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College is not easy, nor cheap. It takes dedication, determination, and constant focus. I waited three years after my graduation to enroll, because I had no idea what path I wanted to take at the age of eighteen. If I had the opportunity to go back and change the path I took, I would. Starting in high school, I would have focused on academics more. I worked two jobs all throughout high school to pay for groceries, gas, car insurance, and other items too help out my family. Working two jobs and attending school was very difficult; at times I considered dropping out. I am proud that I graduated high school and am earning my degree in Human Services. Neither of my parents attended college; they are both struggling just to make ends meet. I want to earn my degree, so that I do not end up in the same situation. I am a single mother of two and work overtime nearly every week. My financial advisor mentioned yesterday that I owe $1400 by February to continue my education. If I would have attended college straight out of high school, I would not be in this predicament.

Knowng what I know now about life makes me wish I prepared myself with a plan when I was in high school. Not only having a plan, but doing research on propective college/universities, along with different carreer fields. As a senior in high school you never believe that the world can be any bigger than it is at that moment, but it truly is. I would tell any high school senior now that you want to first figure out your educational and career goals. If you choose a career that requires more education then your willng to complete chances are you will have to choose another line of business. Furthering your education can help one become more financial secure in life and this is definately necessary in today's economy. Not only that but come up with a plan to pay for furthing your education so you don't end up graduating deep in debt. Though credit isn't important to a high school senior it is important once you enter college. Taking steps to build your credit in the right direction like receiving financial guidance is vital to your overall financial health.

The advice I would give myself is to not let anyone pressure me into going to school right out of high school and it's not what you are ready for because you won't succeed. You have to be happy with youorself to succeed at anything you do.

Assuming I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would strees the importance on every subject matter that I will be encountering throughout high school. Also, I would let myself know that there are going to be some rough times, as well as good times. But I will also remind myself, there is always an end to any beginning and by keeping your self motivated in doing what you believe in you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. I would make sure that I stress there sometimes will be bumpy roads, tough classes, tough individuals that you may come in contact with your journey, but do not get discouraged there is a reward at the end of this journey. Seek individuals whom will be of help to you, whether it be old high school teacher, family members, good fiiends, co-worker, your children and spouse. But always remember your in this journey to please "others", your in this journey to "Please Yourself". Be proud of what you accomplish in everyday life, but take it one step at a TIME.

"Go to college and stick with it Nesha! You almost didn't graduate, take advantage of this opportunity. You can do this college thing, you're smart and it's is way easier than you think. If you don't, when you're 37, you'll be wishing you did...you'll be scrolling through your Facebook newsfeed (I'll tell you more about Facebook later, it's awesome) seeing all the people you grew up with who finished school doing well and it's going to fill you with regret. Don't grow up to be a woman with regrets, attending college will pay off. You'll be able to take advantage of way more career opportunities and make even more of a positive impact. Trust me, you need an education, it helps to have that piece of paper, don't let anyone tell you it doesn't. Listen to me Nesh, go after this and work hard! I promise, future you is going to thank you. Now back to this Face book thing..."

If I could go back in time to when I was a senior in high school, my advice to myself would be to go straight to college out of high school. I would of went straight into nursing school and became a registered nurse then I would of went onto Psychology. I would also have started saving money in high school in order to pay for my college and not have all the school loans that I have now and I also would have gotten more information about student loans and paying for college in general.

The advice I would give myself knowing what I know now would be to do lots and lots of research about schools you re interested in. Make a list of the questions you have and ask each school. Be thorough with your research and enlist the help of your parents as much as possible. Second, ask lots of questions regarding your finance options. Don't settle for the information the financial aid advisors give you, they are there to do make the school money, not save you money. Keep a journal of all the information you have gathered regarding the schools you are interested in and discuss them with your parents so that you can make the best choice for you and financially, for them. Also, don't be in a hurry to start college life as it is portrayed on television, take your time and build a strong and trusting circle of friends so you can keep an eye on each other as you journey onto the next phase of your life.

Make better use of my time and realize where in life it will get me. All in all it's the attitude. Stay up on studies. Get into something you feel good about. Your never too old or too young to learn.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior I would definetely make sure that i'm very honest with myself. I would tell about how important it is to attend every day and submit assignments on time so that my G.P.A could be higher and I could get into a good University or College. I would also explain the importance of only borrowing money that is needed so that my loan debt wouldn't be very high. College life is different for each individual but if I would have enrolled into a well-accredited University or College, studied hard and procrasinated less, I would have graduated by 2011/2012 and the hard would would've been worth it in the end.

I would tell Torre to not waist time focusing on an immature relationship. I would tell her to lean on education hard and get as much of it as you can so that you not have to worry about establishing a career at a later age. I would tell her that it is best to get your career started early. Go to school and put your best effort forward in getting the degree you deserve.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would have told my high school senior self to persue getting a degree directly after high school. I did not make a decision to persue my degree until I reached the age of 39 years old. Although pursuing a higher education requires a lot of dedication and work, I have found that attending college has gone a lot smoother and has been more satisfying than I would have ever imagined. If I would have made the decision to pursue a degree twenty years ago, then I could have already reached my higher education goals and be financially set to do whatever I want to do in life. Looking back, it would have been so much easier to obtain a degree right after high school than it was waiting twenty years to start.

I would advise myself to set a plan in motion and do the research for my major. It is not wise to start college and have an undecided major because it is a waste of money, especially when you have to take out loans. A senior in high school should also know the importance of having a high GPA at the time you graduate high school. Knowing what I know now, it is important to choose the best school to for your major, so do your research. I was not aware at the time, the many colleges that were not accredited, and the course work you may have completed may not count when applying for jobs. I think the most important thing to do is to ask questions and not assume you know what to do when it comes to attending a college.

I know the road ahead is very frightening and long but, as they say, if it were easy, everyone would do it. Education is the key to success. Learn and work hard today and I promise, in 25 years or less you will have the security and resources to do what you want. Do not misunderstand however, any job one can do to make their way is a good job but a job that does not require a college degree is most likely going to be an average job with average pay that maxes out in earnings fairly quick. A college degree opens up so many more doors to positions that can lead to high paying, high profile careers. Do not settle for a job when you have the talent and drive to obtain a degree and a career. You can do this!

Never give up on your dream, Study hard and stay motivated. Have faith in yourself. Most of all if you feel a little stress out go to your advisor and parents for help.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell her that she needs to follow her instincts. I have found that many people along the way wanted to tell me what to do, how to get things done and in what order to live my life. I would tell that lonely and insecure girl she needs to trust her instincts. The girl I would be speaking to would be a mess with very little self-esteem. She would be stepping into a world she had no way to prepare for, she was raised by the state, and left alone to figure things out at the age of 18. This girl took time to find her voice, she did the things she was good at, mostly work. This girl took 23 years getting back to school. I would not want her to make a single choice differently. She has three terrific children and worked for 20 years in management. She just took the long way around. If this girl forced things like college she would not be as successful as she is today. I wanted more for myself and my family.

When going to college try to do the best that you can to achieve, make sure you study and work as hard as you can because at the end it will pay off. Don't give up even when you are failing get help from others such as: classmates, instructors, and mentors. Never be scared to ask for help and ask as many questions and you can to help you along the way. Never procrasinate because when you do it makes you get behind. Another is to make sure you make time when to study and limit free time, time managment is a MUST if not enforced this will put you behind. Don't give up on your dreams because when you are finished with college you will look back and say this was really worth it all.

If i could go back in time and sit down with my self during my senior year , i would tell myself that i am going to make it to college . Otheres would give advice on the transition, yet for myself who ended up becoming pregnant during my senior year, i had no idea if i was going to be able to graduate high school let alone attend college. I would tell myself that i persevered and over came every obsticles and that at 5 months pregnant i was able to walk the stage with my fellow class mates. I would also tell my senior self that i was more then capable of making it to college while juggling being a single parent as well as working full time. I would also tell my senior self to take it one step at a time and not to be afraid of stepping out of my element while reaching for the stars , becuase while holding my sons hand we are unstoppable and so are my goals set for our future as well as not falling into statistics that are agents us.

If I could go back to high school, I would get more educated on colleges and what my choices are, and not stress about who and how I would pay for college because my mother couldn' afford it. I was more concern about how I would help my mother raised my three younger sisters then persuing my dreams in finishing up my education, now at 30 I wish I could had done things differently being a mother myself now I don't want the same to repeat with my children.

In high school I was book smart, however I lacked drive, self disipline, and most of all focus. If I could give my younger self some advice I'd say. "Use that brain of yours! You have it, and the intelligence inside for a reason. Have the self disipline to make note cards for spanish, have the focus to write extensive notes on the lessons of the day, and have the drive to make high school count. Once it's over there is no going back. As far as a high school social life, befriend people with goals and it may remind you of your own goals and capabilities. You are an extremely impressionable girl, and if you spend time with unmotivated people you may become as lax as they are. When it comes to your education you canot be lax. With that said, have no shame in being a loner sometimes. Finally, turn down the immature boys of high school for the men that will court and admire you in the future. Even the boys that seem to be mature, mature more. Very few of your current peers are in your future; no need to impress them. Impress yourself!"

The advice that I would have given myself is to not wait so long to go into college. I thought that hey I could just pick up and go into college whenever it would always be there but life happens. I had a child before I knew it then became a wife. I would go back and finish my education first to be able to better provide for my family and future. Never think that you can just do something later!