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To The Senior Graduating High School In A Month

"What feels like the end, is often the beginning."

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To The Senior Graduating High School In A Month

It wasn't too long ago that I was in your shoes. Just a little over a year ago, I was the senior that had a month left. One month left in the hometown that I grew up in. One month left with the friends that I didn't want to leave. One month left in the place that I had called “my school" for the past four years. You are probably thinking the same things I thought whenever it came down to only 30 days left. You're probably scared, nervous, worried, or anxious. Maybe you're like me and are dying to get out of high school, ready to start a new chapter. Or maybe you aren't so ready yet. Maybe you're wishing for a little more time.

As scary as it is, this month you have left will fly by. You'll blink and you'll be standing in your cap and gown, waiting for your name to be called to receive your diploma. You'll look back on your last four years at your school and wonder why time went by so fast. It'll be bittersweet. However, trust me when I say that you have so much to look forward to. You are about to begin taking the steps to build your future. You are going to grow and learn so much more than any high school class could teach you. You are going to meet amazing people and accomplish amazing things. So, as scared as you might be, I encourage you to take that first step out of your comfort zone and face this world head-on. Chase your dreams and work towards your goals. You are smart. You are brave. You are capable of achieving amazing things. All your life, the lessons you have learned have prepared you for this point in your life. You are more than ready.

There are times when you will feel alone, scared, or confused. There are times when it won't always be easy. But those are the times when you will shine the most because I know you will work through whatever problems you may face. Don't think of the bad times as a terrible thing. Use them all as learning experiences. As author Joshua Marine once said, “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."

You might think that this is the end.

However, it's not.

This is only the beginning.

Trust me when I say that the adventures and opportunities you are about to face are nothing compared to high school. Whether you are going to college, going to work, or something else, this is the beginning of your journey called life. It will be exciting, it will be terrifying, but it will all be worth it.

So, as you walk out of your high school for the very last time, I encourage you to take a deep breath. Relax. You'll always have the memories to look back on from high school. But your time is now, it begins today. Embrace it.

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