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If I knew back in high school what I know now, I would have started college much sooner. I did not place as much importance on higher education until I reached my 30's. I have enjoyed college so much, that I am angry that I delayed attending for so long. I cannot stress how important it is to continue learning for the rest of your lifetime. Even beyond high school and college, one should expand one's horizons.

The biggest piece of advice I could give myself would be prepare to buckle down. There are a lot of research papers and tests that you need to consider. If you are taking classes on-line chances are you will have at least an essay due every week and term papers due every other week. Even if you choose not to do the on-line classes then you have tests that require you to study for them. This is not a time to slack off and let your social life become the priority. This is a time to work hard and learn the material for your chosen degree.

Deciding to transition from high school to college is an important step to establishing what path for the future someone will follow. If I could travel back in time and speak with myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know about college and making the transition, I would advise myself to attend college because it is an investment in my future. Also, the benefits of time invested as opposed to wasted or just spent will pay off financially, mentally, and emotionally. This will eliminate a host of potential problems, issues and negative alternatives later in life. I would point out that a Master?s degree can be earned in six years, which is half the time it took to get to be a high school senior, and look how quickly that time went by. I?d let myself know that with a college education, more options and freedom to make more lucrative choices would be available to me. I would also tell myself that my future starts now, and I have the power to shape where my future will lead by deciding to give myself the best chance in life possible by earning at least one college degree.

Going back to my senior year in high school, I would have several pieces of advice to give about the transition into college life. The first piece of advise I would give is to not delay the process. Taking a year off or jumping right into the job force may sound like a great idea but education is vital in finding a career that is suitable for meeting needs. The second piece of advise would be to not be afraid to ask for help when making choices regarding colleges and classes. Advisors are there to help so please utilize them, you are only 18, you may think you know everything but you don't. Lastly, I would say to stay focused. There is always time to have fun later, party when you land that six figure position after graduation. Taking advantage of the opportunity to learn is what should remain priority but do take some time here and there to relax.

The advice I would give myself would be to keep a level head. Don't let being on your own for the first time and being able to make your own decision go to your head . Remember your education is important for where you want to be in life. Party when you graduate and have a great job. Don't forget what grandad always said "time spent for studying can never be lost but if your to lazy you will pay the cost". Trust me it's true and not just a saying he got you to repeat for money. You will have a family one day and if you don't work hard now for what you want later, you will not be the only one who has to suffer for it.

I would take classes sooner than I did... Making life a little easier, and getting through with my studies on time.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would tell myself to avoid the online programs and attend a community college nearby. While I cannot say that I regret my past decisions, I know now that I deserve a more challenging set of coursework, that allows me to be face to face with my fellow students and professors. I would tell myself that, while the online program is in fact convienent, it is not practical for the learning ability of which I am capable. I would tell myself to push myself that much more, and find a way to balance a full time job, as well as being a full time student. I would tell myself that it is possible, and that if anyone in the world can do it, it would be myself.

I would remind myself that anything worthwhile takes effort. As a high school senior, I was not as worldly as I thought I was. I was not patient and not as dedicated as I should have been in regard to education. My advice to myself would be to research job opportunities and adjust my education to meet those requirements. I would also remind myself that regularly meeting with an advisor would help me to achieve my goals. I would tell myself that opportunities are not something to be overlooked and procrastination is not a solution. Most of all I would tell myself that I should go after the profession I really want and not take any shortcuts because the older I became, the more regrets I would have.

As someone who has recently returned to college, I would give guidance to myself during my high school year in managing college life along with work and social obligations. One of the most important words of wisdom I could have received to prepare for college would have been organizing the hours in my day and staying on task with maintaining an A average. It is a completely different arena to live on your own, balancing financial responsibilities, household duties, household buills, work and college in comparison to living at home where all is taken care of except schoolwork. For me the most important advice I could have given myself, would have been preparation, organization and perserverance are all key to my success so stay focused on what it takes today to acheive my future success.

If I was able to go back and time and advise myself for the future I would encourage myself to plan better. College is an experience that takes dedication and hard work; if you do not take the time to find the most well suited college for your needs then you will not achieve the goals set for yourself. Do not be scared to disect your learning style and find what will allow you to succeed; pave the path that you want to travel on your way to success. I would remind myself that a college degree is a necessary part of the modern world and completing it would only help propell a promising career. I would also like to remind myself that being a grown up is much harder than it looks; I am going to need all the education and knowledge availabe to me to achieve success.