During my high school years I feel as though I didn’t exactly take advantage of all the school has to offer. I never challenged myself as much as I should have, participated in enough activities, or had enough of the typical high school experiences. I always thought that I had more time for that, even despite all the times I have been told that high school goes by faster than I can imagine. But the thing is, if given the chance, I doubt that I would do anything differently because though I did not take advantage of high school the way that many other students do, I still allowed myself to learn many things on my own. For example, without high school I would definitely not be the person I am today. Four years ago I was shy, nervous, and lacked the self-confidence I now have. Being with my friends and forcing myself to make new ones when one of my best friends changed schools last year has allowed me to open myself up more and try new things. I have to say that although Ali is one of my best friends, her changing schools at the end of junior year was one of the best things for me. We have been friends since 4th grade so naturally we were always together with almost everything we did, but when she left I had to reach out to more of my other friends and make new relationships. I have realized that there is probably a lot I would have missed out on if we never separated ourselves from each other during high school. I do not feel as though high school was a complete waste of time or that I am walking out empty-handed. I am aware that there was a lot more I could have done in the past four years that would have better prepared me for the life that awaits me, but that is okay with me. I am ready to start my life and take things seriously even if it means I have a little bit more difficult of a time transitioning to that.
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