Joseph
Honestly its pretty simple take your time and dont panic . Your gonna be fine just do your best and take it from there.
Alexandria
I would give the advice to myself that there are so many colleges out there to choose from but first I need to find what my passion is and what I am truly interested in. After I figure that out look for colleges that offer what I am interested in. Then finally, apply for those colleges and apply for scholarships to help pay for it as well as having financial aid. Keep steady with time management of studies and weigh social life and family. Do work ahead of time if possible, to the best of your ability.
Amelia
The best advice I could give would be that grades are extremely important. I know you may wonder why the heck do I need to know math or science if I know I would be using it but try your absolute best to get the best grade possible. It helps with college entry and with getting scholarships. Also, when chosing your college make sure you visit them and ask them any questions you have. You want to go to a college where you matter and are inspired to do well. It is also important to decide if you want to go out of state or in state because there are pros and cons to both and it mostly depends on your ability to stay organized, strong and be independent if you do decide to be away from family and friends. Do not take college so seriously, it is also important to have fun and create lasting memories while you are there. My best memories are hanging out and getting know my classmates. I have created long lasting relationships with them that are very much appreciated.
Shannon
Shannon, the high school senior,
This is future Shannon. I am telling you now, pay attention and do your best. Assert yourself in all of your classes and make good use of your time and resources. It is so important to go to college and high school is your last chance for free education. Make the most of it.
The real world is a tough place and without an education, good jobs are hard to find. Focus on what you love to do, what interests you the most and make your career decision based on that. It is always better to work smarter, not harder.
It is also important to save your money. College is not cheap and without scholarships, you will be paying back student loans for a while. Work hard during high school and save every penny you earn. You don't need the nicest car, that comes later. Having some money starting out is better than having no money. Even if it only pays for books for one semester, that's money you won't have to finance.
One last thing... you can do it, no matter what it is. Have confidence in yourself.
Future Shannon
Eric
The advice I would give myself is give every class my 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} my senior year. Even tho I took classes that didn't matter I still should of given it my 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. This creates a healthy habit with classes that would of been very beneficial in college. Also, I would tell myself to network with people around me more.
Lindsey
Keep going! Allow yourself time to grow, and don't expect to get things right the first time or perfect the tenth time. Do love yourself and know your worth. You are as big as your dreams; you are the only one who doesn't see it yet. Be quick to love and to forgive, but keep in mind what people are capable of. Love God and don't forget there is a plan. There is so much to see and experience, so do not be so quick to fall in love: the love of your life will be unexpected.
Dalton
I would tell myself to do better in school to get a chance at more scholarships. I would also tell myself to check out multiple schools in order to find the best pricing because Full Sail is expensive. I would tell myself to look for a college that has a tuition cost of no more than about $10,000 an academic school year, or go for general classes at a 2 year college. The cheaper I could make my education would be nice because I am in a tight position with money right now.
Greg
Whether you are chasing after a dream or fighting to stay alive, never regret the choices you’ve made, especially if it’s a mistake. Things aren’t going to go the way you want. The days ahead of you will be wordlessly difficult and try to gnaw away at you in your sleep. Let not yourself be dominated by feelings of anxiety. The trials you face will aid in your growth.Remember to remember, to reminisce of fascinations that inspire. Hunt down your curiosities with hunger. Explore truths as well as lies. Living and loving are essential crafts to a fuller life, so relish in the moments. Should you forget everything else, at remember this above all else:Be brave.
Daryl
Growing up in a tough city like Detroit, Michigan, the first thing I would tell my high school self would be that there's a huge world outside the confines of the hood. I would encourage him that whatever he believed he could achieve, despite the defeating culture of the streets, was possible. I'd pull my teenage self over and let him know that the imagination he often held back from his peers because they might not think it' was cool, was special needed to be freed. I would let him know that the pull of the streets may lead to fast money, but also an empty future. I would tell him to focus, become an asset, a role model. I would encourage him to reconsider hanging with "so-called" friends that held him back, and seek out likeminded people who encouraged his growth, and success. Finally I would tell him to learn as much as he could, to absorb knowledge and set goals for success. I would assure him that if he sought these things, it wouldn't mater where he was from, only where he was going.
Felicia
I need to find a better community of people to word with. Make friends in my future fields and to not be so scare about money. To keep trying to apply to scholarships and to work harder at finding resoruces for them. The thought of money is scary, yes, but I am going to work hard and perhaps money will not be the problem anymore.