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If I could go back now and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that I should apply for my scholarships and get more money because I need that money to have enough classes. I also would tell myself that I need to not rely on my parents so much and be more responsible for myself because thats what college is about. I need to get more organized and more involved in finishing school. If I knew then what I know now I think I would have had a smoother transition to college.

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. Accept that life after high school is very different. Everything is on your shoulders to make something out of your life. Apply to more colleges and be more wary of complex situations.. Be aware of the papers you are signing because you are obligated to any comments you make. And unusally, the parents can't necessarily bailout you out. Pick and choose the best college that fits your needs. And of course complete a set of volunteering hours. And definitely get a job, if anything.

I would tell myself to get a jump start on college and to not wait. Each day that goes by you dont do anything, is one less day you have to lose

If I were to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself don't be so nervous because you are not the only new person there. I would also tell myself to be more open and break out of my shell because I can be very shy at first. Also to be more open to all that college has to offer because you only get one chance to go to college and once you're done you can't go back, so experience everything you want to experience. I would also tell myself to not stree so much on the little things that happen; to take things as they come because in the end everything happens for a reason. But also that college and high school are complete opposites and that although it's a hard transition, you'll get use to it and learn to love it. So don't stress about finding your classes, making friends, or grades; take things as they come and always remember to have fun.

Ashley,Even though you have several chances to try something, give it your best. No one knows what the future will be like in the next 2, 3, 4 or more years. The economy could have financial problems, where schooling would be difficult to fund for higher education. Higher education degrees do offer a wide span of opportunities for students to excel and succeed in life. While you are young, continue to educate yourself with knowledge and understanding. Think about it, if you finish school between 5-10 years from now, depending on your major, you would still be a young adult. It would be a great time to start investing into your future. Do not give up on yourself, you are finally graduating from high school, going into college right out of high school will keep your brains generated to grasp more knowledge and understanding. You have the rest of your life to work, if you strongly disagree and want to work, try to work and go school. You will learn a lot of values. Values to be responsible, independent, and industrious. Keep your head up, follow your dreams, and live your life, like there is not tomorrow.

To try hard and not get involved in the social life and to focus on what my carrier goals are and to strive to complete those goals.

My advice to myself is to go ahead and get a bachelors degree to begin with. Enjoy every moment and make sure you get all the education you can before LIFE gets in the way. Study more but make some time to make good friends. When deciding what career choice to make try to pick some thing that you think you will love doing. Going to work is a lifelong thing and picking degree just because you can make a lot of money could turn out to be a very hard thing to deal with. Also, I would say keep the books. You never know when you might want to refer to some thing a professor once said. Or just to remember a time when learning was the main goal of your life. I can only hope I would listen to myself.

My college experience has given me the education I need to excell past my peers in my chosen career. Although I had plenty of experience, so did many of my peers. It has been my college education that has given me more of a competitive edge in career advancements. Furthermore, I have been able to apply what I have learned academically to my personal life as well. My education has helped me become better at time management and prioritizing. Before college I believed I was a fairly responsible adult, but I have learned so much more since I have been in college that I feel I am just now learning what it is to be responsible and reliable. Outside of my professional and personal life, though, the greatest attribute I have gained from my college experience is being a better role model for my kids. I want to see my children excel even further than I have in life. My college experience has helped me achieve the goal of being a better role model and example for my children.

Well, I literally have just started at University of Phoenix. What I have gotten so far is simply the motivation that I need to realize my full potential. Also a good idea of how this education is going to be extremely valuable when I complete it. The grad team they assigned me has been a wonderful support during the enrollment process. After finishing the 3 week orientation, I now feel confident that my future is bright and furthering my education today is exactly what is going to help me accomplish my goals in business and beyond!

Right now my college experience has been a few years and it seems that people do not like to higher people with only an assocaited degree so so far it has not helped, but I am going for my bachelors hoping that will give more of an edge for a career.