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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.