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I would give myself the advice to get ahead through post secondary because as I see younger students doing that and getting ahead of the game I wish i would of done the same. Also I would tell myself to be more open and work harder towards my grades in high school so I would be able to get better scholarships and make college a little easier financially. I would also want myself to work harder as in having a job before college because that would make balancing the word load easier as well.

I would tell myself not to worry about every thing and to enjoy college more. In addition I would tell myself to study hard and to not underestimate course work and test because they are harder than in high school.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself is to study, develop long lasting relationships, have good time management and take advantage of all the resources. Befriend my professors, ask a tutor for help, and continue to apply for scholarships. I would also be involved in campus activities so I feel that I am part of my college, whether I?m commuting or living on campus. I am responsible for my own actions and coming to class each day. I would also tell myself to try your best and be ready to make that transition of being fully dependent on my parents to being independent and reliant on myself for now on.

If I could speak with my stubborn self in high school I would say stop being so head strong and listen to what people say. I wish I would have told myself to get involved in the university. Prepare yourself for the freshman 15 . You won't be in all the sports you were in when you were in high school. So take advantge of the full access recreaction center. Believe me in the future you'll need it . If you dont get involved you'll be depressed. You won't make any friends, and you'll hate college. But the more active you are the less time you have to think about all that. Stay focused and don't degrade youself. And Always try your hardest to go to class. Yes I know its not like high school but missing a class here or there can really hurt you in the long run evn worse if there is a strict attendence policy in that class. But all in all ... just be you ... Don't lose yourself trying to be something your not.

If I could talk to high school me, I would have all kinds of things to say. Be yourself and do what makes you happy is a very important thing i would say. There are so many people that you will meet in college and you will find people with similar interests. Also, I would say that taking full advantage of everything that is offered in college is a great decision. Get involved with activites and take part in campus organizations. Not only will it give you the chance to meet new people but it also gives you great experience and looks good on a resume. Utulize everything a school has to offer. It will only help. And most importantly, find something you love and dive into it! Doing something that you truly enjoy will make your experience at college one of the best you will ever have.

College is not high school. That is the most important fact I wish I understood when I was in high school. I did not go to college immediately after high school simply because I hated school and didn?t want anything more to do with education. Once I started college, I realized just how different college was from high school. I felt like I had found a place where I belonged, a place where I could excel rather than a place where I just show up and sit quietly bored out of my mind. While some of the drama of high school can show its ugly face in college, drama will not get you far in the college setting. Had I known how great college would be, I would have gone as soon as I was done with high school.

If I had the luxury of being able to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would first of all tell myself that I was made to be a marketing sales management major. After about eight changes to my major, I am needless to say, quite behind in my coursework for my intended major, in comparison to how long I've been in school. I would also tell myself to keep my mind focused on my studies and not to fall into the lifestyle of what many of the other students at this University tend to indulge in. There are a lot of temptations and it's very easy to drift away from a successful path. It took a series of bad decisions to bring me to a very difficult place in my life where I needed to make some serious changes. I would tell myself lastly, "you have the rest of your life after graduation to have fun and relax. College isnt supposed to be easy, so stick through the tough times and when you finally come out alive, after many nights of thinking you may not, it will all be worth it in the end."

Vanessa you have a very unique opportunity, a full ride scholarship to Boston State University. It's 1979, yet, the racial upheaval that is going on in that city is real but you are a very strong,personable and diplomatic person. I believe that you never meet a stranger and have the ability to befriend and deescalate the worst of situations, and you are a wise young lady, with a winning smile. Take the scholarship and move to Boston now! Your family is going to take grandma out of your home and leave you on your own and holding the bag with the bills and the mortgage your dead parents left you with at 10 years old. Grandma kept her promise and raised you, now keep your promise to daddy and believe you can succed, stop hiding your mind! Most importantly, remember what mom said " Vanessa Never Look Back!" If you keep your eyes on the prize and ignore the distractions you will graduate from college 25 years sooner! However, what shouldn't change are the wonderful sons that God gave you to love you, God does not make mistakes! Love Yourself! Haters Won't Love You! God Loves You!

The only thing I would tell myself is to live life and be more social. And also to take more control of my Academic Life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself back in time as a high school senior I would tell myself many things. The first, and most important thing I would tell myself is not to go to Methodist University in North Carolina. Although this was a great school educationally, it was not for me. I felt alienated from my friends, family, and people who I cared so much about. It also was very expensive, and put me in debt. Another thing I would tell myself is to begin to prepare for college. In highschool I was a typical slacker. Although getting good grades was easy for me, I did not study and this became a MUST in college. I learned that in order to get good grades in college, one must study because the instructor will not teach students everything they need to know in the classroom. The final thing I would tell myself is be very acceptive of people who I will meet in college. People are different in college. There aren't social cliques, and rather people are all trying to do one thing-to get a degree. Thanks!

If i could go back, I would tell high school self this: College requires a lot of effort. Homework requires a lot of thought, and a lot of research. It's different being a little fish in a big pond, rather than the other way around. Classes are tougher, teachers grade harder. However, despite the difficulties, it's worth it. Don't be afraid to relax with friends when the stress gets to you. You'll be alright. Overall, don't be afraid. I remember being so scared to go into the "real world," as people told me how cold and unforgiving college would be. It's not as bad as it sounds. College is just a challenge, to which I have risen, and (obviously) so will you.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college the first thing I would tell myself would be not to go to a school that only offers an associate degree, find a school that offers a bachelor degree in the Hospitality field. Another piece of advice I would give myself would be to not live with someone from home, if I could choose again I would pick to live with someone I do not know. And last but not least the biggest piece of advice would be to take the first year more serious and take my classes and schoolwork more serious.

The first thing I would advise myself to do would be to apply for more scholarships. There are so many opportunities that are overlooked because they require a little effort but the benefits are very helpful in the long term perspective of things. College is a very high expense and every scholarship, regardless of how small or time consuming is worth doing because it is money that I do not have to repay. Secondly, I would tell myself not to dwell on the little things. Too often in high school there are small situations that explode into huge ordeals. The potential consequences are not worth the time and concern especially when dealing with people. Most of the friendships I had in high school were pretty close to life long relationships but almost all of them came to an end nearing graduation. It hurt very much at first, but then I realized that my high school friends and I had different agendas. I was sad and apprehensive but when I got to college I realized that there was a whole new group of people I could befriend and that it was okay to let go of the past.

I wish I could go back and change my whole high school senior year of high school all together. I had a rough time through high school after many health conditions, and being in a car accident my senior year. This had not allowed me to have the senior year I was expecting; so if I could talk to myself that year I would offer encouragement to keep going. I would say keep up your grades, re- take your ACT test again, and to be involved in the school. For me my Act score did not get me directly admitted into the program I wanted and now I have lost a year of education to that. I really did not lose it because I have gained so much from this year, but I would have made changes to my senior year in high school to reach my goals. I would just talk and continue to encourage and to strive to do my best with what I got. This is what I would have done but if I were given the chance I would change my whole high school years. Thank you!

Make a better and more detailed plan for your career. Know what you want and almost more importantly, what you dont want. The less time you spend guessing, the more time you have to get things done. Work hard put your faith in Jesus and not men. Try your hardest not to waste time time, you can't get it back.

If i could go back in time, I would tell myself to save all my money from my summer job. I think I can accomplish that by creating a budget. I would also tell myself to work, and study hard now so that ill do the same in college. Also i would tell myself not to depend on any body else because once im in college I'm going to have my own responsibilities. These are the things I would tell my self if i could go back in time.

I would tell myself all the ins and outs. I would let myself know about all the things that u shouldnt get involved in as well. I wouldnt tell myself about the whole campus because thats taking away from the college experience.

After completing my first semester of college, I have gained an ample amount of knowledge in and out of the classroom. Given the opportunity to go back to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would share all of the adventures that i have experienced so far. It would be a must for myself to know that you have to work ten times harder to get good grades in college because there isnt alot of work that is handed out like in high school, and the professors are more strict when it come to grading. Being that i wanted to go away to college, I would mention that I should start preparing myself to be out on my own and taking a bundle of more responsiblities on. It is a major transition from having your parents telling you what to do and having them remind you to do your homework and to go to class. It is manditory for you to have self-discipline when you are away in college. I would also need to know how hard it really is to be away from your loved ones back home, but within time it will get better.

If I could go back to talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself do not be so scared. When I first visited Akron it made me nervous and very intimidated. I was scared to make the transition from a part of my life that was scheduled and guided by all the people around me, to a place where I would have to structure my own schedule and life. I was nervous because I didn't know how to self disipline myself and didn't know what it would be like. Now I have learned that self disipline is something that you will pick up with the time once you get a chance to do it. I will not be perfect and you may make mistakes, but you will always adapt to the situation you are in. No matter how hard, or how scary it may be, if you just hold your head high and go into it willing to fall and pick yourself back up and try again, you will soon find that it is a new experience and that that is what life is about. That is what I would tell my high school self.

The advice I would have told myself would be that waiting to attend college later in life could be more benificial than attending college right out of high school, because I have found out that the more mature you are can be an asset to study habits and devoting the time and effort that it takes to achieve your goals at a higher standard.