Dear High School Seniors,

This is the moment you've been waiting for all of your life. You've in school 12 years, give or take a few, and I'm sure you're so tired of seeing the same people and going through the same routine every single day. I know how ready you are to graduate and get out of that town and move on to something bigger, but please, slow down.

High school will hold some of the best memories of your life. You think that you're so ready to leave, but trust me, you're going to want to go back sometimes. Don't rush to get through with everything, enjoy it the best you can. Go to every football, baseball, basketball, soccer, etc. game that you can. Take advantage of the cheap ticket prices and the relationships you have with each of the players. Dress up for homecoming spirit week, go on field trips with clubs you're in, go to the prom, and make the most of each of these things. Don't stop participating in school activities just because you have "senioritis".

Apply to every college that you've even slightly considered, you never know if you'll change your mind about your college decision. Take advantage of the college days the school allows and make the most of that day. College days can be fun if you make them by taking a tour, and then doing something fun on/near campus to see if that's really somewhere you could really see yourself living for the next 2 or 4 years of your life.

Please, please, please, take in every last minute you can with your best friends, especially if they're going to a different school than you are. Watch movies, eat junk food, go on road trips, or whatever it takes for you to make the best memories you can to remember your last moments of high school.

Finally, make time for your family. After graduation, you'll wish you had spent more time with them. I know it seems a lot to try to balance school work, family and friendships, and other activities, but when you look back at it, you'll be glad you did.

Sincerely,

A College Student.