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School is just a very tiny span of time in your life that will impact every aspect of your future; how you look at yourself, how others look at you and the opportunites that will be available. Don't rush to the next phase of your life without taking advantage of obtaining an education. You will never regret it.

I would tell myself not to be the least bit nervous! I know when I was a high school senior, I was terrified of the big world that was before me and I couldn't imagine everything changing. I would've definitely told myself that not everything was going to change, but what was going to change was for the better. I would also tell myself not to be sad that a stage in my life was over, because this next stage is even better than the last - even if that didn't seem possible!

Connie, Just a word of wisdom - you'll learn many important things about life out of the classroom while at college. Keep your eyes open for every opportunity to learn. When you take a class in college that gives you a grade just for reading the text, do it. Your GPA depends on it. When you have the opportunity to join a study group, take a look at the people involved before deciding to join. It could end up wasting your valuable time. Oh, and midnight is probably not the best time to start doing your homework each night. You'll end up sick from a lack of sleep and proper eating. Don't be so hesitant to give your heart to someone. And last of all, cherish the friendships you make. They will be your dearest friends the rest of your life.

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As a high school senior, I was already sure of what i wanted to do in life. It was to start off at the Community College of Rhode Island to complete my general education courses for the first 2 years of college. I am currently finishing my last semeseter at CCRI now, and will be transfering to Bryant University in the fall to get my bachelors degree. Then I will be persuing my career as an accountant, which has been my plan since high school. If I could go back to my senior year, there would not be much that I would change, because I am right on pace for the goals that i set myself back then. However, if I could go back to my underclassmen years of highschool I would focus more on my grades so that I could of been offered larger merrit scholarships from the schools that I applied to. Even though i have learned a lot at college, oher than working a little harder in my younger years, I would not have much advice to give to myself as a high school senior.

If I could go back and give myself one bit of advice, it would be this. Be more inquisitive and absorb all of the information that you possibly can, inside the classroom and out. Even in those situations where you ask yourself "When am I going to use this?", there is a chance that the information you are currently shunning is going to resurface in college. Your appreciation for learning will skyrocket in the next year, and you do not want to be at a loss for any information that was freely offered to you in the past. You are going to grow a lot in the near future in many ways. You will have many new experiences, both good and bad, but they will eventually change your physical, mental, and emotional self for the better. Don't resist them; they make you the person that you are. And finally, construct a better mindset regarding your education. If your focus lies in getting good grades, education won't be anything other than a means of earning a gpa. If you fall in love with learning, however, the grades and academic opportunities will follow.

Start school immediatly dont wait til you are 31! You will still be able to enjoy your life even more so after getting school out of the way first. Your job maybe paying the bills now but it will not be when the resesion hits. Go to school stick with it you are smarter than you think. And dont marry Shelby we will get you pregnat and leave you.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself what classes were difficult and how much time I would have to spend in each class. I would also tell myself that I am eligible for financial aid when I thought i was not. I might also tell myself that I need to listen to my parents because they know best and I should never go against what they say. I would tell myself who the good apples in school were and who the bad apples were that would try nothing but to mess me up and get me in trouble so I can stay away from them folks.

This too shall pass. Keep this in mind as you finish up your last year, and realize that just because things are kinda off now doesn't mean they are always going to be this way. I know you're confused, and you don't know what to do with yourself just yet. The world hasn't been very kind thus far, but you shouldn't think everyone will be out to harm you. Once you actually step past that threshold of fear and venture into the world of college life, it's not so bad. There will be others that will nurture your education, who want to help you succeed no matter what avenue you choose to pursue. You are intelligent, and college would be the perfect base to leap forward and expand your mind in ways you never could have imagined previously. Remember: everything may seem off to you, but that doesn't mean that it will always be this way. Love yourself.

If I where to go back in time I would first tell myself to apply for more scholarships, college is expensive and the more financial aid the better you feel about your everyday worries. If you have money in your bank you can focus on school work rather than focusing on were am I going to get enough money to pay my tuition. I would apply for more schools in state and out of state to give myself more options. I would look for a school with strong academics and an active campus. I would look for a college with amazing teachers and tutors to help me succeed along with countless other resources to help with any problems I would face. I would try to research on and off campus living. I would make sure I had a home to study without worring about loud music or random parties. Most of all i would tell myself not to worry so much, to keep and open mind and explore all the wonders that college life has to offer. We only have a little time to be young adults until we have to find a career. Have fun and enjoy life.