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I began my college career during my senior year of high school attending the local community college as a dual enrollment student. I would tell myself as a senior and full time college student to really take a look at your life and decide what you want to do. I changed my major three times in four years which slowed my college career down. If I would have decided earlier on in the process, I would have graduated this year in May. I also would encourage myself to engage myself more in the general education classes, like English, Mathematics, and Spanish. I also would encourage myself to become a more active student in high school. Although I was a full time college student, I had the opportunity to go back to high school for student activities, like pep rallies and field day. I do not regret anything that I have done in my life because it made me who I am today, however I would not do it the same if I had the opportunity.

I would tell myself I needed to take harder classes, focus more on grades, and take the CLEP tests that I passed on because I did't want to pay the $60.00.

I would warn myself of the fact that our intended major has been discontinued and to choose biology while reminding him of the credits we already have

The advice I would give myself If I could go back to my senior year in high school would be to save every peeny I make. In high I had a job but no finacial responsibilites. Therefore, my money went to my activies and hobbies. I wish I would have put that money back and depended more on my parents for my clothes and other expensives, rather then willfully taking them on myself. I would have saved my part time job income to aid my future self in the more important task of cover my college expensense.

I would tell myself that college is not high school. That I have to be dedicated to study a lot. Also that I would have to manage my time better.

Well for one, if I could turn back time, first thing I would have told myself was to make it to senior year. To work hard and focus on the important things in life like family school and my career. In doin so the transition from high school to college would have went more smoothly and I wouldve have been more knowledgable.

Hello miss senior, it’s a big year, your last year of high school. Don’t let it just fly by like any other year. First of all don’t stress about going to college or what to major in right away, you have some time to decide what to do with your life. You want to make the best decision and getting a degree at the local college is not a bad idea. Living with your parents and buying used books while all of your friends are going away to a large university is a great idea. Homework can be tough but you but you can do it if you stick with it. Test can be hard, but when you study and prepare properly you will do great. Study as hard as possible, work hard play hard. Find study groups, you will do better on your test when you hear the information more than once. It’s also more fun! Friends are very important in the college transition too, you can’t just go to school, friends are half the experience, don’t be shy, put a smile on your face. School is more fun that way.

Hello, Jennifer. I am you 9 years from now-only 30lbs heavier, which leads me to the first thing I'll tell you. Exercise does not lose its importance after graduation! So please continue to get plenty of it and eat healthy. I've been given an opportunity to come warn you of the things to come and the paths you should take to avoid failure. First, perform a career outlook. Carefully decide which career will be most comfortable and rewarding. Next, enroll in college here immediately after graduation. Make sure to complete all pre-requistes. These courses are going to grow more challenging with every semester, but it is vital that you complete them. Pray daily, stay focused, and ask for help and/or tutoring because it is harder in the real world. I dropped out of college during spring 2005 and afterwards had a hard time finding jobs that would pay all my expenses. I could have had a a Master's degree in CIT by now if I would have stayed in college. Please, Jennifer, don't divert from the path of higher education. Stay in school and get your degree!!

I would tell myself take the ACT serious. I didn't think it would matter about my score, but i was wrong. Im struggling now trying to find grants and scholarships to stay in school. I would of studied more and practice the ACT every single day. I would strived to have a perfect score, so scholarships could of came in more. I should of took my sports more serious, maybe could of got an scholarship for that. I needed someone to make me feel more determine. The whole time I should of motivated myself to do better in school. I should of tried to make Honors make my parents pride. I look back though I wouldn't change nothing for the world cause everything happens for a reason.

Be more knowledgable about what I want. I would choose a career and stick with it instead of changing my major several times.