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If I were able to go back in time and speak with my freshman-year-of-high-school self what would I say? First off I would say that it’s okay, I just need to breath, and that everyday I must keep in mind I am a strong, smart and beautiful women; capable of anything. I would tell myself to stay in band and concert choir; cheer and dance weren’t really that important. Schoolwork comes first before ANTHING else; every grade matters. Focus on studying, set goals, and get a job in healthcare; that’s where you’ll find your calling. Apply for scholarships while you’re IN high school. Acquire some college credits while you’re in high school. You’re only going to have four real classes your senior year, that’d be a great time to volunteer or actually start college. Don’t forget your vacation to the big apple, Broadway is still waiting.

The advice that I would give myself would be to have confidence in the decisions that I was going to make and to not take a break between the transistion form junior college to a university. Life gets crazy but education is a huge part in finding a decent job in today's society so it is really important to finish going to school.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to go straight to college after high school. Time is lost if you decide to take a year off, or start college later in life. Stay focused, apply for scholarships and remember knowledge is the beginning of a whole new World. If you have to apply for a loan to help cover your tuition pay the interest on the loan each month, even before the loan is due, this will save you a substantial amount of money. College life is rewarding, challenging, exciting, and enables you to accomplish your goals and dreams. Study, do not be late for class, do your homework, keep your head up, make new friends, try new things, have fun and enjoy the adventure.

I have thought about this for at least the past six years, I work with children that have similar issues like myself as a kid. The children I deal with are one step towards prison and feel that no body really cares, I felt like these children in many ways and chose not to participate in a free education just like the kids at my job. The advice I would give myself is that we only have one opportunity in life to make the right choice it doesn't mean that it will be easier but will in deed give you a better chance of success. Look at school like a game of chess and remember that every one choice you make there is five or six different choices you could have made, give yourself a running start toward a goal and don't sit back and settle because in the long run you will not be happy with yourself giving you just another excuse to fall back on.

The best advice any person can receive in preparing for college is that it is imperative to learn time management skills. It is also important to learn good study habits. But the most important thing that I would go back and tell myself is that hard work and dedication do pay off and I would ensure that I knew that I could do anything I put my mind to.

I would have told myself to stick it out when I first enrolled in college near my hometown. At this time I was living with my parents, I was not working, and I was going to school for nursing. I would tell myself to stay living at home, so I would not have to get a full-time job and school would be easier. I would have had more time to focus on school if I would not have been working as well. The transition from high school to college life can be overwhelming, but it is a part of life and can be done. I have learned now how to manage my time and money more wisely, so that school is not as stressful. I may go back to school for nursing some day, but it was a lit too overwhelming at the time. I still think I would make myself get through college when I was 18, so that I could already have my nursing degree now. However, I do believe that everything happens for a reason. I do think that I will make a great psychologist, and I could also become a nurse later on as well.

I would tell myself to apply to any school and it is nothing like high school. There is no one watching over you and calling your parents to say your ditching. It is very realixed and you are own boss. Do not think that just because you have to supervsion, does not mean to ditch and slack off! Take it serious and enjoy it. Do not take four years to decided what you wanna be, just go for whatever you want and be yourself.

Take your time and do not be afraid. There are resources to help you and a support system to make sure you do not go through this alone. Do not rush. Always take your time and work to the best of your capabilities. Problems happen and life may get hard but using college as your outlet will only benefit you in the long run. Take a break when needed. Whether a short leave of absence or a snack break during a paper, when you feel overwhelmed make informed decisions and then come back to it. College can be a scary experience at first, but confidence and knowing where your support system lies will get you through and towards the path of your career.

If I could go back and give myself advice, I would tell myself to not be afraid. I would encourage myself to try, and not to be scared that I am not smart enough to attend college. I was so intimidated by everything it overwhelmed me. I have no idea why I was like this. I would also tell myself you do not have to be so shy. I would say…Cristina you can do this; you need to achieve a college degree to be financially independent. I support you; I am here right by your side.

I would tell myself to stick with in state colleges or universitiies. Less expensive and I would be done with school already!