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Don't worry about getting into the "best" school. At the time, I thought this was what was important. Later, I decided to complete two years at community college and it was the best financial decision I could have made. I then attended Suffolk University which was the perfect choice for me at the time.

So often now I hear old high school peers discuss how much they miss high school, and how they would like to go back and relive it. I too wish I could go back, but not for the same reasons. I would go back so I can redo it, not to relive it. I wish there was a way to let my sixteen year old self know what my eighteen year old self knows now. It is surprising what a difference two years can make.I did not do anything crazy or stupid that I regret, except being naive. That is the first thing I would tell myself if I could. Do not be naive. Back then I experienced betrayal often. I experienced it because I opened myself up to it. There were signs that I should have seen that I missed because I was to naive to notice. I know now that not everyone is for you, some people are against you. Awareness is key. It allows no one to have the power to deceive you.The only person who should dictate your happiness is yourself. A concept that I wish I knew then.

Overall, i'm pretty proud of the descisions I made as a high school senior, but the one thing I would tell myself is to save my money and to enjoy every minute of high school and everyone around you. Being away from home is not what I expected and if I could I would of told myself what it really is like. Over this past break I lost my grandfather and that made me realize to enjoy every moment of everything and everyone, and not stress about it. I'm glad with the friends i've made here in Boston but i do miss my memories with my high school friends and even though I would tell myself to save more money, I would also say spend more time with your friends and less time stressign and working everyday.

" Jada you are more than just a piece of meat. Jada your a work of art, a temple, a sanctuary. You dont have to give yourself up to feel accepted into this world. boys are just covered in tattoos and afraid of commitment. They wont see you as a work of art because they dont think the pain will be worth it. Be open-minded and just stay true to yourself and that how you will attract the positives vibes. Open the books boys can wait, one day it shall be them opening the newspaper reading my articles wondering what if i gave her what she was worth"

I started College during my Senior year of high school under a concurrent program. I had my 4 classes paid for by the government, and so I wasn't in any financial distress. I started my next year of college after graduating in 2012, only to learn my parents would be giving me no financial support. I went into debt to the school, though I was working forty hours and paying my own bills, etc. I paid off around $600 a month until my school sent my debt to a collection agency, where they added a $600 transfer fee. I have now taken two years off of school, in order to save money. I am on my own, living in my own house, paying my own bills, and I just bought my first car. I want to go back to school so badly but I just can't, given my financial situation. I'm working really hard, but the money is just not adding up. Every penny helps, but I'm just not finding enough of them.

I would tell myself not to settle and to actually take time during the application process to find a school that really stuck out to me. I made up my mind too fast and didn't think enough about what I actually wanted from a school.

As an omniscient participant in my past, I would tell the high school version of myself that attending Suffolk University would be no different than any of my past educational experiences. I would explain to myself that the decision to focus all efforts on the gaining of a solid education was worthwhile and has made it possible for success in college. Although the challenges that come with the transition can be partially credited for what I have become as a college student, knowing that the shift would be positive would have been welcomed knowledge. I believe that the closing advice I would give the previous version of myself would be to stress as much as possible and to question everything; the desire to further knowledge is the key to a successful education.

I would tell myself to pick the school that I would not mind giving back to. Ultimately, college is about leaving your mark on the campus and getting involved. I went to a different school before attending Suffolk, I chose my previous institution because everyone kept saying that I should go to school away from home. I ended up disliking the experience and transferring to my first choice school. I would tell myself to follow my heart and pick the school that I feel I would be able to benefit from. I would also tell myself to start the study abroad and getting involved earlier. I did not get involved in my previous institution and I knew I wanted to study abroad, but I did not feel comfortable asking the necessary questions. I would tell myself to start early for the things I know I want to do. Another piece of advice I would give to myself would be to focus on my strengths and find a major that works with them. I changed my major several times before finding my niche, I ignored my strengths and majored in things other people were telling me I would be good at.

In the transition from high school to college I was able to obtain a larger perspective on who I essentially am. This includes realizing both my inner strengths as well as flaws. If I had the opportunity to bestow advice on my high school self I would instruct them to stop doubting themselves. In the past few months I have learned that the only person who has the ability to prevent me from achieving my goals is myself. I have a tendency to be harsh upon myself which in some cases is self destructive. This self destructive habit is one that has the ability to alter the path in which I’m taking to achieve my dreams. In learning not to self doubt myself it allows me to fully reach my potential as both a student and a person. This combination directs me towards a brighter future. I believe that my high school self would have benefited greatly from hearing this piece of advice from my present self.

Well first off I would tell myself that college is very expensive so start saving now! Another thing that i will advise myself to do is know that you can reject or appeal your financial aid award letter and try and convince your school to give you more money to pay for your tuition costs.