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If I knew then… the famous last words that mean so much when hind sight is undoubtedly 20/20. If I could go back and have a meaningful conversation with the high school me, I would tell myself to confront the unknown with a joyful heart and wonder and stand strong in faith despite the unknown. I would tell myself to focus on being grateful in the present because now I know that gratitude is the key to happiness. I would tell myself not to fear the discomfort of change because discomfort builds character. I would tell myself to face my failures as opportunities to grow and never settle for someone else’s best. I would tell myself that the grass is not always greener on the other side. I would relay my favorite Oprah Winfrey quote and tell her to repeat it daily: “When your life is on course with its purpose, you are at your most powerful. And though you may stumble, you will not fall.” I would tell myself to dance in the rain, even when it feels challenging, and one day it will feel like nothing when she looks at how far she’s come.

You are not going to have a hard time adjusting to college life. At its core, it does not really differ from high school. You will have more freedom and this is where people tend to go wrong. Do not squander your new found freedom doing irresponsible activities just because you can. It does not take hard work to turn your life into a mess before you really know what happened. It does take hard work to get out of that mess. Instead, do the hard work in the beginning and save yourself the heartache. Do not miss a class unless you are sick, do all your homework, and be part of a study group. This will greatly help you academically. Surround yourself with people who have goals similar to your own. This will make achieving those goals much easier. Education is a process not a competition. Remember that you are going to school for the knowledge you receive as well as the degree. If it takes you longer to finish than others, that is okay. You are going to get tired, frustrated, and want to quit, stick with it. You will be glad you did.

Life does not always follow even the best laid plans. We have to be able change with circumstances that are dealt to us, while at the same time keep our ultimate long term goals and dreams in mind. If you have something that you really want to do with your life; do it, don't wait as if you do you may question everything that you do from that point on. Live life to the fullest as tomorrow is not promised to us. Never give up on your dreams. These may all sound like cliche`s but many have applied to my life and if I had to live my life all over again,there is nothing that I would change.

I know it might be difficult, but going straight into college is so much more beneficial than taking a break. Your memory is fresher coming out of high school than waiting a year. Also, not knowing what you want to do is not the end of the world. Take some time and really figure it out. It’s better to have a better idea of something you want to do than just jumping into something and being miserable the rest of your life. You have time to figure it out, take some internship, shadow some careers that you think are interesting, and then make a decision. There are so many careers out there, and you could do well at a lot of them. Find something you are passionate about, something that you would not mind waking up for every morning, then commit to that, and do not look back.

Wow if i could go back to then i would say keep up the good work i know its eay to get distracted from your studies especially when their so many people around you having fun but after work there is always time for fun. Everything being taught to you in high school will be very vauable to you when go to college. Mainly stay focused and keep your eyes on future never fester in the past or the present.

If I could go back in time and inform my high school self about college life, I would have entered college soon after I completed high school. I would have also maintained a higher grade point average so that I could have recieve academic scholarships. This way I could have minimize my student loans. I would have informed myself of the many research papers and the challenge of being a working mom and attending college. I would let myself know how important a quality education is and why it is important to start your career before you start a family. It can be difficult at times being a single parent trying to provide for your children while trying to build a career. I would have also liked to experience the college life, things like living in a dorm and playing college sports. College life is exciting and interesting. You must remain focus and strive for excellence. College life like anything else can be a challenge, but the end result is much more rewarding. Although I have started a family before I have actually started my career, I feel confident in knowing that my career will be accomplished sooner than later.

that is hould have started fresh out of high school and that i shouldn't have waited this long to go i shoul have not waited this long to decide to go back to school

Hey Tiffany!

Shanelle, You are an i ntelligent girl. You can go to any college that you like, just be sure to be serious. Try to keep all grades up to help you qualify for scholarships and apply. This will allow you to access to more funds during college and it could help you assistance with other financial issues. I know that you are afraid of student loans but scholars is the easiest way to help. The only thing is that you must dedicated. I know that you are full time working ,so being online is okay. Once, you have finished your online degree, you are more than welcome to continue your studies. You can transfer credits. This helps with the transition from one degree to another. This also helps keep the actual degree cheaper. You are dedicated and what ever college you choose make sure that it is right for you. Thanks, 12th Grade guidance counselor.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior and give him advice on college life, I would tell him not to wait to discover your passion. I would advise him to look deeper inside of yourself and not attempt to go to college just for the sake of going because you will not become fully engaged if you're just going through the motions. You have to have a passion for what you are studying so that you can push yourself through the obstacles you will face. You may view ths experience as not necessary, just because you plan on majoring in an area that you already excel at, but that only means that you need to find something else that you love and study that. There is no wrong option for you except the option to quit. There will be difficulties, but there must be pressure in order to create the change you want in your life.