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If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a senior I would advise myself to apply to as many scholarships as possible because college is expensive and as far as expenses you have more to worry about than making sure your tuition is covered. You need money for unexpected emergencies, housing, and personals. For a student like myself I can use all of the extra resources for funding my education. Knowing that both of my parents are deceased I would advise myself to take full advantage of information for scholarships and grants that was given back in high school.

Taking into consideration what I know about college life and making the transition, I would tell my high school senior self to not lose sight of your dreams but to make time-management a huge priority. Working three jobs on top of going to school full-time wasn't how I was expecting to spend my free time in college. Juggling homework, study groups, tutoring, work and classes takes time, effort and discipline. I would tell my high school senior self to be prepared for a heavy workload that may seem unmanageable at times, but to keep working hard in college and to never stop learning because in the end it'll all be worth it.

Everyone in college has started as a freshman. They also did not know where things were. It is okay to ask for people if you do not understand what the professor is talking about in class . Guaranted you are not the only person that does not understand what is going on. Everyone has their own opinion in life. It is okay if someone's opinion is not like yours. Just like in high school their is going to be people in life that you do not like but you need to be able to tolerate them . Even though they are more people in the class and more distractions just focus on what the professor is talking about . As longs as you focus on your homework and what the professor is talking about you will sucessed in college.

Never give up on anything you do, each day strive to do better than what you did yesterday. Everyday is a new start and a totally different day. Stay focused on your school work, and everything else will fall into place on it's on. You will make friends but choose them wisely, don't trust everyone. Don't ever let someone take your dreams and goals away from you, at the end of the day your stuck with you, so choose whatever's best for you. There will be lots of tempations that you aren't use to coming across when you get to college but don't let the crowd get to your head, like you have to do something or your missing out if you don't participate. Stand up for what you believe in and let people know you have standards that way tempations will come across you less or when it does you know exactly how to handle it.

I would advise myself to not wait to go to school. Enroll right after high school and make the most of a full college experience. There is plenty of time to work and start a family and it's much easier to do both after investing in a higher education. Trying to balance a family, work and excel at classwork is very difficult. While work experience is important and beneficial, it is much easier with an education behind you. More and more jobs require a college degree and even if you are fortunate enough to get a decent job without a degree, advancing and furthering yourself in the professional world is virtually impossible without a degree. It is much easier to lead your family by what you have done instead of what you would like to have done. Role model the importance of being focused and dedicated to furthering your education.

It has been two years since my first day of senior year but it feels like it was just yesterday. I drove to school and walked on to campus with a mixture of emotions. I knew this would be my las year in High School and I wanted it to last forever, but I was alos ready to start the next chapter of my life. If I were to be able to talk to myself as a senior I would say but few words : " Enjoy the present and prepare for the future". I would tell myself to begin getting ready for the future that lie ahead for me, and that once you graduate things would change forever so enjoy the last year you have as a kid. Once you graduate from High School you have new responsibilites thrown at your door and as an adult you have to open that door and let them in. If you start preparing yourself while you are in High school you will be able to start the next chapter of your life with a strong foundation that will last you a life time.

I would tell myself that "All work with no play is an equation for disaster!" In order to receive the full college experience you must learn to balance studies and social activities with life itself. It is imperative to understand the true meaning of time management in ALL aspects of a college student's life. There should be time set aside for food and nutrition, health and hygiene, study and class preparation, cultural awareness and engaging in social activities outside the classroom. Failure to recognize the ENTIRE college experience for what it's worth will only lead to stress, homesickness and financial strain. It is great to be a studious individual, one who is motivated to succeed and keeps their academics as a top priority; however, every student should have an opportunity to put their books back on the shelf, get out of the dorm and just enjoy themselves! In the words of the late Michael Jackson, “Get me out into the nighttime, four walls won't me tonight...if this town is just an apple, then let me take a bite....if they say why, tell them that its human nature."

Have no fears. I tend to be more reserved and quiet at first. Coming into college again, I would instead jump into the pool with both feet and try to be more involved in a wider variety of organizations on campus. Especially since I go to a business school, networking is vital, and the only way to do that is to create connections. Being involved makes you feel good about yourself and shows your hardwork and dedication to your peers and the faculty.

I think that getting a college education is great value today. I'm so glad that I chose Northwood University because I'm able to thrive in degree that I want, and the smaller enivroment works a lot better for me. With my college experience so fa I've join many groups at mt school and have met a lot of great people through those groups and clubs. I get the experience that I want at Northwood University because they have so many opportunities for me in my degree. I hope that one day I have a successful career and I know that Northwood University has and will give me the tools to succeed in whatever I do the future.

It has been valuable to attend college because I already had an idea and wanted to take it to the next level. I did not have a chance to pursue my dreams of business in high school. Northwood University helps the business that I run to grow and thrive. I am able to connect with real experts in the business world and even find helpful resources for when I graduate. The college experience at Northwood has allowed me to connect with business partners, friends and professors who will help me to succeed for years to come. I cannot pass up the experience of being able to connect with people who are professionals on a daily basis and are able to share the real experiences that make a difference in the world today. Northwood also allowed me to start in business core classes from day one, an experience that I had nowhere else!