for you and quit. I would also tell him to stay living with mom and stay on her good side. I would take him to the local prison and show him all the people that went down the road he was going it would lead him behind bars with all those people and its not worth it. Then I would take him to the hospital and show him what he could become staying in school. I would also take him to intel and show him what else he could do that is how I would go back in time and tell myself to stay in school. Thank You Scott Ross