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College study habits are reflective of what your study habits are before starting the college experience, so develop them early on. Reading is essential and can be difficult for someone who isn?t accustomed to doing so and reads at a rather slow pace; it's important to read recreationally. All procrastination should be looked at as a way of putting one's career in danger because it fosters bad habits, is tiring, and is a bad way to learn the coursework given the short amount of time you give yourself to prepare. Organization is never overrated; this aids the learning process. This includes time management, monetary budgeting, and career/educational goals. Always set aside at least 2-3 hours about three to four days out of the week for completion of course homework, studying, and research. I believe splurging should not be allowed until a person has reached their career goals; stay within your means (this may cause unnecessary worry and credit problems). Not researching enough independently the very career which I am studying has resulted in wasting lots of time and money. There will be many branches to a career and knowing which aspect interests you is vital.

Assuming I could go back in time, to give myself advice about college life I would most likely be as honest as possible. First of all, I would tell myself that there is not room for "mess ups." For instance, not attending class, and being lazy with classwork or homework is unexceptable in college. Teachers will not tolerate a student who isn't willing to help themselves. Another piece of advice I would give to myself is, apply for scholarships and financial aid. Money should not be the reason you can not continue your education. Next, put all "non-priorites" to the side. Become mature and responsible with applications, homework, exams, and even study- hall hours. In other words, don't procrastinate or leave important material for the last minute. Also, choose a career that you love. You must choose something that you are willing to do for the rest of your life. Last but not least, think about yourself only. Don't worry about what career your best friend has chosen, or the school your neighbor has decided to go, but concentrate on your future because your the one who has to live it.

I would say to myself: Study really hard to get advanced SAT scores, and do not giveup even though you can not obtain a scolarship becuase of your immigration status (one which is no longer a problem). I would emphasize the importance of staying in top of my academics and strive to be the best student possible

Honestly, if I could revisit myself as a high school senior, I would change the way that I did everything. As a senior, I blew my opportunities away because I was caught up in the ?I?m a senior? frenzy. Knowing now what I know, I would have stopped myself from ever being caught up. I had so much potential for being something great; still do, just at the time I did not know it. In my mind I never thought that I was ?college material?. My SAT scores were not great and I did not have a sky rocketing GPA that the well known universities were looking for. Who was I kidding? However, as I did start college, I realized that I was just as good, if not better, than the other students that surrounded me. I became motivated in being the best student I could be, and preferably in my class, as well. In retrospect, that was all I needed in high school was motivation. Instead, I let some test scores stand in the way. Not knowing that college was more than test scores and GPA?s. It is about building character and paving the way to success.

I am going back to school to further my education, so this is not my first rodeo. I am deticated and plan to stay focused to obtain my dreams in life. I have to balance work and school , it is not easy but with a little focus on the future it is obtainable.

To begin with if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I will give myself some advice about what I know now about college. Some of the advice that I will give myself will be to take my school seriously get involved in sports, clubs and do some volunteer work. I will also give myself the advice to try my best in school, stay focus in all my classes, and get good grades so I could have more opportunities to get accepted into a good institution after I graduate high school. Furthermore I will give myself the advice to try my best to get my GPA up, to study for the SAT and the ACT to get a good score, not to give up, and take the SAT and ACT more than one time. I will advice myself to start applying for scholarships early, and to talk to my advisor as much as possible about my future and to get involved into the accelerated programs that way I could start college fast and earn some college credits while I am still in high school.

If I go back thirty years ago, during my seniors high school days, I would have better prepared myself for the seriousness of college and what it can offer. Higher learning in most instances is vital, it's essential and in most cases a means of survival. The experience I've receieved throughout my venture have been rewarding, adventuous, and challenging. However everything I've learn in my college transition have been beneficial throughout life and job career. But the best advice I would give myself regarding about college is to make it one of your top priorities, along with God and family. High learning is need because learning is a continous function of the brain. If you have opportunity to obtain a college education let nothing stop you.

Go straight for an LPN degree, then go in for an RN.

I would tell myself to study hard. Show the path to take. And apply for as many grants and scholarships as I can.

The advice I would give myself would to be open minded and not go into college with a negative attitude.