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Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to not give up and to pursue a college degree sooner. Life gets in the way of wanting to wait for a better time but honestly there is no better time that the present. I wish I had enrolled in school years ago and it has been the best decision thus far. I will not lie it has been a struggle trying to keep a home in order and working full time, but it is not impossible. I would tell myself to just go for it because the work will be worth it at the end. I would advise myself to take your time and research the schools and make sure that it is the best fit for what you want to study and to make sure to manage your time wisely because that is one of the biggest reasons for failure, time management is key and determination to get things done.

Well, the advice I will give myself will be that you always suppose to put a hundred percent effort in all assignments and work giving to you. And complete anything you may start in life, and to never give up. You should also always take notes and review all work giving to you when needed whether it's in college, job, or your day to day life.Keep a schedule to do list to assure that I will keep a schedule of all my goals set and satrive hard to accomplished them. And to never be afraid to accomplish what I want out of life. I would of also gave myself advice to use time management, and to stay consistant with it. Time management would of been able to help me to be able to manage my time accordingly, and It could of allow me not to overwhelm myself. Being able to manage your time is very important in college and in life. Managing my time help me now be able to complete all my goals, and that's very important. These are a few things I wish I would of knew back in high school as a senior.

I would tell myself to not be to concerned about not being able to get into the Navy. My carreer focus was to stay in the Navy for 20+years and not getting in threw off my life plans for a long time. I would tell myself to get over it faster and refocus on a new path. The lose of one path forward does not mean that there is no way forward, you just have to look harder.

The first thing I would tell myself is to not be afraid to ask more questions of my teachers/ advisors and other students. I had to grow up with a lot of independence and always felt like asking for help meant I failed and could not do it on my own, which is not the case. Seeking advise sometimes can be the smartest decision of all. I would also remind myself not to stress as much as I did over anything, but especially the social aspect of high school. Most importantly I would tell myself that taking a couple years off after high school to NOT jump into a degree or school to go to is THE BEST decision I have ever made! I took on a lot of pressure and criticism for my decision but have come out of it knowing what I want out of my life without wasting time or money in a field of study that really did not suit me best. I have learned to never let the words of others make me scared to do things that I really feel are best for me, even if it may be different or unconventional.

After I was done with high school, I tried going to community college, taking a single science class. Either I took the wrong class, or I was at the wrong school, or maybe it was just the wrong time for me, but I failed that class. It took me 6 years to get up the courage to apply at University of Phoenix. Speaking with my younger self, I would have told her to stop procrastinating due to the thought of failure, but instead, move forward with thoughts of success. Instead of worrying about how broke you'll be going through college, use the thought of being the only woman in your family to get a degree, to keep you motivated. Not only will this propel you through the challenging moments of college, and give you something to look forward to, but it will also be viewed as your stepping stone to becoming successful, and ultimately, happy in life doing what you love. Keep your chin up and stop worrying. Just do it!

Do it now, don't wait and think that your current job will be your carreer, it won't. You eduaction is the most important thing that you should focus on, you don't want to be 35 years old or older when you make the decission to get a degree. Life is a compitition and it is fierce. Take advantage of your youth, and listen to your parents. They may not be educatied in any formale sence, but they have life experiance. Your dad is highly intelligent and you don't have to protect him, he is far more capable than you believe. GO TO COLLEGE on your own, you can do it without feeling guilty for leaving them.

Paying attention is key. Listen when you get feedback from your teachers. The advice they give you today will help in you in your future classes. Also keep a positive attitude. Do not think college is out of your reach. It would be nice to start earlier but there is a level of self-awareness that is needed. It is different than high school. The instructors are not going to hold your hand to make sure you complete the assignments. Stay focused on the task at hand and less on who may or may not be better than you. You are your own competition. You do not have to be the best in the class as long as you try your best. Good luck in the future.

If I could write a message to my college-bound self, I would say "stay focused". Write a letter to your future self about why you want to go to college and what you want to accomplish. College offers a lot of distractions and choices. You will forget why you are pursuing this degree and your dreams. You will get tired. You will become weary and it will seem like graduation day is a million miles away. You must not give up. Find a therapist because fears and anxiety are valid and real responses to growing up. Seeking mental health care is not a sign of weakness, but rather courage and bravery. You need a trained voice to help you separate fact from fiction. At the same time, try to relax. You will make excellent choices and have few regrets in the future. Trust your instincts. Please remember that finding a husband is not the purpose of college, even though that little voice keeps telling you that you are incomplete without a husband. And finally, take more pictures. You will enjoy looking back at those pictures and treasuring your memories. You can never have enough pictures.

I would tell myself to start college sooner rather than later in life as I did. I would also remind myself how important furthering my education is, not only to myself, but to my future children as well as the rest of my family. I would remind myself that nothing in this world is just given away, that I must do my best and work hard to achieve my goals.

With the knoweldge I have now, I would go back in time and till my younger self that I am far stronger than I had ever believed. I have faced trials in my life that I never thought I would, and I have come out so much braver. I would tell myself to always fight for what I believe in, because what I know in my heart to be right, is, and it won't ever let me down. I would tell myself to never give up on myself, because what may seem like a set back, is only a small step into something better. I would tell myself that I will become the person I want to be if I continue working hard and believe that I am incharge of my future. I would tell myself to love me, love my family, make friends and build myself up to know that I am somebody. I am an acheiver of life.