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I would say that I did a pretty good job about applying for so many scholarships. Even though I didn't get hardly any, it's worth to see if you can get at least a few scholarships. But one thing that I could have done better is getting everything packed to move into my new dorm room with a roommate. I procrastinated on buying things for my dorm, so when I eventually moved into my dorm, I had to buy supplies while I was in Milwaukee going to school.

If I had the chance to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have numerous things to say. One of the main pieces of advice I would give is that you should always aim high. Go for your dreams and pick a degree that you can not only enjoy for the rest of your life, but that you are proud of. I would also advise myself to put school first. Going college right out of high school was a mistake for me. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do and didn't have the maturity or experience to take school seriously. Lastly, I would tell myself to work hard and prove to others and myself that I am worth it. College takes determination and drive. At times you want to give up, but you need to push through. It will all be worth it in the end. You will have a great sense of pride and the feeling that if you really want to succeed, you will. "Just keep swimming!"

Make more time for studying going forward than in the past; when professors say for every hour in-class three hours are needed to study out of class, trust them. Be sure to get involved in some clubs or activities, but do not overwhelm yourself with extracurricular activities from the get-go; being involved actually helps with your time management and increasing your GPA if you are not overwhelmed. Cramming does not help you comprehensively learn the class material; your grades, sleep, and self-esteem will all suffer for it. Go to class and participate in lectures and discussions; participation in lectures and discussions ensures that you learn and retain the information better. Form study groups for every class--even the easy ones--with classmates more talented than you as well as classmates less talented than you in the subject. Those more talented than you will teach you things in a different manner that will help you to learn and retain the information better, and you will be able to teach others to help them learn, confirm your own knowledge, and think about the information in a different way to wholly understand it and retain it better for later.

I would tell myself to start putting money aside for textbooks because they are really expensive. Scholarships are what are going to get you through college, so make them a high priority. Don't procrastinate applying for scholarships, apply for all the scholarships you can and make sure you meet the deadlines. Also, don't procrastinate on homework, the earlier you get it done, the less stressed you will be later on. Get plenty of sleep, you know you aren't a morning person, so make sure your only late nights are neccessary and only for homework purposes. Make time for friends, college may be stressful, but time with friends everyone once in a while is a great destresser. Most of all, enjoy the college experience, make sure you stay focused but also have fun with it, your on the path to your career, so make it everything you can.

I would tell myself to study more and try a little bit harder. I always acceled in school but college is much different and involves a lot more studying and time to achieve the grades. I would also tell myself to focus better because I have always had a hard time focusing.

If I could go back to my high school senior self I would definitely tell myself, “Jamila, you need to focus on your Spanish class, not give up on your psychology class, and fill out more scholarships!” I wish I would have studied more in my Spanish class and take the class more seriously. I am now majoring in Spanish and have even studied in Spain, but I see the areas where I struggle. I have realized that they are areas in which I should have mastered my senior year in high school. I also took an AP Psychology course during my senior year. I was not happy with grade and decided not to sit for the exam that I had to pass in order to get the credit. I had given up and missed out on three credits that could have gone towards my core credits here at Mount Mary. Also you could never apply for to many scholarships. I realized that the money in college will not fall in your hands, but you have to make an effort. Lastly I would tell myself, “Young woman, you are a leader and continue to be yourself. Love You!”

My advice to myself would be to change my studying habits because in college procrasination isn't excepted if you want to excel in your classes. Learn how to manage my time, which is one of the critieria of being a successful college student. Also to try to break away from all the bad habits as soon as possible before college starts. Lastly to pay attention to scholarships that are announced and emailed by my student council, it's a way it will safe me money and from over working myself.

If I could go back I would sit myself down and just be honest! I'd say, "just apply to major colleges and see their feedback, take college helpful classes and be prepare yourself for what you think is about to be an easy ride. Just because you're going to a CC doesn't mean its not hard, it's very different then what your used too; you make and call the shots, so be sure to stay on top of everything! try to walk around and find your classes after signups so your anxiety isn't so bad on the first day and if you have something do the following week DO NOT WAIT, do it when you get it so it's done and save the sick days for when you're sick. Also, don't take a semester off because you'll go crazy and DON'T take 8am classes because you got out of the routine you had in high school and it's gonna kill you." I would just tell myself not to worry and to enjoy every second of college and take it for what it's worth.

Dear High School Leslie, This is you in the future. What I am going to tell you will help you so very much in your future. Frist apply yourself more in school. Get better grades. Ask for help from teachers. Don't be lazy and try harder. College is a big change. Teacher or professors in college aren't going to babysit you. You show up do the work and get a good grade hopefully. I decided to go into Nursing well Medical Assisting. After Dad died I realized I can help sick patients, through helping dad. I realized we (you and the future Leslie) have always went out of the way to help others. We have a big heart and compassion for others. Im not going to lie college is hard. With decation and a lot of hard work we will get there!! So please apply yourself now !! Hard work pays off in the end!!! Love, You in 12 years

I was a senior in fall of 1996. I entered DeVry in 1997 for programming. I did not last more than a year. In retrospect, I would tell my high school self to look further into more creative based degree programs. I found the field of Art Therapy at Mount Mary College to hold my interest in working with children and my love of creativity. Looking back with my current knowledge, I would have told myself that it is ok to ask for help. I have a diagnosis of ADD and anxiety. As a young adult, I turned down medication and avoided accommodations based on my disability. I know now that medication for me, made the difference between functional and productive. I also know to utilize resources that are available to assist me in the learning process. As a young adult, I was not outgoing in a classroom. I can easily tell my younger self that actively participating and attending in a classroom setting is crucial to developing understanding. As a student, attending, being prepared, and participating has made the difference in achievement. Before, time was infinite. Now I balance my family, school, work, and housework. Moral: spend time wisely!