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Being able to go back and give advice to myself would be extremely helpful in three ways. First I would emphasize the importance of investing into each and every class because the information that is given to students from freshmen year through graduation is extremely important. Secondly I would mention that being a "STUDENT-athlete" is important, becoming a successful student before becoming a successful athlete will allow you to reach all of your goals and better you on the field. To go along with that the importance of being in constant contact with the coaching staff and professors so that no class work is missed and that the sporting events do not take away from the education. Lastly I would tell myself that there is plenty of time for fun, the time that you spend outside of the classroom needs to be balanced and it has to be productive so that when an opportunity for fun arises you know that you have accomplished the important things especially the school work. These three things would be helpful for me if I had the opportunity to go back in time to speak with my high school self.

I was forced to quit college in 1996, looking back I should have pushed other parts of my life instead of college. Mother of 4, to show them the importance of education should have been a bigger goal. As i return in my mid 40's I am more sure of myself, and my goals. To work in a field I can contribute to, is my goal now. Helping others, especially children and elderly. I want to contribute to the world as an advicate and supporter of the human race. Choices, creating and celebrating our selves as people of the Universe. Life coach, writer, empowering peoples personal choices.

At the age of 18 I was a senior in high school. If I had the oppurtunity to go back in time and give myself some advice, I would have a lot of things to say. Most importantly I would stress to myself the importantance of doing good in high school because the grades you get in high school determines your placement in college courses. I would advise myself to do more studying then I did do. I would also tell myself to not skip classes, EVER! It is extremely important to attend each and every class and gain as much information as possible. Attendence is very important in college because so much material is taught in one day. I would remind myself to still have fun but to make school my number one priority.

I would tell myself that I need to keep in mind that college is hard but it is well worth it. It is important to not get discouraged and to always be outgoing. The relationships one makes in college can be the most important ones that will last a life time. College is a wonderful experience that everyone should have the opportunity to have. Also, living on campus is the best way to meet new people. Being homesick is normal, but you meet people that can help you through everything. And most importantly, never give up your dreams of becoming a nurse.

If i could go back in time the best advice I could give myself is to not slack off my senior year. High school seniors think that they should just take the easy classes but actually they should take the challenging classes to help them better prepare for college. Another important thing high school seniors should do is to learn to take matters into their own hands and do assignments and projects on time. In college they don't harp on you to get your work done you just need to do it on your own time. There needs to be a balance between fun and school.

I would tell myself that even when everything seems too much, it will get better. It may be hard to believe, but things will work out. You just have to keep trying.

High school was very easy for me and I excelled in everything I did. I would advise this high school version of myself not to get caught up in the illusion that college would be just as easy. Classes are harder, there are more assignments, and many more distractions. I would console my senior self by telling her that I would make plenty friends, have so many opportunities, and be so blessed by the way things have worked out. It would also be helpful to remind myself that mistakes are going to be made, and that its important to learn from them and move on, not dwell on things I can't change. I would also encourage myself to spend a lot of time in the library and to study hard, regardless of how easy they seemed. Eating well is also very important and I would remind myself to eat fruits and veggies to avoid getting sick and missing class. Continuing my involvement in community and campus activities was also very important and I would remind my high school self to keep better records of my involvement, as well as taking every opportunity possible to give back and get involved.

Save your money, keep up on paperwork, look for more scholarships, pace yourself with schoolwork, don't do homework in bed unless its reading, and take some time to relax at the end of each day. And go to bed at a reasonable time!

After finishing my first year in college I learned valuable techniques that I wish I would have been practicing throughout my senior year of high school. If I could go back and talk to myself during my senior year I would have made sure to tell myself to be organized. That cramming your papers into your textbooks doesn’t cut it in college. That I need to have separate folders and note books for every class. I would have told myself no more waiting until the night before to start studying for a test. That I need to look over my notes every night to make sure it is embedded in my head and refreshing my memory as the chapters progressed. I would have also made sure to tell myself to always do the readings. You’re professors expect you to do them so when you’re going over the information in class you will be confused if you don’t read. I also would have told myself to get involved in class as much as possible. You always want to stay on your professor’s good side; you never know when it will come in handy.

If I could go back in time there is many things I would tell myself to help with the college transition. The most important advice I'd give myself is that studying really helps. I went through high school without ever having to study because it all came to me so easy. Once i got to college I realized that there is alot more to remember and that the only way I could possibly hope to keep them in mind is to study. Studying would have definately helped me get the high grades that I am used to getting. I would also warn myself about staying up, and hanging out all night when there is class the next morning. It is easy to go out, and stay up all night with friends, but it is not as easy to wake up for class the next morning. The begining of the year is always the time where freshmans are sucked into hanging out and getting to know people. One can eaisly lose track of school work so I would tell myself that staying focused is also important in the college transition.