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The advice I would give myself is that to make sure to review information that will be on the Matriculation or placement test. Also, to sign up for Disabled Students Programs and Services before the placement test so you could have more time on it. As a result, i didn't have enough time to finish the test, so i had to do lots of prerequisite classes. Therefore, it is taking me one more year to transfer and get my AA degree in Environmental studies. However, i did it I am transfering to Cal State Monterey Bay in the fall of 2015 and I got my AA degree with a 4.0 GPA and summa cum laude. I will also, tell myself that college will be way better then high school and you will not get bullied anymore because of you disabilities. If you go to class everyday and study hard you will be very happy with you results. I will tell myself to stay focus and not get lazy about going to class. If you go to class you will be very successful in college.

If I were to be given the opportunity to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself to enjoy my last few months of high school. This would have been important for me to do because now that I am in college I dont communicate with anyone from high school. This is not because I dont see them, because many of the students from my high school are attending this community college. When you are in high school you think those are the years you will rememeber and those are the people you will know for the rest of your life. I'm learning that this is only partially true. Yes, I will remember my high school experience because it helped me gain the skills necessary to be succesful in college. But the people I went to high school with will not follow. Now that I am in college I have met people that share commen interests with me and I am closer with these people than I was with anyone in high school. Overall, I would have told myself to relax and to know that the future will be fine.

I would tell myself that it may seem hard now, and as cheesy as it may sound, it does get better. Youre life at college will be great, youll learn many new things, meet many new friends, and most importantly youll grow as a better person. The years of high school are behind you now and while you may see old faces that you thought you once knew, you will learn to keep your head high up while you walk by them. You will learn to forgive youself- slowly but surely. Dont be too hard on yourself because everyone makes mistakes at one point in time in their lives and college is just a place to learn from them. Dont give up just yet and keep that heart full of hope, because youre future will get brighter.

Knowing what I know about college life and making the transition, the advice I would give to myself is to never start off attending a big university. Unless, I already know what I want to major in because of the fact that there are so many institutions and universities offered but to my perspective thrown at me, I became indecisive. And it's not only with me but I had associates or "peers" who had that experience of undecided majors while attending a 4-year university. Another important advice I would give to myself is to be a little more 'self-reliant' by not relying on my parents all the time when it comes to getting myself set for school with the whole process of talking to my registrar for requesting transcripts and high school diplomas. So to me, it's like another stepping stone from when I first attended school in elementary it was hard for me to say bye to my mom, resulting with me crying to tears and her leaving me for an educational purpose just so I can have a brighter future in life.

I would tell myself to take high school more seriously. I did not consider the knowdledge available as significant because I was only going to a community college and not a university; however, I wish I had paid more attention. Everything I am learning in my classes now relies on the foundations I was taught in high school. Because I failed to pay attention fully in high school, I have had to re-teach myself the basics of the subjects I'm learning and have had to work harder to understand the subjects.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior, which wasn't too long ago, I would tell myself that Saddleback will help me figure out where I want to go with my future and not to worry as much.

I would tell myself that joining the Army is a great choice to help pay for school however it will not be enough to cover all the costs of school. Have a plan to begin school ASAP after finishing my training and do not waist time lollygagging with friends at parties and BBQ's. I would also tell myself that put school as my number one priority, because as important as helping out the family with the morgage is, I will be able to help much more once I get my nursing degree. Also, never give up, si se puede!

Don’t stress out so much! College is not life after highschool. Going to community college is the smarter choice; sure you won’t be off to some exotic location in the fall, but you’re going to go far places in life. You’re going to save a lot of money, know you’re major and where you want to go once it’s time to transfer. Not only that, but play it right and you can transfer anywhere you want! Again, don’t let the stress get to you, it’s not worth the break down you will go through next year. I know that “now” seems like it will never change, but it does, and it definitely gets better. Sure you will have to work to put yourself through school, but here’s a secret: it will give you character. Do not be jealous of everyone whose parents pay for it, you will gain something they won’t; a stronger work ethic and this will drive you to succeed. Also it will make the whole experience more enjoyable. So just remember to quit stressing, take it one day at a time, eventually everything will work itself out.

If I could go back in time and offer my high school self advice I would tell him to try a little harder academically his senior year. I didn't fail, I just didn't do as well as I could have. This may not be very profound advice but the truth is, I like the person that I have become. It's only though mistakes that a person learns, and who am I to deny my past self all the learning experiences that are in store for him. I can think countless times that I have made poor life choices. While those choices may have had a negative affect at that time, they ultimately formed the person I am today. This is exactly what I would say to him: Hey little David. I'm you from the future. Please put the down rock, I'm not here to hurt you. I need you to do me a favor. I need you to try a little harder this year. Life is full of ups and downs, and investing in a good educational foundation will open many doors for you down the road. So take it seriously. Good Luck.

High School was a very difficult time for me personally and just as most students probably say, I would like to travel back in time and tell myself to buckle down and study harder throughout high school. After highschool i took almost 5 years off before deciding to go back to school, and now that i look back on everything i couldnt be happier for taking that break. Coming out of High School I wasnt mature enough to move away and balence freedom and School, therefore I would tell myself to study harder during High school, but make sure i am mentally ready to take on the challenge of College, before making a decision