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Dear Seniors, Brace Yourself For These 23 Struggles You Will Experience This Year

Whoever said senior year was the 'easiest' is wrong.

Claire Lin

Aug 16, 2019

Alpharetta, Georgia

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Summer is officially over, and I still can't grasp the thought that I am finally a high school senior. From special parking spots to fancy lunch gatherings to ultimate special day, I always envied how leisurely seniors always held their look; however, after just one week of coming back into reality, I realized that life is more hectic than ever. Here are the top 23 struggles of every high school senior.

1. Coming out of the school parking lot as if it were a warzone

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2. Resisting the temptation to press snooze just one more time

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Every. single. day.

3. Struggling to come up with a single idea for college apps

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4. Going broke after relying on Starbucks coffee to keep you functioning

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...which then leaves you in debt before you even start college.

5. Being looked down upon by all of your teachers and counselors

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6. SENORITIS

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The utter lack of motivation is quite terrifying. Yet, you still have those college supplements you know you'll regret not starting early in the year.

7. Selling your entire soul to afford decent senior pictures

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8. Pondering endlessly over one question

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9. Facing the last _______ dilemma

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It's the last first last week of high school, the last time I'll eat spicy chicken in the library, the last time I'll be able to pull off the end of the year prank, and finally the last time I'll stress over yet another Calculus test. Relieving right?

10. Doing everything in your power to get that last GPA boost

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11. Wracking your brain over which prom dress you should wear or which date you should take

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12. Feeling the urge to rebel against your innocent self

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"Release the beast"

13. Daydreaming about the day you move out and finally live like an adult

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14. Having to analyze your own pros and cons for the first time

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15. Breaking the internet on your hunt for scholarships

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16. Receiving thousands of emails from college advertisements begging you to apply

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17. Planning the perfect senior trip after the year is over

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18. Coming up with every elaborate plan to deal with no having a car in college

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19. Going through your old Spotify playlists and reliving the past 4 years

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20. Knocking on every door to see if they're hiring

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21. Gathering together every nerve to ask your teacher for a recommendation

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22. Bracing yourself for all those rejection letters

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23. Preparing for your dreams to be crushed

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Just know, you're not alone.

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Dear Seniors, Brace Yourself For These 23 Struggles You Will Experience This Year

Whoever said senior year was the 'easiest' is wrong.

1. Coming out of the school parking lot as if it were a warzone

2. Resisting the temptation to press snooze just one more time

3. Struggling to come up with a single idea for college apps

4. Going broke after relying on Starbucks coffee to keep you functioning

5. Being looked down upon by all of your teachers and counselors

6. SENORITIS

7. Selling your entire soul to afford decent senior pictures

8. Pondering endlessly over one question

9. Facing the last _______ dilemma

10. Doing everything in your power to get that last GPA boost

11. Wracking your brain over which prom dress you should wear or which date you should take

12. Feeling the urge to rebel against your innocent self

13. Daydreaming about the day you move out and finally live like an adult

14. Having to analyze your own pros and cons for the first time

15. Breaking the internet on your hunt for scholarships

16. Receiving thousands of emails from college advertisements begging you to apply

17. Planning the perfect senior trip after the year is over

18. Coming up with every elaborate plan to deal with no having a car in college

19. Going through your old Spotify playlists and reliving the past 4 years

20. Knocking on every door to see if they're hiring

21. Gathering together every nerve to ask your teacher for a recommendation

22. Bracing yourself for all those rejection letters

23. Preparing for your dreams to be crushed

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

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

Obviously the best superpower.

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.

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