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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school student I would advise myself not to be so afraid to start college and step in the experience confident that I will make it through and not have to worry. I would also tell myself that there are differences in high school and college education. In college your work must be done at pace with the college schedule and not turned in early as opposed to high school where you can turn them in early. I would say don't be so nervous about how hard the work will be. The work didn't turn out to be that hard at all. And I would remind myself that in college you have to stay focused and work hard as well as staying focused on the future. Lastly, I would remind myself that the goals I have for the future require me to have a good education and I want to be a graduate of not just high school but also college. These are the things that I would say to advise myself to prepare for college life and thefuture ahead.

Dear past self, Although you are thinking of skipping out on college and thinking you can have a successful career by advancing in the general workforce, I am here to warn you that you are very wrong. The reality is that you will need a solid educational background and need the proper knowledge to advance in the future professional world. You will later in your life realize that in order to be successful, happy and live the life you want that you must work hard, never stop learning, and persue your goals. Do not give up on education and furthermore do not give up on yourself, you are stronger then you think and in the future you will succeed at anything you put your mind too. Just know that with self discipline, motivation and dertermination you can have a college degree and you can have the life you have always dreamed of. So never give up on your dreams and let education lead you to the future you have always wanted for yourself. You can do it!

College was something I tried to do directly out of high school because my parents wanted me to, but I would tell myself that it could be a great experience if I simply let myself enjoy it. I would absolutely tell myself to stick with it and to let myself enjoy life more. I was so serious about life, such a heavy soul that I couldn't enjoy the learning opportunities, not just scholasticly but interpersonally as well.

If I could go back in time to when I was a college senior I would tell myself to attend school. When I was a freshman in high school I was bullied so instead of dealing with it and getting a proper education, I skipped school everyday and did not attend high school after the first semester of Sophmore year. I eventually ended up getting my GED. During high school, I didn't believe in myself and didn't have anyone there who did, so instead I sold myself short. If I would have went to high school and continued the straight A's that I received when I did attend, I wouldn't have ended up going to the University of Phoenix online. I wish I could tell you how I would have made my college transition easier but in reality there was no transition between high school and college.

I would tell myself that education is important and that there is time to goof off after you complete your goal. I would say stay focused and even when it gets hard, know that the finish line is within reach. I would tell myself that failure is not an option and the person that quits can never succeed. I would say don't give up, be an example to someone who doesn't know they are strong enough. Always give 200{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} because if you mess up along the way, you will always have a 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to fall back on. Then I would say to myself, pace yourself, get all you can now because college life is not a joke. I would tell myself the real world loves nobody, you have to prepare yourself for what is to come and LOVE YOURSELF! Be encouraged, keep your head up and a brighter day you'll see. And my final final words to myself would be whatever you get for yourself, the things you learn, the knowledge you gain belong to you and no one can take that away from you.....I Love You.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be the advice I give my children. I tell them to make sure they take advantage of every opportunity they are offered. I tell them to experience life but also develop a plan that will not hold you back when you are ready to settle down. When you start to have a family and get a regular paying job, it limits your opportunities to only opportunities for people who have time for them. I would say to take it slow and learn all you can while you are young. Going to school, holding a job and having a family is a lot to handle. You need energy, time and money inorder to complete anything. It is alot easier to accomplish your goals before you take on adult responsibilities. I would say to start with a goal and work towards it.

This can be the simplest and most complex question. The only answer is that I would tell myself to stay in school. When I graduated from high school, the econmic bloom was in full swing. Jobs were very easy to get and the salary was a major deterent for me. I made the decision to follow the money trail and pursue a career. At that time, an education was an afterthought. The on-the-job training was worth more to the employers than a degree. It was a big mistake on my part. I too, never saw our economy as anything but strong and I wasn't worried about the "what if". Well, 25 years later, I am stuck in the same boat as most, I am without a formal education and the job market today requires a bachelors degree or above. So, following the money was sufficient in the short term, but I should have found the time for the education.

I was a stereotypical teenage drop-out in high school and left when I was pregnant as a sophomore back in the early 90's. I went back and got my GED but didn't start college until I was in my late 30's. If I could go back I would stress the importance of staying in school and continuing onto college no matter what it took. I struggled a lot back then so the struggle to stay in and do well in school would not have been much harder and the rewards would have been much higher. I am juggling a fmily, a job, and school right now. Back then I would have only been struggling a family and school because there are housing options for students. I was an orphan so I would have qualified for more financial options than I have now as well. Dropping out and going back to school as an adult is much harder than just starting on the right foot in the first place.

I would tell my younger self to be smart, be driven, and be yourself. I would tell me first of all, the amount on the award letter is not the amount of money you will receive, so don't focus on the amount, focus on the quality of education. I would also tell myself to find whatever it is that you are truly passionate about and do that, because that’s something you will stick with. Another thing I would tell myself is have fun but stay focus. If you have to choose a night of studying or a night of partying, choose studying because it will pay off in the long run. Finally, I would tell myself to stay true to yourself, don’t worry about the transition. As long as you are yourself you will always shine and everything else will fall into place. (For the record my younger self would probably be pretty freaked out by this back to the future moment.)

There a few things that I would tell myself if I was able to talk to myself as a senior in high school. The first thing that I would tell myself that it really does matter how well you do in your senior year and that it is more important to study and stay on track than sociallizing with your friends. That you should try to find an equal balance of the two, and to stay focused for it will help you in the future obtain a better job.

Teresa you should continue your education to make your future plans look as bright as possible. With an education you can make something of yourself, be a postive role model and a better person. Your family will be proud of your accomplishments and you can internally feel stronger as a women and mother. Don't let your education stop at high school, continue to strive for a better tomorrow. The college life will be difficult but it will be rewarding at the same time. With each class that you take it is the next step to completion and your degree will bring you a stability that no person can take away from you.

What I would tell myself in high school would be, do not hold back. I was very introverted in high school, with a very few select friends. I would tell myself to try out for the softball or volleyball team, and not hold back because of fear. I would tell myself to follow through with volunteering with "habit for humanity". I would tell myself to enjoy my life more and do something outside of school instead of just working. All of the regrets I have are because I was too afraid to step out of my comfort zone; what I would say to myself back then would be to do just that. All things I did not do then would have made a big difference in my life, especially college. The very last thing I would tell myself to the me back then would be, to pay attention more to the classes. What we do not realize until we are adults, is that high school is very important to our futures and when you are an adult it is too late to take advantage of the things it offers us.

Advice I would give myself would be to not rush into anything because in time I will find the best school solution to getting my degree and I can still take care of my family. Be patient and persistent but your time will come and you will enjoy as if you were that 18 year old fresh out of high school young adult. Also please apply for all the scholarships you can because they will make the difference of not putting too much stress and financial burden on you. Good Luck and I love me!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would say that a college degree is obtainable and that there are ways to financial support yourself to get an education. You can apply for scholarships and grants. There are resources out there but you have to put the effort in finding the funding but anything is possible if you want it badly enough.

Don't attend college unless you are truely ready. Take some time so really figure out what it is you want to do. I know most of your friends are going to school right away and it seems like the right thing to do, but only half of them will get a degree. HALF! Think of all of that money that was wasted. Work and save up some money so you can pay for college yourself. Loans will really bog you down, especially if you aren't sure what you want to do. You will be thankful that that's the path you take. You may finish later, but you will be more focused and determined to get your degree and more importantly, do well while achieving it! You don't want to just barely get your degree. You want to be proud of what you accompish! Attending a college and staying in the dorms is a good experience to meet new people, but as for school itself, do your research. Would online school be a better path for you? I don't necessarily regret my college decisions, but financially they have really cost me.

I would like to tell my high school self to please follow your dreams. Either your friends will support you or they are not true friends. When I completed high school I wanted to go to college to become a school teacher, this was my dream since I was probably 5 years old. I did not attend college after high school because a lot of my friends were not going to go to college and I was afraid I would miss out on partying with them. I now see in my adult life that I should have followed my heart and went to college. I regret this decision everyday and my heart is broken because I am now 40 years old and my dream of becoming a teacher has desolved. I would still love to become a teacher but I feel that my age is a factor in the barrier for this dream. I wish I could go back and shake my high school self for not at least attempting to make this dream a reality.

I would tell my high school senior self, to plan ahead financially for college and to seek financial advise wisely on my student loans. College is a struggle and you have to be able to handle it and there is a lot of responsibility so be wise with your choices.

Take more extra curriculum classes, take more duel credit classes and do not miss a lot of days of school. Pick a college that is best suit for you.

The advice I would give my self is go to college right after high school and stay determined. Do not let life and obstacles get in the way of an education, keep going until you reach the finish line. Education is everything and without it you can not gain much in this society that we live in. The faster that you are done with college the faster you are able to gain your dream job and push closer to fulfilling your dreams. No one can stop you from chasing your dreams, be smart about your decision making when it comes to school. Study twice as hard and ace every class that you take, you are amazingly smart and I have faith in you, you can definitely do it. I would drown myself in self encouragement to push myself harder than what I was pushed growing up. I let every obstacle in life slow me down from gaining my degrees and dreams. I know they say its never to late but it would have been nice to already have my degrees and pushing closer and closer to my dreams.

Do not wait so long after high school to start college so the information will continue to flow smoothly. Find every resource available to you and use them as much as possible. Continue asking questions no matter the subject at hand. Take all classes online if possible, but if you feel you need to take the class on campus do it that way.