Brenda
If I were to go back in time to my high school years as a senior or below, knowing how college life is, I would have enrolled myself into "A.P (advanced placement) courses." Doing this would have eliminated the time I am spending at my community college and I would have had my Associates Degree already or I could have already been at the 4 year institution of my dreams (one which is USC - University of Southern California, a private university). I would have taken AP English, Biology, whatever I possibly could have taken to reduce my time at Antelope Valley College. I have no problem being there, I absolutely love that school and the people in it, but I also love being advanced so if i would have known about AP sooner and other clubs in High School I could have got involved with to help enhance my resume, I would have done it. This would have made my parents even more proud for me... that is the best feeling ever!
Connie
As a thirty six year old woman going back to school, the advice given to my high school self would be this: Please stay in school and go to college now. Your future is depending on it . Life is a huge adventure and part of that adventure is to get an education to give your family the best life that you can. It may seem now that you have plenty of time, but the years pass quickly and before you know it you have kids and bills that you just cant seem to keep up with. Not only is college important for yourself, but as a parent, you will want to inspire your children to achieve all they can, and be all they have the potential to be. Work hard now and get a college degree. It is the most important thing you can do for your future.
Patricia
I would advice myself to get more involved in my education and to work harder than I did. I would also encourage myself to participate in more extra-curricular activities and to try and do more community service. I had good grades in high school but now I have much better grades and I see the potential I had. However, a person is more than just their grades. I did participate in extra-curricular activities but I feel like I could have explored that more which would have built me up more as a person. Also, I did do some community service but now seeing the need in the world (or even just in my community) I feel like I could have done a lot more to help develop the community.