High school has its perks. Don't get me wrong; I love college as much as Asher Roth (though not exactly in the same way). That throwback joke clearly shows my age and proves that I have now moved on from my young high school days. I can't lie and say that I don't miss some aspects of those simpler times. Granted, I much prefer college to high school, but I have to acknowledge the little things I miss. High schoolers: take this advice from a current college student and appreciate these things while they last!
1. You don't have to pay for textbooks.
This has to be the best thing about high school. I would be bathing in cash if I didn't have to buy books for all of my classes. When your math teacher passes out that Calculus book this fall, be thankful that you didn't have to hand over $200.
2. Your family is right there.
This is so true for college students who live away from home. You have no idea how many times I called my mom during my first year because I had no idea how to function without her. You think you're independent until you get the flu and are clueless.
3. You don't have to make your own schedule.
I have a new appreciation for the people who made schedules in high school. It's hard on your own to figure out all of the classes you need and how to fit them in with a lunch! Combine that with computer malfunction and flooded servers the morning of scheduling day and you have a meltdown waiting to happen. So much easier to just wait for the high school administration to do it for you!
4. You aren't tempted by unhealthy foods constantly.
It's soon much easier in college to eat pizza and ice cream every single day! It's always available, and when you're stressed about finals, it's easy to excuse a treat or 12. Plus there will always be friends ordering takeout and encouraging your poor nutritional decisions. The Freshman Fifteen is a thing for a reason.
5. You never have night classes.
The last thing that anyone wants to be doing at 8 PM is taking a plant biology exam. While they give you a little extra cramming time, they're inconvenient and you're somehow always tired during them.
6. You don't have as much responsibility.
Once you start thinking about what you're going to do after high school, things get a lot harder. You have to make decisions about the rest of your life when you can barely decide on what to get at Dairy Queen. Of course I love my new independence, but high school was just a lot more carefree and simple! I was always in a rush to grow up in high school, but now I wish I would have appreciated my time as a young teenager more.
