Dear High School Senior,

It's completely okay to believe you know exactly what you want to do with your life. Please do not let people tell you otherwise. Don't let people convince you that just because you're 17, 18 or 19 years old that you must be uncertain of your future.

You have ambitions, goals and dreams for a reason. Don't ignore or deny them. In a few years, your dreams, your major or your choice of college may change, but they also might not. You don't have to convince yourself they will.

I knew since freshman year of high school that I wanted to be a writer. By sophomore year, I definitely knew I wanted to be a journalist. That dream hasn't changed since, and that's okay.

Not everyone is going to have everything figured out either, and that's okay as well. However, don't feel badly about yourself because you do. It's good that you've found your passion early.

If you have a chance to explore that passion and get experience before your senior year ends, take it. If you have a chance to share your passion and perhaps help someone else with their future, do it. If someone asks about your plans, share them.

Don't be afraid to be proud of yourself, your dreams or your ambitions.

Love,

A Girl Who Was Just Like You