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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a High School senior what I would tell myself would be simple - your education counts. I would especially lecture myself on the importance of hard work., focusing mainly on instructing myself on how to build good habits that last. Good habits pertaining to my studies and my attitude towards my studies. I would explain to myself how important it is to pay attention in class... "You're in there, you'd might as well listen. All the knowledge that you can obtain is important. " I would tell myself to practice good study habits and to activly work on improving these skills. That's something that is not often done, practing studying, or practicing listening. These kind of skills would have magnified any opportunity that I would be graced with later on in college and in life. Good habits and good study skills are great and better study habits and better study skills are well, better.

Looking back in time to wall lockers, class bells, and SAT tests, senior year in high school was a busy time in my life. Adjusting to college is like learning to swim; at first you float with the basic knowledge that if you move your arms and legs you will stay afloat. Similar to college where you use the basic knowledge of what you gained in high school to keep your grades up. If I was talking with myself from the future, I would give a little bit of advice on studying habits and time management. Although I would not want to spoil the freshman year of college for myself; being able to adapt, set goals, and accept new responsibilities is a part of maturing into an adult. I would not like to deprive myself of those qualities.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I definitely would tell myself that I can go to college and be successful. I would give myself the confidence and belief I never had in myself about being able to get accepted into college. Being organized and having good study habits would be good advice I would have given myself. I wish I could go back. If I had the chance I would be more determined, confident, and motivated. Also, I would learn to be more social and get involved more with school activities. I always have been quiet and soft spoken so I would try to be more social and participate more. Graduating my senior year with a 2.3 GPA I didn't think I was college material. I didn't think I was smart enough. After being denied by college after college, I am now a sophmore at Norfolk State University. I have a 2.7 GPA and I finally feel like I am smart enough. I wish I knew that back then.

If I could go back in time as myself as a high school senior I would have just studied a little more.

I would give myself the advice of what I did with my life explaining everything I did and why I did it. In doing that I would be doing that much more, and would be able to accomplish it not the same much more. I would give myself tid bit of information that would help my progression with life long goals.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to study much harder, save money and also prepare myself for the time of my life. I would tell myself to study hard because education isn't easy and I need to study hard in order to maintain my gpa, and even get a much better gpa. I would tell myself to save money, because a college education isnt cheap. It's very expensive, and in order to avoid taking out a lot of loans and stressing myself out, I would work more hoursin order to help my parents and also pay for other college expenses. I would also tell myself to prepare for college, I was very unprepared when I first started. I should've been ready to work. I never should've taken myself too serious thinking it would be an easy thing to do. Even though, I had heard of many stories about what to experience in college, having my own experience is worthwhile.

On November 28, 2009, I turned 30 years old. In my 30 years, I have earned a B.S. in Mathematics and 7 years later, an Associates in CADD. As a child, I always knew that I wanted to be an architect; however, no one invested time in effectively motivating me to work with a purpose of being great, nor in guiding me in the direction of pursuing my passion. I was considered to be an average student graduating with a 2.6 G.P.A. and earning a 1050 on the SAT. After commiting to a college, I learned that the school did not offer architecture, so I graduate with debt and a major that was secondary to my ultimate desire. 7 years after teaching and motivating students to be great and encouraging them to pursue their dreams, I decided to pursue mine. I love children, and in the mist of me pursuing my dreams, I can share with them now the advise that I would give myself if I could go back in time. I would say "Know your passion and pursue it. Get involved in career shadowing and work toward earning academic scholarship. Remember, motivation lie within.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the biggest piece of advice I would give myself would be to pay careful attention to detail and never take a home cooked meal for granted. The small details of whats required to live on your own somehow escapes you when certain household and personal items are at your disposal. High school was fun because all I had to do was attend, participate and graduate. College is fun as well; however, the responsibilities kicked in almost immediately. Not only am I responsible for maintaining good grades, now I have to make sure I have what's necessary to live, eat and sleep. A simple thing like toilet tissue is now important to me! I love the idea of being around other students whose ultimate goal of obtaining a degree is important. At the same time, I had to call home when I didn't feel well. In August of 2009, reality really kicked in. I was becoming an adult with responsibilities. I'm enjoying the college experience so far, but I must admit I had to grow up rather quickly.

Dear Past Self, You have been accepted to Norfolk State University , Institution of Choice . Congradulations however ; that is the first step. Your hard work and effort from high school has led you to be eligible for several scholarships, however ; they can easily be declined due to a low grade point average. Being social among your peers and classmates is good but, partying every week instead of studying is unacceptable. You have to learn how to balance fun time & learning time as soon as possible. Other than that, you should do great at Norfolk State Unviersity. Behold The Green and Gold, Future Self.

If i had the chance to go back and talk to myself i would stress the importance of finding internships during the first year/years of my college experience. I was thinking about attending a community college after high school, so i would tell myself, community college shouldn't be my first option because a college experience, expecially one spent on campus is something that everyone should experience because its gives you a chance to be indepent, and active as well as finding out who you are and what you are capable of doing. It gives you a chance to learn, whether an experience was good or if it was bad. Lastly, i would say, don't shoot for the top of the mountain, to shoot for the stars, because if you shoot for the stars and miss, you land on the top of the mountain.