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If I knew then… the famous last words that mean so much when hind sight is undoubtedly 20/20. If I could go back and have a meaningful conversation with the high school me, I would tell myself to confront the unknown with a joyful heart and wonder and stand strong in faith despite the unknown. I would tell myself to focus on being grateful in the present because now I know that gratitude is the key to happiness. I would tell myself not to fear the discomfort of change because discomfort builds character. I would tell myself to face my failures as opportunities to grow and never settle for someone else’s best. I would tell myself that the grass is not always greener on the other side. I would relay my favorite Oprah Winfrey quote and tell her to repeat it daily: “When your life is on course with its purpose, you are at your most powerful. And though you may stumble, you will not fall.” I would tell myself to dance in the rain, even when it feels challenging, and one day it will feel like nothing when she looks at how far she’s come.

You are not going to have a hard time adjusting to college life. At its core, it does not really differ from high school. You will have more freedom and this is where people tend to go wrong. Do not squander your new found freedom doing irresponsible activities just because you can. It does not take hard work to turn your life into a mess before you really know what happened. It does take hard work to get out of that mess. Instead, do the hard work in the beginning and save yourself the heartache. Do not miss a class unless you are sick, do all your homework, and be part of a study group. This will greatly help you academically. Surround yourself with people who have goals similar to your own. This will make achieving those goals much easier. Education is a process not a competition. Remember that you are going to school for the knowledge you receive as well as the degree. If it takes you longer to finish than others, that is okay. You are going to get tired, frustrated, and want to quit, stick with it. You will be glad you did.

Life does not always follow even the best laid plans. We have to be able change with circumstances that are dealt to us, while at the same time keep our ultimate long term goals and dreams in mind. If you have something that you really want to do with your life; do it, don't wait as if you do you may question everything that you do from that point on. Live life to the fullest as tomorrow is not promised to us. Never give up on your dreams. These may all sound like cliche`s but many have applied to my life and if I had to live my life all over again,there is nothing that I would change.

I know it might be difficult, but going straight into college is so much more beneficial than taking a break. Your memory is fresher coming out of high school than waiting a year. Also, not knowing what you want to do is not the end of the world. Take some time and really figure it out. It’s better to have a better idea of something you want to do than just jumping into something and being miserable the rest of your life. You have time to figure it out, take some internship, shadow some careers that you think are interesting, and then make a decision. There are so many careers out there, and you could do well at a lot of them. Find something you are passionate about, something that you would not mind waking up for every morning, then commit to that, and do not look back.

Wow if i could go back to then i would say keep up the good work i know its eay to get distracted from your studies especially when their so many people around you having fun but after work there is always time for fun. Everything being taught to you in high school will be very vauable to you when go to college. Mainly stay focused and keep your eyes on future never fester in the past or the present.

If I could go back in time and inform my high school self about college life, I would have entered college soon after I completed high school. I would have also maintained a higher grade point average so that I could have recieve academic scholarships. This way I could have minimize my student loans. I would have informed myself of the many research papers and the challenge of being a working mom and attending college. I would let myself know how important a quality education is and why it is important to start your career before you start a family. It can be difficult at times being a single parent trying to provide for your children while trying to build a career. I would have also liked to experience the college life, things like living in a dorm and playing college sports. College life is exciting and interesting. You must remain focus and strive for excellence. College life like anything else can be a challenge, but the end result is much more rewarding. Although I have started a family before I have actually started my career, I feel confident in knowing that my career will be accomplished sooner than later.

that is hould have started fresh out of high school and that i shouldn't have waited this long to go i shoul have not waited this long to decide to go back to school

Hey Tiffany!

Shanelle, You are an i ntelligent girl. You can go to any college that you like, just be sure to be serious. Try to keep all grades up to help you qualify for scholarships and apply. This will allow you to access to more funds during college and it could help you assistance with other financial issues. I know that you are afraid of student loans but scholars is the easiest way to help. The only thing is that you must dedicated. I know that you are full time working ,so being online is okay. Once, you have finished your online degree, you are more than welcome to continue your studies. You can transfer credits. This helps with the transition from one degree to another. This also helps keep the actual degree cheaper. You are dedicated and what ever college you choose make sure that it is right for you. Thanks, 12th Grade guidance counselor.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior and give him advice on college life, I would tell him not to wait to discover your passion. I would advise him to look deeper inside of yourself and not attempt to go to college just for the sake of going because you will not become fully engaged if you're just going through the motions. You have to have a passion for what you are studying so that you can push yourself through the obstacles you will face. You may view ths experience as not necessary, just because you plan on majoring in an area that you already excel at, but that only means that you need to find something else that you love and study that. There is no wrong option for you except the option to quit. There will be difficulties, but there must be pressure in order to create the change you want in your life.

If I could go back into time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to research many colleges and universities. I would want myself to weigh out the pros and cons of each school to see what is the best fit for me and my personality. I would tell myself to finish college on my first attempt and to not make it a third attempt, stay focused and to not allow life to distract me from my destiny of being a college graduate. Most importantly, I would emphasize the fact of monitoring my educational funding through Pell Grants and Student Loans. I would beg myself to save any excess that may be distrubuted to me later on. I would plead with myself to not spend it because their is a cap to how much funding you will be awarded and once your cap is reached then you will no longer receive those funds. I would tell my younger self to only work part-time because anyone making over $20,000 will not receive any funding from a Pell Grant. I would tell myself to create an educational plan and to always stick to it.

High School Self, You are many things today. I want to write to you to give advice for a brighter future for yourself. Here it goes...Get involved in many essay contests to enhance your writing and critical thinking skills. Join clubs, get into sports, be proactive as a student and take pride in yourself for all your accomplishments. Make the best out of your senior year before you take on the real world. Be your best and outstand your peers but still keep the same values you were raised with. Always believe in equality and make a difference today for a better tomorrow! Warmly, College self

I would inform myself that I should try just a little bit harder because I will need the information that my teachers are telling me. The boys in school are not that important . I will have time for them later on in life. I must focus.

I would tell myself that a college education is very important in the workforce and that if I wanted a career where I could care for myself and my children and be comfortable, that I would need a degree. I would tell myself that the sooner I obtain that degree the better. After high school I focused on my career which ended almost 10 years later when I was laid off. If I could go back and do things all over again I would have definitely been focusing more on school after high school. I could have went to night classes or did an online school back then and would have obtained my degree many years ago. But, we live and we learn, I can't take back my choices. Sometimes the best way to learn is through experience, and if I knew then what I know now I would have definitely done things differently.

If I could go back to high school, I would tell myself to make every moment count, and strive to do the best you can. I would advise myself to love more and give more. In high school, people hated others, and I never took the time to be present in the moments I had. High school prepares you for greater things, you get out of it what you put in. So dear future me, please put everything you have into your education, friends, and family during this year of high school.

If i could talk to my high school self, i would have told her their is a much bigger world out there. I also would have expressed the importance of doing all those assignments i thought were pointless and watching those films that seemed out dated. I would have told myself that having a college degree mattered more than i ever thought it did. I would have killed the procrastination habit way before college instead of y first week in college. I would have told her to vaule her sleep more because college is no joke. I would have pushed her harder to try and be better than average. I would have told Freshman me that i had a chance to do something big and i should take every opportunity that was handed to me. I would stress the importance of turning to professors and teachers for guidance instead of being unconcerned with grades and preformance. I would have told high school me not to settle for anything less than extradordinary. I would have told her that she deserved to be incredible and that she has more potentials then she knows. I would of told her she could do it.

Dear Former Me, No matter what sacrifices you have to make, choose to make learning and experiencing all you can, ceasing all opportunities presented to you, and above all finishing college your priority. Life is all about choices and yours will have a profound impact on your life. Choose wisely! Be an achiever, have confidence in all that you are truly capable of. You have no idea what an amazing capacity you hold but trust me you will conquer all that life throws at you and then some so believe in yourself unconditionally. Adjusting to college is a difficult transition but it's true what they say about anything that is worth it, is worth hard work. Life is all about adjusting and learning to work hard to get through challenges. That is how you will grow into the person you are destined to be. College can be fun, enjoy this time of youth, freedom, and choice, all too soon the responsibilities of the "real" adult world will be upon you. But in the midst do not ever loose sight of your goals. Much Love, The Older Wiser Me (going back to school a second time to achieve my dreams!)

The advice that I would instill into my younger teenage self, who was looking to gain an educational background within a college setting would be to make sure that I was comfotable enough; with the strength, will power, time mangagement skills, with the overall perseverance to go to college for me; while not following the main stream of "everyone is doing it so you have to." Go to college not, because you have to follow every other persons lead. Go to college to bennifit your education so that you will gain the overall knowledge, and skils so that you may succeed within your professional career choice. I would also tell my younger self to follow my heart, set goals, and to reach out to fullfill my thirst for knowledge.

Stay on top of everything in a timely matter dont let anything interfer with your education

Keep up your grades and go to the University of Phoenix its the best school.