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GET MORE SCHOLARSHIPS AND DONT PUT THINGS OFF!

Don't put things off as far as planning what college to attend and studying for the standardized tests.

Teresa Marie, leaving home and going to school is going to be harder than you think but you are smart and you can do it. It is an investment of your time and money so don't blow it! Education is never wasted so be sure to apply yourself and do your best in each and every class. Enjoy the social atmosphere of being on your own and making new friends but don't let that get in the way of your academics. Academics have to be the primary focus, friends are secondary. When you return to school twenty years after you leave to get married and have children you will find new challenges to the task but you will make it. You will have a greater appreciation for the time and cost involved in completing your college work, both monetarliy and emotionally. You are going to be a strong woman and you are smarter than you give yourself credit for. Do your best, that is all you can do, and that will be enough.

Going back to high school and preparing myself for college I would make it a key goal to let myself know to stay calm and chill. That being said, most people going into college that flip out and they do not realize that it is not as bad as they say, and everyone is there to help you, not come against you. Secondly, I would tell myself that I will have to work harder, in high school I really slacked off causing me a lot of grief when I tried to come to college mostly financially. I would really push myself harder, and devote more time to my studies seeing that it will eventually be my career. Lastly, I would pray more. I would seek guidance adn spend a lot more time with God in order to prep myself. Another reason I think that I struggled so much is because I fell away from the Lord, and not praying and seeking direction. That being said, I think that if I were to do that a lot more stress would not be in my life and way less financial troubles if I would have just pursued God more that I did.

I would tell myself to actually study and to try harder in school. School was never hard for me so i never studied or applied myself as well as i could, if i had i would've had more scholarship oportunities and would have graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that nothing ever really goes according to plan, and that’s ok. I had planned on going to Michigan State to become a veterinarian, but that’s not how things turned out. Instead, I moved across the country to join a ministry and leadership program. I also didn’t attend a college campus; I became an online student at Lee University. Despite this being far from my high school plan, I am so thankful for how it turned out. It was at this program I discovered I wanted to become a psychologist. I fell in love with people and the human mind. I am now ready to join a college campus more than ever. I would tell my high school self that we never stop transitioning throughout our lives; college is just one of the many transitions! I am looking forward to this new transition in my life and believe even better things are to come.

Going back in time and changing what is already done is something that many of us wish we could do. If I were to go back in time, I would simply tell myself to enjoy college, take time to spend time with your friends, and remember to put down the books. Yes, college is about getting a degree- that's what we are paying money for. Yet, it is so much more than walking across the stage in a few years and grabbing a piece of paper. I would tell myself that it is okay to be vulnerable to those around me, let them in, you never know- they may show you something about yourself that you never knew. I would say to question yourself, what you believe and why you believe what you have for the last 18 years of your life- who are yo without your parents? Lastly, I would tell myself that college is so much more than getting a degree, it's about finding a passion for what you love, creating life long friendships, and making memories that will endure forever.

Hey Daniel! Open your eyes! The world doesn't revolve around you. Just because you can pass a class without trying hard doesn't mean that's the right thing to do. You will get a bad habit of this and it doesn't work like that in college! Read more books, for me, your vocabulary is pathetic! But, hey, keep being a good kid and focus on your school. Just because you are a senior in highschool does not mean you know everything there is to know. Trust me when I say you have plenty of time for fun. Pay attention here, I have some advice that might save you a lot of money: You're not invisible to the Police on the road! Slow down and keep from getting so many tickets! And also, don't drive so fast through the parking lot in mom and dad's Suburban! You could do a lot with those $500 you might save from that accident. One more thing: Don't listen to the "popular" kids. They have no potential. Being a "nerd" is the best thing that could have happened to you. - Looking out for you, Your Future Self

I would give myself advice to follow my heart and not let anything slow me down. I would tell myself that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to! I would also advice myself to prepare for college and get ready for sleep deprived nights and a low bank account, but know that it will all be worth it in the end! I am stronger, smarter, and more independent than I realize!

I am 47 years old now. If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school self not to wait coming out of high school. Your brain is still fresh and your hopes and aspirations are still in high gear. It has been tough to get myself back to that youthful mode, but I have, and it can be done. I would also tell my high school self to take all the prerequisite courses I could, and to take more time studying for assesment and placement exams. I would also tell myself to choose a career or interest early, that way I wouldn't be wasting time, energy or money once I got there. It has been a long haul at my age; an opportunity to learn anew. I am an A student and I am glad I chose to go back to school. It's never too late!