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The most important piece of advice that I think I would give myself in high school is to focus on working more to make money to downsize the cost of Freshman year of college, and to simply better plan the upcoming four years so that I was more in control. I would tell myself to find out more, to ask more questions, and to know without a doubt what my financial situation would be going into the oncoming years.

Dear beginning of college me, pay attention in class, there is going to be a lot of information, and this year serves as the core for the rest of you college and possibly professional career. However, go out and explore Boston, before it gets too cold to make it into the heart of the city. Grab a few people you haven't talked to yet to come with you; you never know who could turn out to be your best friend. And friends will come, just keep talking to people and being friendly. The more friends you have at school, the less you will want to go home. This school may seem intimidating and unfamiliar, but give it a few weeks and you may start feeling like you belong there. Join as many clubs as you can fit in your schedule, you will meet cool people and learn a lot about this school from the upper classmen. Cherish every day, because these years are going to be some of the best times in your life.

To begin, I really wish I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior. I would tell myself to take a year off between school and work to help pay for college. I would also inform myself to really think about what I want to do for a career. However, knowing that, I would probably still go to college. Chelsey, before you go to college know this: 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the freshmen are homesick, only a few of them show it. Talk to your roomates about it, because you will be surprised that they feel the same as you do. Also, talk to everyone in your class. People are going to split off into their own groups, better make your friends now instead of later! However, your friends in the first few weeks won't be your friends at the end of the year. Lastly, talk to your teachers. They are here to help you, but they won't do anything if you don't ask. Actually, talk to them all the time, sometimes your professor is the coolest person in the world and may be your second dad. Hang in there kid.

I would tell myself a lot of things. Pay better attention in calculus. Don't stress out about your English essays. Read more books. Spend more time with your family. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Most importantly, I would tell myself not to worry about what other people think.

Ok, so I know you're young and you're really enjoying having all the time in the world, but before you know it you'll be twenty two and have nothing to show for it. I wish i would've had someone to tell me this, and i don't think I could bare it if I let you make the same mistakes twice. It's time to start applying for colleges, and it may take a lot of hours, but it will all be worth it in the end. People come and go. As much as you think they're here for you, they're only here for what you can provide them. Trust me, older people have it all figured out, you work your butt off now and by the time your 45+ you'll be relaxing on top with the person you love. Spendng your glory days with the person you love is so much more fullfilling then someone you'll forget about in the long run. Now I'm not saying you have to make a million dollars, but make the best out of what you were given. Time flies when you're having fun.

If I were to be able to go back in time, I would tell myself to decide early, exactly what I/you want. Come up with your plan on going about your career path. Do not procrastinate on choosing a major or the classes you need to take that major. Meet all the deadlines well before they come about. Think about your goal as opposed to te means of geting to the goal. ENjoy your experience and know that no matter what your family is there for you, especially your mother. Pack early and dont forget to bring enough clothes. There is no change machine around so you will also need lost of quarters for laundry and vending machines. Stay true to yourself and know that no matter what you decide to do, you will still be yourself and have that cushion of your family to help you along.

After graduating high school I had every intention of attending Columbus State and applying to the Nursing program. I applied to the school and even scheduled my classes, I was ready to go! Straight out of high school I got a fulltime job making nearly $14 an hour! This was great pay in 2004! I was comfortable with my finances and the feeling of independence was amazing, so I decided to put off going to college. After four years I was laid off (along with the rest of the company) due to lack of work and found myself stuck. Quickly realize that I could have already been graduated; doing what I love to do; working with people and helping then feel better! If I was able to make a transition in my life I would have made my college career a higher priority than my job and pushed myself to succeed in achieving my goals!

I would tell myself that it will all be okay, no matter which path I would choose. I would assure myself that I was good enough, strong enough, intelligent enough, and deserving enough to go to college. I would give anything to be able to go back and tell that younger me that I did not have to be afraid of going to college. I would say that at 18, opportunity is bigger and more available than it is at 32. I would have told myself that the best time to enjoy and grow through the college experience is to actually get to EXPERIENCE it, and that there would be plenty of time for marriage and children AFTER college. I would tell me that no matter what I am proud of myself, that the road may be hard, but it's worth it. I would give anything to go back and tell myself that life is good and to just have faith in the process. I'd say ?Fill out the college applications, fill out the scholarship requests, and see where the road takes you!!

As a high school senior, you pretty much have it all figured out. You survived all those demonic teachers, have a solid group of BBFLs (Best Friends for Life) and the underclassman totally walk in your shadows. Even though college seems like unknown territory, after building up thirteen years of practical knowledge and life lessons, you're pretty sure this will be manageable. Right? Well even though it's important to remember who you are, where you come from, and where you want to go, it's also important to realize that you're starting a fresh page in the book of life and for the first time ever, you will have full control over how it is written. Despite whether you considered your high school experience to be perfect or less than ideal, you should consider approaching college life with a whole new perspective. If you start off with an open mind and a willingness to move outside your comfort zone, the foundation for a successful college career will already be beneath you. Maintain your intelligence, judgment, and core values, then go become the person you want to be.

I would definetly saw study a lot harder. Exams are a big part of college and you need to have very good study habits to excel in college.

Be open minded, focused and driven. Take every oppurtunity to learn something new. Ask questions if you need help and talk to your professors. Use every reliable resource possible to help you succeed at your overall goal.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would ask myself "what was I thinking?" Why was I wasting my time in high school? As a man young adult, I would advice myself to be more open to people, and be more creative. Life in college is way different than high school. In 6 months, I learned so much in college that it would takes me at least 3-5 years to learn in high school. I wish I had someone to tell everything I needed to know before I go to college, unfortunately, that was not the case. In high school I used to depend on teachers but in college it's totally different; everything is on your own. You expect to get everything done unlike high school or else you will pay the consequences. If I could go back, I would take school way more seriously than I did before. I would tell myself to stop wasting time, "Life ain't a rehearsal the camera's always rolling," said Aubrey Drake Graham also known as Drake.

College is going to be different. And it is going to change you. It should change you. If you go through these next four years and don't let go of some of the misconceptions that you hold with you then you did something wrong and you missed out on a lot. In college you can pick and choose who your friends are, instead of being limited by such a small group. This is going to help you become a better person. Branch out. Your classrooms are not going to be enough to expose you to everything that college has to offer. Get involved in everything that seems even remotely interesting and don't wait to do it! New experiences, new people, new learning. That's what it comes down to. High school was easy. You're going to have to work a lot harder, but everyone is going to be working hard with you. This is where you're going to make your friends for life. This that time where you're allowed to make mistakes. Make them, and learn from them. You're going to come out a different person on the other side.

I would tell myself to take all the hardest classes in my senior year to help brace myself for college. Also, I would tell myself that it is ok to be frustrated, as long as you don't give up. Make sure you eat; studying is next to impossible when you are hungry. Find a tutor early on, don't wait until you are already lagging behind. Learn to accept that most of your free time will be taken up by studying; you will have plenty of time to play video games and run around with friends after you graduate. Most of all, don't give up. You are a smart girl, you can do it. It will be rough sometimes, and there will be days when it will feel like it is all too much to bear, but just keep moving forward. It is going to be alright.

I would tell myself that I should have taken some classes in highschool more seriously but for the most part I believe I was prepared for the college transition

Don't stress, everything will work out. That would be the most helpful advice I could give my former self. As a senior I was very busy and involved in high school and I was constantly running around. If I could, I would tell my former self to slow down and enjoy the final year. Do not get caught up in the drama of will I get into my number one choice or not. Everything does happen for a reason and the decision you made at seventeen is still one I agree with at almost twenty-one. Also the transition to college is not as bad as you made it out to be. Your family will still be there when you want to go home and life will continue there without you. Go and enjoy the college life and don't worry about what is going on at home, you'll enjoy college so much more.

I would try and get more local scholarships.

In addition to providing an excellent education, Wentworth Institute of Technology is a great setting for making lifelong friendships. The relationships created here will ensure my success throughout my career.

I have had the opportunity to do so many things since starting college. I have met so many new people and have made so many friends. I am also doing something that I have always wanted to do as well, which is join a crew/rowing team. It has been an amzing experience. The academics have also been amazing. Classes are going very well and I enjoy the fact the I am learning what I want to learn which is in the field of Mechanical Engineering. I know my 4 years at Wentworth will be the best years of my life because of the people here and all the opportunities that I have in front of me.

What i have gotten out of attending Howard College in Big Spring Texas was the ability to get the college experience but on a smaller scale. Howard has helped me to break out of my shell and become involved in things. I am on the Livestock Juding Team and we travel often to different towns and states. Even with the traveling and being away from school, i have still managed to maintain a 3.4 or so grade average. I have been on the Dean's List for the past two years i have attended school and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa which was an honor. I was one of two guys inducted. I have experienced living on my own for the first time and learning how to adjust to not having someone handle my problems. I have enjoyed the slow paced atmosphere that you get in college as apposed to High School where you are on such a time schedule. College has helped me grow up a mature a little more. Thank you, Jacob Lewis