<p>As of 12:30 tomorrow, my time in High School will be over with. For the past four years, myself and classmates alike wished it was over, couldn't wait for the weekend, and counted down the days till summer. Now that it is all coming to an end, we wish that we could have more time together. This thread is not going to tell you how to get into a top school, the secret to getting a 2400, or how many AP classes you should take, but what it will tell you is how to make your time in High School enjoyable.</p>
<p>All too often on this forum, I hear how students loathe High School, and how they wish to be in college. At times, I feel their pain, but not to an unhealthy extent. When I came into High School as a freshmen, I had the mentality that many CCers posses, in that people are constantly judging them. In some cases, that's going to be true, but needless to say, those same people will probably end up working under you. But back to my point, don't be shy, simple as that. Unfortunately I waited until my senior year to get involved in things, whether it be clubs (although it seems like everyone here is president of 3 clubs), dances, or just helping out our class. I had a lot of fun doing those things, and to this moment, I wonder why I didn't get involved earlier.</p>
<p>Now believe me, I know it can be hard to "put yourself out there" but sometimes you just have to suck it up and give it a go. Luckily I found a good group of seniors this year whom I worked with in many class spirit projects etc, and right now I am glad I did. Again, for many of you, including myself, it might be difficult to get out of your comfort zone, or your element, but most of the time, you will be glad you did. Just remember that people aren't nearly as judgemental as you think.</p>
<p>On the CC, I constantly hear that people are scared to go to dances because they don't dance, or do not like the music. Going into my senior year, I didn't have a damn clue how to dance, and really, I still don't. But I thought to myself "you know what, screw it, I'll go out and have a good time with my friends" and I did just that. I'll be honest and that it was a little awkward at first, but in the end I had a great time at prom, homecoming, etc, and I'm kind of sad that we just had our last dance. Just like earlier, your friends won't judge you if you can't dance, and hell, most of the time half the people out there can't dance all that good.</p>
<p>My main point, don't have any regrets. As I type this, I am reminded of all the missed opportunities, but realize that there is nothing I can do about it. But for you younger guys and gals, you still have time to make the most of High School. In ten years, will you remember half the people, probably not, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't make the absolute best of your time in High School, because its not getting that 2400, or that 5 on your AP test that you will remember, but the time you spent having fun with your friends that will stick with you.</p>
<p>I wish you all the best of luck in your time in High School, college, and beyond. I leave you with this quote (sorry if this thread was cliche) "Happiness is found along the way, not at the end of the road."</p>