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I would tell myself to enjoy life. Do not rush into getting married at 19 and have the true college experience. Making school a priority over dating can help you in being much smarter and more knowledgeable for your career, which you could achieve much sooner (I took 5 years off of school). Secondly, I would say to choose your friends more wisely and know that you are better than who you let yourself be around. Always take the high road and not to let others make your choices for you, take your own path and run with it. Lastly, I would say to not work so much and definitely make school a higher priority.

There are many things that I would tell myself if I could go back in time. One thing I would definitely tell myself is to not overanalyze things. Life is too short to complicate it. Do what you have to do and be done with it. You never know what may come out of it. Another piece of advice that I would give myself would be not to be nervous going into college. Once you are there everything falls into place. Also, I would tell myself to not be as shy and speak up more. People definitely want to know what you are thinking. I would also tell myself to let go of the past and look forward to the future because it has many great opportunities.

Always ask questions, don't be afriad of your doubts and fear. If you want something bad enough you will get it.

The first day I walked and on campus, I was terrified and did not know what to expect. Back home in Ghana, there is no such thing as a high school or college student owning a car or having that much freedom but a few days later, I realized changes do occur and it is up to the individual to take on the change with an open mind and this I would not have learned if I did not come to Lynn. I am afraid of change mainly due to the fear of the unknown but a professor here at Lynn told me on the second day of my freshman class that "perseverance, commitment, and determination are the three things that will always see you through change." Holding onto those words has brought me this far and my children will hear those words from me and hopefully they will hold onto it them as I did. College has thought me so much and education gives you something to be proud of even if you feel you have failed in your career choice, you will always have college years to look back on and smile with pride.

It shows that anyone can achieve an education through people and today's lessons. You are not a number, you are a person. There are teachers who truly believe that their students can succeed, even the ones who are struggling. They help with tutoring, projects and finals. The students are nice and one of a kind. There will be nobody who is the same personality or physical person. The campus is small, but very close. It's like you have another family.

A sense of accomplishment, and direction in my life. I know what i'm doing and where i'm going in the future. And it looks bright for me. I have meet some nice poeple and some great teachers, it has been a better experience now than what i had in high school. I have a greater respect for education now and know how much a good education means for you andyour future and career. I just wish i would have realized this earlier in life.

That whatever is your career, learn it and use it in your everyday life. I learned that in college your are on your own to learn your materials and how to apply it in your profession.

My understanding of the value of a college education has come quite recently while taking a break from school. After attending a four-year school for 2 years I decided to transfer schools since my intended major was not available to me there. Unable to decide on where to attend I ended up moving away with my sister. I have since been working and while the economy has been so bad schools are not accepting students like they used to and now I have become stuck while trying to attend school. This being said I was acceped to one school bringing me closer to my reason for an education. While trying to save up money for school I have become broke. Jobs are not hireing or paying enough for me to be able to save anything. Without any degree or more than a couple years experince in anything it is almost impossible to stay afloat. College is so important , today especially, so that you can live a comfortable life and not have the worries of expenses constanly looming over your head. I can't wait to get back into the swing of studying and classes.

I have realized that you have to be yourself whether people like it or not. You should not have to change for anybody.

I would tell myself that success is based on how you manage your time , and the amount of effort you put forth. Being smart or talented are gifts in life, however those who over achieve putting in a mighty effort surpass those who only need to put minimal effort in completing a task. Another piece of advice that I would give would be to believe in yourself more and understand that failure is not the worst thing on earth. I would recognize that failure is just a wake up call to either get you back on track or to help you view something from a different perspective. My last bit of advise would be to relax when faced with a tough schedule because no matter what happens, before you know it the week will end and all your worries will be behind you. Thinking logically relaxes your mind and allows you to see that you have a lot more time to handle your given task . So instead of complaining about how hectic your schedule is, stay positive and givei everything one hundred perecent. As in the end it is only a figment of your own imagination.