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I would choose the school which has good weather, great social life, and semi-great academics

I would tell myself to get into the habit of studying and not relying on my teaches to tell me everything. This semester in college I didnt realize just how much studying made a difference. Also in high school I was always relying on my teachers to get the answers I needed, but now in college and considering on how large the classes are, getting help from my professors is difficult.

I would tell myself to apply to more schools, to work harder in my classes, and to believe in myself and my ability to take care of myself. Since starting college I have become a whole new person. I am responsible, put together, and focused on my studies. I know I could have succeeded at many schools that are better ranked and more prestigeous than the University of Arizona. I would also tell myself to not be afraid to move away from home. Since starting college I have entriely taken care of myself and I know that I could have succeeded anywhere, not just close to home.

"Cheryl Tanya Hawkins, volunteer! Go to every veterinarian office you can find and watch EVERYTHING! The way the receptionist welcomes the incomers, the way the vet tech handles the animals, the way the veterinarian diagnoses the symptoms, even the way the janitor cleans the floor! Get AS MUCH experience as possible and stay focused on those science courses. Learn how to condense study time with the maximum understanding, make it a habit to rewrite notes, and read, read, read! But most importantly, learn to take care of yourself before you get to college. It may seem like the perfect scenario, being on your own, having your own place, eating whatever you want. But its tough. Candy and ice cream seem awesome for dinner but they are not. You need to sleep, eat healthy, and continue exercising, because all the studying in the world wont help you for the amazingly difficult tests you will endure if you are sleep deprived. Remember SESS: Study, Eat healthy, Sleep, Socialize and you will do extermely well in college. PS, Go to Australia!"

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to not to worry about not having money to go to a university like the rest of my friends. I would tell myself to not feel down whenever somebody told me that I would not make anything out of myself do to my hispanic heritage and status as an underpriviledge lower class citizen, that I would show them just how far I could go. I would tell myself to thank all those nay sayers, because every no they gave me became a challenge I wished to take on. That so far, I have received my Associates in Political Science at Cochise College and am enrolled at the University of Arizona for my Bachelors in Political Science and Pre-Business for Business Management. This Spring 2010, I will be attending Georgetown University full time as well as be working on a congressional internship I was accepted to for a semester. I will tell myself to never doubt and walk to the stage to receive my high school diploma with my head held high, because it is the beginnig of the rest of my life.

I would have told myself to stay in high school and finish instead of dropping out and getting a GED. By dropping out, I lost all the scholarship opportunities and had to pay everything on my own. Not only did it take 3 years for me to save up for the freshman tuition, but also as the time went by, I was losing the motivation to apply to school. After 3 years of working, I realized that I could do so much more with a degree, and applied to in-state university. I constantly think about how I had 4.0GPA, and had everything going for me. The high school I went to was private and forced the religious belief that I did not follow. At the time, I did not think about the financial consequences it could bring. I know now that the choices I make are significant and that it will influence my future from now on. I can only seize the day from here on, and I do my best to make it up for that mistake. If I could have talked to myself doing that, I could of had significant fiancial help.

I would say, don't pass the opprotunity of applying to scholorships. Apply to as many as you can. Grades can affect your chances for college, scholarships, graduate school and maybe even your dream career. Aim high and don't lower your self, keep up with your homework daily and study for tests at least a week in advance, and use your resorces like teachers and tutoring. Stay in a dorm your first year and make friends, have study groups. Most of all, your there to learn, and your paying for that education. Mistakes your first year can cause alot of turmoil for a student later on. Losing scholoarships is easy but it's even harder to raise that GPA back up once it goes down. Apply to internships and get involved. Being an active student involved with alot of activites makes a difference when looking at a student. And try not to take a break between school. It's hard to get back in. Plus starting with community college is a good idea because it's easier to make the transition between high school and college school work and the cost of attendance is cheaper.

Do your homework. Go to class. Do not expect A's. College is a whole other ball game and with it comes expectations that weren't present in high school. In college, you will be responsible for learning a great deal of material in each class and no one will be there to spoon feed you the information. So much of your learning experience is based on what you as a student are willing to put in. Do not be afraid of this, however. College is that much more rewarding because of these facts.

To have worked a little harder in my senior year and try to avoid "senioritis".

I would say study harder and try and keep a good GPA. I would have liked to do better my first year and this year its not going as well but I'm trying hard. I would still chose The University of Arizona though.