You Know You're A High School Senior When
Start writing a post
Student Life

You Know You're A High School Senior When

You type in “c" and it fills in “commonapp.org".

2375
You Know You're A High School Senior When
i.ytimg.com

Senior year has been a mix of firsts and lasts and a combination of a slew of emotions. From college to friends, to trying to "adult," all high school seniors will relate to this list.

You know you're a high school senior when...

  1. You type in “c" in the search field and it fills in “commonapp.org”.
  2. You don’t understand when people ask what college you go to because most schools don’t even give out EARLY decisions until December.
  3. You never go into the cafeteria anymore.
  4. You actually have to start being on time for school so that you can get a good parking spot.
  5. The freshman literally look like babies to you.
  6. And you also feel like a completely different person that when your freshman self.
  7. When you are doing something in school that you aren’t supposed to do, you think, “Well, whatever, I’m a senior.”
  8. You give credit to the past old captains of sports teams and presidents of clubs because you realize how much work it actually is.
  9. You start to realize how many things your parents pay for that will become your responsibility.
  10. Sometimes you are SO ready to get out of your high school.
  11. But other times you just want to hide under your covers in your childhood bed and never come out so you never have to be an adult.
  12. You contemplate committing a crime before you turn 18.
  13. You don’t have time to have senioritis when colleges have 3 supplements each.
  14. You think about all of your lasts, and it’s bittersweet.
  15. You realize that the underclassman are scared of you and you are sadistically happy about that.
  16. You know better than to ask the juniors how junior year is going.
  17. Senior privileges mean you get to hang out with your pets at your house during your lunch.
  18. You realize that you will have to leave your pets next year and you force them to spend more time with you.
  19. Middle school is finally far enough in the past that you can laugh at old photos and not die of embarrassment.
  20. If your extended family asks you about college one more time you will actually go into hibernation.
  21. All you do is eat because having your license means McDonalds and Panera whenever you want.
  22. It also means you spend way more money than you used to.
  23. You drive everyone home from school, sports, and clubs.
  24. You have a countdown until graduation.
  25. You try not to be absent so that you can save up for senior skip days.
  26. You actually don’t understand how middle school backpacks are so big.
  27. You already started looking at prom dresses because this is your year.
  28. You can’t believe this is your last year, and you want to make the most of it.
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

90679
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

62467
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments