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If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would tell myself to be sure you go to school for something you are truely passionate about, and not just something you think would make a good job. I would also tell myself not to be shy about getting involved in campus events, fundraisers, etc. Not only are they fun but they allow you to make new friends and open doors. Voice your opinion and speak up when you have a question. Even if it may cause some controversy, you will learn something... maybe something invaluable. Be open to leaning outside the classroom. Get to know your classmates. This will give you real life experience that you can't find in a classroom. I would also tell myself not to be afraid to ask for help, because where there's a will, there's a way. Lastly I would tell myself a little sunscreen never hurts, but a sunburn sure does. Live life and have fun doing it.

If I were to go back in time and give myself advice, I would tell myself to look for more scholarships. I now know how expensive college is and the rate of tuition is rising. I would tell myself to look up more colleges and universities in my area, and also look up all the different majors and degree plans offered at those different colleges and universities. There are many other school I could have receive acceptance from and this could have put me on a different path to reach my future goals. I would remind myself to be more proactive and get things done on time. I believe if I could go back in time, I would be much more happier and I would know the what goals I wanted to achieve and when I would achieve them.

I have always had a solid path for my future. However, if I could go back in time I would advise my high school self to enroll in early admissions instead of dual enrollment. I began taking Advanced Placement courses right away in high school. After completing five, I also began dual enrollment my junior year. I found dual enrollment to be extremely beneficial and financially savvy. I wish that I had realized the advantages of graduating with an Associate’s Degree sooner. Instead I turned up my nose at the thought and assumed universities would snub community college credits over AP credits. I was blindly misled by advisors who convinced me that AP was the best path. I am very grateful for my experience with AP courses; they taught me discipline, dedication, and determination. These are core values that will benefit me throughout my education. During my senior year, I decided to dual enroll because I still wanted to be a part of the Patient Care Program at my high school in order to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. This was valuable for directing my career, but I would undoubtedly instruct myself to graduate with an AA degree instead.

Plan the classes out before you take them. It’s very important not to take classes that don’t matter for anything. Taking Logic will suck but it helps out so much when you transfer from GVSU to SVSU. Also, try harder on Psych 100 at GVSU because that holds you back by the time you get to SVSU. Depression will start to feel really bad when you start school. Tell someone about it so you don’t have to suffer for three years before getting treatment for it. Make more friends at school and don’t depend on people from home so much. You need socialization. Don’t smoke. It just ends up making you sad because of money troubles. Every penny counts; don’t throw your money around. You really don’t need to buy anything, so don’t. You don’t need that extra food, muffin pan, etc. save your money because there’s hardly any of it left and that makes life really stressful. Get a job and be independent. Money issues are the biggest concern really so watch what you buy. Don’t be so rigid and don’t over think things.

Assuming that i could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior, the advice that i would give myself would have to be: To keep focased on the school work, don't worry about the girls because they will get you in loads of trouble, and keep thinking in advance ( always have an alternate plan for if some reason your origional plan back-fires.)

I would tell myself what I am working toward now. I am 37 years old and stopped at an Associate's degree in Business Management. I find myself more technologically knowledgeable now than I was when I was getting out of high school. I still would have joined the US Navy, but I would have chosen a career path in Engineering and had the military help pay for regular schooling. I also would have encouraged myself to take advanced courses earlier like Calculus and Physics. The main reason I didn't choose Engineering early was because I thought I couldn't do it. Now I know better. Oh, and don't mess around. You meet your future wife when you turn 23. Wait for it!

After high school I believed that I knew a lot but after attending my first semester of college I realized that there was so much knowledge still to be acquired. I was humbled and inspired by some of the older class mates I’ve gotten to know. The people that dropped out and are now working full time to provide for their family and attending school full time. I want to follow their example and work my butt off now so that later I will not be struggling to provide for my family. The life lessons I have learned from furthering my education are far more valuable than just being a check mark on the attendance list. The responsibility in being that check mark on that list is so much more than I could have imagined. Each stressful day is one step closer to achieving my goal in becoming the first in my family to graduate from college. I’ve learned that even though times are hard and it seems as if the world is against you, one must fight the tide and do what at sometimes might not be fun because it will pay off in the long run.

My name is Shamir Webb. This scholarship would be a great deed. I think that I am qualified and should receive this scholarship because I am African American male that dream is the better myself through education. I think that it would give me a greater opportunity to advance and follow my dream. Throughout high school my dream was always to go to finish high school go to college to follow in the families path of graduating from college with many degrees. This would also be a great experience to better myself for a better future for me and my family one day. I want to graduate from college with my degree in Finance and International Marketing. The goals that I have set for myself to become a very successful black man, soon after finishing undergraduate school, I plan on going and finding a job in Accounting and Finance. As I am doing so, I want to go on and study for my graduate’s degree to become Finance Consultant. I am willing to do everything that it takes to have a successful future, to better myself, my parents, siblings and one day a family of my future one day.

My college experience so far, as a sophomore, has been liberating. I have been able to learn the true meaning of independence and responsibility, something that probably would not have happened if I was still living at home. More than that though, college has given me the great opportunity to have a second family, another place that I can call home. As scary as some people may make college seem to seniors in high school, I have learned that college is welcoming and a very warm place to start the next big chapter in your life.

I have learned to become independent by being on my own. I also learned how to be more responsibility with keeping up with my grades and classes. Saginaw Valley State University makes an easy transition from high school to college life.