While going to an all-girls' high school wasn't the 'typical' high school experience, it was unique in its own way. Even though we all complained about the work load and sometimes claimed that we missed going to school with boys, deep down we all knew that we loved our school. There are many reasons why going to an all girls school was the best, and here are a few (in no particular order).
1. You Never Brushed Your Hair.
And it didn't matter, because there weren't any boys around. No one judged you for what you looked like. Besides, who had time to brush their hair when you woke up 15 minutes before you had to leave in the morning? A bun or ponytail were your go-to.
2. You Could Talk About Boys at Any Time.
Since there were no boys, you could talk about boys with your friends at any time and it as okay. You didn't have to worry about whether or not someone was around or could hear you. Whether it was from talking about your crush to celebrity crush, it was perfectly acceptable.
3. No-Shave November was Year Round.
Not shaving for months at a time didn't matter that much, especially if you were wearing tights with your skirt once it started to get cold. Shaving was definitely something that happened only on special occasions. When the time for a school dance rolled around, you knew you had to shave. Ugh.
4. No Makeup, No Problem.
Makeup was pointless and generally frowned upon. Not only does it take too long to put on, but there was no reason for it. It was obvious if someone wore makeup to school, and they were asked what they were doing later.
5. You Knew What You Were Going to Wear Every Day.
While at first you may have resisted the uniform, you eventually grew to love it. You never had to decide what to wear, and it made getting ready in the morning that much easier. It also saved time, so you could sleep in as late as possible. Now that you've graduated, you find yourself missing it sometimes and still struggle to come up with outfits every morning.
6. So. Much. Food.
It's a scientific fact that people of the same gender eat more when the other gender isn't around, and it's no different at an all-girls' school. No one felt self-conscious eating a lot. There were constantly bake sales going on for various clubs, and when your birthday came, your friends baked treats for you--cookies, brownies, cupcakes, you name it. Even if it wasn't your birthday, your friends always shared with you (and even people who you weren't that close with).
7. Dance Parties at Lunch.
I don't know about you, but my high school was allowed to listen to music during lunch on Fridays. The seniors got to pick the music, and most of the time it was a throwback to the 2000's. The Jonas Brothers, Hannah Montana, High School Musical, and Jesse McCartney were all acceptable. We all had fun and weren't embarrassed to sing or dance along. This really bonded us together.
8. You Became More Confident.
With no boys around, girls weren't afraid to speak up in class or be themselves. Your school taught you to be a confident woman, and that you don't need a boy to complete you. High school taught you that girls can do anything or be anything they want to. Girls weren't afraid to live up to their full potential.You definitely got out of your shell and changed as a person from going to an all-girls school.
9. You Had Awesome Traditions.
Since your school was founded so long ago, there are a lot of cool traditions that are unique to your school. Whether it was intramurals, junior ring, snowball, or whatever they might be, they were all a lot of fun. However, most of them are weird and too hard to explain to your college friends.
10. The Friends You Made are Friends for Life.
And lastly, the friends that you made at your all-girls high school are friendships that will last forever. These are the friends that will be in your wedding and that you will keep in touch with until the very end. While it may sound cheesy, the sisterhood that happens at an all-girls school is very real. Even though I don't have any actual sisters, I'm glad to call all of the friends that I made in high school my sisters.
