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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would advise myself to think before I make irrational actions. Many college students have the tendency to go out to parties and participate in drinking games. Actions like these have more consequences than benefits; things like hangovers, etc. Hangovers cause students to miss class; missing class causes students to miss pop quizzes; missing pop quizzes causes students to fail classes; failing classes delays college graduation dates; dont be that guy that takes six years to finish his four year degree plan!

I would tell myself, you need to study, stay focused and do your homework. The one thing I woish I would have known then that I do know is to do more research on the college of my chose look at reviews and teacher reviews. The one thing I hate more than unruly classmates is a professor who just does not care. I would tell my highschool me to look into these type of things. Its unfortunate to pay to go to college only to teach yourself. Next I would definitely mention, learn study and good homework ethic! I grauate at the top of my class, well second best and did not have to do any homework, coming to college was definitely not the same! I say "Highschool Taylor, this is not easy!

If I could go back an give some advice to myself as a high school student it would be to make a list of the top five careers you would enjoy doing and choice a college that offers at least three of these careers. I would aslo recommend that you also read and get very informed about the career that you choice and understand what you are really getting yourself into and make you are prepared for the demands weather good or bad.

If I could go back in time and taIk to my high school senior self, I would tell myself to "don't get so caught up with wishing to 'fit in' that you forget to enjoy the gift of being yourself. You are valuable, you are royalty, the apple of God's eye; and don't you ever forget that. Don't be afraid to stand up for your values even if it is different from most people around you; its okay if they don't accept you for you...you are who God created you to be. And another thing, stop procrastinating! Speaking of that , remember to apply for the Who's Who scholarship which you were nominated for and for the Black Girls Rock scholarship. I'm so glad to come back in time and remind you because if I didn't, we would miss out on being in the running for altogether $30,000 worth of scholarship money. Don't be afraid to ask questions and learn as much as you can. Lastly, seek challenges that will help you develop and grow. We have so much more learning and growing to look forward to. "

If I could go back to my senior year and advise myself I would definitely recommend me to get my college basic courses done first before choosing a career path. This will allow me time to grow and explore potential career paths. Also I would tell myself to take college very seriously. Always try my hardest to get the best grades possible. Warn myself that a college final grade will follow me on a transcript for the rest of my college career. These are the only two things I feel that would have helped me achieve a more successful college career in a more timely matter.

If I could go back in time and re-live my high school senior year, I'd tell myself that I have to stay focused in math and pay attention because all the things the teacher is teaching me is all going to be needed in college. I would take a lot more time out to study some of the courses that I'll be taking in college to earn a degree in my major. Also, I would've did a lot more research about my school, courses, and major.

I would tell myself to continue to do what I was doing. However if any changes were to be made I would say study. I never studied inhigh school yet I kept good grades. These grades could have been better in any case so studying would help me if nothing else.

As I think about the decisions I made when it came down to choosing colleges and deciding on what college to attend, if i knew what i knew now i would have researched the colleges and got more dept into each school that i found myself interested in. During the entire transition i would have took my time instead of making a quick decision about a school that filled up my head with glitter and gold that I was told. I would have also attended a different University were i could focus more on my education rather then every party that goes on everyday of the week. My grades would have been better, my GPA would be higher then a 2.6, and my basketball skills level would be out of this world. I would apply myself to my books and focus on what I am trying to accomplish in life.

College is where most young men and women change into who they will be for the rest of their lives. The enviroment where we make this transformation can be the difference between succeeding and failing. It is not just about going to classes and making good grades, but about how we interact outside of academics. College brings with it a whole new world of freedom and opportunity. How we react to that new freedom and opportunity will determine our success or failure in our college career.

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2008 was the year I finished high school and then I thought I knew most of what I needed to know about the world. I wanted to be grown and free to do what I pleased. At the time I was living at home but really wanted to see how it would feel to live on campus away from home. If I could go back in time I would tell my self to calm down and wait for the things I thought would make me grown. Listen to my parents because they only want the best for me. I would tell myself to make sure I go to the library at least 10 hours a week to do much needed reading so I could be able to walk in to my classes already knowing what the teacher would talk about. The teacher would only clear up or varify what I had read. I would tell my self to work three times harder than the next person because college is going to fly by and there is no time for regrets. Give it your all and you are sure to do well. And be involed create memories, that is all.

if i could go back to high school and talk to myself, the first advice i would give myself is to listen to ms lazaro. the advisory teacher even though i did not like her as a teacher if i would have listen i would have been more prepared. other advice i would give myself is that college is not high school even though i knew it in hjigh school i was not prepared. if you dont know something dont just try to look it up ask question. which is something im doing now. my main advice is to fill out your fafsa early you dont want to be behind and end up have your money late and you cant by your books and materials, because then most likely you will fail your classes. i wish i was given this advice before hand or listened to it.

I would have applied to a better varietyof schools. I also would have done more internships to prepare my life after college.

attending college is very important it determines who you are. It prepares you for your future. I am the first generation in my family to attend college. on ordinary day I decided it was time for college, while working at my minimum payng job. Im a hard worker no doubt. As I was living in Colorado in a small town with my family I talk to them about going to college, a few weeks later I left to California with hardly any money, to purse my dreams as to attend college with no where to stay at .luckly I remember one of my pastors from a long time ago,he helped me for a while. But its been hard on me because I have to pay out of state tuition and with no family to support me, im am on my. I rely onjoy school Itry my best, I met alot of great people in this past five months.all of this hard times I'm going through will one day be worth all my hard work. hopefully I win this scholarship.thank you

So far, my experiences have taught me independence, financial responsibility, the value of frugalness, and have helped me gain a deeper respect for knowledge. My time here has also allowed me to develop as a adult, bolstering my maturity both emotionally and socially. I am only a freshman, but I hope that I will continue to grow and learn more and more throughout my experiences here.

Each and every course I have taken offers real world advise and experience from the instructors. I have been able to utilize the topics and information in my life, on both a personal and professional level. All of my insturctors have given me the opportunity to expand my way of thinking and perspective of the world. The class structure has not been nearly as important as the interaction with other students from both the United States and abroad. Professionally, I have achieved goals that I would not have thought possible; business profits increased, customer realtionship have been enhanced, and my own personl success is evident. Laughter, drama, disagreements, debates, and even tears bring students closer to one another and offer support and motivation. My children have had the opportunity to see their mother be persistent, dedicated, and motivated to succeed, which I truly feel is the most important thing they can learn. It is my hope that by completing my continuing education, they will also aspire to further their education by attending college.

In adolescence I was always fascinated with the science of the world around us, a dreamer per se. Christmas, 1991, all I desired for Christmas was a microscope set, complete with a real stainless steal scalpel, three vials of equal height containing insect specimens preserved in solution, glass slides, and little glass slide covers for the slide preparation. Growing up I would always be encouraged, and told that I could be whatever I chose to be in life. I always knew that college was not an option, but a certainty. I attended two different HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) before obtaining my B.Sc. The college "experience" for me was a winding road of uncertainty, in reference to specializing. It built character and enforced the principles such as never being late, setting achievable goals, and following through with "the plan"- whatever the plan. Being a bit of an introvert, college sharpened my social skills. Extremely hard classes birthed a survival sprit within my classmates and I. We clung TOGETHER in study groups, sometimes days merged together in our pursuit of knowledge, eventually triumphant. The value of attending college is necessary to the growth of a well rounded person.

I came out of my college with a lot of dissatisfaction in the way things were being run eventhough I had accomplished my goal of becoming a professional. I am more patient and persistent in times of difficulties or when I am going through some form of hardship thanks to my college experiences. I never quit or gave up because times were hard and the program required a lot of dedication and determination. My experieces in college thought me to always hang in there when the going is tough and to give it my best shot and I have come to realize that this belief makes me accomplish whatever I have wanted in my life. Now I look forward to, after about thirteen and half years of working full time, with three young beautiful children and a husband, that I need to go in for a Masters degree in healthcare management. It will be a stepping stone for a medical degree down the line and I plan on doing it all before I turn 48 years old. I will not give up until my dream as a Medical Doctor is accomplished.

College was never at the top of my priority list. When I finally forced myself to go to a two-year college I realized how important it really is. College has taught me that education is what builds the foundation for the rest of your life. It has inspired me so much that while I went in to college as a musical theatre major, I have recently decided to change my major to secondary education so that I can hopefully teach young people the value of a good education.

Attending Texas Southern University for the past four years has allowed me to experience learning and being exposed to the African American community as well as other cultures. In addition, thanks to guidance from the social work department advisors and professors, I was always on track as far as my curriculum. My classes, especially social work classes have always challenged my academically and personally in which helped me develop the person I am. I am more than satisfied with what I have gotten out of my college experience so far. I involved myself by becoming active members of campus organizations such as League of United Latin American Citizens (L.U.L.A.C), Social Work Organization, and Kappa Delta Chi Inc. where I joined other students with mutual interests like community service and outreach. Also, I was part of the women's golf team on campus for three years, where I traveled, networked, and developed friendships with my teammates. Both positive and negative experiences faced through out college, the friendships I have developed, and the knowledge I have attained is extremely valuable me, all because I attended Texas Southern University. Truthfully, as I reflect I would not change a thing.