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Anthony’s Answer
Hello Daniela, I am happy to help answer your question.
Based on what I know now at this point in my life, if I could go back in time to my 4 years of high school, the main thing piece of advice I would take with me is to not get caught up in what others think of you. During your high school years, everyone is going through life changes at a different rate, and so many kids get caught up in worrying about how they are viewed by others. This is insignificant because, when you graduate and move on to college, you will notice this disappears. Everyone in college is primarily focused on beginning the development of a successful career, rather than about what others are doing or the clothes they are wearing. From a personal standpoint, if I had realized this during high school, I would have been able to be much more focused on my studies and my athletic endeavors, which could have had a great impact on my college career.
Based on what I know now at this point in my life, if I could go back in time to my 4 years of high school, the main thing piece of advice I would take with me is to not get caught up in what others think of you. During your high school years, everyone is going through life changes at a different rate, and so many kids get caught up in worrying about how they are viewed by others. This is insignificant because, when you graduate and move on to college, you will notice this disappears. Everyone in college is primarily focused on beginning the development of a successful career, rather than about what others are doing or the clothes they are wearing. From a personal standpoint, if I had realized this during high school, I would have been able to be much more focused on my studies and my athletic endeavors, which could have had a great impact on my college career.
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Esmeralda’s Answer
Great question Daniela!
Here's a quick list on what I have learned from my high school experience
- Organizations are important and helpful in making you stand out as a college candidate
- Dual Credit classes/ AP test scores are useful and help you save money from taking a few courses in college
Here's a quick list on what I have learned from my high school experience
- Organizations are important and helpful in making you stand out as a college candidate
- Dual Credit classes/ AP test scores are useful and help you save money from taking a few courses in college
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Nikki’s Answer
Hi Daniela,
1. Be yourself, and the right people will like you for you!! I know this sounds cliche, but it is true. Try to find the things that interest you and make you happy, and get involved!! Try to surround yourself with people that support you and your interests, and you will be happiest.
2. It's ok to not have everything figured out! Most people are just figuring things out as they go along, even after high school and college. It's perfectly okay if you still don't know what you want to do, are still figuring out your identity, etc. Be patient with yourself!!
3. Try not to compare yourself to others. This is hard not to do sometimes, but everyone is on their own path. And everyone has a different timeline for various life milestones!
I hope this is helpful!
1. Be yourself, and the right people will like you for you!! I know this sounds cliche, but it is true. Try to find the things that interest you and make you happy, and get involved!! Try to surround yourself with people that support you and your interests, and you will be happiest.
2. It's ok to not have everything figured out! Most people are just figuring things out as they go along, even after high school and college. It's perfectly okay if you still don't know what you want to do, are still figuring out your identity, etc. Be patient with yourself!!
3. Try not to compare yourself to others. This is hard not to do sometimes, but everyone is on their own path. And everyone has a different timeline for various life milestones!
I hope this is helpful!
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Cedric’s Answer
The most important thing I have learned at this point in my life and I learned from high school or should have learned from high school is to take the time to do self-discovery to find out:
1) what you enjoy doing?
2) what you dislike doing?
3) what are you willing to sacrifice or invest in so that you can do what you enjoy?
4) what is an immediate step you can do to achieve the above?
It is important to graduate from high school not just knowing what college studies or career position you want; but what activities and actions you want in your life.
1) what you enjoy doing?
2) what you dislike doing?
3) what are you willing to sacrifice or invest in so that you can do what you enjoy?
4) what is an immediate step you can do to achieve the above?
It is important to graduate from high school not just knowing what college studies or career position you want; but what activities and actions you want in your life.
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Nancy’s Answer
The most important thing I learned in high school was to take ownership of my path forward. I remember the worst part about high school was vaguely planning for the future while still seeing family tension rise towards me because I never did things the way my parents wanted me to. I don't advocate for disobeying your parents, but high school is the prime time to start looking for people you trust (siblings, mentors, teachers, or counsilors) besides your parents about what your future could look like. My personal moment of peace was after a fight with my dad on my college application list; one teacher was kind enough to sit and listen as I cried during lunch from the pressure of all the expectations. Unfortunately, there is disproportionate pressure to make the big decision of what is your lifelong profession you will pursue in school which realistically is an overstatement that any single career decision will make or break your life. I recommend taking advantage of every opportunity available to you, but take a leap of faith to pursue your own personal interests and goals, not just rely on the dreams of parents or the typical path for "kids like me". It doesn't matter if you learn this lesson later in high school, college or in your job 10 years later, but once you do take the reigns on own your own life journey and with some sweat and luck you'll find yourself proud when looking back.
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Keri’s Answer
Hi Daniela,
The most important thing I learned in High School was the knowledge that hard work matters and if you give a project/paper/assignment your best effort, that work will earn rewards. I also learned that asking questions is one of the best things you can do, throughout life! No one should be worried about being perceived as "dumb" for asking questions - we sometimes have to learn how to do this as adults. To lean into our lives with curiosity, instead of pretending that we know everything about everything. Finally, I learned that High School was someplace to discover new interests, meet forever friends and gain confidence in my decisions.
I know that 2020 is turning your high school experience upside down right now, but you all are the adventurers! You get to forge a new path, one that has never before been done! What a creative and innovative opportunity! Good luck to you!
The most important thing I learned in High School was the knowledge that hard work matters and if you give a project/paper/assignment your best effort, that work will earn rewards. I also learned that asking questions is one of the best things you can do, throughout life! No one should be worried about being perceived as "dumb" for asking questions - we sometimes have to learn how to do this as adults. To lean into our lives with curiosity, instead of pretending that we know everything about everything. Finally, I learned that High School was someplace to discover new interests, meet forever friends and gain confidence in my decisions.
I know that 2020 is turning your high school experience upside down right now, but you all are the adventurers! You get to forge a new path, one that has never before been done! What a creative and innovative opportunity! Good luck to you!
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Jemima A.’s Answer
Every stage in life unfolds a lesson.
I was opportune to attend a boarding highschool so it exposed me to alot of opportunity which I grasped.
From highest to least, I learnt;
- How to personally manage time.
- How to interact with people from various diversity.
- Leadership Skills
- Punctuality is Key
I was opportune to attend a boarding highschool so it exposed me to alot of opportunity which I grasped.
From highest to least, I learnt;
- How to personally manage time.
- How to interact with people from various diversity.
- Leadership Skills
- Punctuality is Key
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Jack’s Answer
Hey Daniela. The most important thing that I learned in high school was leadership and I gained exposure through sports and clubs. Leadership will help you in college and throughout your career so definitely seek out leadership opportunities.
Hope this helps and best of luck!
Hope this helps and best of luck!