Aquiera
Stay focused. Don't give up because there are better things out there. Everything will work itself out in the end. Don't lose your dream because you are strong and you will make it.
Ashley
I would tell myself not to wait seven years to start college. It only made it harder to start back up. Now I have a son who I want to make a better life for. College is well worth the time and the effort. I would tell myself that even though I thought I didnt want to go to college that in the end I will want to go.
Phillip
I would've told myself to ALWAYS concentrate on schoolwork and never take it for granted because it can get you far when apply yourself.
Tiffany
Take as amny classes as possible for all things I am interested in. Don't take breaks and finish BA before I get married or have a child.
Chris
If I could go back in time, I would tell myself how important it is to miss no opportunities! While having a social life and enjoying sports is important, it is not the most important part of high school. Preparing yourself for college and life is the most important thing in life. You will have to live with the decisions you made, while in high school, for the rest of your life. Study hard, and learn all that you can. This will not only prepare you for college, it will prepare you for life. Anything worth having is worth working hard for!
Sam
0nce you are out of school you need to start looking for grants for collage. also try to have a job, at least part time. you can use your injury as a posibility for grates or scholerships. Also you can may be able to use the posibility of being a swimmer, snowboarder, or being a brain injury surviver. Never lose the sight of what you can do. there are always possibilitys.
Amanda
To start college way earlier than I did, but having children early it was hard for me to complete college. I think I would tell myself to keep going and make sure that I keep my eye on the goal ahead.
Alicia
I would have told myself to seek more help in getting more money for college, and I could have finished a Bachelor's Degree by now, maybe even a doctrine, but it is never to late to finish, you just have to find the sources that are welling to help. I would have stayed more focus on completing my educational goal.
melissa
Melissa, always believe in yourself. You are a wonderful person, student and young mother. Just because you’re a teen mom doesn’t mean you can’t walk with your head held high and follow your dreams. It’s now or never; and you of all people CAN do this. Don’t let life wait because of the fears and struggles you’ve faced. It’s your turn to show the world that no matter where you’ve come from or what you have done there is always hope. Your dreams can come true if you let them. You are stronger then you’ll ever know. Don’t let this life beat you up. It’s your choice to get up, grab your life and live it like you stole it, or sit and be no one and do nothing. It’s up to you, what are YOU going to do? It’s your life and your sons future, you got this. GET UP AND GO!!! LIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT MELIS!
Andrew
I would ask myself if I was truly prepared for the demands of college life. I would point out that college requires a tremendous amount of focus, and suggest undertaking college when I could focus on studies. I would advise myself to spend a few years working a full-time job to save money for future college expenses. Furthermore, I would recommend living with family for approximately two years after college and setting aside money for college savings.
One of the most important pieces of advice that I would give myself is to point out the precious value of a college education. I would advise myself to work out a lot of the problems I struggled with during late adolescence before undertaking college. I would also remind myself that a college education offers more choices in life. Therefore, as I would tell myself, it's of utmost importance to persevere and work hard to graduate on schedule. I would advise myself not to let hardships, personal problems, or frivolity distract me from my primary goal--a college degree!