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After having gone through a brutal few years at a community college after high school, while at the same time working at job roughly 40 hours per week, I have a lot I would say to my high school self. I can narrow it down to a simple phrase; it's never too late. I would tell my self about the pressures of attending and graduating college immediately after high school. While it is admittedly the best and easiest path in life, I would tell myself it is okay to wait. If you have no idea what you want to do, don't waste the money, earn experience instead and wait because you will probably end up going back again for something you truely love. That's exactly what is happening to me. I found a love and a passion in my job and horticulture after I had graduated with a business degree. I am going back at 23 years old and couldn't be happier to be pursuing something I absolutely love instead of settling for a job that just, "pays the bills." I would say no matter what happens, always follow your dreams and never give up.

The path you are on is not one that leads to success and happiness, it leads to a road of very poor choices that will cause years of wishing you could go back and have a second chance to redirect the life you will have. High school may not make sense nor will it be fun but the college experience will be well worth it and the rewards that come from the sacrifices you will make now are fantastic. Just take the time, suck it up and put in the effort the people around you know that you are capable of and prove to them but more importantly yourself that you can do this and be as great as you dream of being.

Dear High School Kristin, You're almost done with high school (YAY!), and about to make an important decision in your life. I know you think that you are invincable and that nothing is going to go wrong, but things will at times. Financial issues will arise at times, but trust me, if you stick through it, it will be well worth it. I know right now you are saying that you will never work two jobs while in college, but guess what...you are going to be working 60-70 hours a week in a couple years just to pay the bills. With that said, you are going to cry many nights and think that you aren't going to be able to do it, but you will. You will meet life long friends that are going to be there for you whenever you need them. Your family (and future husband!) are going to be there for you too. Yes...I said future husband, you will meet him at the weirdest time, so don't be looking for him! With all this said, be yourself, keep your head up and remember to have some fun! Sincerely, The Future Kristin

Brooke- Relax. You do not need to decide what you want to do with your entire life right now just because you are going to college. Live in the moment and sign up for classes that you enjoy and that hold your interest. Money is not everything. Cherish those who are there for you during your most important decisions. Do not listen to what everyone has to say, just to those whose opinions are valuable. Just because a friend thinks something is a good idea does not mean that it is. Understand that friends come and go, and that not all friendships last forever. Be proud of your accomplishments; do not belittle them. As a leader, lead others in a positive direction. Join as many clubs as you can in order to meet a diverse group of individuals. Try your best to feel comfortable in your own skin, and even though you may be confused about who you are as a person, most people are. Do not forget where you grew up because every road leads to home. Value your health, family, and the simple pleasures in life, such as sleeping in a warm home; not everyone has such luck.

If I could go back and talk to my high school self I would demand myself to search for scholarships non stop or else I would have to drop out because of the lack of money that has been paid for all the balances. That would be the best thing I would tell myself.

I would tell myself to live every day with a purpose. Never regret any decisions you have made because they make you who you are today but make sure that you learn and grow with every opportunity you are given. Every day counts. Even though it seems like it's "just" high school, every day and every decision counts. Live every day as if it is an opportunity to achieve your goals and become a successful adult. There is nothing that you can't achieve. Do it now. Don't put it off. Seize the day and every opportunity it holds. Friends come and go, boys don't matter, and you are the only key to your success!

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, one thing I would say to my self is, first of all don't slack off in pre-calculus because it will drive you crazy most definately. Second of all, I would just say that there will come a time in the next chapters of your life that you will feel overwhelmed by all the new things that will come your way and all the obstacles you will encounter, but you are a strong independent young woman and you will get passed them and over come them. Enjoy the freedom that comes with it. Join clubs and organizations. You will be amazed by how much fun they can truly be. A great friend might even evolve from that, who knows! You will meet awesome, new, diverse, chill human beings, that may look different than what they actually are at first. You'd be surprised at how much yall really have in common! So fly birdie, fly!

Be prepared! Jazz'lyn College Life is a huge transition, it is totally different from high school. You have to be open minded, willing to learn, and ready to work. Profeessors will not hold your hand. They are eager to teach you the knowledge and skills you need to know that will help you succeed in the world, but its only up to you to recieve it. Be optimistic in school. Know that every downfall is not always the end of the road. Never give up if you fail, get up and try it again and again. Have Faith in yourself and your ability to do well. Don't be afraid to ask questions and seek other rersources . You will find that , getting help from other experienced people can help you succeed. Dont always depend on your knowledge and your knowledge alone. Last but not least, Stay focused on your goal and purpose! Never quit! Keep going and fight through school, for education is one of the key components you need in this society. Never let anyone steer you from your goals.

If I could go back to high school I would tell myslef to study harder and focus much more. Senior year I would of buckeled down and got help when I needed help instead of letting my ego get in my way. If I would of got the help I needed and listened to my grandmaother I feel as if I would be doing much much better in school now. College life isnt about parties and having fun amd getting away from your family, your money is on the line so you have to wise about all your decisions. You have to be a grown up, get a job, support and provide for yourself. Dont go into college thinking everything will be handed to you like it was in high school, you have to take responsibility and remeber your when your assignements are due and make sure you get them in on time, some professors will not care if you turn them in or not, so you have to be an adult and do what you need to do to become successful in life and not waste your time and money.

If such an act was possible, surely i would go back to my senior year in high school and tell myself to keep up the good work and definitlly have taken more college courses. In order to excell in college focus is the key and in order to suceed at everything there needs to be lots of studying and taking nots because truely college is not an easy aspect of education life but it will be worth it in the long run. I am a student whose primaries are to gain success. With good intentions, and a strive for further achievement through prolonged education, I can be someone one day, be who I want to be, and make myself and those who’ve been counting on me, proud.