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I would let myself know that I should not give up when trials and hardships come my way. There will be circumstances that will put tremendous stress on me, but sticking with school and finishing my degree while younger will help me when I am older. Now it is difficult to make time with work, kids, and religious commitments. Also, I would tell myself to apply for scholarships so that I don’t have to work so hard trying to pay off student loans.

If I were just transitioning to college life I would research and apply for valid scholarships, as many as possible, to offset the agregate student loan limit because the government, although kind enough to provide funds, does not give the dollar amount necessary to complete all educational levels for the highest degree possible without paying monthly for currently acquired government funds.

Considering I attended college for the first time 20 years ago and did not complete my first degree, I would tell myself to view college as a huge opportunity and value the experience. What you choose to act on today creates your future. Without a college education you dramatically limit your career choices and ability to provide for your family in the future. Look at college as an adventure of the soul as you seek out your passion to fulfill your best life. The challenges and successes encountered in college add depth to the core of your character and provide options to support your family and "live the dream" down the road. Transitioning to college life can be much easier if you first realize the value and nuture a love of learning and a passion for your major. This creates a perspective that the experience of college is enlightening and enjoyable. Time management and a sense of personal responsibility are paramount to make the transition and success in college as smooth as possible. Each challenge and every success only add to the person you are becoming.

I would tell myself that you can do all things through Christ that strengthens you. Keep God first in anything that you do and God will open up doors that no man can touch. The Bible says in 1 Timothy 2;15 Study to show thyself approved unto God. If you do your part whether it be school, job, etc. The Lord will do his.

Spend my time and money on things to make my life better. Get better at meeting people and developing relationships outside my own niche.

Continue on to college. In this day in age "education" is the ONLY thing nobody can ever take away from you. If I could turn back time I would have struggled through college. However, at the time it was not an option for me. I had a baby at the age of 15 and had nobody to take care of him so I had to give up the chance for college until Now. Now that I am older and my son is grown I decided it was my turn to find my place in life. Therefore, I chose an education to help achieve that goal.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to go apply for financial aid and go to college. To not listen to those who always told me I would never be able to afford college and that I was not smart enough to do well. These were the reasons I never took higher education seriously. There are programs to help people get the aid they need, so the bills would not be so high. Most importantly, I would tell myself that I am smart enough. I made the Dean's List and was invited into Phi Theta Kappa my first year at college. Believe it or not I now have a 3.63 GPA, so get yourself to school. I have since returned over 10 years later, and have done quite well. I am now trying to continue my education and reach my highest potential, one day I will complete more than one degree.

I would tell my high school senior self to go right away and not to wait 5 years to start the next chapter of life. I would explain that school doe snot get easier with age, but actually takes more effort. I would show myself where I would be in what career I want and how it helps my family. I would explain to myself that I do not need to worry about big lecture halls or roomates because I can go strictly online and complete the same degree as others in less time.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have told myself to research the schools and to start as soon as possible. When I was choosing a college I had very few options because my schedule was limited. I have two kids to take care of and going to school would have been too difficult. I would have probably messed up my attendance or even stopped going to school. The other reason I would tell myself to research the schools is to find a cheaper tuition. I know I have to finish school, but I also think to myself how in the world am I going to pay back my school loans. I would have told myself to start as soon as possible, so I could have been done by now. I waited two years to start college after graduating, even though I knew I wanted to major in accounting. I was preoccupied by hanging with friends, which made it harder to get back in the groove of school.

The first thing I would tell myself as a high school senior who is about to face college life is, Don't Panic! It's not an easy task to cross over from being a teenager with no responsibilities into adulthood. There are pressures from parents, employers, friends, and those you are dating to do what they feel you should do. Only you can make the right decision for yourself. When I graduated from high school, I was intimidated by college. I was also in love and wanted to get married, so I went to a local college, which ended up not being accredited. I would tell myself to make wise choices and to do research to help make those choices. Choosing a college that was not accredited cost me a lot of time and money. I am now returning to college to obtain my degree after twenty years of being out of school. The disappointment of having to start over almost made me decide not to return to school, but that would not have set a good example for my children.

The advice I would give myself would be to go straight to college after highschool and do not wait! By waiting you get lax and comfortable and your mindset changes after time. I am a 54-year-old woman and a sophmore in college. I made the mistake of waiting, and waiting, and waiting.....I love these online classes because they work with my family life and work schedule really well. In a nutshell, GO DIRECTLY TO COLLEGE - - DO NOT STOP - - DO NOT WAIT! COLLEGE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT not only for financial benefits but self-preservation as well.

I would have allowed myself some time off before I jumped right into school because I feel I would have been able to give myself more time to realize and job shadow the things I wanted to do as a career.

Knowing what I know now about college and the effects it has on families due to time consumption, I would tell my high school self to enroll in college immediately after high school. I would tell myself it is 100 times harder to raise children, take care of a household, work full time, and go to school full time later on. It is much easier to get it over with straight out of high school when your educational knowledge is still fresh in your mind, you don’t have your own household and bills to deal with, you don't have children to nurture and raise, or many other responsibilities adults do. I would tell myself having a job right after high school and thinking that is what you will do forever so you don’t need more education is not a good choice. I would say listen to your parents and teachers when they tell you to do it now. They can’t all be wrong!

If I could go back in time and speak with the then seventeen year old child I once was. I would do my best to convince her that an education is the absolute only way to fulfill her dreams. I would tell her how hard it is to juggle two children, a full time job and a full time course load, while keeping your GPA up to a 3.55. I would tell myself to take my time and enjoy being young will little responsiblities. I would stress to myself that even though I think I know what is right for me now, the truth is that is only imagined, and it wouldnt be long before the reality of life comes crashing down on her.

If I could go back to my high school self I would tell myself to research colleges better. I chose my first college to make my father happy, but in the end I hated the college, struggled endlessly with the classes, and had a horrible first semester. I had to drop out because of health issues and I wasn't prepared to get back into school immediately. Its been three years and I am just now getting back into school. I'm terrified because I know I'm going to be working harder than most to get my degree- but I am determined to get it to make my son proud. If I had chosen the right school to begin with, my life would have probably worked out more smoothly. However, I have learned from my past and know that even with the mistakes and choices I've made, my life will work out- it just would have been easier to be done with school by now and in my career making my family proud.

If I could go back in time to speak to myself as a high school senior, I would have a lot to say. I took a rigorous course of study in high school. When I graduated, I was extremely burned out. My first piece of advice to myself would be to take a year off, get some employment experience, and wind down before plunging into the new. Secondly, I'd tell myself to go straight to Community College before thinking about University. Community College offers the same quality of education that University does but at a much lower cost and in an environment that is transitionary between the strict structure of high school and the multitude of temptations at University. One of the biggest challenges I've had is learning to manage my time and ignore the distraction of community activities. Friends are important, but G.P.A. comes first. Lastly, I would tell my senior self to look into taking CLEP examinations. As a first generation college student, I'd not heard of them back then. I eventually did CLEP English Composition I and II, but I could have done much more if I'd known about CLEP sooner.

Goodness. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would probably make myself change my outfit and wash my hair. As far as college advice goes, I would definitely tell myself to file for dependency for financial aid purposes. I was not eligible for the PELL Grant because my mom made too much money and it didn't matter that I am paying for college. Other than that, I would tell myself to take advantage of this opportunity. College is a wonderful learning experience filled with so many people who have been so many different places, and it is amazing to open your eyes and learn from them. I think the first year or so of school, I didn't realize how the other students were the people I was learning from most. I would tell myself not to worry what others think, to study hard, and try my best.

As a high school senior and prior to being a high school senior, I did not take my grades seriously, or my Grade Point Average (GPA). I now know that it is crucial to get through high school with a higher GPA and also make it through college with a higher GPA to make sure you have a better chance of getting that dream job that you have wanted your whole life. After returning to college again at the age of 19, I decided I was going to take it seriously. I now have a 3.5 GPA and I plan to raise it even more.

I would tell mysle fot never give up, and don't let yourself fall behind on school work.

If I was a high school senior I would tell myself that college is very important, and shouldn't be taken as a joke. Not going to college could keep me from learning new skills that will help me be successful. Going to college is a major benefit when it comes to getting a good job. People with higher degrees often have higher paying jobs.