School officially ended, but I'm not excited for Summer '08..

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Well, school officially ended for me today. Everyone in my school was pumped to face this last day, sign yearbooks for seniors, enjoy the warm weather, then go home to finally celebrate the ending of the school year. However this year it felt different than previous years.</p>

<p>Becoming a rising seniors actually didn't hit a lot of kids in my school, including myself. Whenever I told my friends, "I don't feel like I'm becoming a senior," they replied the same way. It hasn't mentally hit us, and many of us feel like summer isn't coming up, but rather everyone will be back to school in a few weeks to resume classes.</p>

<p>I think this is because not everyone is ready to move on to another year, especially for us who are becoming seniors next year. I'm actually upset that next year will be my last year with everyone at school, and I was even discussing it with my friend. I told her that, "When we graduate, I'm gonna miss <strong><em>'s craziness, _</em></strong>'s anxious self, and your honesty," and we started laughing, but what I said was true. Junior flew by, and time seems to speed up with each year ending. Next year, time will outrun my mental preparedness, and I'll be leaving a lot of people in my school that I've been with for 4 years. I know I might sound really pessimistic, but I've had two older brothers who attend college, and they said high school friendships tend to stay in high school.</p>

<p>I know this whole thread sounds typical, but I feel the need to let it out. I think that this final year is going to make everyone realize that after this, we many not see each other anymore, and that friendships we have now will be tested in college. It gives me a sense of unity with my classmates, and when I reflect and look back, I feel foolish for any problems I've had with anyone. After all, 4 years isn't a long time, so why not spend it in the best way?</p>

<p>I really hope my last year of high school goes smoothly and steadily, with no rush. I want it to be fun and be able to use it to build memories with everyone before everyone departs on their college journey, taking different paths from each other. It felt like everyone in my grade was walking along one big path, but now the time came for each and every one of us to split off.</p>

<p>It's upsetting, and I'm not really excited for this summer as of right now.</p>

<p>Anyone feel the same way? =&lt;/p>

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<p>I didn't read your post b/c it's wayyyy too long; but i will say this:</p>

<p>I'M SUPER EXCITED FOR SUMMER '08....how could you not be?</p>

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<p>@you'llsee: I think I know why you're excited for this summer...</p>

<p>But to the OP, I can relate, but not for the same reasons. I'm really not ready to be at school all alone. Since I finished school a week ago, I've had a little time to reflect. I realize that most of my friends graduated already, and next year I will have really only one friend at school. It'll be very lonely, making new friends at the end might be a bit difficult.</p>

<p>The only reason why I'm not excited for summer is because I really have nothing to do. I turned down a summer program because I don't think I would benefit from it, so now I'm just taking two online classes which barely take up any time. I doubt that I'll regret my decisions since I'm always coming up with something cool to make or do and I like being able to relax.</p>

<p>I'm a bit hesitant to go into senior year because of the responsibilities that come with it. Applying to college is a bit shocking (is it really our turn, ALREADY?!) at the moment, but I've been looking forward to it for quite some time. It's kind of scary knowing that I may (or may not) know my destiny before the year is over.</p>

<p>I'm definitely ready for high school to be over since it hasn't been that amazing thus far, but I still have lots left to do and learn before I leave. Summer kind of forced itself upon me as junior year flew by so quickly. Now I'm left waking up everyday around 1pm wondering what I'm going to do for 2 more months.</p>

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<p>School's officially ending. And I'm not looking forward for Summer '08 too much. Though I'm looking forward to college, I do not look forward to my job. :[</p>

<p>I'm graduating soon and Monday = last day...ever!! It seems surreal and the fact I'm probably never seeing half of them ever again just doesn't seem real after this long. It might seem overbearing that a chapter of your life is coming to a close. But, change is constant. Embrace it. :) There's always facebook to keep in touch.</p>

<p>Don't be hesitant about senior year; it's awesome. Just make sure to have fun. :)</p>

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<p>I'm excited for Fall '08.
:)</p>

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<p>Me too. :)</p>

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<p>Wow, I feel the exact opposite. This summer is going to be amazing because I am doing swim team, working as a lifeguard, acting in the play "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardobe", taking pictures for National Geographic, practicing volleyball all summer, and hanging out with friends who are going to college next year. However, I can't wait to leave the horrible town I live in, because the majority of the people are sports-obsessed, two-faced, closeminded, arrogant jerks who aren't going to get anywhere in life. High school has not been good for me, but I am an optimist and realize that after HS, things will get much better.</p>

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<p>summer is no better than school, i have 3 online classes and a job. yay me</p>

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Wow, I feel the exact opposite. This summer is going to be amazing because I am doing swim team, working as a lifeguard, acting in the play "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardobe", taking pictures for National Geographic, practicing volleyball all summer, and hanging out with friends who are going to college next year. However, I can't wait to leave the horrible town I live in, because the majority of the people are sports-obsessed, two-faced, closeminded, arrogant jerks who aren't going to get anywhere in life. High school has not been good for me, but I am an optimist and realize that after HS, things will get much better.

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<p>QFT</p>

<p>...</p>

<p>And then the 10 characters rule ruined what little profundity that acronym held.</p>

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<p>
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And then the 10 characters rule ruined what little profundity that acronym held.

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What does QFT mean?
You could just type QFT, held down space for a long time, and then put a period like:
QFT . Note that there is only a little space between T and the period. wth, why am I sounding like a teacher?</p>

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<p>yeah, what does QFT mean? </p>

<p>i'm sorta excited for summer. i have finals next week then junior year's over.
summer will be -okay- cos I have to study for SAT IIs :( and many many many AP summer assignments but then i'm going on vacation and hanging out with friends so it's all cool :) </p>

<p>i dont want to be a senior though. yday was senior's last day; it was sad..</p>

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<p>u guys will love senior year...my senior year officially ended today...1st round of grad parties on friday the 13th was awesome</p>

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<p>QFT = Quoted For Truth</p>

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<p>I've always wondered what that meant...but never asked.</p>

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<p>You seniors should enjoy your final year of HS. Have fun and party. Stop all the drama that you have because then you'll miss out on important friendships and talk to new people. You might learn some stuff about them. </p>

<p>I think some college freshman are more excited for college than summer.</p>