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Above all things to remember, please remember this: do not give up; do not let up. Start college and stick with it. Once the decision is made, see it through. The pattern of almost getting what you want and then throwing in the towel will be a common theme in your life if you do not enter college right away. Put your education first. Graduate before you pursue other avenues of your life. If you heed this advice, you will avoid so much pain and anguish. You will avoid homelessness, devastating loss of personal relationships, and destitution. If you do not heed this advice, you will find yourself fighting a constant uphill battle; you will find yourself homeless, lonely, and powerless. Take control of your life and stick to your guns. Do not give up what you want most for what you think you want now. Go to college and graduate. Your education is worth more than you can possibly imagine.

i would start off by planning to go to college. i sat out for 10 years and tryed going back. i was very discourage and gave up. but coming straight out of high school i would advise them to go straight to college.

I would tell myself that college is the best way to go. I was not given the opportunity to attend college before now because I had to grow up faster than I wanted to. I would also tell myself that earning a college degree can only move you farther along in life and that you can achieve anything you want as long as you put your mind and heart into it. There are many financial programs available to you so you do not have to worry about paying for college. Follow your heart and your dreams because they are what is going to take you where you want to go in life. I would also tell myself not to ever let anyone tell you that you will never amount to anything because you are the only one that can reach your goals in life. You have to push yourself and be willing to put in the time and effort in order to get what you want out of life. Do it for yourself and the family you will have because they are four wonderful children and a wonderful husband. They are supporting you all the way.

I would tell myself that school will be a vital factor in success. The sooner you complete college the sooner you will get to your goal. Basically, taking 10 years to experience life will hold you back. The fun had will not be worth the time you could be spending making progress in life.

If I was dback in high school I would give my self the same advice I gave to myself the first time I finsished highschool. Thst was stay focus keep yoour head above the water and I can do it. All of that was pertaing to going to college, do my best get a degree, make something is that degree. So I did just that I went to college kept my head up, i just did not sty focus, so when i dud not stay focus I did not recieve a degree and i did not so anything with the dgree...well you know because i did not get a degree. So now that im in school now I havew set my goals rather high instead of just saying stay focus, i need to stay focus andn trust myself that I can do it. I know I waited a long to come back to college but I knwo this time is a going to be a good reason and Im gogn to make it be the best reason for me life. So decideding to go back to college is a good thing and i plan to make it a great.

If I could go back in time and give my high school self some advice, I would probably start by slapping some sense into myself. My high school self would need to realize that life only gets harder, and without a college degree it is that much harder. He would also need to know to enjoy the college experience and not just wait to grow up, because growing up is not all it is cracked up to be. Don't get me wrong, I love my wife and four kids, but what I wouldn't give to still have all those choices and opportunity in front of me. I would just have to tell myself to slow down, think things through, and above all try a little harder in my academics.

If I was allowed to go back and let myself know anything it would be to come out of the closet. It is going to be ok. Don't worry what everyone will say. Your parents will love you no matter what. Don't think that we will never have the chance to get married. It will take you a while, but you will find the man of your dream. Start saving 20 a week now for school. You don't have to start school till later, so follow your dreams. Don't drink as much, and don't start smoking at 21. Invest in Apple and soon. Keep that same outgoing nature, everyone still loves that. Become friends with your gay uncle it will help because he isnt going to be around much longer. Most of all keep your head up and follow your heart, you will do the right thing.

I would tell myself to be patient. Things are not as hard as it may seem. I would start doing time management techniques, and setting aside a few hours out of my day to for more studying and thinking. I would even start reading books more on history, education, medical, and science just for the knowledge. I would tell myself its ok if Im undescided on my major. Because I have plenty time to descide whats right for me before my junior year. I would know that even though Im leaving home, mom will be ok because she has always told me she wanted me to go to college and better my self with a Degree. To find who I am in this world and take my place in it. I will know it wont be a peice of cake getting things together and adjusted. But anything worth having s worth waiting for, and fighting for as well. The advice to myself is to look at all i have been through, come from, and fought for. And to get right there at the door and be afraid to walk in is a shame.

If I were able to go back and give my high-school self advice, it would be this: Pay more attention. Push yourself just a little bit harder, you're really the only one who matters, ultimately. Stay with the AP class you dropped because it was too hard-it wasn't- you're being lazy and you will ultimately regret it. It's a lot easier now than it will be when you're an adult. Embrace your brain instead of your after school job-the clothes you buy now will not help you finacially down the line! Put your work ethic towrds your education, and it will reap rewards you cannot imagine yet. Be the first person in your family to graduate from college. You, and your entire family will be so proud. And it will pay dividends far beyond that pride. Embrace a free education, and be thankful for the twelve free years you've been given. Not everyone in our world is so lucky. Finally, believe in yourself, and never, ever give up-you're going to turn out just fine! Love, Me

If I could go back to my high school self, I would tell her to go to college right after high school and not to give up.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would advise myself about the true responsibility of becoming a college student. Even though it may not be easy it is a wonderful experience not many have the opportunity to experience simply because of the financial side of it or the inability to reside in this country. I would tell myself that there are so many things i can learn when it comes to experiencing college to the full learning extent. I would encourage myself not to give up so early and to continue my education applying my 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to fulfilling my career goals.

Don't wait too long. It may seem scary or too much for you to handle, but you can do this. Just stay focused. Take it one step at a time and work closely with the advisors, they are really there to help you.

My high school years were filled with an immeasurable amount of mistakes; I had dropped out and spent all my time partying starting at age sixteen. If I could go back in time and give myself advice about the college transition, I would be extremely adamant about staying in school and actually putting effort in. College is hard, but the stress and overwhelming helpless feelings that happen at times make it much worse. Any college student should be prepared with the proper mindset; be skeptical, question everything, be objective, use logic and critical thinking, and ultimately learn to use peer reviewed sources. We live in the age where many people have access to the entirety of mankind’s knowledge at their fingertips, and yet so many are remaining willfully ignorant. Of course, this brings about the need for a new a skill; sifting through the various misinformation and falsehoods to find facts. Most importantly though, I would like myself to know that future me is the one who has to reap what past me sowed. It is so easy to think about and live in the moment that we often forget to look forward. Also, go to a different college.

I would tell myself to take that extra step and do more! I regret not getting into any activities in high school as well as not getting the best grades possible. Therefore I would tell myself as a high school senior to focus on school only so that in the future things will be easier. I would suggest taking the college classes that were offered while in being a senior so that when I would be graduated I would have more opportunities to look into. I really wish that I could go back because I would do so much differently as a high school senior but these mistakes that I have made have helped me to make good decisions today and now I am on the right path to success!

To do better in high school and take my classes more seriously. Don't take a "break" of a few years and then decide to go to college; do it almost immediately after graduating.

If given the opportunity to go back in time to my high school years I would tell myself to take school seriously. When I was in high school I did not realize that those years would follow me forever. Everything you learn and do shape who you are and what you become. In high school I had the opportunity to do much more than I did. It's important to make good grades, take advantage of college classes that I could have recieved dual credit for. I would also tell myself to make sure to take advantage of social activites. I didn't play sports or join any clubs. I now know looking back that all those memories are important. I see it in my brother with his sports teams. Time passes so fast it is important to take advantage of every minuet.

My advice to Me: When people say "You hold your future in your hands and You are capable of reaching the stars!" believe every word. Know that life has tons of obsticles but they never stop nor do things ever slow down. Put yourself first and know that your education is very important. Sure you can put it off and sure you can get around to it next year or when you have more time or when you're done having a good time but trust and believe that you need and can benefit from it along this amazing journey of "life". The sooner you make time the better you will be. Stop and put yourself first. Everything else will work itself out!!!!

When I was 18-years of age I entered college with a young, immature mind, which my decisions reflect. My first choice was Spelman College, which did not provide me with financial aid. I spent three years, from 9/2009 - 6/2012, fighting for finances to cover each semester. I became extremely tired and could not focus 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} on school work. What I should have done was chosen a school that would have my best interest at heart. A school that knows my needs and understands my dreams. I was offered scholarships from other schools, full and partial, but I chose a school that gave me NO financial aid. If I could go back in time and give my high school self-advice, I would have told myself to choose a school based off of the personal gain I will receive from it in order to achieve my goals and not due to the popularity of a name. When applying to the University of Phoenix, a school on-line, I was chastised by others due to not going on campus. I am in a better position, school wise and financially, than they are. Do what is best for you.

My conversation would be as follows: " Virginia, I know that high school is a time where you get to know yourself and explore new things, but the time is here for you to take the time and settle down. You need to concentrate more on your studies, and start thinking about what you want to do with your life after you graduate. Start paying more attention now to the talents that you have and try to start finding ways to nuture those talents for later. You may also want to consider taking the time to speak with your teachers; ask them what areas you need to focus more on. All I am saying is that, it is time to buckle down, do not make the same mistakes others before you have made, this is your chance to break the cycle and jump over the hurdles that a lot of people have been knocked down by. It is time for you to start doing what you promised you would do-make things better for yourself and others! Get up! Get moving! Go out and start making good things happen!

I did not graduate from high school. I started college later because of receiving my GED, joining the Army, and starting to have children. I would tell myself how important a foundation in high school is and the time in my life to set myself on the right path so that I can make my life easier in the future. When I was in high school, I never even thought about going to college. I would tell my younger self that I can be successful. To be successful all I have to do is put in the effort. I would also tell myself if I worked hard and received good grades in high school I would not have to retake the classes or spend as much time in college taking high school level classes. I would talk to my younger self about how quickly the need for retirement and wanting own a home will become a reality. One way to make these things a reality and easier is to get a college education to improve my earning power. Anything is possible. I went from a high school drop out to being in the process of earning my master's degree.