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Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to get and keep any job. I would tell myself to safe as much money as possible. I would say to focus on your studies but have a little free time to take the stress off. Go to college as soon as you get out of high school, do not wait because there is so much opportunity out there that you should not wait on. Remain focused on your studies and stay in school in order to achieve your goals in the career that you want to succeed in.

While I was in high school I wanted to become a police officer or something of that nature. I did have plans to go to college but did not have the money to do so. If I did go when I wanted to my life would have turned out alot better. I would have an education and a better career and been ahead of the game. When I graduated I immediately had to get a job to help support my family. It has been 15 years since I was in school. It is never too late to start school but I wish I had went sooner just to be in a better postion than what I am now.

If I can go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, and give myself the knowledge I learn as a college life and making key decisions, I would have stick to my lifelong goals and take the opportunity I had been offer at that time and not turn it down. I would stay in school and earn my high school diploma on time and continue to college and earn my degree instead of wasting time. You can’t just stop and throw away a good future when it is knocking at your front door. I would also make better decisions and not be a teenage mom and is unable to enjoy life before maturing within myself. Time is something you cant just put off.

I would have study harder and dedicated myself more to my schooling.

I would say go to college right away and not wait. Life is difficult and getting a job is hard with no education. Go to college and get a good education and find the right job for yourself because finding the right job will make you want to stay with the same company for many years instead of changing jobs trying to find the right one. If you get a good education you will earn a better income and that will also make you want to stay at your job. Not having an education could put a person in a low paying job that they may get bored of and/or not enough money, so that person will continue to look for other work. Going back to college has changed my life and how I veiw it. I have learned so much about ethics, values, and respect. I want to help others, I want to learn more. I want to make a better life for me and my little girl. Plus, I want to be someone important in life and make that difference that everyone will remember me by. Thanks for the opportunity to achieve that goal.

I would tell myself not to wait 3 years to start college. Start right out of highschool at least to complete pre-requisite classes until you decide your major. You can be done by age 22, have a Bachelor's Degree and get a decent job. If you wait, you will be 24 with two years left of college while trying to work and take care of your family. Also, do not second guess yourself. You know what you want out of life and you know your major, do sell yourself short because you are afraid.

Do not give up and take advantage of all courses, workshops, and advice regarding your education. Know that you can do it and there is support and help when and if needed. A college education is not only rewarding, but necessary in today's world and will give you a sense of achievement and confidence.

I would tell the high school students to work hard so he or she will be able to be awarded scholorships to go to college instead of receiving student loans. Keep up his or her GPA and do a great job. It is worth it.

If I was able to go back and talk to my senior self, I would stress the importance of education. Not only college, but getting good grades in high school. My senior year, I slacked off quite a bit. When you are seventeen, you think that you know everything. That could not be farther from the truth. The thought of going into college after I had spent the last four years in high school, seemed like the last thing I wanted to do. I wish that I could have had the dedication to getting my education when I was younger. I would most likely have a better paying job now. Not just a job, but a career. That is why I have chosen to return to school. To better myself and have a career, instead of just a job.

As an adult returning to school nearly 20 years after graduating high school, there is so much advise to give. First take the time and find a college that fits your goals and go for it. Attending college is the best way to get ahead of ones competition in nearly every career, and will make the difference in ones salary. College comes with a great deal of expence, and although loans are avaliable, it can cost close to $100,000.00 to get through to a Masters Degree and that does not include living expenses. In order to alleviate some of this debt, make sure you apply for every scholarship you are qualified for. Take the time to write the essays, obtain the reccomendations and have a goal to apply for at least one per week. The best advise however is to never give up on your dreams.