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if i could go back in time, i would definitely have adviced myself to attend a community college first before going right into a four year university, reasons being is If i am planning to transfer, i can take my core classes at a community college and save money on my bachelor's degree, and also it would really prepare me for a four year, so i would be able be more successful at a four year university

I would tell myself to keep all of the notes that I had taken during Chemistry since they would really help me out in college since I am majoring in Chemistry. I would also tell myself to look for as many scholarships I could find so that it would be easier to pay for college. Doing so would relieve a lot of anxiety about having enought money to get through both semesters.

Dear Stacy still in high school, You will be going to college next year, make sure when you visit the college, you feel comfortable with youself and you really can see yourself going to that specific university. It should click with you, follow your heart, make sure it has enough opportunities for your specific interests. Know that you will be working harder in college than in high school, or that you should try to work harder. In college you really discover who you are and realize what is really most important. Focus on having fun and make friends, be outoing and open because you never know who you will meet, they may impact your life for the rest of the life. Learn from your mistakes and grow from them because if you belive everything happens for a reason, you will do just fine. Sincerely, Stacy from college

If I was able to give my high school senior self advice on college, it would be scholarships. As a high school senior, I didn?t do many scholarships and I wish I would have. Now as a college freshman, I am looking for so many scholarships and finding ones that pertain to just high school students. I?m making up now for what I lacked my senior year. I would also tell myself to make a 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort because it?ll all be worth it at the end. There are so many scholarships available to me but I just didn?t take the time to search for them and fill them out. I, as my senior self, would definitely take this piece of advice and get as many scholarships as I can for my first year at Illinois State University.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now, the advice I would give myself to begin with is education is the key to the rest of your life. Without an education you stress over bills, having insurance, living paycheck to paycheck, having to work two and three jobs at a time to survive and put food on the table for your children. To make the rest of your life not so scary and stressful get an education so you can get a good job even a career that will give you and your family the sense of security that you cannot get from working a minimum wage job, with no benefits, no retirement plan, no vacation or sick days. The transition from high school to college for me is been exciting, considering I'm 34 years old and have 5 children, this is my chance to show my children the difference between having an education and career and then not having one. I finished my GED this last year and I am ready to learn and eager to better myself for me as well as my family.

The advice that I would give myself is not to come to Illinois State. Although this school does have a high reputation for Education, I have been frustrated with not being able to get into my major, roommate conflicts, problems registering for classes, inablilty to transfer out with credits being useful at another school, I do not enojy taking so many gen ed classes that I do not want to take. I would tell myself to apply to more schools, and possibly attend a Blackhawk Community College and transfer to Western Illinois- Quad City Campus.

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Go to college as soon as possible, because waiting isn't worth it. You slip up into the worst of life that you think is fun and games until you realize that you wasted your time and could of done more. Don't go and regret it later. Take the initiative and go. Once you waste your first year, you won't get it back. I went to jail, fell in love, have a kid, and is backed into the corner of life with no assurance or stability. That means I have no job. Why you ask? You're prone to not care and lose work by doing the stupidest things and associate with the wrong people like you never thought you would. Now, the only person to help you mentally rehabilitate is God. Financially? God may guide you, and you're mom would help, but in the end they say one thing that hits you. "Go to school!" Three words that have a whole lot of meaning. I searched for fast jobs, they don't pay well and hours aren't enough. Where does the search in the end lead? Career training or college and that's enough said!

I would tell myself that rushing the process isn't a good thing. No one can make the decision but yourself. Thinking too much will only make you question the right choice. I would also tell myself that junior college isn't always a bad choice. If you are uncertain about going away to a four year university, dont do it. It may mean you arent ready and ruin your experience. Giving yourself time is key and making sure you are mentally prepared. You have to be very open to new things and new people. College isn't just about doing the school work, one should enjoy the social aspects. Joining in things may help the transition. Also dont be afraid if a conflict arises while at school, dont let it bring you down. Conflicts and problems are normal and will only make you a stronger person. Never tell yourself no, or i cant. Just keep trying. Also try to take some fun classes, learning about your hobbies may give you some releaf. Also, excercise is a good way to relieve stress and will improve your life in every aspect.

I went to a small private Catholic highschool, so for me it was the transition of having to live away from home in a place where if i run into a fellow student, I might never see them again. So I would give myself the advice of don't be afraid. Make friends with everyone on your floor and make sur eyou make a few friends in each class. That way you can exchange notes or help eachother with questions about class or where to find a certain building so you don't look like a freshman trying to find your way around.