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not to stay an extra year at high school, and not to take any time off before and between college.

If I could go back to the time I was a high school senior I would have encouraged myself to be proactive in seeking a college education. After graduation I went though a series of dead end paths. The week after I graduated high school I moved out of my mother's home and attended a four year college. As a high school senior I believed that the journey into adulthood would be a smooth transition. I did not realize that working and going to school would be so challenging. If I could go back and speak with myself as a high school senior I would have told myself that life is not easy. I ended up dropping out of college and this year decided after working and struggling for two years, to return to college to farther my education. As a high school senior I did not realize all of the challenges I would face on my own. I did not realize that I would be broke and struggle. If I could speak to myself as a senior I would tell my self that retrieving my education is the most important priorty that I should have held in life.

If I could go back in time and give myself some advice for the future, I would tell myself to stay focused. I would tell myself not to get in too big of a hurry to start a family, to wait to get married until after I graduated. Choosing a major and sticking with it would be something else I told myself. It is a waste of money to switch your major numerous times. (Plus it takes longer to graduate.) I would also tell myself not to stress so much. Everything will work out eventually.

Now i am a college student.I worked part time and full time student.So my goal is to achieved my associate degree as soon as possible.I have to study very hard.Sometimes, i felt very difficulty about myself because english is my second language.But i try to study very hard.However, i have some classmates, who born here,so they told me,it doesnt matter who born here or someone came from another country.so u antbody have to study hard.First,i want finished my associate degree.then i want transered to baruch college.My major is buissness administration.To study in baruch college is my dream.So i want become my dream true.As for me,to study in college very hard because i dont have anybody to support me. My life is very busy.I have alot of dream about myself,i want to speake fluent english.In college, i learned manythings.i need to study at least five to six hours everyday.Also,i have to manage my time.Also,i have to stop going outside with my friends , i have to finish my homework first.So i am totally busy about myself.

I would tell myself that studying is they key factor to success in college! I would tell myself to learn good study habits and learn time management! Knowing that the teachers don't care what grades you make, I would need to push myself into making great grades and going to class everyday. I would stress the importance of keeping my grades up in order to earn scholarships and possibly attend college free. Paying for college is no easy thing and grades can make all the difference. Knowing dates and when assignements are due is something I would need to keep up with since I am the one responsible in college and the actions I make. The most important advice I would give myself is to never give up! I know I can do this and know how good the results will be in the end!!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to never give up on my dreams. As a high school senior I was the typical "know-it-all" teenager; I thought college would be easy however, I was wrong. I went to college right out of high school and began my life in a hurry, I got married my first year, although I would not change that decision in my life but I would advise myself to understand the struggles it can and did cause. It was not easy; nothing ever is. After my third year I started a family, another decision I would not change but it did cause issues because I had to quit for a year. I would inform myself that going back to school is a difficult decision to make but the most important decision I have made. My education is important, not only for myself but for my daughters as well. I would remind myself about our dreams; to one day own our own art gallery. That dream cannot be completed unless I return to school and begin another chapter in my life.

Take your time; you have completed an important milestone in your life. There is no need to rush; you will have plenty of time to finish your goals. You should take a moment to acknowledge yourself, feel proud that you completed high school, and allow yourself to become excited for the future. When you do begin college, spend a bit of time thinking how college education will be different from high school. To begin, it requires more attention and personal responsibility. Instructors may expect you to keep track of due dates and other important information. In addition, you spend much less time in a college class as compared to a high school class. This means you will need to spend more time outside of class preparing to get the same good grades you would have received in high school. Organization is key. Practice new and old skills for organizing your life. Try to look for creative and innovative ways to clear the clutter not only from your desk but also from your mind. Finally, communicate with your instructors they are here for you. They want you to succeed. If they do not know you have a problem, they cannot help.

If I could go back in time and talk to myslef as a high school senior, I would say a number of things. Firstly, I would tell myself to be more disciplined in classes that I do not particularly enjoy. In college especially it is important to apply yourself even in classes that you don't like, since basically every college has a general education program that you need to pass in order to get your degree. Secondly, I would tell myself to get used to living on your own. It is important to start doing little things, like laundry, dishes, and cleaning. You will not have your parents there to do anything for you anymore, so if you don't get used to this then you will have a culture shock when you leave for school. Lastly, I would tell myself to ask more questions. Curiosoty is a great thing, necessary in college. If you don't speak up and ask questions then you will fall behind in classes which will cause your grade to suffer. Likewise, you may not find out about great social opportunites available to you on campus that you might not have known about before.

I would sit down with my student self, give her a hug, and tell her the following: "We've been through a lot you and I. And these next few months coming up for you are going to be hard. But stick to your school work, and don't let other kids get you down. Yes, sometimes our autism makes it hard for us to understand things. And yes, students here are cruel and mean... but with your strength, and determination, you'll get through it. Keep searching for scholarships, and apply for everything you can. I know you've sat down and have filled out forum after forum to try to get some type of scholarship, but keep doing that. Keep looking. Trust me... you're going to need the money. Now, in these next few months, kids are going to give you a hard time, and these honor classes you're taking for college credit will be hard. Yet don't stop trying, and do the best you can in those tough classes. You will pass if you keep working like you are. Keep God close, and continue to pray. You're going to make it. I promise."

My advice: Be open-minded and friendly towards everyone. It doesn't necessarily mean you have to trust everyone you see, but rather try and get to know others. Eventually, you will realize who your true friends are and who isn't. It doesn't hurt to know a lot of people. That way, we can help one another and make the college experience worthwhile.