Alexis
If I would go back in time as a high school senior I would tell myself to enjoy it. My senior year I was pregnant with my daughter and rushing to graduate at semester. I would want myself to involve myself in the fun. I would want myself to have studied harder for tests but to have participated in all the events that seniors are allowed. Once you have children and enter the 'real world' most fun and games are over with. I would want to have played for my rugby team again during my senior year. I would have told myself to attend prom because its the last opportunity I had. I would tell myself to take risks. I would tell myself to attempt to achieve the impossible. I would want myself as a senior to enjoy my last few moments of being allowed to be a child for just a little longer.
Stephen
I would tell myself to find something I like doing and stick with it. I would remind myself to stop and smell the roses as often as possible. I would remind myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible and try to pay off the bebt as soon as possible.
Amanda
I would give myself the advice of done but college off. I would tell myself that it is much harder waiting 6 years then going back to school, because you loose a lot of knowledge when not being in school for awhile. I would tell myself that school is the best things for me. With a college degree, I might have already have owned my own business by now, if I would have gone right out of high school. I would tell myself that it is hard making out in this world with minium wage jobs. If I could go back and tell myself these things I know I would be so much better off than I am now. Struggling everyday really sucks and I wish I could go back and time and change a few things, and the first thing I would have changed was going to college. College is going to make things so much more simple in the world. With having a degree your able to get a lot futher in jobs, your eduaction, and life in general. I would also tell myself not to give up on my dreams, and make the best out of life.
Thelma
Advice to give to self, would be to follow your childhood dreams. Take advantage of college before having a family, because it can get overwelheming at times. College is an important step in life to reach your potiental career goals, but working hard will always pay off in the end. Live life and enjoy it to it's fullest.
Kynna
Attend the University of Phoenix and stay with it.
Amy
I would tell myself to do what I feel is right and not do what everyone else is doing. I would want myself to remember who I am as a person.
Hannah
I would tell my high school selfl that college life is not as bad as it seems. With the professors and staff who are willing to help, you will not have any trouble getting through math and science. It will take time to adjust to being a college student and how to navigate where classes are at on campus but you will get to the point where everything is route at least for a semester. Coolege life has its ups and downs, but it will be worth it in the end. Transfering from Des Moines Community College in Ankeny, IA to Lake Land College in Mattoon, IL is worth it, especially since you will have some quality time with Grandpa and Grandma. I would also tell myself that life is short so enjoy the ride even with the ups and downs, it is worth the effort.
Dan
When I first attended college, I set aside very little time for enjoying college life and unwinding from studies. My life was centered around work and school. With a chance to start over, I would choose a college that offers smaller classes for more personal interactions and a campus life that would offers the activities that are geared towards my interests.
I would also stress the value of the instructors. My first universitiy was a revolving door for visting professors that were mainly interesting in earning their wages instead of engaging students with the educational process. I would not return to my first university and many to this day hate their choice after graduating from this institution and never have any additional involvement.
Amber
The advice I would give myself in high school is no matter how hard college seems, do not get discouraged. Press through and finish the degree. I would stress the importance of not procrastinating and to focus on school, not frivoulous relationships. I would mention that friendships are important to maintain, but don't let them pull you away from completing the degree. A final message that I would leave myself is to not let professors discourage you. They may not be willing to help as much as you would hope, but there is always other ways to push through the degree. One thing I regret is succumbing to the stresses of college and dropping out the first time.
Summer
The advice I would give myself if I was to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior would be to get college done and out of the way right after high school. It is much harder to earn your degree with a family and other responsibilities. Going to college when your young is and will be a great experience for you and you will learn a lot from the experience. You will have more support of getting your degree from your parents when you are younger and don't have the additional responsibility that you will have when you are trying to raise five kids, while working and dealing with daily life responsiblities. So be smart and get it done now so that you can have a better situation for yourself and your family.
Neshea
The advice I would give myself is , self don't take a year off from school go straight into college and stay focused . Don't let myself get derailed and don't have children although they are a blessing they will hinder you from completing college on time. Self get on a time management schedule and get very career orinated. Make sure that you are goal focused and you are very sure of the immportance of having this career that you are setting out to get. DON'T GIVE UP ON SCHOOL BECAUSE SCHOOL WON'T GIVE UP ON YOU.....
Brandis
If I could go back in time and talk to my self as a high school senior, I would have some good advice to give. The main thing I would tell myself is to set some goals for what I would want to achieve in my future. Then, work hard, and take the steps necessary to complete those goals. Most importantly I would tell myself not to let anyone or anything stand in the way of achieving my goals. Finally I would give encouragement by assuring myself that I could accomplish anything I set out to do. Believing those things back then, would have made for an easier transition through college life. I am doing well now, but I could have already reached this point a long time ago by taking the advice I just gave my self as a high school senior.
Dakotah
Do not take further education for granted. You are lucky to recieve the opportunity to continue on expanding your education and in turn, your future. Sometimes school can be hard, but push through it. The benefits you will recieve are beyond extravagant. It may look and feel much easier to enter the workforce straight out of high school. However, it is very beneficial to continue on to college; you will not regret it. You have a big decision ahead of you, so take your time and figure out all of the best options in what college or university to attend. You make your future. The best way to expand your possibilities is to take a step to continuing learning. Dont stress out! You will enjoy college, and applying yourself in school. After all, if you really do want it, you CAN get it!
Jacqueline
Assuming I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are some things I would pass along, incomparison of the college courses I have attended. Telling myself anything would begin with advising of work for the college credits available, so that when you apply to classes and different school. Also, I'd tell myself to remember to become a Registered Home Healthcare Aide, as it follows into the education that interests me in Psychology. Always take notes, and save your work as often as possible. When it comes to stress and work, remember that family should always come first, before you realize you suddenly have no other family.
Also, I would tell myself that keeping a log of activities on different days can help with makig a time management plan, in order to keep tasks organized, and in a time frame that will provide results instead of feeling as if they are rushing to do research.
Vickie
I would tell myself that studing is worth it. And that college is worth your time. In the long run you will develop skills and discipline you will need to get the best career you need..
Amanda
The advice I would give myself will be to go straight to college after high school. If knew what I know now I would have been finished with college and on my way of opening a bakery. I'm no longer in my twenties and currently I'm a single mother of two, working full-time, and attending online classes at University of Phoenix. I struggle everyday trying to complete homework at the same time supporting and raising my children. If I would have known about the way my life would have been I would have finishing my associate degree in culinary arts and my bachelor’s degree in business in hospitality management.
victor
Knowing what I know now about college life I would have went to an HBCU (Historical Black College and University) to receive a great education and learn from an African-American experience. I would have been more into my academia my first year of college and would have not dropped out. I also would have went to a university first because the junior college experience is nothing like a traditional university. I really missed out some wonderful experiences but the main thing is that I did not give up on a higher education at all. There are many people who have given up altogether and I assume that I beat the odds by going back to school and receive the degree I started on ten years ago. There is one more thing I would have done different would be to live on - campus and experience the university life full, front and center. College is all about how you make it and it can be stressful, fun, rewarding, and aggravating a times but it is all worth the headache, once you have finished. I suggest that anybody wanting to further their education to think about a college or university first.
Adam
If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are many different things I would say to myself. I would begin by stressing the importance of of a college education. I understand now how difficult it is to survive day-to-day life without an advanced education. I would also explain that I without a college degree, I would be limiting myself and my potential. I would explain to myself that the tranistion into a college atmostphere is so simple, it just takes the ambition to make it happen. I would also inform myself that waiting to attend college is not an option. If I would have attended college right out of high school, I could have received my current degree almost 5 times by now. These are the things I would talk to myself about if I were able to go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior.
Jeanette
I f I could go back in time I wouldn't change a thing I love what I am accomplishing in life and also what I have accomplished. I know that I need a degree to better my self so I can afford to take care of my myself and my kids. I also want to look back and say hey I accomplished something that was so meaningful to me and that's get a degree. I will lay this in my kids also as they get older and that's to accomplish something that's meaningful to you. It's never to late to accomplish your dreams in life.
Todd
College life is a lot different than high school life. You have to be more responsible for your education once you reach the college level. Focus on your future and do not wait until the last minute to make decisions. You need to work hard to make it in this world. The economy is in the red and jobs are not plentiful. You have to be the best you can be, work hard, study hard, and come out on top.