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6 pieces of advice I was given when i graduated high school

The month of May can be a blur when you graduate and have all sorts of events going on, but these pieces of advice resonated with me despite all the crazy.

Resa Pletcher

Jun 24, 2018

Texas Tech University

6 pieces of advice I was given when i graduated high school

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During my graduation party, I had an advice box for people to leave me advice for this next chapter of my life. That was not the only place I received these nuggets of wisdom. I have had influential teachers give me tips on life, as well as parents and family. Not all of it was good advice, but there were some that stood out to me that I truly plan on following throughout college and the rest of my life.

1. Do not allow trials to steal your joy and enthusiam.

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This really hit me because I know how hard the next four years of my life are going to be. I never really thought about how that could effect me until my teacher told me this. It taught me to not lose myself no matter what God has in store for me.

2. Be okay with being alone.

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I know this will be a problem for me because I always feel as if I am dependent on others. A teacher once told me to be okay with being alone. I should take myself out to eat, it might be something new to try.

3. Follow your dreams.

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I realize that this is a cliché that everyone is told, but few people take it seriously. I know so many of my friends are simply worried about finding a college major that will make them rich, but those riches are useless if you aren't doing what you love.

4. If you don't know it by 1 a.m., you won't know learn it that late - get some sleep.

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These words of wisdom came from my cousin who recently graduated college. I know I'm the type of person who would stay up and stress myself out over a test and so hearing this from someone who succeeded in college relieved some pressure I had put on myself.

5. Just continue to be yourself.

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This will always remind me to stay true to my roots. I am moving ten hours away for college and will be experiencing many new things. That cannot change my morals and the goals I have set for myself, though.

6. The person you are now is not going to be the same person you are next year and that person will not be the same in five years.

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I saved the best advice for last. I could not stop thinking about this. It might contradict the aforementioned advice, but I think they go hand-in-hand. I have to understand that change is bound to happen and I have to be okay with that.

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6 pieces of advice I was given when i graduated high school

The month of May can be a blur when you graduate and have all sorts of events going on, but these pieces of advice resonated with me despite all the crazy.

1. Do not allow trials to steal your joy and enthusiam.

2. Be okay with being alone.

3. Follow your dreams.

4. If you don't know it by 1 a.m., you won't know learn it that late - get some sleep.

5. Just continue to be yourself.

6. The person you are now is not going to be the same person you are next year and that person will not be the same in five years.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

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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There have been many lessons learned.

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.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

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.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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