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I would sit my self down and tell myself that it is okay to ask for help. Talking to the professors is important and teaches you not only communication but responsibility. I would tell myself to not procrastinate on anything. Start studying for finals as soon as the syllabus is recieved so that there is not a lot of stress during finals week. I would let my self know that I should take the sayings "work now, play later" and "work hard, play hard" into consideration because it is okay to have fun in college. Networking is key when it comes to achieving things. Lastly, I would tell myself to do what I love regardless of others.

First thing first: If I were going to go back in time to 2010, when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself to not move in with my freshman roommate! After that I would tell myself "the end goal the prize. Sleepless nights and neglecting a vibrant social life may seem undesirable right now but in a few years you will appreciate the hard work. You don’t ever want to say you didn’t study enough rather you didn’t sleep enough. You are a bright young girl and you don’t give yourself enough credit, believe what mommy says and know that you can do all things through Christ strengthens you. You really can and never second guess yourself and whatever you do DO NOT GIVE UP!You will go through your fair share of hardships but you will get through it, keep your head up Fayolah because your future is bright."

If I could go back and give myself advice, it first would be to handle the new freedom you have with responsiblity. With no authority to monitor your every move, it's very easy to dabble in things/places you shouldn't. Which brings me to my second piece of advice, stay focused. There are so many distractions in college. From the opposite sex to parties, it's a challenge to remember what you came there for. Feeding off of my second piece of advice, don't be afraid to ask and most importanty accept, help from others. My biggest struggle was attempting to do things on my own when I didn't have to. Accepting help from others helped relieve unneccessay stress I built for myself. Last but not least, enjoy this experience. Learn and grow from obtaining this college life that so many aren't fortunate enough to experience.

As I look back on high school now as a second year college student I can think of a lot of things I would want to tell Indigo Silva the senior class president of Heritage High School class of 2011. I would sit her down and say, “Indy, you really have to take your time when applying and deciding where you want to go for college. These are four years of your life that you have complete control over. No parents telling you when and where to be, no mommy or daddy to hug you when you’re feeling at your lowest, no more constant food in the fridge and gas in your tank, in fact there may be no car at all. You’ve got to take all of this into consideration and really research, visit, and interact with the campuses that interest you. Know what things you would like to participate in and what activities you enjoy. Most importantly, know the person you are now; be confident in that person and prepare to push and mold that person into the individual that you want to be. You’ve got this Indy, trust me, I know it.”

What is a college education if you have no direction in life? A person’s vision drives one’s degree. If I could speak to the high school me, I would tell myself to know me. Instead of simply following in the steps of my father, nodding my head to appease my teacher, or remaining silent to avoid becoming a social outcast among my peers, I would have told myself to speak up. I would have demanded myself to trust my abilities. With knowledge of yourself comes knowledge of the world around you. If I knew what I wanted to become, I would have better planned for college and better shaped my high school career. However, knowledge of oneself must be worked for not given. I would have told myself to go to work. I believe I would be much better off artistically, personally, financially, and educationally. I am just now realizing my passion and creating my visions. Although I am young, they always say “The early bird gets the worm.” I may not have been the earliest then, but I am surely up at the crack of dawn now.

I would tell myself not to be afraid of making friends. Everyone feels the same way their freshmen year, whether you come with friends or not. The first few weeks of school everyone is coming in the same way - ready to make friends. That is the best time to find people who are interested in the same things. Making friends is a continuous thing but making them in the first few weeks of school makes everything better.

Dear younger self, You're about to graduate from Elmont Memorial and you will be attending Howard University in the fall. It will be the first time that you're away from your family for so long but it will be worth it. Don't be so alarmed when you find out that your financial aid package isn’t ideal. Everything that you'll begin to worry about within the next few months will all be worth it. Howard is amazing. your transition was great. You were surrounded with people who were also transition and you guys will learn together. You will meet some of your best friends on day on of college. Yes, you will get home sick and you will go home at least every month for the first three months but after that you will realize that it got better. You weren't home sick because Howard was horrible. You were homesick because you were just learning to adapt to a new family. Stay strong, transitioning is easy when the people surrounding you love you. With Love .

If i could go back and talk to myself, I would advice myself how important education is. As for myself i didn't finish high school. i dropped out of school when i was a sophmore. So I had to go and take some GED classes in order to finish school. I would advice myself today that it is very important to stay in school and keep with education because it is very hard not having an education in life. I am attending college after ten years of not being in school and I have struggle with it but am willing and encouraging myself to the best. Because I have three kids and I would like for them to have the best life and also teach them and remind them everyday how important it is to stay in school and take advantage of everything that is being offered in high school and college.

Andreea : College is not the same as highschool! Take this time to really understand how to manage your time and work to be effiecient in complete tasks. College professors are not like highschool teachers. In college they give you a due date once, and expect you to have it in by then. There are no constant reminders or "late assignments." Also, take advantage of all the resources that your college has to offer. Work shops, tutoring and study halls are there to help you better understand your classes and homework. If you don't understand certain things, go get help, that's what they're there for! With your good work ethic, you should be able to maintain a good GPA through out college as well, and try your best to do that! You will be recognized for your achievements and it will be a extrordinary fullfilling feeling! Keep up the great work and go achieve your dreams! You have your whole life ahead of you! You'll be a great nurse when you finish your degree!

As a High school student, I had different ideas of what is expected from college. I used to think that at college, you have tons of friends and a whole bundle of fun time!!! I knew that you are expected to study but I used to think that if I can study a little, I can have plenty of time for socialization and being in sororities. NOT!!!! Going to Howard University, it was an eye opener. In addition, being in School of Business where excellence is required, it requires discipline and hard work. If I was to go back in time, (1) I will take as many Advanced Placement (AP) classes as I can. It preps you for the studies expected in college. (2) I would start money management skills very early. In college, you have so many expenses but little money. You would need to stretch that dollars to last you for a long time. (3) I would volunteer in more community services in high school. A lot of the scholarship opportunities in college require community service. It is crucial and very important that you give of yourself. Life is always better lived in the rearview mirror.