4 Reasons Why I'm Ready To Move On From High School
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4 Reasons Why I'm Ready To Move On From High School

Starting new, with other people who are just as new to this whole thing as you.

Maria Jay
Jan 16, 2017
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4 Reasons Why I'm Ready To Move On From High School
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1. Meet new people

This is my number one reason for being so excited to go away to college. At college, you rarely know people, and to be honest, that’s the best part. Starting new, with other people who are just as new to this whole thing as you. The friendships made in college last a lifetime, and I’m ready to make them.

2. Independence

The amount of freedom that comes with being a college freshman is counterbalanced with the amount of responsibility that weighs you down. Once again, it’s new, exciting, and different, but with this, more challenges arise. Whether you meet these challenges with grace and excellence or fear, and tears will determine how much you enjoy college.

3. New Opportunities

Not only do you meet new people, but if you go away to a school that is in another state, the amount of new opportunities around you is crazy. Learning to navigate a new city is always fun, and finding your own little niche in this city, even better. Be sure to find a new favorite non-chain coffee shop!

4. Greek Life

I really would like to join a sorority. Greek life and the social aspects that come with being a member seem so exciting. The process that pledges take including bid day, seem like a lot of fun, and more opportunities to meet gals that may become my bridesmaids down the line, friendships lasting forever.

What I’m not looking forward to:

Student debt. Need I say more?

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