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Leslie, make a plan and stick with it! Devote yourself to your studies; spend less time with the boys and more time in the library. In the end, the hard work will pay off. While college is a fun place to meet new people, the main objective is to get a good education. At the same time, cherish the friendships you have made; some will last a lifetime. Pay attention to everything your professors say, and try to make your brain a sponge to absorb all the wonderful things you hear. No course is insignificant; all have a meaning for your future life. Stay involved in campus life and continue volunteering for worthwhile causes; some future employers will be asking about your volunteer efforts. Above all, keep a positive attitude! These will be the greatest years of your life!

Dont take a break go straight to college after high school.

I'd advise me to be be a more focused and dedicated and to set goals that are more realistic and attainable. I would tell myself to spend more time studying and to reach out to all the resources available to help me progress.

Graduating high school is a very important and special time of one's life; however it is even more important to choose a right path to adult life. The best advice I would give to a high school graduate would be to have a dream and a vision for the future, make a goal and develop a plan to achieve the goal, work hard every day for that plan, believe, and never give on what you truly believe in. Having fun and partying out with friends are part of that specific age group but in moderation. Prioritizing is an essential skill that makes the very best use of one's own efforts.

It's never to late! we all go through difficulty times throughout our lives and no matter how old you are its never to late to change your life style EDUCATION really is the key to success. you decide your future and where you want to be dont let anyone else tell you other wise especially people that haven't got any where in life. There is always a way out prove to your self you can do it regardless of what background you come from. Their is so much help out there for young mothers that people are not awareof unless we get up and actually look we would never know. Don't listen to your friends and take time off to relax and enjoy summer and life after high school your friends will not be the ones to pay your bills. Go straight to college finish and graduate with your degree all before your 22nd birthday while others are wasting their time and still living with parents you'll be driving your own car working in a field you love while proving for your family with no ones help. ITS NEVER TO LATE! Don't wait.

I was in such a rush to get out of school I did not plan my life like I should have. I thoguht that I would be alright if I work with min. pay and work my way to a better place with my employer. I am a single parent and I have a prosperous career but I have been in it for so long now I think it's time for a change. I f I could turn back the hands on the clock. I would have had better plans and set goals for myself. Life is you learn from your mistakes as you go through life. I am taking my time to set one goal for myself. I am re-entering school again and I can invision my self in my path of sucess.

I would tell myself never give up and you are worth something.

Dear Lauren, Senior year of high school was a blast for us. We were academically focused, socially involved, and excited about our freshman year at the University of California, Berkeley. We were on top of the world. During our freshman year at UCB, we excelled! We embraced our college experience and gave it every thing we had. However, during our second year, we experienced a life changing event which resulted in us dropping out of school. We initially thought we would only take a semester off but it actually turned out to be five years! During the five years we were not in school, we battled with major depression, doubted our worth, and lost hope of accomplishing the goals we set for ourselves. Every day was an emotional struggle. However, in March of 2012, we mustard up enough strength to enroll at the University of Phoenix. This new journey was difficult at first because we did not believe it ourself. Guess what! We hung in there and our last day of class is August 21, 2014. I want you to know that dreams do NOT have to be deferred. Life isnt what we imagined but it is worth living!

If i was to go back in time to give myself advice when i was in high school, i would tell myself that college is not mandatory, its just a choice thats made by yourself. some people go to college because their parents didn't attend college or the university that they chose to go too. another piece of important advice i could give would be, take college serious because its not free and no professor will hold your hand to let you past like they would do in high school. its not just about parties, making new friends and being around a bunch of pretty girls because thats just at any college. when attending a college or a local university, that doesn't mean that you have to get a dorm or a roommate because thats only gonna make the tuition a lot higher because the intrest rates can be high especially if you've taken out a large amount of loans. when taking out loans, take as much as you need to take just for college and as you attend school, pay a certain amount to be able save money while you're attending the local school .

First, I would tell myself to earn better grades in high school and enjoy all that the high school has to offer, in terms of extracurricular activities. I would also encourage myself to complete all my college applications and not be intimidated by the financial burden. There is assistance for me and I need to take advantage of it. I would also encourage myself to go to university out of state or live in a dorm to get the full college experience which would force me to be more independent.

I would have advised myself to go on to college. Because after High School, I stayed home and within two years later I have had my twin boys, then two years after that I had another boy and finally after two years from that I had a daughter, which I have had to find a job to provide for them while they were growing up. I don't regret having my babies. I love them all. Now they are of age in adulthood. I figured I would go back to college and get my degree. I am setting a good example for my children, maybe one day they'll get their degree too. Now in our new generations I advised these students to on to college, because later on in life they'll have a better chance of landing an excellent job in the future.

Dear high school senior,

If I could go back in time an talk to myself as a high school senior i will tell myself to focus on my studies. The transition form high school to college was a huge challenge for me. I assumed that it was going to be easy, and i let alot of distractions get on the way of my studies. It wasnt until i statred failing and all the afterwards consequences that i learned how important school is. As for advice i will tell myself not to procastinate on my studies and homework, to attend class, and to set my priorities first before any freind and entertainment.

If I had the opportunity to go back in time, I would tell myself, "Keep going! You can finish your college education. Although you are a mother and a military wife, you can make it!" I would reassure myself that it's all going to be worth the tears and restlessness and that my family is going to be so much more better off just because I hung in there and completed my college education. I would be holding my Masters of Science Degree in my hand and I would say, "See all you had to do is believe. You have the faith and the ability to achieve anything you desire in life so don't allow anything to hold you back or make you feel like what you are working to achieve is not for you. It is for you and it yours if you are willing to trust in God and believe in yourself that you can stay the course." I would say, "Thank you Annie for believing in yourself".

I would tell myself not to shortchange my education, to go for the highest degree possible and not to take any breaks inbetween. I would tell myself to hang in there and that it is possible to achieve my degree, not to get discouraged. It is hard to see the end goal sometimes, but that earning my degree will benefit greatly in the long run. I would also tell myself that I am doing a good job, and to stay on track and motivated.

I would strongly encourage myself to go on to college after high school and hang in until graduation. I could have avoided a great deal of financial hardship, frustration, low self esteem, and traumatic events if I had listened to my parents and stuck with college.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior and have the knowledge about college life and making the transition, I would utilize my resources to research different colleges and programs they offer. I would also make better financial plans for my tuition, room, and meal plans. Lastly, I would have explored different colleges to learn more about college life and talk to students who are or have experienced the college life. The best advice I would have given myself is research and network with other students and mentors about college opportunities.

Leslie, college is NOT high school! Be prepared to study, study, study; don't be afraid to ask questions and to get help with the subjects that give you the most trouble. Take time to make friends - the friends you make in college will last your lifetime! Be wise in your choices; think about the consequences...every action carries a consequence! Get plenty of sleep, eat the right foods, and start exercising NOW! Take care of your health...it will run out in due time. Quit the junk foods because you might not always be thin! Eating the right foods will also help you in your schoolwork...plenty of proteins, fruits, and veggies, fewer sugar-laden snacks! Control your hormonal urges! Just because it feels good doesn't mean you should do it! Again, think about the consequences! Above all else, keep your eyes focused on God...He will never leave your nor forsake you; He will ALWAYS be there for you! He IS your everpresent help in times of trouble!

I would tell myself to enjoy my time in highschool, because after graduation, there will be no more bells or lunch breaks. You are in charge of everything once you get to college. You have to prepare to take on a lot of responsibility in a very short time. In addition, I would tell myself to pay close attention to the classes I'm picking out, and to make sure that I'm not choosing ones that would leave me waiting for hours in between them. Finally, I would tell myself that college will be a lot easier than I'm expecting, and that I should relax because I'm going to be absolutely fine.

My college experience have brought me to a level of understanding that the rules and guidance received from my mother growing up in a single household is true in order for me to be successful while on this road to getting my degrees. The college life and what has been planted in me from my mother is a continued pattern of growth and development. I know now how to effectively communicate with those in administrative office, take directions and guidance from those in the financial Aid and business office and at the same time, being patient during the process. This college experience can be challenging because one must reach a level of maturity to know that he or she is attending college not to party but to fulfill and accomplish their goals. My college experience has taught me to be very independent from cleaning my dorm room, following dorm rules and regulations, attending classes and being on time. I feel that college is an experience that many should not just desire but actually attend for education, growth, fulfillment and success. I must say, I am so excited and I look forward to a great road to success and accomplishments.