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I would advise myself to visit campuses and talk to students that are attending the colleges to see how it’s really like to be a student there. I would also advise myself to explore my options when deciding on a course of study. Many universities offer different programs or even program that you could better adapt to.

Having your son in high school will make your life difficult; but in the best way. You will prove every one wrong and not to worry, you keep your promise to the little guy-you never become a teen mom statistic. Don't wait to start college when you're ready. You are ready now; you just don't know it. You are smart. You are determined. You don't give yourself enough credit given your current living situation. Eventually, you will no longer have to care for the drug addicts in your family. Eventually, you will move away and meet the man of your dreams and have two more beautiful baby boys. At the ripe age of 31 your only regret is not finishing college sooner. Right now you feel like if you wait any longer your age will make it hard for you to get your dream job working at Union Pacific Railroad, dispatching trains. I can't tell you how that works out yet; we're still in progress. But, you are making it. You have 5 classes left to complete your undergraduate and you will be a first generation college student.

Take more time planning for college. Careers will come in due time but the full college experience is better shared with your peers at a younger age. If you don't complete your college education after you finish high school it will take you 20 years just to get your Associates Degree and another three to finish your Bachelors Degree. When you try to work on a Masters Degree, life will get in the way and it will be another 15 years before you get a chance to finish it. The other thing to know is you are smarter than you give yourself credit for, smarter than your high school body of work shows. Forget how smart/stupid others think you are and show your true self. In 10 years, their opinion won't mean a hill of beans.

Don't be afraid to be independent and make lots of friends and develop many relationships. College will be some of the best years of your life. Not only because of the education you will receive but that because it is the first time in your life you will be almost fully independent. Take these years of college and become involved in extra curricular activities and give back to the college. Really forge friendships even though you may part ways with these people after college but often times those relationships come back to benefit you at different points in life, whether it be for jobs or other things. Don't ever regret not doing enough in college so get out there and volunteer and take your studies seriously. Lastly, have fun its a very exciting part of life!

I would tell myself to plan better and get more involved with outside activites that require you to be away from home. When it comes to planning for my college education I would tell myself to do more reasearch on the program I am choosing to find out more about what kinds of jobs will be available after I graduate and what more schooling would I need to complete to get to where I wanted to be by now. I would also advise against the degree that was chosen since there were no jobs available for the degree I chose. I would advise myself to select a school closer to home since I was very homesick and stick with it, go to class and get good grades since this is costing you (me) a lot of money now.

High school Nora, life seems so big right now and there is so much adventure waiting for you. But the adventure will still be there in four years. Stays focused and continue through school while you have all the support you need at your fingertips. The best decision of your life will be to fulfill your education needs and the best time to do it is now. Remember to enjoy learning, skip the parties, and think about the long term payoff in hard work and dedication. Success and self-satisfaction come from within, and no one else will push you past your limits harder than you will push yourself. So hunker down, turn off your phone, grab a calculator and spend the next few years becoming someone that YOU are proud to look in the mirror at. In the end, regardless of the job you get and salary you make, you will have become a better person through your learning process.

College is not insurmountable. Genuine effort will guide you through the seemingly endless maze that is higher education. But the ability to overcome these obstacles is not something you are entitled to; it is something you must work tirelessly for. Working hard, even if the classes or curriculums come natural to you, is the most important part of success in school. Making an effort to truly understand the important and complex topics that will be introduced to you will enable you to not only survive, but thrive. Those long nights spent studying and writing papers after laboring through a forty-hour work week will pay off. The weekends spent developing a true comprehension of your class materials will pay much richer dividends than a night spent at the bars. By doing this you will maintain a competitive edge, something you will need when entering even higher education or your eventual career. Spend time developing the work ethic you need to pursue your critical studies that will lead you to become an expert in your field someday. Just remember: you need to work hard now if you want to change the world later.

WOW, If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior in High School, there would be many things I would say to myself. One, I would tell myself to be more dedicated to school and get better grades. I would tell myself to take as many classes in High School as you can that could help you in college. Stay strong and focused on your goals and dreams and when you hit a road block hurdle over it and never give up. Don't be afraid to ask for advice and accept criticism with an open mind. Don't get discouraged if you're thrown into alternate routes then planned cause if you stay focused then your ultimate goal will be met regardless of the journey it took to get there. Learn from your mistakes and find the positive in any negative you may encounter. Life is what you make it so pay attention to the choices you are making. And no matter what happens always know that you did your best.

Dear High School Self,A few words of advice for you before you head off to the unknown that is “college”: Open your heart, your mind, and your checkbook. First, stop thinking so small and open your heart to the possibilities of new adventures, friends, and experiences. College offers, for the first time in your life, a wondrous world of independence. Take full advantage of this and don’t hide away in your shell. Second, stop being such a procrastinator, that won't get you any where in life. College is hard for a reason, everything worthwhile in life comes from hard work. Lastly, college is expensive! Read, and reread, and read again all the information about tuition, expenses, student loans, etc. Research scholarships, and get a job to help supplement your expenses the last thing you want is to earn your degree along with a bill for your first-born child. If you do this you will have a more fulfilled experience in college. If not, well, you will be me and it’s not so bad but if you follow my advice you’ll have no regrets!Sincerely,Shawna Shawna Bateman41A South Spring StreetConcord, NH [email protected]

The first bit of advice I would have given myself is to not have dropped out of school the summer before my senior year of high school. The was one of the biggest mistakes of my life. I had sense enough a few years later to obtain my GED. So what I would say to myself is to stay focused on my future and never let anyone tell me I can't do it. Hang around other goal driven people for support and don't let the negativity of others influence bad decisions. Remind myself that it is O.K. to take time out once in awhile and have fun with friends. Prioritize. Don't procrastinate and wait until the last minute to get things done. No one is going to pick up the pieces and bail me out. I have to do the work to get the credit. It will all be worth it in the end!