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Now that I am in college, there are times that I wished I owned a delorean to be able to go back in time and fix some mistakes, I mean who doesn't? But, since the delorean is merely a fictional object, the next best would be to write a letter full of advice for my high school self. I would start by telling myself to get a job and save some money, something that seemed so unimportant then, but would be so useful now. I wouldn't be able to tell myself enough to apply for scholarships, ironic yes. It is proably the one thing I regret not doing the most. Lastly, I would tell myself to stress less and enjoy my life while im young and free of adult responsibilities. Don't take for granted all of the things your parents do for you while you are young. Even though I am not able to go back in time, I have the strentgh and determination to make up for eveything I did not do then.

If I could go back to my high school self, I would slap myself and say that I should have not been focused on my friends and work harder in classes to live up to my full potential. I went through school living up to the average student and I know I could have did a lot better by joining more clubs and getting into activities that would have benefited in my future in college. I would say to myself that I should have went to those after school study groups to help me with my test taking skills and be around people who can help me work on the skills that I still to this day need work on. You dont get those years back and if I could go back I would cherish the little time I have to be the best I can and things might have been a lot easier now at the age of 22.

If I could go back i would tell myself to take High School more seriously and to not wait to go to college. Travel more, love harder and trust deeper. There are too many moments in life that you can not get back. Do not take things to seriously and smile more. Save your money and invest. College is your future, listen and study more!

I would tell myself that the college you go to right out of high school does not matter. This is important because I was very ashamed that I did not get into a 4-year university. I allowed that detail to lower my self-esteem. Now I know that where one starts is not important, but rather, where they end and what they become is. In the end, the college you attend does not define you. How hard you work towards your goal(s) speaks to your character. I would also say that the small class sizes of community colleges are really conducive to a great, effective learning environment. The lower cost of tuition is also a plus, especially when taking general education classes while you decide what major to declare.

I would tell myself to not let boys interfere with you education they will just end up ruining it for you. College is not as easy as you think you really need to work hard and study a lot. Don’t let work bully you into working when you should be in class that never ends good for you. When it comes to financial aid make sure to save some of it in a savings account that way when the school does not want to give you anymore you have that little cushion. Most of all have fun you’re going to meet some great people who will be there for you threw out your education that you will grow to love as a friend.

I would recommend filling out as many scholarship applications as possible as a junior/senior in high school. There are lots of independent scholarships that are available to apply for that may only require an essay on a given topic. I would encourage taking general courses during my freshman year at a community college or in state university. I would encourage no student loans or credit cards. Do an assessment of assets verses liabilities to see what my needs verses wants are and construct a budget system. I would recommend setting enough time for studying as well as leisure activities. I would encourage a healthy diet and exercise regimen because good health equals better retention of material studied and you feel better about yourself. It’s important to keep positive friends around who are serious about their studies and life in general. I would spend time with a sophomore or junior mentor that was in same major. I would encourage a major that is specific for example nursing, accounting, and education from the beginning.

I would tell my self to focus harder. Know what you want and go for it. They are alot of job opportunities out there but the people will only hire the best.

I wish I had known more about the college experience and curriculum before attending college. I feel like I didn't do enough research or ask enough questions. I was not prepared for anything really, including my independence and being away from home or my responsibilities as an adult. In order to finish college and become successful in a timely manner, I should have remained focused on the final goal that I wanted to achieve from attending college. I did not grow up and become mature enough so that I could make the appropriate life decisions. I should have waited a year before going to college in order to figure out what I wanted out of life and how I was going to accomplish getting there. I would not have partied and socialized because it didn't help me and I ended up dropping out of school while watching my classmates and friends succeed. It truly hurt my ego knowing that I was a failure because of my poor decision making. I wasted so many thousands of dollars and 4 years of my life before realizing many things and finally becoming successful.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have changed a lot of things. I would have enrolled in AP classes to advance my nursing degree and be further ahead than I am now in college. In addition, I would have done dual enrollement.

In highschool for most students like myself, you can't wait to leave your parents home and be alone and independant. That is not the attitude you should have. I wish I would have taken the time out to really think about my plans and what financial arrangements would be best for my family and I. To those who are rushing to leave home, measure the cost of the school you plan to attend away from home with the costs of a college near home even if it is a community college. Especially when it comes to taking general courses before actually taking classes dealing with your major. It can save you alot of money, you'll be able to hold out on taking loans out untill it's very necessary like for graduate school because those can be expensive. When it comes to buying books check around to see if someone is selling theirs for a discount or even on websites online. Saving money in college should be a goal everyone wants to aspire. This will definitely keep you stressed free because you don't have to worry about getting money anywhere to pay for school. Stop and think!