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Do what you want to do. Don't worry so much about money; meaning, don't study something just because of the money. I could have saved myself 3 semesters of torment if I had known this earlier. I spent my 3 semesters as a Chemical Engineering major because it would get me a job and money. Though I did well in my classes, my life was miserable. I had to study hours every day, which is miserable to do if the subject matter doesn't interest you. People like to say that the humanities won't get you a job, but that's mostly people talking; statistics prove otherwise. Statistics also show that even science majors have trouble finding job. It's a very small and niche group of majors that will "guarantee" a job after college. Most people in life who are successful aren't successful as a result of their college major. They're successful because of what they did in college during their time, who they met, and they're overall worth ethic and demeanor. No one will hire someone 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} based on his or her major, after all.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior I would sit myself down and say the following: Listen, I know that you have a new boyfriend who you think is the love of your life. I also know that you have never lived away from home before and you will want to come home every weekend. But here is what I can honestly tell you; there are 20,000 other guys up there to meet and the weekends are the best part of school, so don't come home all the time. Embrace Penn State and all there is to do there. Don't worry about making friends, because it will happen without you even trying. The decision to go to Penn State is the best one that you will ever make in your life.; it will give you the best career options, the best friends, and a college experience unparalleled by any other school that every existed. Don't be afraid to go; live the dream.

Take school a little more seriously and relationships a little less.

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Hey Self I know that your afraid of this college life and think that it will to hard for you to grasp but listen its not as bad as you think.I I know that since your ar the firs t one in your family to go to college you have not had anyone in your family that can tell you what its going to be like. I have some news for you. Its a fun and enlightening experience. You get to learn about things youve always wondered about. You get to take classes that interest your career life and you get to prepare for your future. So while you think this college thing is going to be hard think about the outcome and what you will achieve but pushing through and suceeding like I know that you can. Remember it doesnt matter how long it takes it matters if you finish.

I have goals to become a doctor or nurse and to help my poor society. I will do well in college to fulfill my aim and the dreams of my parents. College is temple, education is prayer, and hard work is a blessing, I will do my best to work hard in college. High school gave me a life, I hope college will give me better life and scholarship hold me from falling down on the way of getting better life. I will never loose my hope if there is more other obstacle in the way. in high school we had lots of fun and less responsiblity, college life is of full resposibility. I hope college will help me to serve my community will bring happiness back to my family.

If I could talk to high school me, I would encourage myself to develop healthy study habits early on. I would tell myself to read more than I have over the last few years. I would tell myself not to focus on the bad times, but to only look for more good times. Finally, I would tell myself there’s always something to laugh and be happy about, so laugh and be happy, and life will get better that way.

If I were to travel back in time and talk to myself as a college senior, I would tell myself that life is going to get better. There may be times that seem unbearable or challenging, but you are strong enough to persevere. I would also tell myself to look at the big picture. All of your life's moments are like puzzle pieces that need to fit together to help you reach your ultimate goal. Do not let the fear of failure be a detriment to your aspirations. Just because you are a first generation college student, that does not make you any less capable of succeeding than anyone else. Even though you are financially stunted in ways and you do not have the financial support from family, that does not mean there aren't opportunities to afford yourself the education you deserve. I would tell myself to never lose sight of my dream of becoming a doctor. You can conquer anything. Giving up because you are afraid is acting as a coward. Your grandfather taught you differently. You are stronger than you know. Believe in yourself and keep the faith that everything will fall into place.

Well I certainly would say to go to college right out of high school and obtain all the degrees you want while you are young so that you have the time to use these degrees. I am 50 and just received my BSN and now working on my MSN which doesn't leave me much time to use them, but I can also tell you this much, no matter what age learning is valuable. Obtain all the knowledge you can. You will see that once you start, and it all comes together and the pieces start fitting together like a big puzzle, it will become addictive and you won't want to stop. Just be all that you can be, you won't be sorry.

Take your time and investigate colleges. Try to take a tour whenever you can. The one school I was sure I would attend just did not feel "right" when I actually went to visit. That visit then led me to visit the school I actually chose - the exact opposite of my original #1 choice! It was crazy how it happened! I would suggest talking to others who may have attended colleges you are interested in to get their opinion and insight. I would tell someone to work hard in high school leading up to application time and definitely to be involved in things which interest you. while in high school. Oh, and study hard and get good grades beginning in 9th grade! (It's what my mom told me, I just didn't listen as well as I should have.)