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The advice I would give to myself is to go at ypur own pace when choosing a college do not let others or emotions make the choice for you. Be more perpared when taking on a job that is demanding of you time and make a plan to ensure that all assignment will be completed without stress.

Jennifer, You are going to have a great future. I think that having a family first is the best decision you could ever make. If you would have went to college right away you would have probably given up on it or would have taken the wrong degree. At the age of 28 was probably the best time for going to school because you realized it takes hard work. You also worked long enough to see your strengths and weaknesses. Having a family first has taught you patience and what is important to fight for in the end. Jennifer you grew out of you self conscience stage and become aware of the things that you are good at. You knew Math was a strength from when you were a young kid so you started out with an Accounting degree. It has been great to now be starting on a third degree and thinking of the future and a possible fourth degree. It is wonderful to be thinking of the future 10-15 years from now and what you want for yourself. You are finally thinking of yourself over what other people think. You have done a wonderful job in life.

Finally, I can travel back in time, I am so excited. What do I do? To what time in my life should I decide? Ugh, so many thoughts traveling through my head. So many questions I can ask my self, but if I can only go once? Maybe make myself rich, but would this make my life complete and worth wild? I got it, I know what important thing I can do that will enrich my life and make it fulfilling, full of knowledge and accomplishment. I tired of leaving pay check to pay check. Thinking how am i going to survive? I am 34 years old and just now going to college. What is wrong with me? I am barely making it by. I know what I can do ill just go back in time, to my senior year, and talk to myself. I will tell my high school self, " don't be like me, make something better of yourself. Go straight to college get it done. Don't take the path I did, nothing there but heartache, and stress., You can do it I know you can." Phew, finally made it home, mission accomplished, I feel awesome now!

If I could go back in time and visit myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to not give up and to keep my chin up. Although at the time college seemed like it would take so long, the time passed regardless of whether I went to school. I would tell myself to stay in school and finish, because the time was going to pass anyway. I would tell myself to not be scared, because eventually everything would fall into place and what seemed like an overwhelming decision (regarding my major and school) ended up being one of the easiest decisions you would make. I would tell myself to go for what I really wanted and to not be too scared to pursue it, because everyone was once scared, but we have all found that once you jump in, you will find ways to stay floating.

The advice that I think I would give my high school self would be to not be afraid of college because there are so many advantages to being a college student. Not only will you feel better about yourself and your life, but you will be making a difference in your future. I would also tell myself to use my time wisely and create time management plans to help me get through tough assignments during high school so that I will already be in the habit of doing so upon entering college. College takes dedication and time, so I would let myself know that I need to acknowledge my goals and use them to motivate me to continue with my education directly after high school so that I am still in the student mind set. I would also tell myself that college is a completely different ball game and that you are not alone in your studies but you are more independent and need to stay on track in order to keep up with the pace.

If i could go back in time as a high school senior, I would tell myself "YES I CAN." As a 33 year old mother of three kids, I didn't think I would be at this level in my life, a single mother going back to school to further my education with pre teens at home. In high school I never thought my life would be like this, but I can say im truly happy that I made that choice to go back to school, I had that "I CAN'T DO IT" mentality. I was nervous, scared, didn't think I would be good enough or accepted for school once I graduated high school. I thought it was about getting a 9-5 job, with benefits that was going to help me, but I realized it was about furthering my education that was going to benefit me in the long run. Now, back to the questio, my advice to myself would be "YES YOU CAN," "GO FOR IT," AND "YOU CAN DO IT."

I would tell high school self to take advantage of the opportunities that were afforded to me. Stay at home and live with your dad, so you can save money for the important and fun things in life. Do not be so eager to grow up, but take the time to enjoy being young and having minimal responsibilities. If you can cut back on bills and expenses, then you will have more time and energy to devote to your school work, which is an opportunity and privilege that should not be ignored. Enjoy your family and frends, because you never know when you will be separated from those people, permanently or temporarily. Continue to work hard, but do what you can to make life easier on yourself. School is very important, more important than working when you do not have to, but it is much less important than the people you care about. If you create positive goals for yourself and live to the best of your ability, you will find a way to make things work, even if it is not in the time frame you are imagining.

If I could go back to 2001, I would tell myself to go to college and stay focused. I would explain the hardships that I have endured since high school and pray that I would take my own advice and do things differently. I would warn myself to stay on the right path and be focused on my studies. I would tell her not to get involved with alcohol, sex or drugs. I would stress the benefits of college life and the importance of obtaining a college degree. I would let her know how much essay writing would be easier and fresh in her mind. Most of all, I would tell her to rely on her faith in God to get her through the process . I would also tell myself to manage my money more wisely and apply for as many scholarships as possible to pay for college.

The advice that I would give my younger self is "Do Not put off for tomorrow what you could do today'! I would tell my younger self that getting an education is far more better than starting an immediate family and hanging out with friends. I would tell myself that it would be so much easier to go directly into college from high school because I already have the disciple and there isnt anything that would hold me down like, children, a husband and bills. As a young person, we have no bills, no worries and no stressors that would prevent getting that college degree!

If I was to have a talk with my self. I would say to me, to Stay focus and get your education. Everything that looks good too you isn't good for you so be very selective about the people that you have in your life. When you attened college make sure that you don't go girl crazy because you fail college the first time. Follow your dreams without hesitation and be confident in your ability to be successful. Last but not least, never let anybody tell you what you can't do! If you want it then go and get it and don't stop until you do. Love you a little better because you are better that you realize.