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If I could go back in time and talk to myself, my number one issue would be to share information about financial aid. I was completely unaware of where to even start in regards to affording college when I graduated high school; and as no one in my family had gone to college before me, I had little in the way of guidance. There are so many options to pay for school that I wish I had known earlier. I am now 25, married, with two children, going back to school; and although I feel that I appreciate what I learn more now, I wish that I could have gone to college right out of high school. A second bit of advice would be to ask for help and do not get overwhelmed with the paper work, it is not as scary as it seems. Especially in regards to the mountains of paperwork that inevitably come with financial aid. As far as the academic or social aspects, I have not had any problems and would therefore just say "Be yourself, be courteous and respectful, and make sure you READ all of your homework"!

Go to school you dumb you sily gril what kind of job do you think you are giong to get with out colllege Even if you get marryed and have kid go to school you get the money some how .You need to feel that you can do this . I ,am going back to school at the age of 51 and I just need to feel that even at this age I can do this .And what to do my best so I say to that young gril that I once was go to school and make something of your self

I would advice myself not to rely on study guides for test preparation. If your in nursing school there is no such thing as study guides or reviews as a result you feel lost and unprepared for exams.

Never choose a community college over a university unless it is absolutely necessary. Yes, a community college is cheap and affordable, however, it will take longer for you to reach your degree if you choose to go to one. There are universities out there that will help you financially if need be. Nevertheless, choose wisely when it comes to universities. Make sure that you do your homework about the college you choose. Check the colleges staff and faculty memebers. Make sure they are reliable. Check their Retention & Graduation Percentage Rates. Check to see if the school has more dropouts than graduates. Check student comments, those who have attended the school (graduates and dropouts). See what they have to say about the school. Never choose a school with more NEGATIVE feedback than POSITIVE. When speaking with a college advisor, ask questions. You DEFINITELY want to ask questions first before applying. Ask for information about the school. 'How much is the tuition here?' or 'Can I transfer credits?' You want to make a lists of questions to ask. When you do apply, be sure to have a FAFSA account so that the transactions needed with the school will be easier to handle.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would sit myself down, look myself right in the eyes and yell: "Do not be afraid of change!". I would tell myself that college is very different from high school, as it should be expected. The freedom of knowing that you can always go back and do things over again is no longer there, that safety net has been pulled out from under us. I would tell myself how pertinent it is to stay focused and get quality work done on time, and that the procrastination I surrounded myself with as a youth was no longer plausible. But above all else, I would remind myself to smile. To laugh at little mistakes and refrain from worrying over every small issue. I would tell myself to seek solice in my friends and peers. I would remind myself that I was not alone, because we, as students are far from alone. We are many, a force united against the obstacles that barricade our path to success, that college should not be feared, it is a form of challenge that should be welcomed and embraced passionately.

After graduating high school in May of 2005, five whole years ago, I am just now starting college. If I was lucky enough to be able to go back in time to speak with myself about college life and making the transition, I probably wouldn't be in the situation that I am now. I would tell myself not to wait and take time off after graduating, but to start college immediately; you have no reason to put off something so important. It 's 2010, and I easily could have earned a degree in 5 years. Unfortunately it's impossible to travel back in time, so I'm telling myself now that I'm not too old, (I'm only 23), and it's not too late. It is never too late to go back to school and futher your education.

My advice that I would give myself if I had the ability to communicate with myself in the past would be to mentally prepare for the massive influx of new people I'm going to meet. Although I already had friends in high school, I needed to find ways in order to keep those relationships still alive while meeting new people and creating a new social network. The best thing to do about this is to try to find people who have similar interests as you while also trying to meet people who are very different from you. No one in the world is going to be an exact match to your every interest so it is good to keep an open mind and a willingness to try new things. I would recommend trying to find a few friends to meet over the summer through something like facebook or the school's website just so you have a few familar faces when you first get there. Gradually you were find your place in your chosen university but patience and acceptance are two things that will make the transition all the more easier.

Dear Angelica, I know you think you have your entire future planned out, but I am here to help you. Attending college should be fun, but please don't party every weekend. I know you are smart, but your grades will slip dramaticlly when you become an alcoholic. Please choose your friends wisely and follow your gut feelings about people; they are always right. I also want you to open a checking account because tuition prices are going to soar and if you don't have enough money in your accout, then you will be in debt to school loans.

As a high school senior I would tell myself that my life as a high school senior and my classes and grades were the most important thing in my life (not boys or friends). I would talk to myself into digging into my studies and making the best of my school days and not wasting them. I would enjoy my classes, my teachers, and extra curriculms. I would not take anything for granted. Our grades, classes, and choices that we make in our high school years follows us our entire lives. I am 43 years old and when I transferred to Ashford my grades as a senior came with me; that we over twenty years ago. I would love to go back and have the chance to make honors in my high school years.

My first attempt at college was 20 years ago. I was a smart girl from a very small town who didn't need to work too hard to get good grades. I came to college prepared to work harder than I had in high school and knew I would need several jobs to pay for school, but I had no idea what the social part of college could bring to my life. If I could go back and explain to myself how it was going to be, I would simply tell myself to study hard, work hard but also to enjoy the social aspects of college at the same time. My only goal at the time was to get an Associates Degree. Due to determination and extreme shyness, my experience was often lonely and frustrating, not exactly exciting and fulfilling. This time around I am working towards a Bachelor's Degree and have found the process so much more enjoyable with people to get to know, professors with a wealth of knowledge to share and of course, an attainable goal to reach.