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I would tell myself that I needed to get my act together. I need to get my life on the right track. I would tell myself to actually go to class, and interact with my class mates while I still had the chance. I would tell myself that I should go into college with an open mind, and be open to meeting new people and knowing that you can trust most of them. I would tell myself that I should be a lot more prepared then I thought i was. I was not very prepared but I thought i was at the time. I would basically tell myself to be myself, but be a more prepared and dedicated me.

I would tell myself that college is more than just taking classes to pursue a career or to receive a piece of paper. College is a time where you learn about where you came from, who you are now, and who you want to become. It's making conscious decisions that only you can make for yourself and no one else. It's the letting go of being told what to do, but not necessarily in a rebellious way, but in the realization that you are growing up and becoming your own person. Realizing that life is more than yourself and you impact others every day. Every decision you make shapes who you are becoming.

Don't go play softball for LCC that's where you are supposed to be. Go to the Lord in prayer and allow him to lead you. He knows better then you do, and He will help provide for any of your needs. While going to community college does help save money there are some things you don't need to learn. Don't worry so much about what you are going to study, because God will reveal His plan for you in time. Don't allow yourself to get caught up in the many activities going on. You are there for an education first, and then your social life. You will meet people that will remain in your life for a long time. Stay on top of your studies and there will be plenty of time to hang out with people. Most importantly though always make time to study the Word!!!! It's easy to get distracted and forget.

Be yourself. Take chances. Smile. It'll all work out the way it's supposed to work.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to improve on my study habits, to get out of the habit of procrastinating. I would tell myself to be aware, fniancially, of how expensive college is and to start working on buidgeting money more often and better. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to join more sports so that I would be ble to continue into atleast one of those areas. If I could go back in time I wouild have told myself to be more spontaneous and explore new hings and to come out of my shell. If I could go back in time I would have told myself to cherish every momen that I had with my famioly because in college you only see them on short breaks and it gets very lonely at time just sitting in your dorm room.

I graduated from high school in 1984. I had wanted to be a teacher since 5th grade. My guidance counselor told me that there were too many teachers and business was the way to go. I went to Lansing Community College and recieved my Associates in Business. I did bookkeeping for 16 years and disliked every minute of it. When the company I was working for closed I decided to go back to school for what I wanted to all along...Teaching! When I met with an advisor at LCC, they informed me that since the majority of my previous classes were in Business, only 3 classes would transfer towards my teaching degree! My adivce to myself would be...the first two years, get your basics then take classes in your field. The basics are applied to EVERY degree. I would also advise myself that college is hard work. If you are going to put all the time, effort, and moeny into your education, go for what you love; not what others THINK is best for you.

I encouraged myself to complete my degree,right after high school. I would say stay home and complete college. Don't get caught up in making your own money and moving out.

There are three things I would go back in time and tell myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now. First, I would tell myself that I need to check out as many colleges as possible and no that does not mean that you have to go to them. I also would tell myself to turn in applications, just for practice. Second, I would tell myself to not take blow off classes my senior year. Then I felt as if my schooling career was over and that I could relax, but that is not the case at all. I should have taken college classes and got them out of the way. I did not realize that there was a life outside of high school. I was extremely naive to the life of a college student. Third, I would tell myself to get a job! This is a major one for me. I look back and see all the times I could have saved so much money for myself today. College costs a lot of money and it would help if I could have at least paid for books.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to be scared. Don't allow the fear of being alone and away from home hold you back from experiencing life. There are so many people and places to see in life, and the joy they bring will defeats feeling of fear. Go away to school. Meet new people. These people will be lifelong friends, supporting you in the good times and the bad. Allow yourself to be vulnerable to new things in your life. It's vulnerability and going outside your comfort zone that makes it possible for you to grow. You MUST grow! Spring Arbor will help you do these things. It will help you grow as a person, into a capable, confident adult that will become part of society.

Knowing what I know now about college and making the transition I would advice myself to have a goal and to have a plan. Even if your future turns out to be different, the important thing is to have a goal. It will help you be motivated, it will give you the drive, the patience, and the perseverance to keep on going and do what you want to do. I would also advice myself not to delay going to college. A college education can take you into a career that you really care about. A college education can help you make the most out of your life. There will be moments when you don't think you can do it. When the work seems too much. Keep pushing, know that high school is tough and that college is even tougher, but in the end the only thing we have and that no one can take away from us is our knowledge. Adjust gradually to the new academic demands. Apply for scholarships and grants. Don't leave college with thousands of dollars in debt. Know that a college education can help you make the most out of your life.