<p>I've always been hearing about how if you don't go to prom you're going to regret forever. But I don't know if I'm actually going to enjoy it. </p>
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<li>I'm not much of a dancer, at least for high school functions. I can't wait to party in college though. :)</li>
<li>Seeing my fellow classmates dancing promiscuously is kind of strange.</li>
<li>I've always been into planning the dances but never really going to them lol. </li>
<li>All the expenses for prom seem like a whole lot. </li>
<li>I don't think this year's prom is going to be very swell.</li>
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<p>Are any of you going? And if any of you never went to prom, do you regret it?</p>
<p>Prom isn't for everyone, and if you think you'll be uncomfortable then don't go. I went to my prom, and it was a blast. But the trick is to just let go -- you can't focus on how bad of a dancer you are or anything else. Believe me, I am an unbelievably bad dancer and no one cares. My prom tip: find a group of friends and stick with them. If you have a group, it's hard to feel uncomfortable or awkward.</p>
<p>As for the cost and everything, I have a question. Is this your senior or junior prom? Because if it's your junior prom, I would be more likely to say 'screw it, don't go.' To me it's all about the experience -- I don't want to look back and wish I had gone.</p>
<p>In the end, it's totally up to you. Do what feels right!</p>
<p>yeah i think you should just go
i was contemplating not going this year too (junior prom) because i don't really like anyone right now and it'd be kind of awkward to go with just a guy friend
but whatever, from what i hear its a lottttttt of fun
and so what if you're a bad dancer? everyone starts off that way so might as well practice while you can..
as for expenses.. just don't go all out and buy a $500 dress</p>
<p>Consider yourself privileged to have proms. Schools like ours have banned prom and we can no longer enjoy the last moments of high school with awesome school functions.</p>
<p>I went to prom as a freshman and sophomore and I'm a junior now and most likely I'll be going again. It's a total waste of money and time. Just meet everyone down the shore and have fun there.</p>
<p>In Jersey most of us all just rent out a place by the beach for a week and stay there after prom.</p>
<p>i went to prom last year as a junior, and it was a phenomenal experience. the key is to go with friends that you love and not care about being silly. </p>
<p>im really girly and i love getting all glammed up. i can't wait for prom this year!</p>
<p>but if dances and proms arent your thing, dont feel pressure to go. do something more your style instead.</p>
<p>My friends and I decided to ditch prom, so we went clubbing instead haha. We didn't see the point of wasting money on tickets/dresses/glamming up.</p>
<p>My band was going to perform anyway, so I got in for free lol. After the whole thing, I joined my friends at the club. 'Twas a fun night. Prom in my school kind of sucks anyway so I'm glad I didn't go.</p>
<p>I know. I am debating the same thing. I am going to have a number of AP's this year and my prom is right in between the two weeks. Right now I'm leaning toward not going to prom.</p>
<p>I'm a senior, and I think I was one of about 10 juniors that didn't go to prom last year. I don't regret it at all. </p>
<p>This year, I have absolutely no desire to go to my senior prom (I hate dressing up, I hate hip hop crap music that they play, I dislike about 90% of the senior class and 100% of the junior class, I hate dancing, and I'll get ripped off $100 because my school is prejudiced against single people and you have to pay for a date even if you're going alone), but my friend (who doesn't want to go either) is making me go. I think that's good though. </p>
<p>I'd say even if you hate it, at least you won't regret not experiencing it.</p>
<p>omg go!! last year, i didnt have a date for spring formal and just went by myself...turns out that my cousin's date from another school was REALLY hot and he actually came up to me and started dancing with me...yeah i was kinda on cloud 9. even if that doesnt happen, you will still have a great time with your friends!!! and i am a big nerd...its all about reputations and ppl at other schools dont really know your rep, they just go on what matters--looks and personality!</p>
<p>Last year when my daughter was a high school senior she and her friends purchased dresses and accessories that could be worn to parties once they were in college. They were not very excited about senior prom as most had gone as underclassmen. They had a nice time and did not regret attending. </p>
<p>You could also also buy a second hand dress or just borrow one from a friend who as graduated from high school. Just keep your preparations low key and make sure your friends attend and hang with them and you will have a nice time.</p>
<p>I didn't go to my junior prom and I don't regret it at all. I think you know if it's your type of thing or not--it most definitely wasn't mine. I hate dresses, school dances, dancing, and the music they play, so I had no desire to go. I'm considering going to my senior ball in jeans, though :D (At least for my school, it's supposed to be way better than prom).</p>
<p>I'm going to post-prom, but not to the dance. I'm not really interested in dancing, and I've never had any fun at any of the other high school dances I've been to. The most fun I ever had at a dance is when a friend and I stood outside, complained about how bad the music was for a little bit, and then just hung around and talked about books. Yup, I'm that much of a loser. </p>
<p>I don't think it's going to be one of those things I'm going to regret forever, haha. Hopefully the rest of my life will be fun enough so I'm not constantly upset about not going to the prom. If it's thirty years later and you're still thinking about your senior prom, then there's a good chance that you're weird.</p>
<p>Honestly, I think prom is for the people who really enjoyed high school and say it's the best part of their lives. These are the same people that end up working at the supermarket and the biggest excitement they'll get in their lives is becoming manager.</p>
<p>A graduate from my HS came once when I was a freshman and talked to us. He said that people who say they enjoyed high school and it's the best 4 years of your life, they usually end up with ****ty futures. And this guy had a full-ride to every Ivy League and has a kick-ass job now.</p>
<p>So the biggest excitement he gets in his life is his job?</p>
<p>I say go for it. I'm a terrible dancer but I had fun at prom. And I think high school has sucked it pretty bad, second only to elementary school (class size: 6). Find a date or go with friends, but if you don't you'll have years to look back and wonder if you'd have had fun if you did. It's a bit stupid that it's set up that way but the importance society places on prom makes it almost a brand name so you'll be reminded of it for the rest of your life.</p>
<p>And don't worry. You won't have a s****y future if you go :p</p>