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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would only need to say the things that redefined my goals and my values. First foremost, I would have reassured the old me that time was never the issue. Being successful in life was never meant to be based on how fast one could get to that point. Being successful was truly based on getting the knowledge and enjoyment from the dreams one pursued. Confucius once said, "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." Secondly, I would have told myself that change, growing up, and struggling through life was okay. Never be afraid to go for what you believe in. "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising everytime we fall (Confucius)." Lastly, I would have told myself to remember who I was chasing in this dream of mine and why I dared to dream in the first place. The things that binded me to happiness and the things I love about my life is the same that binds me for success. I never gave up on those values, I never will.

Through the time portal, I ready my present self for the encounter with my past self. Knowing myself as I do, I would have to give my past self time to come to terms with this general meeting. Then, I express the importance of reaching the current class in a timely manner because the smallest details count. I remind myself the importance of taking an ?extra step? in my efforts towards being a more productive student. Explain the necessity of maintaing a closer relationship with my teachers as well as counselors. I would advise myself of Ghandi?s famous quote to ? Be the change you want to see in the world? and press the issue of doing more community involved volunteer work. I would infer my ?popular status?; hint to use it to convey a more positive future-driven student to those younger students who look up to me. Lastly, I should inform myself of these 2 valuable pearls of wisdom: 1.) Be more patient with my parents, they really care and 2.) Since you seem to forget it a lot; your track locker combination is 35-22-17. That concludes the issues and ideas I would inform myself.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about attending school, I'd tell myself to prepare more. While in high school I was focused on activities instead of academics. I'd tell myself to buckle down so you can secure attend school college and have the full college experience. I became a single mom my first attempt at school so i'd address the following information to myself. Focus on school and what it has to offer. You will have the chance to have a family later on in life. Secure a stable career for yourself, build your career, live and enjoy all that life has to offer. This is what I would tell myself and the advice I would give myself if I could travel back in time.

Michelle- The time for focus and time management is NOW! Yes , you have just graduated HS but the job market in the future requires YOUNG and FRESH ideas, do not wait until you are over the hill and not in the market any more. Decide what is important select a field and go for it! Time for fun and freedom needs to wait until you have your financial and career future on track. If you blow the time you have and the brain power you have now you will regret it seriously in the future. Do you want to work paycheck to broke every month? Do you want to have stress and strain every month wondering if you will be able to pay bills and utilities? If you do not SEIZE the moment and get the career and the salary set - you will have the stress and no relief in sight. The time is now while life is still vibrant and bright and the future is a hopeful place for you. If you let it go you will not get it back EVER! ***One chance to do it Right ***No chances to do it Over

If I could return to the days before I graduated high school I would tell myself to stay focused on school. When I left the town I went to high school at, I was on an adventure of self discovery. I moved to a beach town with my high school friends, the only problem was that all of us were going to live together in a small apartment. This was the ingredient that led to my downfall. I did attend school, just not all the time, and usually did not finish my required reading and work assignments. The activities around me were just too much of a distraction. I would tell myself to find my own place, or have just one roommate who was also very committed to school. I would have chosen a major early in my educational pursuits and not have taken classes that did not meet the requirements of that major. I would make myself understand that my degree was an essential part of establishing a good living for myself and my future family. The sooner I achieved my goal the better my future would be.

I am a non-traditional student that graduated from high school 38 years ago; I did attend college for one full quarter and dropped out the second quarter thinking I would return later. Well, 38 years have passed and here I am. My thoughts now are "better late than never". If I could go back to 1972 when I was graduating from high school, I would tell myself that college is going to be difficult. It is going to require dedication and determination. College life is going to be vastly different from high school, but with time it will begin to feel like you belong. Classes will seem overwhelming at first but again with time it will be easier to adjust. If you think you can take some time off and go back that doesn?t always work out, it is very difficult to pick up where you left off. Your education is the most important thing in the world. You have to have an education to achieve the level of success you desire for yourself. Finally, no matter what happens don?t give up; what?s hard today will be easy tomorrow. Success is a great feeling.

If I had the opportunity to go back in time and coach myself on the possibilities of a college education, I would have told myself to check fully-accredited colleges that can offer online courses. Enrolling in school is quite simple and the academic counselors are invaluable. Even associate degree classes would be an excellent start. Enrolling online offers all of the flexibility a single mom needs and affords the time needed to continue working full time.

I would say "Darlene, first off, do not be afraid to ask questions. Also remember to balance school and your personal life." I would then go on to explain that while it is important to study hard and turn in assignments on time, it is equally important to destress from time to time so that what you are learning will have time to stick. The most difficult adjustment to college life is time management. For example if you have three assignments due on Thursday, do not wait until Thursday morning to start them. Try to allow enough time to complete and review each assignment before turning them in.

If I could go back in time and speak with myself in high school, I would give myself some advice for the future. First and foremost, I would inform myself of the monetary hardships that will occur during the college years. I would recomend saving more money and finding more resources to fund college life. I would also tell my high school self to enjoy every minute of my days there. I would make certain I knew that life will only begin to become more challanging with more responsibility. Finally, I would tell myself that college is something that provides guidance to my future and is not something to fear. Knowledge is the greatest gift in the world, and I would tell my high school self to prepare to be blessed and matured.

Considering the fact that I am 21 now, if I could turn back time, I would have challenged myself to know that this is what I wanted to do and would have done it a lot sooner. I would have been more into my school work and would have applied myself a lot better. Then I would have searched out for more colleges and had the fun to experience college life. I would have told myself that this was fun and at this point in my life be able to almost be done with my degree.