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If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would tell myself to be sure you go to school for something you are truely passionate about, and not just something you think would make a good job. I would also tell myself not to be shy about getting involved in campus events, fundraisers, etc. Not only are they fun but they allow you to make new friends and open doors. Voice your opinion and speak up when you have a question. Even if it may cause some controversy, you will learn something... maybe something invaluable. Be open to leaning outside the classroom. Get to know your classmates. This will give you real life experience that you can't find in a classroom. I would also tell myself not to be afraid to ask for help, because where there's a will, there's a way. Lastly I would tell myself a little sunscreen never hurts, but a sunburn sure does. Live life and have fun doing it.

If I were to go back in time and give myself advice, I would tell myself to look for more scholarships. I now know how expensive college is and the rate of tuition is rising. I would tell myself to look up more colleges and universities in my area, and also look up all the different majors and degree plans offered at those different colleges and universities. There are many other school I could have receive acceptance from and this could have put me on a different path to reach my future goals. I would remind myself to be more proactive and get things done on time. I believe if I could go back in time, I would be much more happier and I would know the what goals I wanted to achieve and when I would achieve them.

I have always had a solid path for my future. However, if I could go back in time I would advise my high school self to enroll in early admissions instead of dual enrollment. I began taking Advanced Placement courses right away in high school. After completing five, I also began dual enrollment my junior year. I found dual enrollment to be extremely beneficial and financially savvy. I wish that I had realized the advantages of graduating with an Associate’s Degree sooner. Instead I turned up my nose at the thought and assumed universities would snub community college credits over AP credits. I was blindly misled by advisors who convinced me that AP was the best path. I am very grateful for my experience with AP courses; they taught me discipline, dedication, and determination. These are core values that will benefit me throughout my education. During my senior year, I decided to dual enroll because I still wanted to be a part of the Patient Care Program at my high school in order to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. This was valuable for directing my career, but I would undoubtedly instruct myself to graduate with an AA degree instead.

Plan the classes out before you take them. It’s very important not to take classes that don’t matter for anything. Taking Logic will suck but it helps out so much when you transfer from GVSU to SVSU. Also, try harder on Psych 100 at GVSU because that holds you back by the time you get to SVSU. Depression will start to feel really bad when you start school. Tell someone about it so you don’t have to suffer for three years before getting treatment for it. Make more friends at school and don’t depend on people from home so much. You need socialization. Don’t smoke. It just ends up making you sad because of money troubles. Every penny counts; don’t throw your money around. You really don’t need to buy anything, so don’t. You don’t need that extra food, muffin pan, etc. save your money because there’s hardly any of it left and that makes life really stressful. Get a job and be independent. Money issues are the biggest concern really so watch what you buy. Don’t be so rigid and don’t over think things.

Assuming that i could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior, the advice that i would give myself would have to be: To keep focased on the school work, don't worry about the girls because they will get you in loads of trouble, and keep thinking in advance ( always have an alternate plan for if some reason your origional plan back-fires.)

I would tell myself what I am working toward now. I am 37 years old and stopped at an Associate's degree in Business Management. I find myself more technologically knowledgeable now than I was when I was getting out of high school. I still would have joined the US Navy, but I would have chosen a career path in Engineering and had the military help pay for regular schooling. I also would have encouraged myself to take advanced courses earlier like Calculus and Physics. The main reason I didn't choose Engineering early was because I thought I couldn't do it. Now I know better. Oh, and don't mess around. You meet your future wife when you turn 23. Wait for it!

After high school I believed that I knew a lot but after attending my first semester of college I realized that there was so much knowledge still to be acquired. I was humbled and inspired by some of the older class mates I’ve gotten to know. The people that dropped out and are now working full time to provide for their family and attending school full time. I want to follow their example and work my butt off now so that later I will not be struggling to provide for my family. The life lessons I have learned from furthering my education are far more valuable than just being a check mark on the attendance list. The responsibility in being that check mark on that list is so much more than I could have imagined. Each stressful day is one step closer to achieving my goal in becoming the first in my family to graduate from college. I’ve learned that even though times are hard and it seems as if the world is against you, one must fight the tide and do what at sometimes might not be fun because it will pay off in the long run.

My name is Shamir Webb. This scholarship would be a great deed. I think that I am qualified and should receive this scholarship because I am African American male that dream is the better myself through education. I think that it would give me a greater opportunity to advance and follow my dream. Throughout high school my dream was always to go to finish high school go to college to follow in the families path of graduating from college with many degrees. This would also be a great experience to better myself for a better future for me and my family one day. I want to graduate from college with my degree in Finance and International Marketing. The goals that I have set for myself to become a very successful black man, soon after finishing undergraduate school, I plan on going and finding a job in Accounting and Finance. As I am doing so, I want to go on and study for my graduate’s degree to become Finance Consultant. I am willing to do everything that it takes to have a successful future, to better myself, my parents, siblings and one day a family of my future one day.

My college experience so far, as a sophomore, has been liberating. I have been able to learn the true meaning of independence and responsibility, something that probably would not have happened if I was still living at home. More than that though, college has given me the great opportunity to have a second family, another place that I can call home. As scary as some people may make college seem to seniors in high school, I have learned that college is welcoming and a very warm place to start the next big chapter in your life.

I have learned to become independent by being on my own. I also learned how to be more responsibility with keeping up with my grades and classes. Saginaw Valley State University makes an easy transition from high school to college life.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience at SVSU. The campus is always buzzing with things to do, there is never a dull moment, and I am always with friends. WIth the class sizes so small I am able to actually talk to my professors and get to know them which makes the enviornment in class better for learning. The other students in my classes like it this way aswell, it makes my college experience more personel and I like it that way. I would hate to go to a large university where the professor wouldn't even know my name. SVSU is the perfect school for someone who wants to have a name not a number.

When I think about what I'm learning most so far in college two words come to mind: work ethic. If anything that's what I'm learning. How to work hard for the things I want and to truly appreciate the things I get because of the time I put into getting them. Work ethic is something you have to learn from experience, it can't be taught. The lesson is more important than almost any other one, and I value it dearly. It's been a great value to attend college because of not only the education I'm receiving but because of the subtle lessons of life it is teaching me. I am so appreciative of this experience, and I'm holding on to it for dear life.

From my college experience, I have gained a sense of independence. Although I was only an hour away from home, I lived on campus and it gave me the chance to make decisions for myself without the input of my parents. I also have gained a sort of drive because I need to be doing something all the time; sitting around is not something that I can take anymore. It has been valuable to attend Saginaw Valley because it is a campus that is high in campus involvement. I joined two organizations on campus and have branched away and made new friends that have a more lasting quality than high school friends. I have found my "home" at Saginaw Valley. "It's a GREAT day to be a Cardinal."

With my college experience I have been able to make many life long business contacts. I have been able to develope my skills in the sport of Bowling with the best coaching staff in the nation. My college experience has helped me mature expedentially by giving me an unsheltered view to the real world. I consider myself lucky, knowing that I chose to attend college instead of find a job right after high school. College has helped shape who I am today and I would not trade that for anything!

Prepare as early as possible,expecially for finantial aid. Make sure you take the ACT's before graduation so that the first year after graduation is not wasted when applying for college. Knowledge can be diminished. Hold on to any job you might find, they are less often everyday. Don't give up. And most importantly, keep up the good work.

If I could go back to being a high school senior I would have made a few changes. First of all, I would have chose to live off campus my first year instead of living in the freshmen dorms. I enjoyed meeting new people, but it took away some of my learning because of the idea that I lived with seven other females. Also, I feel that I should have went into social work from the very beginning instead of teaching. I have a passion for social work. I love teaching, but social work is my main focus. I feel that my BA in Education will benefit me, but I wish I would have started out in the social work program.

Sleep! Sleep! Sleep! My advice would definitely be to catch up on your sleep. During my senior year of high school, all i wanted to do was to get by with my grades and have fun with my friends. Unfortunately, this required long nights. However, in college, I found out that instead of staying up all night with friends, you are staying up all night studying for that exam that is tomorrow. My transition has defintely been a hard one this year with working part time and going to school full time, but I know that in the end my long hours will pay off. In addition to cherishing that precious sleep time, I also would have advised myself to work harder towards my grades and make that "B" and "A".

If I could go back and talk to my high school senior self, the most important thing I tell myself is that college is nothing like high school. In college, you are treated as an adult. You have to know when things are due, the requirements of assignments, and most importantly you are responsible for your education. The professors do not ask you if your on track or if you are having difficulties on any materials. They expect that you are doing everything you can to succeed. If you have any questions about the material you're studying in class, you need to go to their office and ask for help. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to take risks and be outgoing. One of the benefits of college is the amount of opportunities one has. For instance, you can join numerous clubs and organizations, study abroad programs, community service programs, internships, and so on. By being risky, outgoing, and taking advantage of the opportunites available to you, you can make new friends and develop more interests. Finally, I would tell myslef to keep in touch with the most important people in your life; your family.

I would tell my self not slack off and to always keep my goal in focus and take core classes and really study to learn the material because I will need to apply it later on in life. Also to not just settle for getting by, even if you have been accepted keep reaching higher. Also look at the classes that you might have to take and try to take some while in high school so it is fresh in your brain.

I wish that I would have known that it's not terribly different from high school. Yes, living away from home with other people is very different but as far as school goes it's a lot similar. The course work is not very much harder or harder at all than that in high school. There is usually less homework. The only big difference is the amount of reading/studying time that you need to put in. I would also advise myself to try not to be so shy. I was very outgoing and involved in highschool but now that I got to college I feel scared to join clubs or meet new people. I wish that I could have kept that spirit and outgoing attitude when I came to SVSU. Now that it's more than a semester in, it feels to late to join clubs or meet people. Most of all I would like to tell myself not to stress about what college was going to be like because for the most part I transitioned very well. There were too many sleepless nights worrying about something that I am handling very well!