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While I've not been to college yet at age 42, I would tell myself that I need to take high school very serious. Caring about your subjects and grades are way more important than I ever thought they would be. I would also tell myself to make sure you do find ways to get to college. Don't wait until you are a mom of 42 with 4 kids. While I am more mature now, it is harder to get things going. You have to find ways to juggle school and a family. Be smart, get good grades and GO TO COLLEGE when you are young! If you can't afford it, search high and low for scholarships and grants. Don't assume just because your parents don't have the money that you can't get a college degree. Work hard now so you can do your job and relax later.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the main thing i would tell myself is to stay focused and do not lose track of your goals because of all the free time you have. In college there is really alot of free time not because there is nothing to do, but because it is your decision whether you want to get up and go and you can make the free time for yourself. Also in college it is easy to lose focus because you can basically do whatever you want to do, whenever you want to do it. Students do not have to go to class, and that is where us as students tend to understand and lose focus. So basically that is all I would go back and tell myself because those two things to me are the easiest to come upon and flunk out of college. One more piece of advice i would tell myself is too remember to have fun, to enjoy what you are doing because a real college experience only comes once in a lifetime.

I would tell myself to go to college right after high school. It is so much easier and you will enjoy the experience more. Once you have financial and family commitments, you have to put work/family first and education second. Definitely go while education can be first. It will help you get a job that you truly enjoy. Also, you will get more of the college experience by going to school full-time such as becoming involved in different clubs and organizations. It's harder to go back and become involved.

I would describe my college experience so far as enlightening. Over the past four semesters I have found that involving myself in activities and social situations has helped me to grow as an individual. All the while, I have learned not only how to have fun but also how to truly learn. When most people think of college, they think it's all about homework and studying, but I actually believe that it is more about learning to experience a new lifestyle, while being put into real world situations. I believe that college is something that everyone needs to experience. It is such a crucial part of my life and I know that my future is bright!

What I have gotten out of college is to absolutely live life to the fullest and life is not only about being responsible. To enjoy college and the full college life! To be independent and do things on my own for once in my life. To meet new people and enjoy the whole true college experience.

Making amazing friends and getting an education that I am using today has been so worthy of the time I spent in college. I am a teacher and I would never have met these children and had the impact on their lives that I do without going to college and getting the education that I did.

When I am able to get my BSN, it will change my and mt family's life. I plant to continue on to get my nurse practioner.

College has been an interesting experience for me. I attended a Community College for the first couple of years and have learned to not take on more then I can handle. College is so important and without I've seen that you can't go too far in this world. My college experience so far has been rewarding, demanding and uplifting. Rewarding in the way of a new experience and a new way of life. Demanding in the way of constant pressure to keep you grades up and do the best that you can do and uplifting in the way that I've become a better, hard working person all the way around. Having to constantly be the best I can be in school and keeping my grades in check, my life outside of college has drastically changed. I couldn't ask for anything better

I have received alot out of my college experience. The reason I say that is because I am an older student who appreciates the priviledge to go back to school at the age of 42. I have received a new meaning of the word EDUCATION. I have a 21 year old son, and he oftens tells me that I study way too much. I tell him that when I was his age I did not take my education as serious as I should have. I could have chose other schools that were bigger but, I chose Spalding because of its unique Social work program. I have been a student for more than 5 years here. The reason it has taken me so long is because I work full-time, swing shift at a chemical plant. You see I am blessed to be given another chance at pursuing a dream I have of graduating some day, with a degree that can help others as well as myself.

I have gotten so much out of college I don;t know where to begin. Spalding has given me confidence in myself. I truly look forward to getting up and going to Spalding. I feel it has made me mature, and more responsible. I love going to Spalding, I want to do well, I want succeed. I feel so motivated by the Professors and fellow students. I just feel I have a place to shine, for me to be proud of myself. Proud of my college. I have to work hard and reallyt apply myself to get good grades. I feel I have the drive to succeed in life.

Well, since I am working on my second bachelor's degree after graduating with a biology degree that I have yet to use, I would give myself alot of advice. First of all, have a plan B and take classes to prepare you for your alternate career path, just in case you decide to not follow your original path. Secondly, I would tell myself to follow your first instinct. For example, if you know that you belong in healthcare, then never stray too far from your goals. Take advantage of any opportunity to broaden your horizons because right after high school is the time to explore before you have the responsibilities of a family and bills. Also, it is a good idea to start building a resume of work experience in a field related to your major while you are in college and you should network whenever possible. Do not let anyone discourage you from the path that you know that you are destined to take. If you face an obstacle in your path, just take the time to figure out what you need to do to get pass that obstacle and be successful. Good Luck!

I would tell myself to be open in the beginning. People are all going through the same thing when you go to college, so you aren't alone. That is the main thing I wish I had understood. It would have made the transition alot easier and allowed me to grow closer to people quicker. Another thing is not to give up to quickly. It takes time for everyone to settle in so people may not be themselves at the beginning.

Dear Megan, It's you, one year into your future. I know you're enjoying only having one semester of left of high school but it's time to buckle down a little and pick a college. The process of picking out a college is pretty scary but you really can't make a wrong choice. You should pick out a college to play soccer and get some of the basics out of the way before you find a major you enjoy. The best advice I can give you is to fill out as many scholarship applications as possible. I know you are only considering tuition as a cost but textbooks average to about one hundred fifty dollars. That's just for one. You'll be taking at least five classes per semester, you do the math. I know I just dropped a huge stress load but I also want you to relax a little. No matter what college you pick it won't effect the rest of your life. I know you'll do great things. Enjoy the rest of high school. Sincerely, Megan

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would make sure that I understood that college life is very different that high school. You are expected to take care of yourself and turn your assignments in on time. There are no grace periods and teachers reminding you of assignments. You need to learn to be very organized and learn good study habits. Your time is very valuable and you need to use it wisely. Don't wait until the last minute to finish an assignment. College assignments are much more detailed than any high school assignment. Learn how to use your resources and make sure you take great notes. Most professors put their notes on blackboard so you need to make sure to print them out and study them. You are considered an adult once you enter college and you need to start learning to act like one. You are the only one responsible for your actions, not your parents. Stay out of the "college life" parties and keep your grades up. With this advice, you can suceed in college and in life.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, I would say to focus on yourself and no one else. By focusing on other people, I felt the pressure to choose a school that would please everyone else around me and as result of that, I had to leave the college I chose and then apply to a school that really fit my needs. By going through that experience, I was able to understand myself on a deeper level. I would also tell myself to not limit my options and go to every single college campus tour I could and to fully understand the place I would be spending the next four years of my life. By doing these two things, I believe I would have chosen the right college for me the first time around, and not the second time. Thankfully, I wasn't out of college for very long, so I didn't lose much time, but without having that experience I wouldn't have ended up at the college I'm at today.

Make sure you know and understand what you are getting yourself into. Each student should develop a 5 and 10 year plan that way they aren't going to school and wasteing time and money but instead working toward a goal.

I would tell them to try to find a school with good academic programs. I would advise them to make sure they talk to several people on the campus before deciding to attend the school. You want to make sure that they have reliable faculty and people who want to help you. Also you want to make sure that they are willing to help you with financial aid because otherwise it can get very expensive

Be true to yourself and listen to your heart.

Selecting a college that offers the maximum agenda in the student's field of interest is the first priority. Size of college, ratio of student to instructor and cost are also major factors. Being comfortable in one's surroundings often determines the level of success. Participation in campus activities is paramount to being secure and motivated on campus. Picking a college that provides job placement in today's environment will assure the essential experience to further one's career. Making the most of a college is always up to the student and often lays the groundwork for the rest of their career. Doing the homework on colleges will make or break--

The advice to students for making the right choice for college is to be certain that you want to go to college. Next have an idea of what it is you would like to do as a career, then began to look for colleges or universities that would help you get a degree or certification in that desired field. For the most part, take in consideration if you want to live close to home, if want to go away, and most importantly consider the cost of the schools whether you live on campus or off campus. The advice for parents, consider the college or university that will help in the degree that the student wants to obtain for their career choice. The parent should consider whether their will be any financial aid to assist with the tuition. Check the college for scholarship information that the student will be eligible to apply. See if the colleges close to home will benefit as oppose to others that are not close to home. Parents should contact counselors at the high school to see about state grants and programs for in-state tuition assistance. Always check the internet scholarship websites for eligible applications