For the few of us who went to an all-girls high school, we understand how truly unique of an experience it was. Sure, there are many preconceived notions and stereotypes that come along with it, but it's far from ordinary.
Here are 6 things you find to be true if you went to an all-girls high school:
1. Your uniform was your best friend.
Wearing your uniform every day was secretly the best thing ever. You always knew exactly what to wear and never had to stress out about picking an outfit. It was for this reason why you rolled out of bed 10 minutes before you had to leave your house for school. Even on dress down days, you never had to look nice because everyone would show up in leggings or sweatpants.
2. Shaving? A concept.
With no guys around, you never had to shave and nobody cared if you didn't. This wasn't just during the winter season where girls wore tights that could cover it up, it was year-round.
3. We had lots of unique traditions.
From wearing floor-length white gowns with a bouquet of a dozen red roses and a white sun hat at graduation, having seniors teach the freshman dance, choosing snowball queen by picking the cupcake that contained a walnut and going overboard during intramurals, there was always more than enough tradition.
4. Food was EVERYWHERE.
The coveted days of mac and mash were always something to look forward to, breakfast potatoes were your go-to and copious amounts of food would show up wherever and whenever. You never questioned it.
5. Outsiders were convinced you were a part of a cult.
While I have had friends from home and college tell me that they could see my school being a cult, it's an experience that I wouldn't have changed for the world. It's where I learned to become more confident in myself and learned how to be more outgoing. Plus, it's also where I've made friendships that I know will last a lifetime.
6. I was always encouraged to constantly challenge myself and was taught that I can do anything I set my mind to.
In an environment like my high school, it was incredibly stressful because I felt like I had to always academically compete with my peers. I remember girls always comparing grades on assignments and GPAs, but it allowed me to challenge myself. If it wasn't for the rigorous academics, I wouldn't have been so prepared for college and I definitely wouldn't have thought to apply to Penn State since it was halfway across the country.
