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If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior, I would have told myself that it is highly important to focus on my career path and opportunities. Although I focused largely on my education in high school, I always thought my desired career path would fall in front of me. I wish I had done more research into the classes I would need as well as finding internships. Now I am a mother of one and have much less time to do internships than when I was a graduate fresh from high school. I see how beneficial it is to not only have the education I do, but I could be in a much better professional standing if I had some internships behind me.

Don't wait - the world is still moving! Many things in life are more important than money, but money is still necessary. Get your education so you can have an easier time doing the things for which you need money. You'll be a better person just for the education. Plus the degree will enable you to do with your life the thing that will make you happiest. You can enjoy a vocation instead of trudging through a job. Teaching, too, is so important because of the measurable change in the world teachers produce.

If I vould go back intime and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to make sure that I stay focused in school. There are things in life that are going to happen, like losing a loved one, but that doesn't mean school should be put onto th eback burner. I would also tell myself to use my outside resources if things aren't going right because if I don't reach out for help then things can take a turn for the worse. Advisors are there for a reason and if anything is going wrong they should know about it so that they can help you rather than your grades suffering.

I would advise myself to go to college right away, and not wait so long to start. Also, I would advise myself to complete what I started and not stop just because I became pregnant. I started out at ITT Tech for Accounting, and if I stuck with it I would be done already. I would also tell myself to never give up on your dreams they can be accomplished with hard work and determination. You are a smart woman who is very strong, and education will get your farther in life than anything else you can imagine. Do not let hard times dictate what or who you will become.

Dear Self, Make sure that you take school seriously because you will save yourself time in your future. It is okay to drink once you turn twenty one, but do not party and get crazy because it is not worth it and it will just make life harder and you will be unhappy, trust me. Make a contribution to the world in the form of environmental work and grassroots programs. You think you want to do all sorts of things, but your main passions are to write computer software and also to begin environmental research on alternative energy sources so that humanity can stop using finite resources. An idea that you have is to build a filtration device in the sky that will filter the air and get rid of the CO2 and other harmful emissions. Start researching this project possibility immediately and talk to professors and scientists about your idea. You are on a perfect path and you will love how your life turns out. Oh and stay in Pocatello until at least 2013 trust me there is an amazing surprise in store for you! Love, Me

I would tell myself everything works out, stick to my plan but don’t hesitate when looking at furthering my education. I would also tell myself that if I wouldn’t have hesitated I could have had my degree even sooner in life.

There are two basic things everyone entering college should know. The first is to relax and enjoy the freedom of college life. There is much to be learned about responsibility and accountability in the freedom that college provides. The second is far more important. College is the beginning of your networking opportunities. Build as large a network of friends and associates as possible while you are in college, because just as you are a future leader so are they. By building a strong network now, you ensure yourself greater resources in the future.

My main advise to myself would be start financially planning for college; throughout my entire scholastic career i have had major trouble in actually paying for each class and this still remains a problem for me. This has substanially lengthened the amount of time it has taken to get closer to recieving my degree. I would also advise myself that college takes a lot of hardwork and there must be substantial time set aside where i only concentrate on school work.

If I could have the opportunity to talk to myself as a senior, I would tell myself to work harder on my school work and study harder. I would also explain to myself that college is very expensive and that I should get a job and save money for books and other supplies. I would want my high school self to talk more with family about future college and career plans.

I would first tell myself don't give up or get discouraged. You are destined for greatness. Don't let anything or anyone deter you from the path. There will be roadblocks but if you just stay focused on the goal then you will do just fine. It may take you longer then intended but when you reach the finish line everything will positively change. You will have so many people supporting you that the process won't feel so bad. God has truly blessed you and you need to hold tightly to that. Keep fighting for what you want. You are an amazing person and I am so proud of you.