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Knowing what I now know about college I would tell my high school self to not be so afraid of challenging my mind and setting high expectations and goals. I do not need to be a product of the environment that I grew up in I can achieve many things in this life if I am not afraid to try and potentially fail. Life is good when you strive to achieve, and not just in the achieving but that it is ok to fail just as long as I have tried, done my very best and have learned from the failure, that in and of itself is not a failure but a success. Life has no boundaries through education, and the only boundaries that truly do exist are the ones I have put on myself due to fear of failure, so high school self, break down the boundaries and have no fear you can do it!

If I could go back into time and talk to myself I would definitly tell myself to try harder in high school. I would tell myself to really apply myself to getting the best grades I could and not slack off. I would also start looking into colleges in the beginning of my senior year or even junior year of high school. I would also make sure to go to college right after high school and not procrastanate untill 4 years after high school graduation. I think that the transition would have been smoother if I had gone right after high school. I also wish that I had taken some educational classes that were offered in high school, because I think that if I had it would have motivated me and helped me realize that I wanted to be a teacher. Also I would advse myself to wait to have children untill after I had finished college because it is difficult being a mom, going to college full time, and working. Eventhough it is difficult and I love being a mom I would definitly advise myself to wait to have children untill after graduating.

Understanding the role of a college student is not always a walk in the park, especially when life gets in the way such as family, friends, work, sports, and the list can go on. Winston Churchill once said "The price of greatness is responsibility". As a current college student, responsibility plays a great role in the college life. There are always deadlines, assignments, studying, and of course class attendance. All of these are key points in which we must attain in high school in order to be a successful college student. One must be willing to grasp all the information that is given in high school. I have learned it is very important to keep a good relationship with your instructor, as that person will always be there to assist you. Staying focused and organized in all classes is a great way to keep a balanced schedule. I would contribute what I did know to others in class as it would be a great help to others. Most importantly, no matter how difficult an assignment is, always give it your 110/{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} it will always be worth it at the end.

As a 42 yr old, making the return to school, I wish, with every fiber of my being, that I had trusted that my parents REALLY DID have my bests interests at heart. I was somewhat free-spirited, and they tried to get my head back to earth when I thought I was in love with a boy. They didn't like him from the start. They begged me, bribed me, grounded me to keep me away from him. They begged me to go to college and experience life. Instead, I rebelled, and learned so many difficult life lessons. Mainly, trust your parents, especially when it comes to education. I am now a mother of 2 girls, and am hoping that returning to school will inspire both of them to take their education seriously and to never, ever sacrifice education for anybody. EVER. Working as a nurse has taught me many valuable lessons, probably the most important being perseverance and dedication to your family, education, and career, while keeping in mind that any man who claims to love your forever, will NEVER stomp on your dreams of furthering your education.

The best advice to give to a high school senior is not the usual "it'll be over before you know it" stuff. While this is true, the most important thing to tell someone who is a senior in high school is to just have fun. School is important, but enjoying that last year with your friends is too. Concentrating totally on school will just ruin the year. Enjoy the time you have together. And don't put off applying to colleges. While it may seem like there is a lot of time, there isn't. And don't choose a college without first visiting the school. This is a mistake that many people make, and it is really an important thing to do. You have to be comfortable at your school. Know the layout of the area as well. Going to a school in the bad part of town may not be the best choice.

Meredith, don't be so hard on yourself! It's okay to laugh, to learn as you go, and its definitely okay to not know exactly what you want to do with your life- that's what college is for. Try taking a wide variety of classes freshmen year, so you can see what area of study interests you and what courses are a poor use of your talents. Make friends on campus, with students and faculty alike, so you can share ideas and receive input from your comrades. Volunteer on- and off-campus in a variety of different activities. If you get a "B", don't get upset. Review the areas you struggled with and spend a little more time looking into them, even making use of the free student tutoring center. And Meredith, have fun! Remember, you will learn three times as many lessons outside of the classroom, so come into college (and life) ready to learn! College lays the foundation for you to build your dreams on, so make sure the stones are in place.

Going back in time to give my self advice about college, I would tell me self to stop procrasinating on applying for scholarships and ask all the questions about financial aid as possible. On top of that, I would tell myself to take more college level classes to fully prepare myself for the fast paced environment that college courses bring. I would also tell myself to join as many clubs as I can possibly join, so then I can be more well rounded when I get to college. Because I was afraid to join any sports in high school, I would advice myself to tryout for any sport that interested me, to be more well rounded. All of the above mentioned would have greatly helped me if I knew that college was not how the movies and books I have read portrayed it to be. The advices that I would give the past me would have made the transition to college life much more easier. But all one can do is look forward and make the future right by using the mistakes from the past to correct the future.

Knowing what I know now about college, I would tell myself to prepare better. I would tell myself to care more about my advanced placement classes as well as the advanced placement exams. High school was very easy compared to college, I should have developed good study habits in high school so that I would not be struggling in college. I would also tell myself to get out and enjoy my high school years, not in the house with my boyfriend. I feel that I may have missed out on things in high school, something that I am changing for college. One final thing that I would tell my high school self is to plan better. Research schools, fill out applications and most importantly find scholarships! College is more expensive than I would have ever imagined. I should have been better prepared all around. There is no way for me to go back in time and change these things, that is why I am trying to fix some mistakes, starting out with applying for scholarships.

If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school senior self to set some career goals and find a path while also focusing more on organizational skills and studies and less on watching reality shows. I would tell myself to enjoy organized sports more and building friendships instead of working 3 jobs each semester. Sleep is NOT overrated, nor is good nutrition. Cramming for an exam doesn't guarantee retention and there are only so many excuses you can come up with before you realize that you're ultimately cheating yourself by not going to class. Finally, I would tell myself that financial aid is designed to make the college process easier and gives opportunity for personal growth and socialization and to take advantage of that.

There are many things I would tell myself If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, but the most important thing I would tell myself is to be more serious about what kind of future I want. When I was a senior, and all through high school I never seriously thought about what school I wanted to go to or what kind of career I would enjoy. I always thought that this would be decided for me, but it is a much bigger decision than I thought. I would also tell myself to be more open to new ideas. I am an open-minded person, but new classes and new futures scared me, they weren’t a familiar place. I was used to high school, it was easy and didn’t require much work. College is a completely different place. There is much more work to be done and a lot more effort has to be put into that work. I have taught myself well so far in my college career. I put all the time and efforts I need into my work and seriously consider my options for a successful future.