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If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would start by saying change what you are doing. I would also tell myself how important it is to try my hardest and do not give up, you will make it to graduation day. I would tell myself I should start looking for a job so I can save money to help pay for my college education. At first you may think you can not make the transition into college but you can do it just try and stay focused on what is important. The next thing I would tell me is once this is done you will have a career in the field you want and if you get good grades now it will help you when choosing a college in the very near future. College at first may seem hard but just put your mind to it and ask as many questions as you need to so you understand what is being said. Do not procrasate, leave yourself enough time to get your work done so you are not stressing about it at the last minute.

To whom it may concern, My name is Maritza Hernandez, I am a first generation college students in my family. I am proud to be studying at Holyoke Community College. I look forward to making the Dean list by the end of this semester. I am a dedicated mother of two wonderful children a girl that is 14 and a boy that is 11. I am proud to be in college an being a positive role model not only for my children but for many other that look up to me for guidance. The only advice that I would give myself would be to finish college once I completed High School. My goal is to break the barriers of poverty for my generation to come. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely Yours Maritza Hernandez

If there was any peice of advice i could give myself two years ago, it would be to get my license. Growing up in a home schooling household, I wasn't able to get my driving license until I was 18. Not having a license kept me from getting a job or applying for internships that could have helped me through my college education. I regret that I didn't push myself to get my license, and it is the one thing I would change about my senior year.

I would tell myself to pick a school with an environment that I felt comfortable in. Having a place that you feel more at home in will mke everything easier. I would advice myself to pick a smaller school where you could get to know your teachers and classmates better. I would also say to think about the town size as well becasue it is easy to get lost in a big town when you are used to a one stop light kind of place. As for high school I would advice myself to take more college credit classes from the community colllege so that I could have some of it out of the way when I got here. I might tell myself to spend more time with friends in high school because you don't have as much time for that in college. Most of all I would tell myself to enjoy being at home while it lasts and to cherish all of the time possible with my parents.

Assuming I could go back in time and talk to myself as I High School Senior the advice I would say to give it my all insports because I truly believe I couldve recieved a full ride scholarship if I couldve stuck with baseball. I couldve completed worked towards my Bachelors degree with a full ride scholarship and then enrolled in the military. Knowing all the benefits of higher rank in the military really changed my perspective on how I wish I wouldve stuck with my baseball. I could be in a much better place right now. So yes, I would definatly try to pursade myself into sticking with baseball and getting that full ride Scholarship.

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships sooner and to hang out with friends at home rather than working so hard before moving. I should have enjoyed the time I had left before leaving everyone else behind.

Just keep surviving Andrew,. Keep surviving. Its hard right now. Nothing makes sense. It seems like life is moving so fast. You will catch up. You will take a different path from the others. You will eventually find yourself. There are going to be times that you feel like giving up, throwing in the towel. There are going to be times when admitting to failure seems like the only way out. All you have to do is keep surviving. You life will work itself out. You will finally find the thing you have been looking for your entire life. You will be able to sleep in peace. You will look people in the eye and know that you are no better, no worse than they are. Life will take on a whole new meaning. The void you have been trying to fill will be filled with the unexpected. A fire will be lit under you. You will walk through life knowing that you can do anything. The feeling of hopelessness and self hate will be lifted. The only requirement is survival. Just keep surviving Andrew. Survive.

Work hard, this is nothing, wait until you have to pull all nighters, while being sick. You will have fun, you will meet new friends. Things will always get better, no matter the problem. You may have to retake a class or two, it sucks but don't sweat it. You will work hard, you will be supported, and you will be fine. I promise, I'm doing it right now. I am working hard to get the grades I want and the future I need. You can do this. You will be successful, all you have to do is try.

I would give an advice of staying on top of things, go against what the advisors tells you, do what you feel is right. Whenever you feel like you are behind, ask for help from the teacher, teacher's assistant, peers, and friends. Don't procrastinate and learn some time management. I would also advise not to underestimate any classes, people perform poorly in "easy" classes because they lack studying for that particular class.

Don't play football with the boys so you can finish your military career and have them pay for college for you.