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I would tell myself to save my money! Trying to come up with tuition money is hard! I would also suggest to try all sorts of different kinds of fields before choosing what I want to study. I would also tell myself that it is okay to make mistakes; now is the time to learn. I would also tell my self it is okay to ask for help. That is what the tutors are for. Also, I would tell myself to take my time and not bite off more than I can choose.

College is not only good for you but fun also. By going to college you will get to met new and exciting people that will help you broaden your horizon and enrich your life. You will gain interactive skills that will be crucial out in the working world just by interacting with the students and the faculty and staff from the college. And sure at first college might seem hard and intimidating but once you learn to navigate your college you will find that there are a lot of programs and services put in place to help you be successful in your college career. You have what it takes to make it in the college world you just need to get involve and active and college will become an adventure rather than an ordeal. Thrust me college is the smart thing to do, it is the only way that you will allow you to demand a good job later in life rather than settling for whatever comes your way. Go to college, have fun and better your life early on you won't regret it.

If I could go back and speak to a 17 year old graduating Rashanda, I would tell her that she isn't ready. When I graduated from high school, I still didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up. I should have taken a year or two off to allow myself to mature. However, if I did still choose to go to college at 17, I would have been more active in my campus and taken a stronger role in my academic future. I was very shy, I'm not any more; and spent alot of time in my room. I would give myself advice to sometimes go outside of my comfort zone so that I could grow and become a well rounded person.

I would take a much harder look at myself. Push myself so march harder..stop listener to other within my graduating class..care about myself and realize what I was capable of..I could have done so much better. I could have written my own ticket. I would slap myself and say stop this is your life! dont limit yourself, demand what you want dont let anyone tell you not to take the path you want! DO IT!

When I was in High School I was not thinking of the future. When it came time to actually go to college, I had realized that I had not prepared myself financially to pay tuition fees. My dreams of moving out and attending a college out of state would not be practical with my families’ low income. Because of this, I decided to stay in state. I grew to love it! But deep inside of me I regretted not taking the time to look for scholarships and ways to have money to go to a school out of state. After I got married and moved to Norfolk, Virginia, I was finally able to go to a school away from my home city. However, the tuition was very expensive. My husband and I struggle to pay my tuition fees without going into debt. My advice to my high school senior self would be: Plan ahead. Don't put off filling out scholarships because it only gets harder as your academic career progresses.

If this were possible, I would tell myself to be sure to always stay focused. There are so many extra activities at this school and it can be hard to get back on track sometimes. I would also say to never give up on the goals that are set. It may seem hard and impossible at times, but they will be met.

Never do it for the money, knowledge is all the power you need. Don’t look at college as an extension of the monotonous slavery of high school, but as an opportunity to invest in yourself. The time you put in right away and the habits you build will define you as a student. They can either set you on the path to success or be the first step towards a short college career. Take advantage of your professors. Their knowledge and expertise comes from experience and greatly surpasses anything that can be obtained from reading the book. They are going to be your most usefully resource when looking into jobs or grad school in your prospective field. Teachers also are capable of hiring on interns where you can gain invaluable experience, working in any given field. Lastly keep an open mind. College is a unique place where so many roads meet, so take the time to explore a few.

I would tell myself to take as many college credit classes as possible. I would make sure to get as many credits as possible so I could have gone into college with a better start. I would show myself just how expensive it is and how long it takes to get the classes. If I could go back I would just give myself a better start so I could finish earlier and spend less money.

As a high school student I was always trying to compare myself to my brother who in my eyes is a genius. I tried to excel in science and mathematics but I was never good at it. I wish I would have known that in college I wouldn't really need so much of science and mathematics in my major. If i would have known that then i wouldn't have stressed out so much about it, and I would have enjoyed going to school. I would have joined more organizations, because if there is something I have learned in my past two years in college is that joining organizations opens so many doors. I have made so many friends and great study partners, and I have become so much more involved in the dance world then I was in high school. I've embraced that I am not the smartest but if I stick to what I'm good at then I can suceed and I can be the version of myself that I enjoy. I would also tell myself to enjoy my mothers food and hospitality because you're on your own after, and cafeteria food is horrible.

If I could go back in time to give my high school senior self advice, I would tell myself to get as much scholarships as I possibly could because you'll need them. You may think that you have all the time in the world, but let's face it: that isn't true. Also, you tend to procrastinate and it's all going to kick you in the butt later. Oh, and whatever money you do make, don't waste it. Save it and put it away because you can't drive yet so you're going to have to take the bus back and forth to and from school because no one's going to drive you. No one can afford to. With today's economy, money's short and since you're currently unemployed, life is just going to get a lot tougher, especially college life. Sure, you've got SOL Garden and you're making little money from that, but that's just it: Little. It's not going to last you and you can't do it forever. So if you want a better life, save the money.