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I would tell myself to take a year off instead of going straight to school and working. At that young of an age, I had no idea of what I wanted to be or study.

I would tell myself to accept the changes that were about to come. Not to worry or second guess decision making in terms of going to college and what college to go too. Relax and to enjoy the college experience instead of worrying too much about finding a job. Also to accept the fact that money will be sparce, not to overly worry about financial strain, but to know that money will come. Finally, I would tell myself to work hard on all the different outlets in terms of scholarships, not to take them for granted or think that they are not for me, but to work hard each day in the classroom, on the track, and either at work or finding scholarships. I would say to always stay persistent, because good things will come to those who stay the course. Ben Nelson

Advice I would give my high school self would be to enjoy your time in high school. I am not going to advise my high school self to stay away from certain situations because that is how I grew more as a person. Take your schooling serious, because you don’t know how blessed you are to live in a country where school is easily accessible. Teach yourself that you don’t always have to consume all your time with friends and going out. Make time for your family as well for homework and studying. Take the advice your father gives you, because it’s going to be the best advice you will ever receive. Really dive into God’s word, try to be more Christ like and live the life God wants you to live. Not the life society is pushing on you to live. Don’t be scared to take more leaps of faith, because God is always there to catch you if you fall. Finally, be more appreciative of your parents because they have tried to give you everything you needed, if not more.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell my self to believe in myself and abilities a lot more. To not lack the confidence to do better than others in class and sports. I would also tell myself to keep wrestling because it was a great blessing from God that you went to a place that you never expected to go to, Warner Pacific College. Being able to experience the chance of adulthood and to live a life where you are in pursuit of your very own happiness. You will be given the chance to prove all of those people wrong about you not ever becoming a doctor in spite of the lifestyle your parents lived. Keep fighting and do not give up on your vision along though it may seem blurry in time, but eventually the problems and struggles will clear the way and you will realize how far you have come to this point and realize how close you are to reaching your career, goal, your life long dream to live to make lives better as your did for yourself in God's vision.

i would tell my high school self to focus more on my studies insted of going to parties and being popular. i would also say things get better when you get older just make the decisions that your heart says is right and you will be just fine. i wish i had someone to show me how to deal with the pressures as a young person growing up in poverty i did alot of stupid stuff that i cannot take back but that i have changed and made myself learn from my mistakes in hopes i can show others that you do not need to be a bad egg to get attention that you just need to be happy with yourself and ignore others when they mock you.

If i had the chance to talk to myself during my senior year of high school, i would definitely tell myself to start studying harder and apply for more scholarships. Stop shirking and put in the work. Don't take time off ever, and lastly, prepare for anything and everything.

I did just enough to get by my freshman and sophomore years in high school. I wasn’t really thinking about my future and started off with a GPA of 1.75. My dad and I had a serious talk about how my education will affect my future and how important it really is. I understood how important it is to work hard and to do your best and succeed. For the first time, I understood why my parents moved to this country. From that point, I decided to change. My first quarter of junior year, I made the academic honor roll, earning a 3.5 GPA. My parents were proud of me proving that I could do better. I decided to challenge myself by taking an AP class and also applying to take classes at a community college.

Brace yourself Dorothy! This whirlwind of a ride is going to drop you slap-bam-wham into the middle of foreign country, and you are going to need more than fancy shoes to get you through to the end. College is a wonderful adventure filled with fun and fascinating new sights, new friends, favorite places, and even the occasional off-hand adventure. Challenge and strife will follow you like shadows, waiting for the most inopportune time to attack, but if you plan accordingly and stay prepared, the journey will mould you into something more- more open minded, more insightful, more... you. So stay diligent in your studies, work hard, but give in to temptation once in awhile. Stay true to your course for it will lead you toward the end of a most wonderful adventure.

'Tick...Tick...Tick'..."I must be dreaming?" As I rub my eyes, I couldn't believe I was staring at myself when I was 17 years old. This is my chance to let "myself" know what it's going to be like attending college; how expensive it's going to be. I have to let "myself" know that I need to stop playing around and start planning ahead before it is too late. As I face "myself" I let her know that this is the year to start applying for scholarships, it is no game because the rumors are true; college is expensive! Financial Aid, sure it may help, but it isn't going to cover everything. Start Scholarships that you are able to qualify for, maybe you will get lucky. Stop playing around because this not only influences yourself but this also influences our parents that are going to be helping you out with the things you need help for; no procrastination. Start practicing driving...NOW! This can make a difference with the cost, it would be better if you just kept driving back and forth. It would be a lot cheaper and a lot better. Goodluck!

" Hey Cassy, I know you think that senior year is supposed to be a big party, but don't forget to maintain good grades! You have made it so far by being one of the few to graduate in your family, but you can go even further by being the first to get a degree! Try to get into college as soon as you graduate! The job market is competitive, and the sooner you get your first degree, the better off you will be. It is easy to put off college at 18 and then wake up at 25 not even a freshman! It is okay to change your mind about your major, but do your best to find out what you really like and then stick to it! Do not let not having any help prevent you from reaching your full potential. Although you do not come from a tight-knit family, you will have a family in the future who will look up to you with admiration for being strong enough to not give up! Above all else, remember to love yourself. You only fail when you stop trying."

I am more successful, passionate, driven, and joyful today than I have ever been. As a 27 years old sophomore college transfer student, I've gained several important lessons I wish I'd known while preparing for college life. I'd tell myself: Don't let worry dictate your future. Breathe! If you feel anxious without a plan, make one. Anxiety is fleeting. A plan will give you roots. Remember challenges are completed one at a time. Even if you don't know what you want to do in life yet, you will find your passion. Once you do, embrace it with every fiber and let it drive you. Do yesterday what is due tomorrow. Learn from a recovering procrastinator. Why squeeze by when you can excel? You are not an island. People really are out there waiting to help you succeed. My first college years were spent fighting to do it by myself when I really needed help. It took dropping out to make me realize my mistake. Lastly, be happy and believe in yourself. You are wonderful, worthy of success, and most importantly, completely capable. Your dreams are attainable if you're willing to reach for them.

If I could give myself advice from now as a senior in high school I would tell myself to take a full schedule, take advantage of participating in as many activities as possible, and to take advancedcollege level classes. I would tell myself to enjoy this time as a kid by participating in activities. I was a cheerleader and an outdoor school student leader but I would tell myself to run for student council. I also took as limited schedule as I could and I wish that someone would have told me to take college level classes and take a full eight classes to spend as much time at school as possible. The last peice of advice I would give myself it to not work so much because you're going to work the rest of your life because you have to. I would tell myself to take time off to enjoy my senior year in high school because you never get those times back.

I would tell myself that there is nothing to be afraid of. The first year of college is really hard for almost everyone, and that's not a bad thing. It's a year of emormous change and transition. Surround yourself with people who will lift you up and encourage you to be the absolute best you can be; people who will make you laugh and smile when all you want to do is give in to the pain of life. And life will get painful, trust me on that. It always does at some point. But rainbows only come after a rainstorm and sometimes those rainstorms are sent to cleanse you of something that may be harming you. Don't forget to face each day with fearless ferocity and remember to love everyone you meet in a very intentional way. You never know what each day will hold and you never know who is struggling just as much as you are. So be gracious, hold your head high, cry when appropriate, laugh always, and just be yourself. Live a life full of courageous love every single day.

Being a freshman in college I can say it is very different than what I expected from what I have seen in the movies. The most important advice I would tell myself is to not be as afraid to go to college. My experience really is not bad at all, I actually enjoy college. I have many mentors and supporters to help me get through my first year of college. I would say that I wish I had saved up more money for this year for personal expenses, but other than that, college is a great experience.

I have grown as an adult. Learned way more then what I already knew. I have made so many new friends that I am not that shy anymore. I have learned more about myself and what I want to do in the future and how I will accomplish that.

This year has been the best experience of my life so far. Living on-campus has been a great way to meet and bond with my classmates. I have loved my classes. The professors are genuinely interested in the students and desire to help us achieve our goals, stretch our boundaries and help us to become the best we can be. The academic emphasis is high but not to the point of intimidation and discouragement. There is an excellent balance of organized social events to encourange school spirit. I am an athlete so additional experiences are available to me. I have enjoyed the comradory of working out as a team and travelling to various locations for competitions. I appreciate the opportunity to be on my own in a smaller caring environment. I now understand when my parents said that living away from home provides a whole education that you cannot get in a classroom. I love everything about my school experience this year.

I have not yet been to college. It is very important to me to attend due to the fact that i intend on providing for myself in my future. I also would like a job and career that is something that interests me and keeps me busy. A profession in law seems to be a good match for me due to my experience working in the law field for the past 8 months of my life. i am interested, and learning a lot from my current job and would like to move up.

Well, at the moment I'm not attending college, but I am starting in the month of febuary, I can't tell you what I've gotten, but I can tell you what I'm expecting. What I want out of college is the structure, training, and discpline to use my artistic, and creative skills to better myself as, first, and foremost an artist, but also to give me the exprience I need to take my passion for art, and turn it into somthing I can spend the rest of my life doing. I know it will be a very hard, long road but I have the drive, passion, and ambition to succeed. What I really want out of college, is to know I accomplished somthing. I always used to talk about doing alot of things, but I never followed through, but now I am getting my life together, and doing somthing that I love. I'm gonna give it my all, and wether or not I make it, I will not allow myself to fail. I can't, I have this one shot to do somthing a chance to change my life. I WILL succeed.

Growing up someone told me, "Anyone can take away your car, house, and just about anything you own, but NO ONE can take away your education". That has stuck in my head all throughout my life as I went through school. Out of my entire family I am the first person to attend college and will be the first to graduate. Graduating college is very important to me. I have currently finished my first two years of college and doing GREAT with almost a 4.0 GPA. I have been selected into the Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society where I am recognized for my outstanding academic achievement. I feel that I have great potential and determination to make a difference within my family and life. I am pursuing a degree in Broadcast Journalism. It is my dream to be a news anchor and inform people about current events and local, state, and national new. College will be a huge achievement for me if money does not keep me from it! Hopefully I can continue on my journey with out any major obsticales.

Over the last five months I have gained a sense of self dependency. I am aloud to make my own decisions and deal with the consequences, both good and bad, without someone to catch me. I have learned how to take care of myself and be strong while still being a participating member of a community. I have found a sense of belonging and family in a place other than my home and have had an emotional support I couldn?t find anywhere else.