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I would tell myself that it is okay not to know what I want in life, because college is a place to find myself and my place in life. I would tell myself to never give up or even consider the thought of giving up, because just as the four years of high school went by so fast, so will the time I spend in college. I would assure myself that moving out and going to college is not that bad, I will get to meet so many new people that will mark my life in good ways and in bad ways, but even the bad ways will serve me as a lesson in life. I should not take the time I spend in college for granted because it is a chance for me to learn and succeed in life. If I could go back in time and give myself some advice about college, I would tell myself that the decision I have made about going to college is the best one I could have made.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to prepare for a hardworking journey. To prepare for this hardworking journey I would tell myself to take more advanced courses. I would also tell myself that what I do now echoes an eternity. College life is a lot harder than one expects as a high school senior. To better prepare myself as a high school senior, I would take advanced courses such as calculus and physics. I would also save my money more diligently instead of wasting it on foolish things. Finally, I would tell myself that college is a place where only the strong minded and determined succeed. College life is pretty stressful. One always has to worry about the ability to pay for school. On top of that, one has to worry about maintaining a successful grade point average. This is where ones obstacles are not allowed to interfere with the dream of completing a college education. This is where being strong minded and determined ultimately pay off in the end.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to explore more than one option to select from as a means of education. I would explain to my old self that it is very important to keep your options open. Just because you have your mind set on one choice does not mean you should limit yourself to only one option. I would tell myself that it is very important to seek more than just one option as a source of education. There are plenty of options out there in life. Yuo have to make sure you always have a back up plan just in case if thing do not plan out the way you expect them to. I would tell my past self to not let life limit you to your goals and dreams. You have the power to make the choices and decisions in life that can determine your fate. Life is what you make it and you only have one life; so make it a good one.

The adive I would give myself is to not only be motivated but to not get distracted. One of the mistakes I made in High School was to allow my peers who were not interseted in going to college distract me from goals. I would have taken advantage of every oppurtunity available such as student council, sports, and other extra activities that would have improved my people skills as well as my leadership skills. I would have challenged myself instead of sticking to what was safe and took the extra step, even if it meant failure. My advice would have been that its okay to fail at something as long as I tried and intended on trying again.

If I were to give myself advice during my senior year, having known what I do now, I would have found a college mentor. High school didnt give me any information on how to begin the process, and how to find the resources I needed to be successful. I would have taken more AP courses while they were free, so I wouldnt be spending as much on books and classes like I am now. The bottom line is that I would have pursued information on colleges and funding, much earlier in my high school career, had I known it would be difficult once I got here.

I would push harder for a college education knowing that it is easier to attend when you are younger then if you have a family. I had always wanted to be an architect, but my parents thought it would be better for me to be in a more family/female orientated role and did not support me attending an accreditated college. Here I am 29 years later and do wish I had it to do over again. I would encourage me to gain as much information as I could about the schools out there, seek out scholorships and make my dream a reality.

Shaynna, college life is taking everything you know now about school, and applying your skills and your gift of not allowing yourself to be distracted. Its a wonderfull experience of multiculture, style, and attitudes. Dont be afraid to speak, dont be afraid to listen, dont fall back into a corner and just do the school work. Learn, Experience, and Enjoy what college has to offer. The opportunities are endless in college, dont be shy to investigate what college has to offer. Join clubs, involve yourself in projects, and follow through with the lessons. Dont take offense to any negativity, harnest it and use it as an advantage and stepping stone to your future success. Good Luck and keep your head up high. :)

Little Ms. High School Senior Ariana Cano, There is a lot you should know about college life and making the transition from high school into college. I am just going to give you a few tips to help you before you get there. Start looking for scholarships now and save up some of the money that you are gonna be making this summer at you new job as a server at Red Lobster. Remeber you are going to be in college now. You will need to study more than you ever did in high school. There is no way you are going to be able to pull of the good grades you got in highschool without studying for them in collge. Take advantage of the rescources at your school. There are always tutors in the library and they are always there for students who seek their help. Always remember school comes first! Worry about work and you social life after you have done what is immediately needed for school. One last thing, have fun and don't let stress get to you. :) Sincerely, Future Sophomore in college Ariana Cano

It is now 1989, and I am a high-school senior all over again. Look closely, there I am, barely making average grades, and not really applying myself, look closer, is that A marijuana ciggarette in my hand? I do believe it is. Here comes the Allegra of 2010 ready to explain to myself at age 19 all the reasons why I should apply myself, study hard, and for goodness sakes put out that joint! I tell younger much less wiser self. " I know where you are headed, and girl it is not good!" My younger self just glances at my older self, and says,"Yeah? And where is that?" with a look of sarcasm, and puffs on her joint. My older self tells my younger self, that by the time she is 36 she will be hopelessly addicted to meth-amphetamine and won't be able to dig herself out the misery of it all until 2008, when she will find herself pregnant and in an intensive outpatient recovery program just praying that she can get her act together and become a productive member of society before her baby is born. I tell her that God WILL help her.

I would most definely say just quit your job and focus on school. Focus on your G.P. A and look for scholarships.