<p>My senior year is approaching and over the summer I've been a little bit stressed. I have been researching colleges to apply to and have started the applications and I find myself arguing with my parents about college and all that stuff and it goes on an on. I didn't play a sport this summer so I had a lot of down time. My brother got the Samsung Galaxy S3 and I have the iPhone 4 and we're arguing about who has a better phone (how USELESS that is to argue about something like that), and on an on. I like to argue a lot and I am trying to change my attitude and look on little things and I'm kinda scared of change (I don't know why. Maybe because I am afraid that everyone will comment on my change and how i'm trying and I don't know). I have a lot of hard classes my senior year and need to run senior year out really well and bring some points to my GPA (3.0 average right now) and re-take the ACT in September to boost my score (I got a 24). I don't know, but I am just taking life hard right now. I've been applying everywhere for a job so I can put some money down for car insurance (I never found one so my parents said they won't let me drive to school my senior year -- responsibility, which I am responsible (and they know) but the deal was I needed to find a job and I didn't). So, I'll most likely be taking the bus to school my senior year and won't get the cool driving experience and leaving for an open (maybe my friends can drive me). Any suggestions on how to ease on all my non-sense and worrying? Thanks.</p>
<p>I thought you couldn’t drive because you’re disrespectful towards your parents? </p>
<p>I don’t really have any stress relief tips as the rest of us are going through a lot of the same things (last minute GPA boosters, retaking SAT/ACT, etc.). </p>
<p>I have 6 siblings, I just ignore the one who constantly starts crap.</p>
<p>Relax. I didn’t drive to school either - but then I live a block from it. Don’t be scared of change. Change is only new at first - then you get used to it and everything gets better. College is still a year away for you and keep in mind that you will be pretty busy this fall getting your apps in and all. But relax! Senior year is a time to have fun, not to stress! Hang in there! </p>
<p>P.S. The iPhone is clearly superior to Samsung Galaxy. Siri sure beats whatever analog Microsoft has cooked up.</p>
<p>Well at least you stopped ending your posts with that stupid signature</p>
<p>Thanks guys, and yes, the reason I can’t drive is partially that. I asked my parents and talked with them and they came up with that excuse (I also need money to spend on my own - that’s where the job plays a role)… An Bassoon, oh, I didn’t delete it because of you, but I just figured out how to turn it off in sync with my iPhone. Don’t be greedy and take the credit, but in turn, grow up…</p>
<p>you sound so much like my sister.its.almost identical. Phone,ACT,Not Driving.
It’s scary…</p>
<p>i think OP sounds like a good kid. </p>
<p>what are the arguments about college about? do you think there’s anything besides misfortune that stopped you from getting a job?</p>
<p>Yes, the economy… Starbucks, for example, was so close to hiring me. I nailed the interview, amazed every interviewer I had, and I went in to follow up on my application after never receiving a call (which they told me I would) and the stores by me already had 2 minors working – the Max… I’ve filled out apps and call stores to look for work… All availing to nothing. Oh well, it is what it is.</p>