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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would tell myself not to stop. I have been attending college on and off for about 10 years and have not completed my degree. My excuses were always, I needed to work more and receive a paycheck but in the long run, had I completed my degree I would have obtained a job that paid more than the dead end jobs that I've been working over the past 10 years. I see jobs now that I know I would be great at but I'm not qualified to apply because I do not have a degree. Also, my children are now older and the statistics show that if one parent graduates from college then it's likely that their offspring will attend college as well. My advice would be to myself to continue until I complete my degree no matter what.

If I knew back in high school what I know now, I would have put off having a family and gone to college right out of high school. I have waited 25 years to go to college. So yes, I have a beautiful family with kids in college but I could be working a career with my Master's and supporting the family more financially. The disadvantage of waiting is that alot of curriculum has changed in that time so I am having to learn things all over again. Going to college right after high school is an advantage because things are still fresh in your mind. You also build the foundation to your life by getting a degree and then a good paying job. In today's economy it would have been easier raising 7 kids and I would have been able to give them more of what they wanted and needed. Why wait to go to college just to work a minimum wage job when you can go and be on the road to a great career with better pay and benefits. These may not sound important now in high school but later in life they are essential.

Dear Amanda, you have come to the point in your life where you are looking at colleges and scholarships. You will need to think very carfefully about this decsion, as there are many exceptional colleges to chose from. Television portrays college as all fun and games, but that is not the case. College is rough and can get you stressed out. You need to buckle down and make sure you study for everything! Go to bed early and wake up ready to learn. Amanda, always have a postive attitude on new challenges. Challenges are what make your brain stronger and healthier. Stay active in the classroom and do NOT forget to turn in assignments, as this could cause bad grades and failure. You are not a failure, Amanda! Stay positive and achieve your dream of Social Work!! Sincerly, Your future self

The advice I would give myself in my senior year is to apply for scholarships on time and to attend a physical campus. Also to tell myself that I am smart enough to attend a University and that I am capable of learning and getting good grades. Lastly, I would also tell myself that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to.

I would tell myself to study harder. Life is hard and requires hard work to achieve goals. Nothing will just be handed to you. Push yourself and the rewards are endless. You will fail, you will fall. The key is to get back up and try again. Get back up and fight for what you need. This applies to all aspects of life, even college. You may think you did really well on an exam and receive a different result than expected. Don't let it consume you. Study harder and do better next time. College is like an extension of high school with more concentration on a focused set of skills. Enjoy it, create memories, and learn life lessons. You will only go as far as you push yourself so push hard. Above all, enjoy your life because you only have one. Being too serious will only serve you wrong.

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First and foremost, the advice I would give to my high school self would be to tear up the drop papers and go back to class. I would tell myself that although dropping out of high school seems like the best choice now, it will make continuing your education more difficult in the future. I would advise myself to seek out positive role models who can see my potential to succeed regardless of circumstance. People who will encourage a victor’s mentality opposed to a victims. I would tell myself that there is no barrier that cannot be overcome when you believe in yourself. Furthermore, knowing what I know now I would tell my high school self that transitioning from high school to college life is not as scary as it seems; there will be people to help you along the way. I would tell myself that it does not matter when others think you should go to college, or where; that is a decision you should be comfortable with making yourself. Perhaps most importantly, think for yourself and practice critical thinking as if it were your religion; you will use it more in college than you ever have before.

I would listen to my teachers when they were advising me to pick an career while I was in my junior year because this will help me progress threw college. Make decisions that will future you in life because life have its times of twist and turns that will throw you off track. When this happen you need something to fall back on and when you get an idea of what direction you want to go while you in your junior year then that would be the one that you can fall back on when you get off track. High school courses give you the options to explore many avenues -math is require in many area include business, archirtech and teachers. Science- is another area that can go into many different fields so this is why high school is the best time to have a couple of careers pick out so you can study in those areas.

Hey Girl, No you are not losing your mind, this is future you here to tell you to "Wake up". You think you need a break from school and all the rules and restrictions. But trust and believe that is not realistic. Do not wait until half your life is over to get serious about your life and education. Start now!! Make a plan. You do not necessarily have to decide what you want to do with your life right now, but stay in school, get an education while you are deciding. The longer you wait the harder it gets. Life gets in the way and before it you will have a demanding husband and three children and you become invisible. Be smart, get a degree and stand up and be seen.

I would tell my high school self to take some time off after graduating high school and travel first. I also would tell my younger self to stay focused, and open to more possibilities in careers than my younger self was dreaming about doing. Another important piece of advice my younger self could have used is to have self-confidence and know that the journey and goals are worth the road travelled.