Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Sports

An Honest Letter To My Old Self

Here's what you need to know.

Allison Turner

Jun 05, 2018

Longwood

116

Allison Turner

Dear High School Me,

I want to start off by saying this: you should be so proud of yourself, but I know you’ll be confused. Nothing in your life is really going like how you’re planning it to be, but let me be the first to tell you that it’s even better.

Right now, you’re planning on attending some big state school, probably the school you grew up knowing and admiring, Virginia Tech. Newsflash, you won’t go there. I know that now you want to be a third-grade teacher living in Virginia, but instead, you'll choose to become a journalist, hoping to move to California after graduation. You want to be involved in college, preferably in a choir or on a dance team, but you become involved in so much more (including the dance team).

You’re probably shocked to be reading all this, especially because it’s so different from your current plans. But let me tell you this, what you end up doing is so much better than what you could ever imagine.

You end up happier than you have been in years. You become involved in so many things that you truly love. You study what you truly want to study. You meet people who encourage you, love you, and support you. But most importantly, you grow up. You become a better version of yourself every day, striving towards your goals and learning to love yourself.

Everything that’s holding you back now won’t matter in a few years. You leave the past behind and you create a new life for yourself. You may think you know what is right for you, but I promise you, you don’t.

Getting out of NOVA and going to college in Farmville is exactly what you need. I know that’s hard to swallow and understand now, but soon you’ll realize why. Amazing opportunities, friendships, and a new life are waiting for you, and I promise you’ll love it so much. Everything that’s happening in high school won’t matter anymore. You’ll be free to start a new life on a clean slate, which is the best thing for you.

You may think you have it all planned out now, but you really don’t, and that’s perfectly fine. Sometimes life throws us curveballs and things change, but remember, everything happens for a reason. You’re about to go through some pretty rough times, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Keep working through it, and you will reach the other side. I promise, it’s worth it.

Love,

Your Future Self

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Student Life

25 Thoughts Everyone Has When Registering For Classes

May the odds be ever in your favor.

University of Nebraska Omaha

668

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Creating your schedule for the upcoming semester can be an exciting process. You have the control to decide if you want to have class two-days a week or five-days a week. You get to check things off of your requirement checklist. It's an opportunity for a fresh start with new classes (which you tell yourself you'll never skip.) This process, which always starts out so optimistic, can get frustrating really quickly. Here are 25 thoughts you have when registering for classes.

Keep Reading...Show less

class registration

Student Life

10 Thoughts Of A 5th Year Senior

What about those of us who don't do it all in four years?

University of Kentucky

1188

pointsincase.com

"College will be the best four years of your life" is a phrase that we have all heard growing up. College is painted as a magical place to us while we are in high school. A place you go to learn, meet your best friends and probably have the time of your life while all of this is going down. Four whirlwind years, where everything that you've known changes and you start to learn what it means to live on your own, have a job, etc. But what about those of us who don't do this all in four years? Major changes, hard courses, switching schools, career paths changing, these are just a handful of factors that could extend your four years to five, six or seven. There is nothing wrong with taking extra time to graduate, but returning as a fifth-year is a little different. Most of your best friends have most likely graduated and moved and while you may be one of the oldest undergraduates on campus, you might feel as awkward as a freshmen. A world that became home and comfortable to you is still there but it's slightly different than you've known it to be and you have to find a groove to fall into. These are thoughts you'll have as you look ahead to returning to your college campus, with a victory lap planned.

Keep Reading...Show less

senior year

Entertainment

17 Times "Friends" Accurately Described Life

You can't say that no one told you life was gonna be this way.

Western New England University

326

In the 12 years since it went off the air, "Friends" continues to be adored by millions. The show that gave generations unrealistic expectations about love (or should I say lobsters?) and New York City apartments had a charming cast of characters that everyone could relate to at some point or another. Here are 17 times Ross, Monica, Joey, Chandler, Phoebe and Rachel accurately described life.

Keep Reading...Show less

friends

Entertainment

11 Times Aubrey Plaza Described Sophomore Year

"I don't want to do things. I want to do not things."

Denison University

670

Flickr Creative Commons

Aubrey Plaza is one of my favorite humans in Hollywood. She's honest, blunt, unapologetic, and hilarious. I just started my sophomore year of college, and found that some of her best moments can accurately describe the start of the school year.