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Life changes every single day. We dont know what to expect out of life, and we dont know the things that will come to us. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not rush into things I'm not that sure about. Take the time to find my talents, what I like and do not like about working, things around me and etc because believe it or not...life is not as easy as it seems. I would also tell myself to start saving money, apply to lots of scholarships, and to believe in myself. The main thing I'd need to have known as a high school senior would be that life is not easy, it's hard but its manageable and its beautiful. Take all the time needed to figure out your goals and what you want to do because time stops for no one, it will continue to tick and tick and if you have no set goals or plans...that time will just run and run while you are at a standstill wondering your next move. Be smart and take action.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Knowing the answer to this will keep you focused on where you are going in life. College is just part of this journey. Stay focused. It will take some students four years, some students fourteen. Regardless of where you fall on this spectrum, always keep looking forward. Use all of your experiences to help you reach your destination. There is no such thing as failure unless you completely give up. Live life, enjoy life, never forget to say I love you to those you love.

The best advice I would give myself would be to focus more on school verses my relationship at that time. I had my first child my second semester in College which of course, changed my life complelty. I was forced to work a full time job which cut back on my time for school. I had my second child when I was 21 and made the decision to drop out of college. I worked two jobs for a year and half to support myself and my kids. My previous boss, who is currently one of my mentors, stressed to me how important it was for me to finish college and earn my degree. He had received his Masters from University of Phoenix and encouraged me to check it out so I did. I am now in my last semester to receive my degree. If I could do it over again knowing what I know now, I would have stayed in college right out of high school and finished sooner instead of giving up and taking a few years off.

Be patient, and optimistic. You will learn more than just what is in your academic catalog, but will learn about yourself, your passions and interests. The driving force of what will make you happy, provide stable career options and be the change you wants to see in this world, in the community and within yourself. College is the first step of independent and the driving force in which you and only you can accomplish with the right will power, attitude and support system. Being scared, as well as overwhelmed will happen, but when the time comes to graduate, personal accomplishments, a worthwhile education and the self-sufficiently and confidence that will have been gained will make the whole life event be worth more than one can describe but must be experienced on a personal level, in a field or direction that is steered in the path of what you want. High school is simply the stepping stone for the world and opportunities for the future and for your future self. Go out and grab it, experience it all, bad as well as good. Because this advice is known from personal experience from my past self to my present a future.

If I were to take a trip back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have advised myself to take studying more seriously. Although I did very well in high school, I didn't necessarily take the amount of time I should have with preparing for testing. I would also have advised myself to have more fun while in high school. I feel I could have joined more school activities. I may have limited myself when it comes to greater opportunities by being a little to closed off. I didn't realized by joining different school activities that I could have earned funds to attend the college of my choice. If I could do it all again I would have attempted to be class president while studying more than a hour for my test. Thank You!

I would tell myself to becarful of who you choose as friends. Dont follow them to the end of the world. You need to concentrate on yourself and your school. Keep you head in the books, dont worry about people liking you, you have the rest of your life to make friend. Friends come and go but a education never leaves once you have it. Dont worry about being cool and partying with everyone to try and prove a point. In 10 years you dont want to be sitting around figuring out how you can go back to school because you failed out every other time you tried. Kepp you head in the game casue friends come and go.

I make myself understand that I would benefit more by going to college right out of high school. Or continuing my other path and going into the military and taking college courses there. I would make myself understand that if I give my homework my all, then there is no way that I will not achieve any goal that I set for myself. And i would also tell myself not to believe everyone when they say negative things about myself. I turn out OK. Then before i left i would politely tell myself that I needed to quit worrying about being popular and wanting unneeded attention and make sure that I put all my efforts into my schoolwork so i would understand that getting into college and apllying myself will pay off in the end.

Do not lose hope. Getting your college degree is not only for your sister, but you as well. You have the ability and will be a much happier and well-rounded person for completing your degree. Having this milestone in your life to look at and know it is yours and yours alone, will not only help you with overcoming hardships, but gives you the courage and ability to move on and tackle lifes hard tasks with greater financial, emotional and mental ease.

I would say to myself that is easier than I thought it would be. You are treated like an adult by your instructors and are expected to act as an adult. Knowing that, I push myself each day to do the best I can in each of my classes. College life is harder with expectations, but since I am paying for it, I know that I need to not waste my time or money on doing a poor job. I would also say that college life can be confusing with requirements, funding, and picking a degree. There are many people that can help you in making those decisions so that you don't waste your money taking classes that you don't need. College is challenging but knowing what my end goal is, will help me with the college experience.

I would simply tell myself not to be scared to finish what you start, because it's more important to get things done while you have the perfect chance. Be sure to apply for as many scholarships that you can, and if you don't need loans, don't get them. I would tell myself that I should take my ACT and SATS to ensure that I can get an academic scholarship. Once again, don't be scared, It's not as bad as you think it is.