High school is supposed to be the best four years of your life and graduation is the culmination of it all. But why? Why would you want to peak at 18 years old? Enjoy high school! Love it! Make friends, learn a lot, try new things, have lots of fun, make memories, dream big, do your best. But please, do not think that it's the best life is ever going to get.

I loved high school, really I did. Two years out and I still have the same friends (plus tons more from college) and I enjoy reminiscing on it from time to time, but really, why do we glorify ages 14- 18 so much? Things get so much better after high school, truly it does. In college, you can be your own person and work toward making your dreams come true. You can learn who you are and study what you love. You can network and be independent. But guess what, that STILL shouldn't be the best four years of your life.

Why does the best part of everyone's life have to be the same? And why does it have to come in a clump? When you graduate college you're still only 22 years old. Why do you want the best to be behind you? Why can't life just keep getting better?

I'm not telling you to keep wishing for the future, although college is pretty great. Live in the moment because right now, high school should be the best time of your life. It's the last time you're going to live with your parents with your childhood friends right down the road. It's the last time your parents will pay for everything for you. And trust me, it's the easiest your education and probably life will ever be again, so don't stress on that too much.

So, no, I really don't miss high school. I miss some of my friends and my teachers that meant so much to me. I miss my family, but I can go home on breaks, and I miss the memories, but I have pictures. High school was great and all, but life does get better, so don't be too sad about graduation approaching. This also isn't to say don't be excited about graduating. You did it! It's a huge accomplishment and you deserve to celebrate, but know that the future will be even better.

Also, if you hated high school, know that your future will be amazing because you don't have to see any of your classmates ever again.