I know, I know. Another post about high school.
How could I possibly miss homework, drama, nagging teachers, and annoying people? How could I miss dress codes, and rules? Well, I miss them, because real life kinda sucks.
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So here are five things I wish I knew during or before my senior year of high school.
1. LOOK AT SCHOOLS! SIGN UP FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!
I honestly CANNOT stress this enough. I am literally paying around $1,560 EVERY 40 DAYS to attend college. Mostly because my ignorance to how important scholarships and grants actually were. Look for college at the end of your junior year, too. It's just much easier, trust me. I didn't sign up for college till about a month before graduation. And depending where you want to go to college, it can get pretty expensive. Luckily for me, my college doesn't make freshmen live on campus the first year, which means guess who is saving money by living at home? THIS GIRL! Also, commuting isn't so bad. At least, I don't think it will be. But anyways, it is NEVER too early to start looking or to start signing up for scholarships and grants.
2. GET RID OF THE DRAMA! IT'S NOT WORTH IT.
Let me tell you. All four years of my high school career were a raining storm of drama. Senior year was less, because I started the year with like 10 friends, and by semester two, I had like four and that made drama less of a deal. But man, If I would have known that my "best friend" that I was attached to at the hip wasn't going to be there two months into my senior year, then it could have been a lot easier for me. But hey it happens. Drama is just one (amongst other things) thing that is completely unnecessary. It gets in the way and just makes it harder.
3. YOU AREN'T LEAVING WITH THE SAME PEOPLE YOU WALKED IN WITH.
Back to what I said about losing a friend in the first two months of my S.Y. Yep, it happened. A girl who I had been friends with since sophomore year, her and I got into a fight one October day and then, never really spoke to each other again. And yeah, I held a grudge because what was said were things that made me feel EXTREMELY looked down upon. But I hope she's doing good, and I hope she goes far in the world. Can't keep a grudge forever, huh? Also I left with people I didn't start the year with. A friend who I am very close to now, who just recently graduated from basic for the Air Force, (GO NOAH!), moved to my school that year, and quickly became someone I will never forget about...No matter how much I try! I got closer to people I didn't think I would, and ended friendships when needed, and that's OK. Sometimes you gotta look out for yourself, and that's perfectly fine.
4. DON'T BEFRIEND UNDERCLASSMEN.
No, I'm totally joking. It just kind of sucks, because you'll graduate and leave, and then you'll miss them. But then again, you graduate with your friends, and they move and go where ever, and maybe you won't leave. You know what? Never mind, don't be friends with anyone. No I'm kidding. Befriending upper and lower class men is actually pretty great. I had two freshmen my senior year who became some people I will never forget and two people who will always be in my hearts.
5. JOIN GROUPS YOU NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD.
OK, so I kinda already knew this. So, up until my senior year, I really didn't know where I belonged. I only tried out for three things throughout high school, completely. One thing I actually made, and that was Color Guard, which is awesome, and I love it, but I only did it junior year. My sophomore year I tried out for volleyball, but didn't make it, oops. I also tried out for cheerleading my senior year and didn't make it. But who am I kidding, totally not in shape enough for that. So my senior year, I decided to join this... club. Now like I said, I didn't know where I belonged. It turns out, I belong amongst the nerds. You heard me! My favorite teacher encouraged me to join his after school club called, Nerd Club. First day, I had no idea what to expect. But turns out, I am awesome at Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). And not so awesome at Halo. For that entire year we played D&D, a story line our DM (Dungeon Master) came up with, who also happened to be our teacher. And it was probably the coolest thing ever. I enjoyed every Wednesday, and only missed the club twice. I was THAT committed. There was nothing taking me about from Nerd Club. Turns out, not even graduating can, because you better believe I'll be going back to visit this coming year. What I'm trying to get at is, just because you don't think it's your thing, doesn't mean it's not. Join just for fun, because you never know the impact it can have on you. I met some lifelong friends there. Including the teacher. So throw yourself out there. Because you only have four years to live it up, and then you're an adult. Life is hard, high school isn't as bad as you think.
Go out, do your homework, get it done. But make it worth it. Make it count. Join clubs, befriend everyone. Know who your true friends are. Befriend TEACHERS. Yes, the ones who give us homework, and essays. Because one day, you're going to miss them. You're going to miss the familiarity of H.S. At least I do. I miss it so much. Not the homework, but the environment. The teachers, (well some),and the students (once again only some).
