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I would tell myself to try your hardest and give it all you have. Despite not having the best grades in highschool mostly c's and b's, just doing what I had to to pass. I went into college with the same attitude. I will do what I have to with the least effort just to pass. I quickly learned that this mind set was not going to work in college. I started to try and put time and effort into the work I did and studying. I began getting a's and by the first semester of my junior yr I got my first straight A semester and every sesmester (the next 5) I got straight a's and graduated with a 3.74 gpa. I learned so much about myself and what I could do if I gave a 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} and really tried. I graduated with not only a degree put with so much pride in myself and self confidence. I plan to continue my edcation and am going back to school this fall to get a masters degree and am truly look forward to continuing on this jouney.

I would advise myself to be strong and be no one but my utter self. I would advise myself to try hard and try everything, not to be afraid and take every opportunity that comes my way. I would advise myself to travel and have fun, and love yourself and others.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. That is one thing I didn't really do while I was a senior. I thought I'd be fine financial wise and I'm not! I would also tell myself to go out and make more friends during the first couple weeks of being on campus. I made a few friends, but later in the semester they stopped talking to me so I didn't have many people to hang out with. Another thing I would tell myself would be to join organizations and get involved on campus. I recently joined Habitat for Humanity and I really wish I would've joined early to get the full experience for the four years I will be attending college. Lastly, I would tell myself to focus on my schoolwork instead of barely getting by. I'm really paying for my lack of motivation my first semester now as I'm trying to raise my GPA.

Looking back and seeing myself as an ignorant and insecure high school senior oblivious to the challenges that lay ahead I would offer but one crucial piece of advice: believe in yourself. My college experienced allowed me to expand, error, and learn how to become a man of principle and discipline. I was inhibited by my own insecurities and those impressed upon me by others. Embracing your faults and loving yourself for all that you are and are not will provide you with the confidence needed to tackle any obstacle. Also follow this simple plan for success: direction-organization-preparation-attitude. Treat everyone with respect and kindness as you never how they might impact your life. Above all take time to enjoy the moment as you only pass through this time in your life but once, so make the most of it.

If I could go back in time to talk to my high school self, I would tell myself which direction to go. I was undecided when I started college, so I went to UW-Manitowoc to complete my gen ed credits. I then transfered to UW-Green Bay. I would tell myself to focus on art and take the psycology credits I needed for grad school. That way, I could have started grad school a year earlier, instead of being an undergrad for 5 years. I would also give myself an explanation to the question "what are you going to do with an art degree?" When I was an undergrad, I would have loved to be able to tell people that I was going to use art to help people cope with hard times in their lives. I did not decied to get my Master's Degree in Art Therapy until my fourth year of undergrad. I would also keep reminding myself that it will be worth it. It was hard working full time while going to school full time, but it made me a stronger person, and it made me value my education more.

Apply, apply, apply for scholarships! There's always a chance for you to get one. Also, don't slack off your senior year. College only is harder.

If you love to do something, do not scare yourself into thinking you cannot pursue it. Do not choose a path that you are not going to enjoy just because it might be easier. Challenge yourself and follow your heart. If you are good at something do not throw that gift away. God gave it to you, so use it.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would give myself a lot of advice. The most important thing would be to enjoy the rest of high school and make the most of it. I wish I would have stayed in touch with many of my high school classmates after graduation. I would tell myself to become involved as much as possible in high school, college, and life. Another important thing would be to save as much money as possible for college. I would tell myself this because college is expensive and although I saved a lot of money for college, students still seem to run out quickly. Lastly, I would tell myself to make as many friends during your first week of college. This is because during the first week of college, people are looking to fit in. By going out and talking to people, one makes connections quickly, that may even last a life time. I wish I would have done this more my first weeks of college. These are just a few of the important pieces of advice that I would give myself if I could go back in time.

While I advocate and encourage young minds to seize educational opportunities immediately after graduating high school, I have slightly different advice for you, McKenzie. You will not fully appreciate the importance and experience that is college without first having to endure the challenges of living with nothing more than a high school diploma. Years of low pay, long hours, and an overwhelming absence of health benefits will be your fuel and college will be your destination. The vehicle to arrive at your destination will be yourself. Harness your competitive spirit and use it to your advantage. A world without a degree is a hard one. Not only will you see the advantage of having a degree for your career choice, but you will feel a sense of personal fulfillment that you would not be able to receive in any other life journey.

I am a shy and timid person. Making friends and talking to new people is not something that comes easily or naturally to me. Knowing this, the two biggest pieces of advice that I would give my high school self, if I could go back in time, involve the social aspects of college. The first thing I would tell my high school self is, "Don't room with someone you know." I was nervous about the prospect of sharing a dorm room with a stranger, but I know now that because I am shy, I used my familiar roommate as a crutch. I did not make as many friends in the dorm as I would have if my roommate was also a stranger. The second thing I would tell my high school self would be to attend more overnight camps and conferences away from home. I believe that, had I been more used to being away from home, it would have been easier to transition into living on my own, and I probably would not have gone home as many weekends. Being on campus more means I would have experienced more of the "traditional" college life.

Hi Me, Be good to yourself. You are going to make it and do just fine. Don't think you have to take on the world. Realize that your mistakes are not the end of the world. Life does go on; time really does heal all wounds. Spend as much time as you can with Mom and Dad, Grandpa and Grandma. They are not going to be around forever. Take pictures of everything. Grab a tape recorder and interview everyone. Now for college, pick the brains of your professors. Ask questions. Pay attention in class. You are paying good money for this education, so wring out every bit of knowledge you can. This is the last time in your life where your occupation is to learn, with minimal outside obiligations. Appreciate that. On the otherside is adulthood, REAL adulthood, with responsibilities you can't even fathom. You will look back on these years as your halcyon days. Be happy. Don't drink, your friends need a designated driver anyway. You were smart never to do any drugs. I'm proud of you. You turned out okay. I hope this advice just makes it a little easier. Love, Me

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience so far. I realized that school doesn't have to be all work and no play. It is very important for a student to balance school work with fun. It is this very reason that our school offers the activities that it does. One weekend during fall semester we were able to go to Six Flags which my friends and I gladly attended. At the end of the day I realized that this was the break I needed and it acted as a refresher for me. I was able to get back into my school work and succeed. College has definitely been valuable to attend. For me, I see my future. I see a great career and myself with a smiling face. I realize that no matter how difficult things are in school it will always lead to something better. This is what keeps me going in school, driving to succeed. I have learned much in my first semester and I can only hope to keep expanding on what I have learned so far. That is what I have gotten from my college experience.

After feeling like an outcast all through highschool, I finally felt like I belonged when I began college. The most valuable aspect to my experience has been the ability to make my own decisions. In highschool, being forced into a set schedule was a huge turn off, and I either blew off classes or day dreamed until the final bell rang. I never truly enjoyed recieving an education until college. Being given the choice of when to schedule classes, and having to be responsible enough on my own to attend them, has allowed me to grow so much as a person. It's up to me to be in class, up to me to finish my homework and up to me how much or how little I want to participate. No one is holding my hand. In addition to feeling like I finally belong, I'm finally loving to learn, and that's the greatest gift of all.

College has helped me understand where I'm at in my education from the results of my accuplacer test. I am able to learn in my own time. I've become more mature by attending college due to the responsibility I have to live up to and the goals I try to achieve in such as turning in home work on time or working on projects. It has been a great experience going to college. It's completely different from high school because of the different age range in the students. The age range in students isn't the only difference, there's also the instructors and class time. Instructors are more strict so oneself feel more preassured to get their work turned in. Class time aren't arranged into a daily seven hour schedule like high school, so oneself will have to figure out a schedule for college. Over all, I enjoyed going to college, even though I did struggled I was able to get help from counselors, instructors, friends, and family to keep pushing on and gettin through the tough times.

What I have gotten out of my college experience are: the value of money and how little I actually have without my parents, starting fresh/having a clean slate, making new friends, learning things that I am really interested in, how much family means to me, having to depend on myself for certain things and just becoming more independent, becoming more cautious of what I buy, and the best part is having freedom to make my own desicions and take on responsibility which helps me become a better person, a stronger woman. It has been valuable to attend this school because I learn so much about myself and other people. Being away at college helps me prepare for living on my own while having a job and having to take care of bills. College has been the greatest experience of my life so far because of all the knowlege I have attained about different subjects of school. Being a communications major helps me work with and understand people in the real world. ISchool is like a big stepping stone because school gives me that push I need to get started when I get out on my own.

I have learned many things while attending college. But something that I have learned that is required for life is time managment. While I was in high school I had my parents telling me what to do and a certain time. But in college this isn't the case. I have to mange my time from school, to hanging out with friends, having a job, and just living a college life. It is important to attend college because most people will not aquire such skills if they do not attend college and learn how to do things by themselves.

Although moving into college is seen as a normal experience, it has shown me my true potential. I was never in choir in high school but it had always been something I had longed to try. I dug up the nerve to audition, and now I am in the Women’s Choir and voice lessons—bringing the amount of credits I am enrolled in to 18. The ability to strum my guitar and sing along has always been a fantasy. The reality that I took the initiative to audition and made my dreams become a real possibility brings true bliss. At first, my intense schedule, including calculus, chemistry, and both advanced English and Spanish, really freaked me out. Nonetheless, I have made it past my first tests with respectable grades thus proving I can overcome any challenge with determination. Furthermore, I won majority vote for the President of Club de Español. I have transformed tremendously and have really made myself proud. When I moved into college, it began a formation of the true me and what I really strive to be. The most important feature of my college experience has been discovering who I am.

I have a new hopefullness in my life since I began attending The University of Aurora in Aurora, IL. in the graduate program. I have been downsized from a 25-year career in digital imaging/high end electronic retouching for advertising studios.I am retraining myself in Graduate School to attain a Masters in Social Work with a Type 73 certification to work in schools. I will also be studying to attain a CADC (certified alcohol and drug counselor) as well. All this is being funded with personal loans and part-time work. I am working part-time as a substitute teacher with children with cognitive issues such as downs syndrome, autism, and various conditions that prevent them from learning efficiently. I am working part-time as a bartender. I also just finished the first half of a 500-hour internship at a residential treatment center in the adolescent unit working with 35 male clients, many of whom are gang affiliated, and all of whom have substance abuse/dependence issues. Attending college holds the promise of a new life for me and the community I will be serving in a way that my former career could not begin to satisfy!

I have gotten he chance to learn a lot of new ideas as well as give me a wider perspective on important issues from political to social issues that affect this country. I also got to experience and chance to volunteer, learn more about my field of interests and do something good for the community. I also participated in sports in my college experience and got to travel to nationals for Rugby something I'll never forget. I wouldn't trade anything for the college experience I have gotten thus far. It has taught me to be strong in difficult times, that I will persevere, and to truly invest in my education to further my educational goals as well as to work at a career I love.

My college experience is so valuable because the fundamental skills I can only get here that allow me to grow as an individual and as part of the work force, so that I may better my community.