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I would say stick to the same plan we had leaving high school. I came out of undergrad with no debt and fantastic offers for grad school. The undergraduate university you attend is only as good as the effort you put into your eduction. Plan for studying abroad and capitalize on any and every scholarship opportunity you can. Also, a few quality friends are worth more than a lot of acquantinces.

I'd tell my former self to get involved! Those sports you didn't play could have helped financially! Those extracurricult activities you were afraid to try because you were too shy? Those were important for college. The same applies to all the AP and honor classes that you are eligible for but didn't realize actually meant more than extra work. Don't be so consumed with reading books that you forget the world around you and miss out on living and enjoying others. I know that it's not about the work load, I know that you just don't understand the importance of the opportunies surrounding you. This same thing applies for college. There will be lots of opportunies to be involved once you hit college. Don't be afraid to join in. Former self: Just do it! It'll pay off in the end. There's no better time to put forth 100 percent than when you have the chance to start fresh. Since you didn't do it in high school, do it once you get to college. The transition is easy: leave your shell behind. That is what I would say to my

If I could go back in time, and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would have a lot to say. To start, don't slack, pay attention in class, and do not, no matter what, get lazy. When you graduate, don't stop looking for scholarships, keep looking, don't rely on Papa to pay for schooling. Over the summer, get off your butt and get a job, get your license, and save your money! You have to try, you cannot expect everything to fall into your lap. When you get to school, don't be scared, it's going to be ok, I promise. You will not be alone, you'll make friends, you just have to put yourself out there more than you did in high school, and those friends will become your best friends. Don't worry, you'll have fun. Now, as far as class goes, get your butt up and go to class, and don't let female issues be an excuse not to go to class. Keep your GPA up, no matter what it takes, and keep studying. And no matter what, don't let boys take over your life!!

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to go ahead and pursue the psychology degree my heart was leaning toward, even though my mind talked me out of it. I wish I had known then that, to help people in the field of psychology, a petite female like myself needs a master's degree, and additional certications to help specific groups of people. I had time in college to take master's classes, while completing bachelor's classes. I could have completed the same program in Texas that I finished at MTSU, and started building a solid work history earlier than I did. I won't say I wasted time, because all the extra classes added to my knowledge base, but I should have just trusted my heart earlier in my college career than I did. I also would advise myself not to pay too much attention to that high school interest inventory, because the career I pursued for 22 years wasn't even included in that inventory. I'm sure future jobs will be discovered that will fit the interests of those graduating high school now.

I would recommend to my high school self to not get overwhelmed the first year. There are many things you did not learn in high school but you will learn what you need to be successful in college. Go to your teachers with questions often and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Do not work so much while you are in college and enjoy the time you are in school. Network more while you are in school because those connections will help you once you graduate. Do not take yourself so seriously, I understand how important it is that you be the first person in your family to graduate from college and you will be so don’t be so hard on yourself. You also will be the first person in your family to gain a Master’s Degree and pursue a doctorate, you will make it!

The advice I would give myself is to study more often. Never stop trying because it's not that hard if you give it a try. Thing maybe hard now but it's going to pay off at the end. Believe that you can do it and don't let the hard things make you quit. Everyday is one step closer to being the best Multimedia Journalist. Also, go to class everyday and make sure that professors know you. The last thing you want to do is not getting to know the professor.

I would tell my high school self to prepare.

Dear Heather, Regret is a powerful word. Can you hear the pain in the sound, the agony of wasted time and the shadow of bitterness tiptoeing behind it? This is what your future sounds like without the presence of college in it. College is important in these days of time. This old world has changed and things have gotten more complicated. College may seem hard, but this life we are living gets much more difficult without it! You need to focus on your future and dreams, neglect drugs, alcohol and those sorts of things. Money does not grow on trees. College cost money! You must not listen to these thoughts and words. College does cost money, but living cost more. Your college education will pay for itself plus some. A college educated person makes one million dollars more than a non-college educated person makes in a life time. You need the financial security to live comfortably. For God’s sake, do not think just about yourself; remember the lives of your future children and grandchildren as well. College can help you secure not only yourself, but the loved ones around you also. If your future matters, college matters.

I know that highschool hasn't been the smoothest ride but believe it or not you will be sucessful! College is nothing like highschool, it's interesting and yes, I would even say it's fun .You have the world in the palm of your hands, you're young and full of drive. It's time to build your future so you can have everything you've ever dreamed of having. Get focused on school and start college earlier! You can get more scholarships that way. I missed out on that because I waited three years. You could be almost graduated by now, but you decided to take some time off and work for a while because you thought school wasn't for you. The years will be wasted and you will never get them back. You are so much smarter than you think, I mean you went from a 2.3 GPA in highschool to a 3.9 GPA in a competetive nursing program at a respected university. You can do it! You just have to get up and do it! It's by no means easy, but I promise you you will be happier than you ever imagined.

The advice i would give myself is maintain a high gpa, because you will not know how your gpa will affect my college education and how much money i will recieve from the governemt. Another thing become involved in colllege, thus it can affect on the types of carrer i recieve ten years from now.