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Jul 08, 2020

5 things I wish I'd known entering my senior year

In about a month and a half, I will be starting college. On one hand, I am over the moon excited. But on the other hand, I feel like I am not ready at all. As I've reflected the past few weeks, there are things I wish I would have known going into my senior year.

1. Enjoy it while it lasts.

When I started my senior year, almost every single adult I encountered told me to enjoy it, because it would go by fast. One of my goals for the school year was to cherish every moment. I think I accomplished that goal, but I'm still sitting here wondering where the time went. I can now say from experience that it does go by fast. Cherish every day you have in school, because you'll miss it when it's over.

2. APPLY. FOR. SCHOLARSHIPS. EARLY.

I cannot stress this enough. I spent so much time applying to scholarships on the wrong sites. You should not have to pay to apply for a scholarship!! Apply for local scholarships! I've also found ScholarMe and FastWeb to be helpful sites.

3. Sometimes it'll feel like you're making the wrong decision.

I chose to attend college after high school. As it gets closer and closer to the start of the semester, I've felt a great deal of doubt about my major and future career. But as confusing and scary things might feel sometimes, I'm doing what I love. I hope the same for you, whether you choose to attend college or not.

4. College is not the only option out there.

A lot of people I talk to that are still in high school feel like college is being pushed on them by counselors, teachers, and/or parents. But college isn't for everyone! I chose to attend college because I love to learn and I wanted to expose myself to as much as I could so I can be the best musician I can be. But keep in mind, there plenty of jobs you can get that don't require a college education.

5. This is your life.

Your senior year of high sschool can be an overwhelming time. What I want to stress most is that your life is exactly that. Your own. Don't allow anyone to push you into doing something you don't want to do. You're an adult now. You can do anything you want! No matter what you choose to do, I hope it makes you happy.

Good luck!!

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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

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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.

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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.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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