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The only advice I can give my self is to be smart in school because college and high school is two different things but they're all about learning, an high school student have parents, and you also treat as a kid, a college student like me I don't have anyone, I will not allow my self to do the same thing that I used to do in high school because I have to built my life, I have to change my life, I have to choose what tomorrow will bring because if you don't choose, tomorrow will give you, and I know that I can't change tomorrow but I can get what I really want from tomorrow, to achieve my goal I know I really need to work harder and harder every single day, compare to somebody that in high school they still young, to think about all those stuffs they are not mature enough unless they have their parents to teach them all those things. I've learned a lot from life, everytime you have the opportunity to get something that can change your life for ever get that's the advice I always get.

Fallon disregard this new found freedom of being a grown up, and the illusion of being on my own in a sense with no one to answer too. Work extremely hard and do not procrastinate, because it will be extremely hard to juggle school and three jobs when economy crashes. Gain the knowledge and education needed now to prevent the extended years it will take you to earn your bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice in 2014. Spend your financial aid wisely, and manage student loans wisely. The world will be so much harder when you are own your own, and the educational aspect will seem to be almost out of reach. There will be an abundance of competition, but just stay focused, stay confident, don’t give up it will get easier, and most importantly it will be worth it.

Going back in time to my senior high school years, talking to myself about college lidr, I would most definitely tell myself the values of first life. Family is important and comes first, but Jennie you can't provide for yourself, children, and mate without proper knowledge, employment, and community. Jennie its very important that you finish high school, move on to college, and maybe a university so you can get a full rounded education to give yourself and family the hiearchy of life, strong and beautiful. Going to college gives you a different perspective on life, your personal life objectives and reachable goals as well as teaching you the value of life, educatied friends who can assist you through thogh rimes and , a work environment that is not dead-end. College gives you a sense of belonging, it moves you out of going to everyday or just going places to going places of choice with prime gatherings. Jennie, traveling through the 21st and 22nd century, it is essential that you have a college education, its like bread and butter.It's hard to quit once you get started, and the trip is well worth the try.Think about it.

I would tell myself to take advantage of grants and scholarships that they try to push the students to apply for. I would also tell myself not to give up when life gets hard. I gave up so many times trying to achieve my accomplishments because I was scared, and I was afraid of failure. I came to realize that, when attending the right school, you can achieve anything you put your heart to do. I have had very hard struggles, but have been able to come over them, because I had a wonderful support system at the school.

learn to have more responsibility than I had

If I were able to go back in time and talk with myself, I would first tell myself not to put off going to college, rather go directly following high school. Too many variables can take place in life that continues to make you push going to college further into the future. Next, I would tell myself to enjoy school; not to take it too seriously to the point of not being well rounded (i.e., involved in social acitivities, clubs, etc). These could be opportunities for networking when it comes to internships and employment upon graduation. Lastly, I would tell myself to stick it out. No matter what dilemmas come my way to stay in school; things will work themselves out. This is true in my currently situation. I was diagnosed with cancer in October, 2007; endured two surgeries, chemotherapy , radiation and hyperbaric treatments. During most of this time I stayed in school, taking classes online much of the time. However, had I postponed my education, I would be working on my Associates at this time instead of my bachelor's degree.

As memories from High School flash back in my mind, I become emotional to how the events played out. Many of the emotions I feel are very optimistic, but their are those few that I wish I had chosen to take a different path. Now that I have experienced college, I realize just how much effort and time my High school teachers put towards their students. If I could go back in time I would make sure that all my teachers knew just how much I appreciated them and everything they have done to help me succeed. The advice I would give myself as a high school senior is that college is definitely the root to take after High school. I would let myself know that that the transition from high school to college is not very difficult and I have nothing to be nervous about. The most important thing that I would advise myself to do is to always try. I would tell my self to get involved and to try everything. For if I do fail, it will be because i wasn’t good enough, not because I didn’t try.

If I could go back in time, I would explain to myself that there is no need to rush any big decisions. This is especially true when it comes to my education. I should have taken my time exploring my options. Instead, I jumped into a major that I was unsure about, and ended up confused, stressed out, and depressed. I could have started out taking general classes, and testing out different interests in college, in order to find what I have now; a love of social work, and counseling. High school was a completely different world for me, and I never would have imagined myself this dedicated to helping people in the community live healthier lives before now. You need to find what makes you happy, and leaves you will a feeling of fulfillment. And lastly, remember that not everyone figures out what that might be in their senior year of high school.

Always go for your dreams and never give up. I am incontrol of my own destiny....

I’m very grateful for the experience because it showed me just how much more effective we can be when we push ourselves beyond our comfort zones. It taught me to keep setting goals beyond what I feel certain I can accomplish. Many college students really don’t have a clear reason for being there other than the fact that they don’t know what else to do yet. They inherit goals from family and peers which aren’t truly their own. That was how I started college.