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College is a wonderful adventure. It might seem scary having to step out of your comfort zone but it’s totally worth it. Don’t panic when you come across an obstacle. These experiences will help you grow, learn, and make new friends. Don’t take defeat or disappointment personally because life is short. Persist. All of your goals are within reach as long as you have faith in yourself. The key to improvement and self-discovery is faith and courage. Have faith that you will succeed in your studies. Have the courage to meet new people and try new things. You have the freedom and personal power to pursue anything that sparks your interest. Use this freedom every day. Learn for the sake of learning and always remember you are working for more than just a degree. You are working to improve yourself. Your college experience is greater than the sum of its parts. Everything is going to be alright.

I would tell them what my mom would tell me. “Do you want to be making minimum wage all your life” With a college degree you mind is open to a different way of thinking, comes a different way of living. A college degree opens doors to a different world, you make more money, take vacations you would never think of taking. A college degree is not a waste of time it’s a great investment in your time, you get to meet people from all walks of life and experiences. What a college degree means a life without regret, it means you get to write your own paycheck, work in places where you never thought of working, Live in places you never thought of. Be the person you want to be, so if it takes a few years of hard work to live a life that you want, it’s an investment well taken

Well, I took 5 years off to experience llife before going back to chool. So I would tell my self not to waut so long to get back in to school. That having an education is one of the most important thngs you can do to bettet your life.

Do not be afraid to follow your passion. Obsticals will always exist no matter where you are in life, but how you face the obstical is what will define your success. You will never think you are ready for the next step but take it anyway because you never know what opportunities might arise from it. And never allow other people to stray you from your goals and aspirations, for that is all you have.

First of all, know what you really want to do. What's really matter is not which college you go to but what you want to do there. Be serious about it and take your time as much as possible to think about what you want to for the rest of your life. There is no such thing as an "only way". Therefore, you want to be open minded and trying to see the big picture about your future and career. Do not afraid to see a closed door on your way because when one door is closes, another door opens. In terms of pursuing an education, there's no perfect timing. So even with various difficulties, I wil go a head and start pursuing my education no matter what. Be more appreciative about your time with your family before you leave your home for college. And spend more time with your parents and a family trip is one way to do it.

If I could go back and talk to my senior self I would tell myself that you deserve to go to a four year university. I would say that I need to focus on my school work and not so much on the boys. School needs to come first and formost above any social activities. I would ensure myself that I am smart and that I can go to college and be the first in my family to graduate from college. I would also tell myself that hard work DOES pay off and college is where it shows. I would tell myself that college is going to be the hardest and best times of my life and that no matter what happens in life, a good education will always open another door for you to walk through.

I would tell myself the most important thing to remember is to prioritize. If you know what the most important things in your life are it makes it easier because you can put that ahead of anything else. Get as much financial aid as you possibly can, and save it for when you transfer, it will help alot. It is also smart to apply for scholarships early on even if you don't think you need the money. Once you've done this, add your classes as soon as you get your registration date and stick to your educational plan. It also helps to create a balance between work, school, and friends. Never ever chose friends over school because you will regret it when your still attending the same school and everyone else has already transfered or dropped out. Last but not least, I would remind myself that there will always be boys wherever I go. Its better to wait until you have finished school before entering a committed relationship that way you have more time to focus on school, because believe it or not that extra time makes a BIG difference.

If I were to go back in time as a high school student I would have taken it more seriously. I am very disappointment in not taking classes that would have made my college application more efficient.The things I regret not doing when I was in high school is not applying for finacial aid and scholarships. It is very important to apply and have that ready once you begin college, because then you have better choices and not worry about income. Thats one of the major things I regret not doing. I also regret not applying to any Cal States or USC's. I did not apply to any UC or CSU because I knew that i wanted to go to a community college and do my general classes there. One other thing I regret not doing is registering for my college classes on time. My schedule was unstable because I had to add them when I started school. Now that I am In college I'm taking it more serious. From my past experiences, I am applying to scholarships and telling my high school friends to take high school serious and apply to UC or CSU.

If i had the chance to go back to high school I would take my classes more seriously. I did not take my classes so seriously and as a result I settled for a C in most classes. I thought as long as I moved on to the next grade I was doing good. At my high school I was lucky to have the program Gear Up, which helped me out in get into college and continue with my education. Although I did not have the best grades my counselour told me I still had the chance of getting accepted into a 4 yr.college. I started going to saturday classes so I can improve my grade point average. I did not like waking up for saturday school,but it payed off beacuse i raised up my grade point average and got accepted into a California State University. The advice I would give myself now that I am a college student is to not settle for less and dont be afraid to taka a challege. For example a rewarding honors class that can give me the feeling of a college class so i can be ready.

Dear Thom, Stay focused. Pursue your passion, but be sensible about it. If you want to pursue acting, go somewhere that makes sense, like UCLA. And do not get involved with drinking and drugs, you may think you are living fast but all they really do is slow you down. If you don't believe me, think about this: I'm 41, and I'm still working on an Associate's degree. It is never to late to do or try anything in life, but the earlier you get started, the more chances you will have of succeeding at a younger age. The earlier you succeed, the earlier you can retire, instead of just embarking on a real career in your 40's, slowed down by drinking and doing drugs and making a lot of poor choices. And keep your chin up, you're a good guy who is intelligent, witty and charming. You can accomplish anything you want in life, as long as you are clean and sober. Sincerely, Thom