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If i could go back in time i would definately tell myself to dump my friends. Reason being that sometimes hanging with the supposebly cool kids leads you nowhere. Another thing i would tell myself would be to not get out of my AP classes like i did and to apply for scholorships.

During my high school years I had no interest in finishing school. I dropped out in the 9th grade and obtained my G.E.D. shortly after. Looking back now, I wish I would have graduated and moved on to college directly after. I am currently a student at Mesa Community College working towards my AA in Social Work. If I had continued school earlier on I would have already been finished and working the career job of my dreams. Now I am a single mother of 2 working full time trying to make ends meet. If I could give anyone advice today, I would say try to walk what you "think" is the "right" path. School then seemed like the most difficult decision I had to make, and today, I am 26. It was the best and now the easiest desicion I made for myself. I know when I finish school I will be where I dreamed I'd be 5 years ago, but everyday is worth the wait.

Before making a final decision about where to go to college, research every detail. St. Mary's is a good choice, but think of the expenses. The university of texas at Brownsville isn't a bad choice, just keep looking. With the family situation staying in Brownsville would be good. Look into UTPA and maybe even Corpus the expenses aren't as low as Brownsville, but they aren't as high as St. Mary's. I know the quality of the school is important to you, but think of your family.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about the college life that I am currently living, I would tell myself to be very mature and attentive. I would tell myself that in college, you need to be very attentive and participate in order to understand the full material. If you do not understand something you can not afford to be shy like in high school. If you have a question then you need to be willing to ask somebody for help. There is no slacking off and fooling around. Everyone is mature, respectful, and willing to work hard to earn their degree. My advice would be to be ready to be independent because whether you want to or not, you are going to have to learn to be independent in order to survive the college life.

The advice I would give to myself would be not to take college as simple as high school. That it is very different from high school, that you are the only one that will care about you and the only one responsible to do your homeworks. That in college you will not get baby seated anymore, to read a lot, to get as many pre ap classes as you can, and to try to read a book at least every two months. And most importantly to start college at your maximum, because if you get in college lazy thinking that it is the same as high school you will be regreting later.

Hello, high school me. Don't freak out. Colleg life is kind of what you expected but there are some things that you should know that are important. One very important one is that everytime you turn in a document pertaining to an application, the application is then posted as turned in on that day so if you are doind the FAFSA, do it all at once and get it done fast. Secondly, don't be afraid to be yourself. People really like you for being...you!!! You have the ability to think out of the box...REALLY out of the box and you should embrace it. Lastly, find a job quick because the economy is going to prevent you from finding a regular job anywhere you go and it is extremely frustrating! Oh, and one more thing, always chek your alarm clock! That is all me. Have a good time...you will, trust me.

Laura, don't miss great opportunity you have of coming to school. The only thing your teacher's do is prepare you for the next step, which is college. They get after you to turn in your homework on time, not to be tardy, and not to miss class, because that is the way it is in college. High school is just a preparation to real life in college, your teacher's really do care for you and in college you are on your own. In college, nobody is on your back expecting you to finish an essay on time. Here your professors tell you to turn in an essay, and they don't go behind you wondering why you didn't do your homework. College is a totally different story, it is REAL LIFE. Pay attention in class, go to school everyday, and study. Your learning habits start now, because once you get to college if you never studied in high school, you will have the most difficult time to get yourself straight in college.

dont get your hopes up and just keep your nose in the books

Scholarship is going to be key to continue your education so you need be applying. Studying will became a great part of your life in class and out. Time mangement will be necessary for all personal, home, and family time. When you think a hit a wall in your learning, ask help from your peers or professsors.

I would tell myself to not let anyone scare you. College is not a huge difference from what high school is. The biggest difference is that you will get a lot more homework then before but it should be nothing that you can't handle. Also have fun, hange out with friends, but still make time to study for your tests and do all of your homework. Don't be scared there is always people that are willing to help you out if you are having problems. So just know that it is nothing that you can't handle without a bit of hard work.