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An Open Letter To High School Seniors

Don't let your senioritis take over you.

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An Open Letter To High School Seniors
Jordan Blochwitz

The majority of you probably have senioritis right now and are eager to take the next step towards your future. I don't blame you at all. College is an amazing experience where you learn more about yourself and the world around you. You become fully responsible for yourself and have more freedom than you ever did when you were in high school. Although college is pretty great, don't be so quick with wanting your high school career to end because there are countless things that you will miss.

1. Playing high school sports.

You'll miss your teammates and your coach. You'll miss the feeling of wearing your jersey and being called by your number. Even if you are going to play a sport in college, nothing will compare to your high school team. Cherish the wins and even the losses. Work as hard as you can at every practice. Play each game like it'll be your last because one day, it really will be.

2. Seeing your friends every day.

You will definitely make new friends in college and they'll be awesome. Hanging out whenever you want and experiencing independence together. But you will miss your high school friends and the memories you made. You'll miss talking to them every day and sharing your inside jokes. Make sure to appreciate the friends you have now, because in the future, as sad as it is, you may not be as close as you once were.

3. Home cooked meals.

Pizzas and cafeteria food just don't compare to your dad's grilled burgers. Some of the things in the cafeteria don't even look edible. I know that it's tempting to skip dinner with your family for work, or sports, or even to hang out with other people. But don't take home cooked meals for granted. Next year, you'll sit in the cafeteria with a plate of food that neither looks or tastes good.

4. Your family.

Though they may get on your nerves time after time, once you stop seeing them every day, you really start to miss them. Skyping and calling help with missing them, but it's not nearly the same as living with them 24/7 like you do when you're in high school. Don't skip out on family events because once you get to college, you won't get the chance to go to all of them.

5. Your pets.

The only animals you're allowed to have in your dorms are fish. While fishes are still pretty cool, nothing compares to your pets at home. You'll miss waking up and seeing them every morning and constantly wonder if they miss you like you miss them. So take your dog for a walk, pet your cat, play with your hamster, just love your pets before you have to leave them.

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