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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would remind myself that continuing my education is going to be difficult but worthwhile. I would tell myself to hang in there when the class work begins to overwhelm me, talk to my instructors whenever the need arises, and make use of a wonderful resource: fellow classmates. Acheiving a degree will enable me to support my family and be a good role model for my daughter, showing her that education is an ongoing process requiring committment and perserverance but paying off in the long run. In today's economy, knowledge is power. Having a degree will allow me to move beyond retail and food services, enabling me to start a career instead of just find a job. I would tell myself that it is never too late to enroll in college. Trust your heart and your head, listen to your friends and family, and take chances whenever possible. The most important thing I could tell myself as a high school senior is that I believe in me. We can do whatever we set our minds to.

I would tell my self this, victoria school isn't as hard as you think it is, the enrollment process is very short and all the teachers and advisors are very helpful. Also online schools isn't as hard as you think it is either, even though you always have to sit in the front row and be the closest to the teacher, being online isn't much different, other than you don't raise your hand, you still get as much help from the teacher online as you would from a teacher in a classroom and sometimes more.

I would tell myself to start taking education classes my freshman year and do the survey my sophomore year that would help Truman's German major have its own MAE program. I would advise myself to apply early for scholarships so that my junior year studying in Germany would not be such a financial burden on my family. I would encourage myself to get involved in German club at college instead of only being involved in Horseman's Association and Equestrian Team. Being involved in discipleship and small groups is important for Campus Christian Fellowship at Truman State so I would tell myself to not just be discipled but to disciple other students and be involved in a small group every semester.

The best edvice I would have given myself is to focus on school work and boosting my GPA to help with financial aid. I would have also told myself to apply for as much financial aid, (grants, scholarships, etc) whether I thought I qualified for them or not. I would have advised myself that it really is a dog eat dog world that is really tough to get anywhere without a college education, as I am learning today. It is much easier in life to dedicate time and energy to school when you are younger with no responsibilities as it is older with a family and bills to take care of. If I couldn't convince myself to go to school and really buckle down and do well, I would advise myself to join the military, like I actually did. It is a great tool and opens many doors for graduating high school students who don't know what they want to do with life. It allows you to get an education, it allows you to get some experience and maturity in your life, and It could put you on a career path.

When I was a highschool senior I was very naive. I thought my life was set, my family had a successfull business going and I knew that there was no reason for my to further my education because of this company. Whenever I saw any of my friends applying for college and setting up those student loans I would often laugh to myself. Looking back I really wish someone would have sat me down untill I understood the importance of a higher education. I thought I already knew everything and that school was a waste of time. I would explain to my highschool self that an education is like a mechanic having all of his tools, he/she may never even pull them out of the tool box but in the off chance he does need a certain tool he will not be rendered helpless. I have learned the hard way, my family owns a window covering business and it is directly related to new home sales. As the economy has slipped so has my job security. I have just begun to realize the importance of an education and have decided to do whatever it takes to obtain those tools.

If I were able to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior there would be a lot of things I would tell myself. The first thing I would tell myself is to wake up and make sure I go to class every morning. I would tell myself that college is very important and after I graduate I can get a very good paying job that will help me support my mother, since she has been both a mother and father to me. Without an education the only aspiring future I can see for myself is a dead end job with no advancement. I would also tell myself is to finish strong in varsity soccer and be able to play at the collegiate level, and hopefully get that full scholarship I need to pay for college. The most important thing, college education is essential and a life learning experience. It would be my step ladder of trial and error, so that when I do get that great job I would be able to adapt socially and mentally. College will be fun and at the same time stressful but it will be the key ingredients to my success.

If I had the opportunity to talk to myself when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself to make the time and effort to go to college. Although this sounds like a simple thing to say, I would explain that job opportunities would be minimal based on the amount of education that I lacked. I would tell myself to take college slowly, make sure and explore all career opportunities, talk to advisors and other people in the workforce to help understand what type of career to go after. I would tell myself not to rush into anything, make sure the choice made works for what I want. And, tell myself that if the choice made doesn't seem to be working out, the opportunity to go back to school will always be there. I would also tell myself to most of all, enjoy the social experience of college, there is so much to learn outside of a classroom as well.

I would tell myself not to wait a year before starting college. It is a very tough world out there and you need to be prepared for and the only way to do that is to get a good education. By starting late I missed out on so many great opportunities. Don't get me wrong I have a wonderful family that is very supportive of me going back to school, but if I were to go to college right after high school I would have gotten a great job and I would not have to miss out on all of the exciting a wonderful adventures with my children. So stay in school and you will have a happier and fullfilled life. All of your dreams can come true.

If I could travel back in time to speak to myself as a senior in high school, I would have advised myself to seek out the information I needed to get myself into college, don't give up on yourself. Putting off college will make life more difficult the longer you put it off. Opportunities will pass you by because you didn't continue your education. Talk to your counselors at school or talk to your teachers and ask for help. Focus on your education now because working full time and going to school full time in your later years will be more of a struggle than if you just do it now. Don't let fear or insecurities stand in your way. You are smart and could make it into nearly any college you want, but you have to get out there and pursue them. Pursue your dreams!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself is that education is important. In today's society to get a good job, you must have a college degree within a dominant field so that you can receive the job that pays you for what you know. You should also maintain good grades. Your grades will help you get recognize above others that are not doing as well as you. You should see counselors to receive advice regarding the job market. Research your opportunities in regard to what colleges you would like to attend. Choose three jobs as your goals to pursue once you graduate. For each of the jobs, research to find out what additional schooling is required, what employers are looking and how competitive the jobs are among the public. Finally, always find mentors in the fields that you are seeking employment so that you can learn the different skills to enhance your experience to give you a better chance at receiving the jobs.