Flashback to when you were 14 years old. Middle school is almost over and according to most people, you will soon have the best four years of your life. They're talking about high school. We are given so many expectations of what our own four years will be like based on movies, TV shows, and other people. It obviously was nothing like our expectations. Sure, there were fun times and great memories, but as I sit in my college dorm room, I know I really don't miss high school at all.
There were a couple of good things, don't get me wrong. I loved spending time with my friends and gossiping about who was together and who had broken up. It was fun. I also loved going to football games and activities like Spirit Night. I also had my share of teachers who cared where my life was going in the future. Those few things certainly didn't make high school the best four years of my life because there were many negative aspects throughout high school.
First, there was never any chance to extend learning opportunities. We learned things like the Pythagorean Theorem instead of learning how to pay bills. It was hard to get hands-on learning and real experiences. We were forced to take classes that didn't match what we wanted to do in our future. It was difficult to follow such a strict curriculum. I just wanted to get out into the world and see what I could do.
Next, high school was just one big popularity contest. You had your small group of friends and didn't really change your social status at all. The popular kids were always having parties, winning awards,and basically thinking that they were the best. It's not like that in college. Everyone is the same boat, taking classes, and trying to make it in the world. There were so many fake people that thought high school was their kingdom. Maybe college will knock them down a few pegs.
I also hated little things involved with high school. I didn't like waking up early. It was a struggle every day to force myself out of bed just to make it to homeroom on time. I really hated gym class as well. I was never athletic and I despised the fact that I needed 4 years of gym credits to graduate.
Graduation was one of the greatest days. I got to leave everything behind without having to impress or talk to anyone from high school again. It was blissful walking across that stage. I knew I was done dealing with petty, stupid drama, and I could actually start preparing for my future. I happy in college, doing classes that will help me, choosing my own schedule, and working at my own pace to accomplish things.I believe college will end up to be a way better 4 years than high school. Bye high school, I don't miss you.
