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If only I cold actually do this how helpful it would have been! Im dont know everything yet but with the knowledge I have now I would tell my senior self to save all my money. I would tell myself how important it is to be financially stable when heading off to college as a starving student. I would tell myself that it is so helpful to have money to back you up. I would tell myself not to slack off in my classes and to continue to excel academically and to learn as much as possible. I would also tell myself to hold on to my big dreams and to not let anyone break me down or tell me i can't do it. I would tell myself that it is possible and that I can dream big!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, a few things would be different. I completed two years of college and then started working in my field taking a year off. Now, six years later, I have returned to finish my degree. Looking back now that I am older I see what could have been different and how I could have been more successful those first few years. I would tell myself to take more time for homework and studying. I would say, "Do not socialize as much!" Those friends are important and I keep in touch with them to this day, but they will still be there when you're finished studying. I would also say be more responsible in time management. Do not put things off until the last minute. Plan a schedule of the work you have to finish and stick to that schedule to make sure things are finished in time!

If you get accepted to a college that is close to home then commute to school. This will save you a lot of money in the long run and keep you from acquiring too much debt. Having a social life while at college is fine, but remember where your priorities are and what you're spending all this money on to begin with. Joining a study group is a smarter way to make friends than partying every night. Remain focused on your course work and don't get side tracked by all the distractions around you and you'll do great. Take advantage of all the resources the school is willing to provide you with, some turn out to be a great help if you're having trouble with an assignment or course. If the school offers any internships in fields that interest you, jump on the opportunity. Experience can be just as valuable as a degree when you start applying for jobs. Most importantly, enjoy yourself at college for there is nothing more exciting than the pursuit of higher education and self-improvement.

In high school, athletics was the headliner for me. During fall, all I could think about was those friday night lights and in the winter, scoring those goals to lift my team to a championship year. But when spring of my senior came around, allI could think about was graduating. Not, what my plan was for the future, not where I truly wanted to spend the next 4 years of my life, but just getting the hell out of highschool. But now, I look back, and I laugh at how foolish I was. Life is not about waiting and thinking about leaving a place; no, life is about wanting and living in the moment, truly preparing for what will come next. So, as I sitresponding to this question, the advice I would give myself and any other seniro in highschool I come accross is simple; savor the moment.

I would have to tell myself to become more independent. Going in to college is a hard transaction. You are going away from home and you don't have your parents there to make sure you get all your homework done, get you fed, make sure your room is clean, and make sure that you have all the necessities that you need. You are on your own. Being independent when coming to college will lift some weight off your shoulders because you already know how to take care of yourself. I, however, didn't know how to take care of myself. To be honest, my parents did almost everything for me. Moving 3 hours away seemed cool, until reality hit me that I was on my own. It took me the entire school year to adjust to the new setting. If I had prepared myself, I think I would have been less stressed with school.

I would tell myself to enjoy the simple things. Like not having to pay for school, and homework and test reviews. But also I would have made myself take a college level course just to get the feel of it. It is very different from high school, and if you don't put the time and effort into it you don't get the grade you are looking for. Also, stay focused, its hard but life will be better.

If I had the change to go back to high school and give myself advice about college, I would apply to more colleges and look into going to a college that I would be happy about. I would tell my high school self that being a commuter is awful and you hardly make any friends. Also, I would make sure that I would apply for all the scholarships I could since some colleges increase their tuition each year.

College taught me that every person has a passion, and every person should have the opportunity to discover and pursue their passion wherever it may take them. I learned my true passion in college. I knew I wanted to help people, but I did not know how. College exposed me to different subjects and interests, allowing me to explore several fields in my quest to discover where my future lay. Without that experience , I would not have had the chance to find what I truly enjoy, and the field where I want to spend my career. Now I know what I want--I want to show others our past, and how it affects us today. I truly believe that unless you know where you came from, you cannot know where you are, nor where you are going. I plan to show others our past by pursuing a Master's in US History and a certification in Museum Studies, so I can share our history and hopefully inspire others to discover what is great in each of them. I learned all this from college, and hope to have the opportunity to learn even more during my continuing graduate studies.

In my college experience so far I have learned that if your there to learn then you’re going to learn but if you’re going to play, you’re going to do exactly that. You have to keep your motivation and know that you’re in college to further your education in that certain field that you have talent in. It’s also easy to lose your motivation in going to class. This is your first year being on your own so you have no one telling you what to do. You could easily sleep in or lose track of time hanging out with friends, boyfriends/girlfriends, husbands/wife, etc. it’s up to you to keep yourself goin to class and keeping your studies and grades up. Attending college has been valuable to me because it has allowed me to find the right major that fits what I want to do. I am to figure out what classes I really need and want to take in order to pursue my degree. Attending college is allowing me to get a degree a long with a good job for the future.

I've gotten opportunites to volunteer in the community that I didn't have before. Bluefield is excellent at opening doors for its students to grow in character as well as intellect. If you're up for the challenge of building that character and learning the joy of service then Bluefield does all the rest. I can tell that my teachers want me to succeed in all aspects of life, and to enjoy my college years as much as possible. They really care about the student body and want the best for all of us.