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The biggest thing I would tell myself as a high school senior making the transition into college life would be to choose a field of study you enjoy and to not let society do the choosing. When I first started college I wanted to be a teacher but I let the fear of societys outlook on there not being a lot of teaching jobs, cause me to go into nursing. After two years of studying nursing and working at a hosiptal I realized I enjoyed learning about health care but it was not something I was passionate about. I also worked with other people that were not passionate about health care yet they would just go through the motions. That is when I realized I did not want a job where I was just going through the motions. I wanted to do something I was passionate about! That is when I decided to not let the fear society put in my head about teaching get in the way of me studying my passion, and now I have my bachelors in liberal studies and am currently working on my masters in special education and loving it!

The advice I would give to myself as a high school senior would be to apply myself more and go the extra mile to get better grades. I would also tell myself to study more for the SAT so I could get a better score. Lastly, I would encourage myself to apply for more scholarships to make the stress of paying for college easier on my parents.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior I would have lots to say. First of all, I would tell myself to stop being lazy and take control of your future. It took me a couple years into community college to really grasp the idea that I was in control. Once I got it into my head that I alone can decide my future that is when my future started presenting opportunities to me. I would tell myself to not take English your first semester and to not take those silly classes that have nothing to do with your major or general education plan. Don't waste your time! That would be the main thing I would tell myself. I would also tell myself to apply for financial aid, I never once before now applied for any aid and I deeply regret it. I can't say I've made many mistakes because I'm on the right track now. My past self would probably love being pushed a little bit more though. We all need to be motivated, even if it is ourselves that's doing the motivating.

Everything happens for a reason. As cliche and overused as that phrase may be it truly is the best advice a person could ever have. There is no reason to sweat the small stuff or even what may seem like the large obstacles in life because they are meant to be. It is important to work hard in school each and every single day because as much as it is hard to admit, and even realize it really does matter. Another piece of advice I would give myself would without a doubt be to not believe in back up plans. It is important to go after your goals because if you don't then the rest of your life will be lived wondering, "what if?". It may be hard, and it may at times seem impossible but the day that you achieve those goals you will not at all be concerned with the small struggles.

"Stay Focused" it's going to get better, just take "Senior" life day by day. It easy to not follow what's important, now that all of classes is done, no more important meetings like the first 3 years, let's chill for a minute or two. Always keep a positive mind when things don't seem right or time passing at a slow rate. Go to college, graduate from college, start a new, better life for your wife and kids, then look back at "Senior Year" tell the grandkids about to help them get through the process.

You are intelligent and you are capable of extraordinary success. College will be the greatest challenge you will ever face because you will do it alone. You will prove to your family, your friends, anyone who ever doubted you, and yourself that you can stand on your own two feet. You need to study everyday and attend all of your classes all of the time. You will not try harder, you will do better! College will cost you nothing as long as you attend a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester (about four classes). Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at www.fafsa.gov. You qualify for the Pell Grant and O'bannon Grant. These automatically get applied for you when you fill out your FAFSA and will cover all your tuition, school supplies, and book fees. Business will be your major because this industry will teach you how to become successful in the business you conduct outside of work which only your family will benefit from. You will be taught how to quit working for earned income and to start working for capital gain. This is how people become wealthy and stay that way.

I would advise myself to buy books before the start of the semester, receive financial aid advice early on in the semester to prepare for the next one, and set time aside for reading the various textbooks required to pass the given courses.

My college experience has been amazing. I absolutely love it at Hope, and would advise prospective students to at least visit to see how they like it. The Staff, faculty, and students are absolutely amazing and so very helpful. The professors actually want to see us succeed and encourage us very much. It has been valuable attending this school, because I have met so many great friends and have actually enjoyed classes and group discussions. I have learned so much already and totally look forward to coming to Hope for the rest of the upcoming years if everything goes as planned. I think that it has really helped me become a better person overall, and I certainly have developed a liking for school. They have so many activities and nights to all gather together and I personally believe I chose the absolute right school for me.

I have gained so much already out of my college experience. I have learned about making long-lasting relationships and about what it's like to be a community. This school is so valuable to me because of the Christ-centered environment, and the bible classes we are required to take. This is special, and I wouldn't want to go to any other school. I look forward to everything else I will continue to learn at this school.

I have gotten an entire new group of friends and relationships that will last forever. I have also had opportunities to become connected within the Fullerton community, and serve that community whenever it is warranted. It has been valuable to attend this school because it will help my career flourish with the web of people that I have come to know and work with.