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30 Things You Learn After Graduating From High School, College Or Not

The more you grow, the more you begin to know.

Kerre Lattanzio

Dec 27, 2017

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30 Things You Learn After Graduating From High School, College Or Not

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Oh, high school. It feels just like yesterday, right?

You've been on your own for quite some time now, though.

You're finally getting accustomed to having more responsibilities on your plate, you've met new people at a new place and it's been a time of experimentation to say the least.

Through it all, you're realizing that the more you grow, the more you begin to know.

Every experience has a lesson that you should keep.

So take a seat, because we're about to get deep:

1. Naps really do give you the kick-start of energy that you need.

2. Exercise – it's better to start earlier than later.

3. Humility is noticed.

4. Involvement on campus cultures you.

5. Don’t be scared to express yourself.

6. People come and go.

7. Keep your friends close, but your family closer.

8. Time is flying by, but I feel the same as I did years ago.

9. Having a positive outlook will make the hardest days easier.

10. Study hard.

11. Don't be afraid to ask for help – mentally, physically and emotionally.

12. If you know someone, say hi to them.

13. Kindness is cool.

14. Respect your parents – it’ll dawn on you just how much they’ve done for you.

15. Independence.

16. Set goals – your decisions now will shape your future.

17. Surround yourself with motivated people.

18. Partying is fun, but it isn’t everything.

19. Ask questions.

20. Become familiar with a professor in your field that you can seek for guidance.

21. Don’t take anything for granted.

22. People appreciate a good sense of humor.

23. Love can be anything that you are passionate about.

24. Boys and girls are more similar than you think.

25. Learn about ways of life that are different from your own without attempting to change them.

26. Give people the benefit of the doubt.

27. Don’t be shy about your faith, or lack of one.

28. The more people that you know, the better.

29. There’s always something more you could be doing.

30. No one loves you more than your parents, and your pet at home.

The list ends here, but I'm sure that it'll be extended in a few years ...

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30 Things You Learn After Graduating From High School, College Or Not

The more you grow, the more you begin to know.

1. Naps really do give you the kick-start of energy that you need.

2. Exercise – it's better to start earlier than later.

3. Humility is noticed.

4. Involvement on campus cultures you.

5. Don’t be scared to express yourself.

6. People come and go.

7. Keep your friends close, but your family closer.

8. Time is flying by, but I feel the same as I did years ago.

9. Having a positive outlook will make the hardest days easier.

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13. Kindness is cool.

14. Respect your parents – it’ll dawn on you just how much they’ve done for you.

15. Independence.

16. Set goals – your decisions now will shape your future.

17. Surround yourself with motivated people.

18. Partying is fun, but it isn’t everything.

19. Ask questions.

20. Become familiar with a professor in your field that you can seek for guidance.

21. Don’t take anything for granted.

22. People appreciate a good sense of humor.

23. Love can be anything that you are passionate about.

24. Boys and girls are more similar than you think.

25. Learn about ways of life that are different from your own without attempting to change them.

26. Give people the benefit of the doubt.

27. Don’t be shy about your faith, or lack of one.

28. The more people that you know, the better.

29. There’s always something more you could be doing.

30. No one loves you more than your parents, and your pet at home.

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"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

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1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

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4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

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Oh, so done.

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1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

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5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

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