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30 Things You Learn After Graduating From High School, College Or Not

The more you grow, the more you begin to know.

Kerre Lattanzio

Dec 27, 2017

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30 Things You Learn After Graduating From High School, College Or Not

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Oh, high school. It feels just like yesterday, right?

You've been on your own for quite some time now, though.

You're finally getting accustomed to having more responsibilities on your plate, you've met new people at a new place and it's been a time of experimentation to say the least.

Through it all, you're realizing that the more you grow, the more you begin to know.

Every experience has a lesson that you should keep.

So take a seat, because we're about to get deep:

1. Naps really do give you the kick-start of energy that you need.

2. Exercise – it's better to start earlier than later.

3. Humility is noticed.

4. Involvement on campus cultures you.

5. Don’t be scared to express yourself.

6. People come and go.

7. Keep your friends close, but your family closer.

8. Time is flying by, but I feel the same as I did years ago.

9. Having a positive outlook will make the hardest days easier.

10. Study hard.

11. Don't be afraid to ask for help – mentally, physically and emotionally.

12. If you know someone, say hi to them.

13. Kindness is cool.

14. Respect your parents – it’ll dawn on you just how much they’ve done for you.

15. Independence.

16. Set goals – your decisions now will shape your future.

17. Surround yourself with motivated people.

18. Partying is fun, but it isn’t everything.

19. Ask questions.

20. Become familiar with a professor in your field that you can seek for guidance.

21. Don’t take anything for granted.

22. People appreciate a good sense of humor.

23. Love can be anything that you are passionate about.

24. Boys and girls are more similar than you think.

25. Learn about ways of life that are different from your own without attempting to change them.

26. Give people the benefit of the doubt.

27. Don’t be shy about your faith, or lack of one.

28. The more people that you know, the better.

29. There’s always something more you could be doing.

30. No one loves you more than your parents, and your pet at home.

The list ends here, but I'm sure that it'll be extended in a few years ...

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30 Things You Learn After Graduating From High School, College Or Not

The more you grow, the more you begin to know.

1. Naps really do give you the kick-start of energy that you need.

2. Exercise – it's better to start earlier than later.

3. Humility is noticed.

4. Involvement on campus cultures you.

5. Don’t be scared to express yourself.

6. People come and go.

7. Keep your friends close, but your family closer.

8. Time is flying by, but I feel the same as I did years ago.

9. Having a positive outlook will make the hardest days easier.

10. Study hard.

11. Don't be afraid to ask for help – mentally, physically and emotionally.

12. If you know someone, say hi to them.

13. Kindness is cool.

14. Respect your parents – it’ll dawn on you just how much they’ve done for you.

15. Independence.

16. Set goals – your decisions now will shape your future.

17. Surround yourself with motivated people.

18. Partying is fun, but it isn’t everything.

19. Ask questions.

20. Become familiar with a professor in your field that you can seek for guidance.

21. Don’t take anything for granted.

22. People appreciate a good sense of humor.

23. Love can be anything that you are passionate about.

24. Boys and girls are more similar than you think.

25. Learn about ways of life that are different from your own without attempting to change them.

26. Give people the benefit of the doubt.

27. Don’t be shy about your faith, or lack of one.

28. The more people that you know, the better.

29. There’s always something more you could be doing.

30. No one loves you more than your parents, and your pet at home.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

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