Your last semester of high school has just started, but what do you do now? There are so many tips that I think every graduating senior needs to know. I know I totally sound like an old woman, but I'm only 20 so I'm not that old. High school is supposed to be the time of your life and sometimes it is, but sometimes it's not. There are so many things that I learned AFTER graduating. I was just like you, so excited to finally walk across that stage and get my diploma. There is so much I wish I'd known then, though. So here are just a few of my tips.
1. Make the most of every day!
I know this is what everyone says, but its totally true. Seriously, go to every pep-rally. I skipped every one of my pep-rallies my senior year and I regret it so much. If your school offers a senior trip, go on it! I promise it will be the best time of your life! My graduating class went on a trip to Washington D.C. and Virginia Beach; this will forever go down as the best week of my life. We made so many memories and became so close. My school does a Project Graduation, which was seriously the best night! We all spent the night of graduation playing games and making memories. We got to spend one last night together, which was so emotional.
2. Go to class!
Trust me, I totally know how tempting skipping class can be. Ask anyone I graduated with, I probably skipped class at least three fourths of the year. Seriously go to class! I know you don't think it's fun right now, but it'll all be worth it in the end. College was such a hard adjustment for me because I never went to class in high school.
3. Make memories!
I don't even care what you're doing. If you're having fun, take pictures! Who cares who's looking at you? You'll want to remember every single thing that you've done. Do everything that you've ever want to do because soon after you walk across that stage, adulthood will start and it's way different then you'd expect it to be.
4. Go to Prom!
I know some people are super apprehensive about going to prom, but go! I went three years and I had a blast each time! I know it can be super stressful finding a date, picking a dress and getting ready but it's all worth it! I seriously envy all the girls that still get to go find their prom dresses this year!
When you walk across the stage this year everything will change. You'll lose friends, even best friends, but it's just a part of life. Make sure you make the most of this year, because you'll never get to do it again!
