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Traveling back in time, you remember those colored walls, those teachers you once had , that school you practically lived in for four years. As you walk through those core doors a certain individual catches your eyes . You double look with your eyes, to amazement that is you . As i approach myself , i stagger to how i'm going to explain, im from the future. No going back ; i walk right up to myself talking to my best friend. I say my, "Hola's " she looks at me astonish, for it feels like looking straight into a mirror. I give her my introduction, and we plan to meet up after class. As the dissmissle bell ring , i stroll to the place to meet. Taking my time, for the school i once attended and would never attend seemed so welcomimg to me. As my High School memories flash through my mind. I look towards those lunch benches and see myself sitting there. As we talk about the future, i tell myself to keep up with the studying hard, take both the SAT and ACT more than once. Don't assemble bad study habits for they won't take you as far.

Being a non-traditional student, I would tell myself to start college in the fall after graduation. I would also tell myself to live on or near campus and enjoy the area. The university area of Albuquerque, NM is beautiful and has much to offer, I would encourage myself to explore it and become more involved in campus activites.

Laura: Continue to cling to the passion for knowledge throughout the next several years; put it at the top of your priority list, and realize it is invaluable. Do not take for granted the opportunity to grow your mind. Those who are great and successful are those who are humbled enough to be self-disciplined in their studies and everything they attempt. In the words of Sir Winston Churchill: "To each there comes a time in their lifetime when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to their own talents. What a tragedy of that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour." Press on toward your goals and aspirations, and do not grow weary! Laura

stop procrastinating, get help when you need it, and apply for as many scholarships as possible!

Tanya, go to college part time after high school. You can get that full- tuition paid Bridge Scholarship if you start going after you graduate high school! Once you are in college take it slow, there is no need to rush as you have time . Don't stress about when you are going to graduate. Enjoy your time while you are in school. The time goes by fast so have fun, take lots of interesting classes and don't overload yourself.

If the chance to go back arose I believe I would have told myself to apply for more scholarship than I did. College is expensive and when you parents own their own business it makes it impossible to qualify for any sort of financial support from public funded programs. I feel as if I somehow am being punished because I am not a single parent or because my parents aren't divorced. These two factors contribute largely to less scholarships or grants being offered to students such as myself. Nevertheless, I would very much appreciate any kind of scholarship campusdiscovery.com may be able to offer in order to cover some of my expenses for tuition.

If I could go back in time and give my high school senior self any advice, I would say, "Try to take every opportunity given to you. Even if you think you won't like something, try it. You'll be surprised at what you will like and the things you will learn about yourself. Don't be afraid to make new friends either. I know you're shy, but try to break out of that now, and get out there! The sooner you do it, the more experiences you will have! Do not procrastinate either! Even though you think you're smart enough to not have to study every night, college takes a lot of work, and you'll be learning a lot, so get organized and get on a schedule! Balancing everything is something that is important. Have fun!"

Get ready for a change. A hand will soon give you a slap to that face on what life is going to be like. Its tough and if you don't realize it quick your going to get behind. If that scares you just know its going to be the best time of your life, or so far. It goes fast so take everything in and enjoy even when its not enjoyable but thats life. Everything in life is a stepping stone so if you feel down because of your first test score, hit the books and enjoy doing it.

If I could go back the first thing I would ask myself is, "What do I want to do with my college education?" I would talk about what I believe I need out of a college in order to succeed and keep myself motivated throughout my college education. I would tell myself to put as much time as it takes into making a decision on what college I wanted to attend and after I narrowed my choices down, to visit each one, maybe attend a class or two in order to get a feel for what each campus is like. I would also tell myself to attend every class, just because the material is easy or the class is boring doesn't mean the exams won't be hard or that I I don't need to give 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. Finally, I would tell myself to stand out, to be myself and not lay low in the background, to make the most out of everyday and to make friends with people from all sorts of different classes or activities so that I'll always have something exciting to do or someone to help me out when I need a hand.

I would tell myself to not be shy and make study groups with other classmates. Also, I would tell myself to review my notes from each class when i get home that way i will understand the topic that was discussed. Lastly, I would tell myself to study for tests once you hear when the date is, otherwise you will put if off and not be as ready as you should have been.

Save up as much money as you can, and always take new adventures. Make friends, and do not be ashamed of going to tutoring.

I feel as if I was incredibly prepared for college, everything that I was expecting fit exactly how I imagined. I love college. So I would say that Get Ready Its On!

Do the best you can and take your education seriously! Further your education right away and get a career your are interested in!

"Kris, the life you have been given is a gift. Don?t fall for the lies you have heard that you are not smart, that you cannot make it without familiar influences, and that you cannot live your life differently from your family. Be the woman you were called to be and stand up for what is right, for who you are, and for the gifts you have been given. You can change your circumstances and you can break the cycle of addiction, infidelity, and lack of moral character. You can show those who come along your path that there is a different way. There is a way to better your life and your self worth; through education and with determination, perseverance, hard work, and a positive outlook. Kris, please do it now. Walk onto that college campus with the determination to further your education and make something of yourself. You can overcome the negativity and destructive lifestyles you have grown up with. You can make a difference! You can succeed! You can do it! You are smart, you are strong, and you can make it! Believe in yourself and make a difference. You are worth it!"

The best advise that I could give myself would be that it is very important to consider learning as much as possible in a wide array of subjects. This will better gaurantee myself for sucess in life. The hardest thing to go through in life is to spend outrageous amounts of money on college and not be able to use your skills later in life. Be as adverse as possible and learn as much as possible in generic categories. Management can take you a long way in life and if you learn as much as you can, you can only go further. Don't ever stick yourself to one career type, because you never know how the economy will be at different points through out your life. It can be a bumpy road to sucess, but once you're there, it's worth the trip!

I would tell myself to disregard the "problems" I thought I had in high school and focus more on my education and persuing my dreams. I would forget about my "friends" and focus on MY future, my life. I wouldn't be affraid to go to schools, or join clubs where I didn't know anybody. I would be more confident in myself, my abilities and my talents. I wouldn't let anything stop me from achieving my success...not even my parents. I would tell myself to study more to develop the habit so when college begins, it won't be such a stuggle. I would attend summer school every summer to get ahead. I would be more outgoing, and try new things before I knock them. I would tell myself to not be afraid to ask questions. I would try to be more of a humanitarian and help more people. If I could go back in time, I would tell myself that this is it. I only have one life and now is the time to put in the work to have the quality of life that I want for myself and for my family in the future.

Get your degree while you are young. Study hard. Get involved in your university, school spirit goes along way in wanting to do well in your classes. Go to tutoring and get help in subjects that are difficult for you, there is nothing embarrasing about it. Don't take too many classes at once and get too bogged under with homework. Pace yourself. Enjoy the learning process.

It is important to know what you are looking for in a college education and to make your choice of school based on your own goals (and, considering your own strengths and weaknesses). After narrowing down my own search to several schools with the programs I was interested in, I chose the school that offered me the most scholarships, so I could focus my attention on learning rather than on finances. The reputation of the school and its faculty are also important, as is the quality of your own department. A university that is on the cutting edge in the sciences may not be ideal for the arts. Again, it?s crucial to know what you want out of your educational experience. Once you?ve chosen the school, though, your college experience will be what you make of it. No matter what school you choose, the quality of your education will be impacted most by your own approach to college. Students who invest time, energy, and enthusiasm into learning will be rewarded. The professors, the services available, and the general atmosphere of the college will certainly impact your time there, but ultimately you control the quality of your education.

I would like students to know that they should be making the decision of where to go to college for themselves and not for anyone else. This is going to be the place you spend the majority of your time and if you are not comfertable with it then you shouldn't be there. Parents should know that this is a stressful time for their kids and that no matter where their children choose to go to college their parents will always need to be there for them. College is mainly a growing experience, it teaches many things about yourself that you may have otherwise never found out about yourself and your family. Take the time to absorb all of it.

Look at all of your options. Take into account all of the pros and cons to factor which will be the best school practically. Once you have chosen a college that you like, get envolved!!! Getting involved makes your overall college experience so much better than if you don't. It gives you the chance to step out of your comfort zone, and try new things that you would have never even thought of doing. Along the journey you'll meet great, new people! Speaking from experience it gives you purpose, and makes you excited to go to that university, because it is offering you more than just an education. Lastly, just relax! Being so caught up in worrying if you are doing everything the right way, or picking the absolute best classes will stress you out and make your first impressions unpleasant. So take a deep breath and take the leap of faith into this new world of college, and know that everything will work out the way its supposed to.