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If I could go back in time and give myself advice, I would tell myself that college is as important as people tell you it is. I waited 10 years after graduating before finally settling into a college that I am comfortable with. I feel that I have wasted a lot of time. Many of my High School friends are now teachers, doctors, graphic designers, and generally very happy with their life. If I had gone to college after High School I could be doing more with my life now. I feel that I would be farther in life and have a much better paying job if I had just not been so lazy. I would also tell myself to enjoy freedom while you can because once you are an adult with a job, your responsibilities come first.

I would tell myself to take the time and finish school before trying to go out into the real world and be an adult. It is very important to make sure I get my college education before having children.

Lacey, I know you are getting ready to take the leap into starting a new life as an independant. Free of high school pressures and the beginnings of a new life! Congratulations! Now that that is out of the way, I need to be honest. Do NOT move in with that boy you are seeing! Instead, PLEASE start college and get a business degree. You will save so much time, effort and stress. Not to mention, by my age, you will already have a rewarding career! You won't have to be what I am doing now, which is going back to school at age 30. However, if you do decide to follow your heart (because I know you are a romantic), your family, friends, and future self will still support you because there is hope at the end of the tunnel. Pursuing college is never out of the question for any age. Not only is it not too late, but it is easier because so many schools are teaching classes on the Internet--you don't actually have to BE in class, but just logged in on your computer or on your cell phone! Either way, go for it!

study harder, pay more attention in class, read everything possible. Work for a couple of years before entering college. Take the opportunity to explore career choices and explore more of the world before college. Take more opportunities.

There is no doubt that I would go back and tell myself to attend college right out of high school. I made the mistake of getting married a few months out of high school. My husband discouraged me from furthering my education, telling me that it was expensive, difficult and that I could not handle it; the sad part is that I believed him. I would recomment to my high school self that you should not to let anyone discourage you from furthering your education. It is the most important thing you can do for yourself and your future. If I had moved on the college after high school, who knows where I would be now; such as, would I have a great career to look forward to, as opposed to being 50 years of age and trying to start over?

As a high school I decided to take time off before going to college. If I were able to go back and offer myself advice I would not advise myself of anything. If I would have taken a different path I would not be living the life I am now. My life is not perfect, but whose is? I do not live my life with regrets, but look to fix or try to better my life in whatever ways I can. I have three beautiful children and had I gone to college right out of high school I may not have my three wonderful children. I am not sure this is the answer that this survey was meant to be answered with, but it is truthful. I think everything in life happens for a reason. I wpould not want to change anything in the past as it would affect who I am right now; however, I will continue to try to change my future and better my life in anyway possible.

Don't put off your college education. Make sure that while you are serving your country in the U.S. Air Force, you continue your education. Be dedicated to achieving your educational goals.

Dear Tanya, Congratulations on having graduated from high school! I’m sending you this letter from the future to give you some advice on making the transition to college. One day you will be on a Roller Derby team. You’ll be lying on a wood floor with sweat in your eyes, bruises all over your body, the taste of blood in your mouth, and you’ll have an epiphany about your life. “Get Back Up” Those three simple words will coalesce into a motto about how to life your life. It took me a long time and a lot of pain to realize this, so I’d like to tell you now, while you are still young and have endless opportunities. When you fail or fall, don’t lie there for long, the game is still going. You will fall down, you will get hurt, you will want to give up, you will give up so many times, but the most important thing you can do is to get back up. The second most important thing is to join that roller derby team while you are still young. Getting back up is hard when you are older.

Knowing what I now know about life as a college student, I would go back to my senior year to give myself some advice about making the transition. First, I would express how crucial it is to be organized. Organization of notes and dates assignments are due will help one be more successful as a college student. Next, we would talk about time management skills and how to improve on them. As a college student, you take on more responsibilities, such as getting your own house or apartment and having children. It is vital that you learn to prioritize what is important and what is not. Schedules should be based on priorities. Lastly, I would tell her to stay dedicated to school no matter what obstacle is thrown at her. Preserverance in what you do yields success. My mother always told me I could do anything I put my mind too and I strongly believe that now. "There's always a way - if you're committed." -Tony Robbins

I would have talked myself into attending college sooner. I may be in a better place or position than I am at this time. Though I am using a computer for my education now. Back then I would have attended instead as social interaction is just as helpful and maybe better.