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Overall still to this day I belive I was a great sudent in high school, and I did eerything correctly grade wise, but if i could tell myself one thing it would be too look for more scholarships for more money, because it's hard not having a car to go to school, plus food, and expencess like a cell phone and a place to live etc. is really expencive. Another suggestion i would have givein myself is being good with money management, and only spend on needs, because that would have benefited me later on.

Considering that I dropped out of high school, If I could go back in time, I would smash the beer in my younger self's hand and flick the cigarrette out of his mouth. I would grab him by the ear and tell him to grow up, and to be the man his absent father never taught him to be. Torn between wanting to punch him and hug him, I would suprisingly choose neither. Instead I would make fun of his torn skinny jeans, small striped shirt and dirty long hair. I would possibly even make a remark about his girlfriend. After a moment I would take him by the neck, the way a father might, and kiss him on the forehead. With a soft ache in my heart, I would tell him to let go of all the pain and anger. To forgive those who have hurt him. I would tell him that he is not a mistake, a bad kid or stupid. l'd wipe a warm tear from his deep and heavy eyes, holding it on the tip of my finger, and promise him not one is in vain. I'd tell him I believed in him.

Nothing is going to determine your fate, quality of life for yourself and family, or instill in you the ability to withstand setbacks or injustice the way a quality, well-earned education can. It remains the lone possession, once acquired, which cannot be taken from you. Things seem far off and four years a long time, but tomorrow arrives whether you have bothered to prepare for it or not. In not preparing for the future, a conscious decision is being made: deciding to do nothing to ready yourself is still a decision. By placing your fortunes with the wind and hoping the wind is not cruel, unknown, unimaginable trouble is welcomed. No destination is guaranteed by an education, but the pitfalls, detours, and unseen obsticles which turn life in directions we would rather not venture, are fueled by a lack of education. Only through sustained and committed effort is life altered for the better. Fear of failure in school will pale by comparison to the fear of not being able to make it in the world, of not being able to find work, income or a place to live. Let yourself stretch and remain malliable of mind; grow.

I Would tell myself "Make sure you work harder kelonie, next year we have alot of responsibilities coming our way. Keep your grades up and stay motivated. We always wanted this, so now mentally and physically prepare yourself. Make sure you save save money, college is expensive. Make sure you know exactly it is that you want to major in, but most of all, make sure you keep your self healthy. This means getting adequate amounts of sleep, eating the right things and staying fit ! "

Dear past Celina, this is your future self. I came to give you advice about college. While in college attend all dorm events so that you can meet more people. Talk to people in lecture halls so that you can have friends that can help you with assignments that you do not understand. When things get tough do not give up. Go to free tutoring that the school offers. Participate in more school events so that you can have an enjoyable college experience that you can one day tell your children. Come up with multiple study games that you can use to study for exams. Work hard and make a homework schedule so you do not forget to do assignments. Lastly, enoy yourself.

If i could go back in time, i would tell myself to try harder academically and to be more involved in activities. These things will help when applying to colleges.

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not worry about what anyone else thinks, rely only on yourself, and don't get distracted. If things were more clear to me before I jumped into ITT one month after high school, I would not have struggled 11 years of hard labor just to come back to school to do what I should have all those years ago. I would tell myself to be more patient and not rush off to the first opportunity that knocks at the door. No, insted I would preach of patience until it sunk in.

I would advice myself as a high school senior that it is important to finish math courses with good grades, for this would avoid taking further math classes in college. I would have definitely have told myself in high school that communicating and having a good relationship with my school counselor would help to guide me to an easier pathway, therefore advising me of the indefinite scholarships and grants that where available to me. This would have given me an opportunity for a free ride to any college or university of my liking. If I would of had the knowledge as a senior in high school that I now acquire, I would have strived to go directly to college after graduating. Overall, as a high school senior I would have told myself that education should be my first priority because it is the key to a successful career in life.

Dear "Self," College is freedom, freedom to choose your path, and to open windows you never thought existed. With a degree comes respect, and options. You can see the world, you can rise from ignorance and you can make a difference in the world around you. Since you were a freshman in highschool you have wanted to be a nurse so that you can help others and travel the world. That is what you were meant to do, you are one of the few that always knew what they wanted. So I know that your sick of school and cannot wait for a break, but do not follow your friends for the next two years waisting time. I know it seems like a lot of work, and it is, but you were meant to do this and your going to be good at it. So get organized and buckle down, because you will regret it if you miss your chance. Have fun and don't stop you will soon realize that all that work pays off.

The best advice I would be able to give is to be careful with their timing. Time is our most important asset. Make sure you make enough time to study, take a test, talk to your teachers, and submit your college applications. If you learn how to manage your time everything will be a lot quicker and easier. Do not put to waste the most important thing in life, time.