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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.