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I would tell myself to follow my instincts and major in accounting like I knew Ishould, and start school immediately rather than wait 10 years. Had I done that I would be making real money rather than struggle to feed my kids everyday

I call myself a student who has returned for round two. This is because I failed in round one. I graduated High School in 2003 with a 3.5 GPA. Soon after graduating I attended the University of my choice however, I was not the same 3.5 GPA student I once was. The transition was hard for me and college life or ?party life,? took over. My once 3.5 GPA came crashing down. I have no one to blame but myself. If I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would tell myself to take a deep breath in and relax. I would tell myself not to think about the grades and do my best-stress will only do more damage. Moreover, I would assure myself that I am the same hard working student that I was in High School. Furthermore, I would tell myself to keep my head up high and I will succeed. Looking back now I regret having the pressure of being the first one in my family going to college get to me. However, I am back for round two and I will finish this round with a win.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about going to college, I would tell myself to do exactly as I have done. There is no right or wrong time to attend college or obtain a college degree. The bottom line is getting the degree, no matter when you choose to obtain it. I chose to get married and put my husband through college and raise my boys. They are now attending college themselves and it is now my time to focus on my needs and goals. Even though I did not do the typical college campus life, I chose a different path and am very happy that I did. Not all high school seniors are ready for college. It is o.k. to take a hiatus and find your own path that is right for you.

It is time to get serious. Putting forth a half hearted effort is no longer an option. Completing assignments before participating in other activities is your primary responsibility. Doing all that you can do now will pay off in the long run. Exceeding at anything you try will result in a better job and more opportunities in the future. Working hard now will give you the freedom to do what you want as you get older. It will be far easier to go to college immediately after high school that waiting until you are an adult. So, get on the stick and just do what needs to be done and stop fooling around.

College is a blank slate, no reputation or rumors follow you from high school. Be who you want others to see you. You want to be a strong, successful independent woman. These people don?t know you as the shy quiet theatre girl. Act, be, live as a strong, successful independent woman and that is how the new people in college will see you. Do not be afraid, feel the fear and do it anyways. Everyone is afraid of new things and changes, but don?t let that stop you from being who you want to be and doing what you want to do. Take advantage of all the opportunities that are presented to you, you will truly regret sitting home alone each weekend. Enjoy every moment as it comes because as soon as it passes that moment will never return. HAVE FUN!!!!

Transitioning from high school to college life has been one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in life. If I knew half of the things I know now things would have been so much easier. The best advice I would give to myself is do not procrastinate on anything. When you're in college things are way different. You have a full time job and you go to school full time. You need to find a way to complete your assignments on time and still find time to study and keep up with your paperwork from your day job. Having a set plan of action is the best way to go about your transition from high school to college. That way when a road block comes up you have a set course of action to take to fix the problem.

If I could go back to high school and give myself advice, I would first say, "DO NO PROCRASTINATE!" This is the one thing I unfornately did way too much and even though I made good grade in high school, I definitely think I would have done even better if I hadn't put everything off until the last minute! I also would tell myself to not think about what college you would like attend until your junior or senior year. A lot of high school students think "Well, I have four years until I graduate. I don't need to think about college right now." Unfornutelately, high school comes and goes in the blink of an eye and before you know it, you are having to apply for college. I waited until the last minute before ever considering where I may wanted to attend college and if I would have prepared earlier, I would have been more ready by the time I graduated.

The attitude, decisions, and habits you form now can and will affect the rest of your life. Keep optimisim in your heart even when things aren't going in your favor; others will be drawn to it. You must learn when to be flexible and when to be uncompromising. One the best things you can do for yourself is set both short-term and long-term goals. Know that you are in control of your own life and that no matter what may have happened in the past, it does not predict your future. There are skills of life that will be useful in any field or industry, take the time to learn and practice them. Lastly, by the time you reach the age of 30 you will be amazed at how much you have learned and grown throughout your journey of life. Enjoy and embrace the trip!

If I could go back in time to talk to myself the first most important thing I would make clear to myself is never stop studying. Even the things you say you will never use in life when you get older. Study those things even more. Don?t try to fit in with your fellow students always set your goals higher and never stop or settle for less then what you can achieve. When you think you have accomplished what you need take it a few steps further because you?re not quite there yet. Participate in as many activities as you can in school and NEVER diminish. Pinpoint what your heart wants the most and study it hard. Take in all the information you can and never stop asking questions even if it makes you fell dumb because the truth is only the smartest and strongest have questions. Start looking for a college that offers everything you want and need then compare it to the rest. Get a part time job right away to help with expenses and apply for at least 1 scholarship a day. Your accomplishments in the future will outweigh anything you can do now.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself not worry about what people think of me or how many friends I have. Because since I have graduated I have made so many more friends and I havent spoken to no more than ten people since graduating. It does not matter if i was not the homecoming queen or in the popular crowd. I would tell myself to be more disciplined in studying because college is nothing like high school. I finally would take my counselors advice and research every scholarship there is and applied for it so I would not have the financial struggle that I do now to attend college. I would tell myself not to worry or wish I was older because I would reach adulthood sooner than I realize. I know if I could go back knowing what I know now I would do things so differently, but I do not regret anything that has happened since graduation.