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I would tell myself to look into the scholarhips and not to put them off. I would tell myself to look into work study opportunities and to keep on track with my degree. I would advise myself to not put off classes necessary for my degree and to be more involved.

Well if i can go back and give some advice to a senior student it would benefit them. I would tell them about how in the beginning of the semester, to only take the courses that you can handle, dont compete with your friends or dont get discouraged that your friends are enrolled in 5 or 6 classes. Your the only one that knows where your limit stands and i would suggest taking only 4 classes will give you a good GPA at the end of each semester. Other advice would be, if you regretted joining leadership clubs/sports/etc in high school, college is your second chance. In college, there are so many different ideas, events, people, and etc. Embrace each and single day, because before you graduate, you will not regret it. College is an amazing place to have fun, meet new people and be active within your campus, but at the end of the day it all comes down to studying and preparing for your finals. Do not procrastinate with anything, do your homework first and then you will feel good the rest of the day. When finals come, group study, or go to tutoring for finals.

After recently surviving some major health issues, including a blood clot in my brain which almost killed me, I am determined to complete my college degree. I am a single mother of two lovely girls. We lost everything: My 401k and life savings is depleted; our home was is foreclosure. With disability and social security as our only income while I was unable to work, we could barely keep a roof over our heads and food on the table while keeping up with my medical bills. Now that my health is back to a manageable level, I am determined to complete my Bachelor’s degree in order to rejoin the workforce and properly support my children. My goal for many years is to pursue a Master’s in Education. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, my advice would be not to get married so young... to stay in school and complete undergrad and gard school before starting a family. But also, I would advise to be better prepared for an emergency like the total life upheaval caused by my brain clot.

If only I could go back in time to advise my younger self on college, what would I say? You see, I graduated high school over ten years ago. I thought, as most teens do, that I was grown, mature, and had this college thing licked. This false, inflated self-perception would be my undoing. I did what I wanted, when I wanted to do it. I had been given a car and had a part-time job and was, therefore, living it up! Life was one big party away from the father who had raised me, partying with friends he would never approve of and devoting too much attention to a new girlfriend I wasn't ready for. To be honest, I didn't make it through my first semester. I hadn't attended class enough, never studied, and what work I attempted was sub-par. My high school dropout girlfriend was pregnant when we met and I decided to raise the baby, meaning my part-time job was insufficient. I would tell myself that I am too young and immature. I would tell him what he wants is wrong and counter-productive. Simply put, your father knows best!

Going to college is a big step in someones life it will take alot of hard work, dedication, and frustration. Even though it will be an emotional roller coaster due to deadlines on work not everything is work some things are fun. Remember you will normally go for a degree in something that is interesting to you so dont be shy when it comes to projects go ahead and make mistakes so you can learn from them. Use the tutorials as well even if you know the material we all learn everyday something new no matter how old we are or knowledgeable we are. Lastly dont be afraid to take an adventure from internships to group projects this will help remember experiences is what helps as well not only reading and studying.

If I could go back and talk to myself, I would tell myself to never give up when school gets hard. I would also tell myself to study harder because college is so much harder than high school. I would also tell myself to stay on top of homework because if you don't, it'll mess you up big time.

If I could travel back in time and would give advice to my self as a high school student it would be to start applying for scholarships. It is very important to start applying for scholarships in order to pay for books and school materials. Applying for scholarships is a very good way to start saving money in case you need anything for a course. Another advice would probably be do not give up and continue your studies. College might be difficult at times but later on it would be worth it. All you have to do is relax, calm down and do not stress out. Take things easy and do not rush. If possible take up to 4 courses per semester that way you will not stress out and feel over whelmed. College is extremely diffrent than high school. You will meet a lot of people be careful with who you hang out with. Some students are not a good example for you. Try to hang out with students you meet in your classes, trust me it is a big help. Try to socialize and have fun. Do not think that college is all about stress and homework.

I would tell myself to stick to one career and bring my grades up. I really don't regret anything from highschool. I had alot of fun. But I guess I would focus more on my grades if I had that chance to go back in time. I would tell myself to take my time on the accuplacer test so i would not have to take developmental courses. The last thing I would say is don't worry you'll make it.

I would say, "prepare yourself for college, read more, get more involved with the profesors and students, look ahead in your classes and do not waste your time on parties, do not sleep late"

If I could go back in time and talk to my High School senior self, I would advise myself to do the things that I did. To continue applying to the same places I did but maybe that I need to apply to more scholarships. The University of Texas at Brownsville, is affordable with financial assistance for a student who is interested in studying full time but still money is necessary. For food, for books, for gasoline if someone has a car. I cannot afford a very necessary car and I rely on the city and university buses to go around the town. I love my university and hope to continue being there until I graduate with my Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.

I would tell senior me to focus more on school and less on the drama caused by "friends" because once you're in college none of that will matter. You will meet many people with your same intrests and make great friends. I would tell myself to try harder because even though I was doing well and getting great grades, it is totally different in college. No one babies you and extends due dates. Professors don't read the textbooks for your. Most importantly, I would show me all the scholarship opportunities there is and tell myself to apply to as many possible because one day I would be broke because of all the school fees! Any extra money is good when you're in college because all the studying is going to make you very hungry!

Going back in time as a senior will be the best opportunity into becoming a more college ready student. As a senior i remembered most of the time i did not care about my classes. I tended to not pay attention to the lectures or what the teachers had to say. If i was to go back in time i would tell myself to read more, study more, pay attention in class, learn how to take notes, hear more, and improve my writing skills. Now that i am a college student i struggle with my writing skills and listening skills. It is crucial to know how to read and write in order to be a college ready student. Be more responsible is one of the main points into becoming a more college ready student. It is crucial to pay attention to the professors and the lectures so you wont get behind. The most important thing is to always hear what your teachers have to say. Their advices and recommendations are the key to be ready for college.

Everyone have the opportunity to be successful in life!?Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.?Nelson Mandela said. This men inspired me to have my career goals. One of my career goals is to finish my career in criminal justice at UTB. After completing this goal, I want to finish my Masters and to belong to national security. My career goals are to finish my career, and have a stable job where I feel comfortable. College to me is an important goal that I want to overcome. Criminal justice is my career goal that I want to complete and work it later. My career goals are to attain a career where I can express my police talent and passion for protect our country as well as open my mind in ways that I could never do at any other career. I am very strong and intelligent about criminal justice and how I want to excel it. My career goals are the first thing I have in my mind all the time. Remember: successful in life!?Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.?Nelson Mandela said.

I know you don't like yourself too much right now. I know you just want Mom and Dad to let you do what you want. But keep doing what you are doing. You're going to do it anyways. You're going to crash your truck and break your bones. You're going to ruin your college transcript by not trying. But... It's all part of a learning experience. They are all things you're going to look back and use as a tool to grow and to succeed. Don't beat yourself up about anything, be good to yourself. Grow from your mistakes and know that things will get different. You're not stuck. Contrary to what you think, everything is not your fault. Keep your side of the road clean and don't worry about anything else. You are exactly where you're supposed to be, even if it's bad. Find out who you are, the good and the bad. Go make friends, they won't bite and most importantly, Love yourself.

I would give myself the advice to be more open to new experiences. Entering the University of Texas at Brownsville, I was shy and timid. I would like to tell myself that the people I was about to meet would be benificial to my acedemic and social life.

If I could go back to high school as a senior then I would advice myself to be in the same position as I am now as a college student. I would advice my self thefollowing: keep myself more active in school organizations, keep my grades up as high as possible, apply for tons of more scholarships. Never let go of your hopes and dreams, college is different. Advice others of the reality of attending college. Prove my self that I'm worthy of others. But the one I care more about is that I would go back and tell myself to appreciate more of others.

I would have better prepare for the challenges ahead. Also, i would take every course seriously without levity because everything been thought at High School reflects again in college but in an advanced way. The greatest advice I will give to myself is never to memorize just to pass the course(s) but to read, understand and assimilate every topic or course before committing it to memory, because, understanding a course will definitely have a lasting impression in someone's memory. Moreover, I would be a more studious student because of the challenges ahead and take serious of every advice given by the teachers, counselors and principal because they have been there before. Furthermore, I would take a dual enrollments in order to garner some college's credits while still in high school, because it prepares someone for the challenges ahead and ultimately, it makes the academic route in college more faster and to be ahead of my peers who fail to enroll for dual enrollments In high school. Lastly, paying the price will be my watchword. I will make sure I commit to my studies at the expense of pleasure because it pays at the end.

Going back in time to where I was a highschool senior, I would tell myself to apply to as many scholarships as I can because it's a huge hassle trying to come up with the money. I'd also tell myself to get used to reading and giving up my social life because for the next couple of years, school is going to come first. In high school, I was never really involved in many extracurricular activities, and being in college now makes me realize that if I would've been involved, I'd have so many connections to different things. The thought of college being this difficult now makes me want to actually go back in time and make a few changes so I wouldn't have to be struggling now. It'd be fantastic if I could go back in time and do that, but I just have to make the best of it for now.

Traveling back in time to a high school senior, the proper advice I would tell myself would be to choose a career pathway that could keep my family and I at a economical stability. Knowing that, the classes I may choose would be early as possible to finish to achieve the bachelor, masters, or even a doctrile degree. Through my college career, I would volunteer as many hours as possible to gain the proper hours for work experience.

I have learned many mistakes, for one is having morning classes. Two, don't cram all classes into one day. Three, always be prepared for class and plan ahead when the next assignment is due.