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How is life after High School
I have a bunch of goals that I want to complete just like staying on top of my work, being productive, having more of a schedule than being all over the place but I want to know how life is after high school is it hard? #high-school #college
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Jackie’s Answer
Hi Mona,
My advice here would be to plan out your time, and create a schedule for yourself whenever possible. For example, if you are a college student and you're worried about having too much free time use a calendar (maybe google calendar), enter your class times and other commitments (i.e. if you're in a club, enter your regular meeting times, enter your practice times if you're on a sports team, etc). Then, if you have trouble prioritizing, enter in the time you plan to spend on homework each day, and stick to your schedule. Similarly, if you are looking for a job, make a plan for any given week, i.e. how many hours each day you will spend searching for jobs (looking online, applying, editing your resume or cover letters, etc) and enter that into your calendar/schedule. Creating and sticking to a schedule will go a long way in helping you become organized, stay on track and not become overwhelmed. For work I keep a schedule and I also use a weekly to-do list; both help me very much.
My advice here would be to plan out your time, and create a schedule for yourself whenever possible. For example, if you are a college student and you're worried about having too much free time use a calendar (maybe google calendar), enter your class times and other commitments (i.e. if you're in a club, enter your regular meeting times, enter your practice times if you're on a sports team, etc). Then, if you have trouble prioritizing, enter in the time you plan to spend on homework each day, and stick to your schedule. Similarly, if you are looking for a job, make a plan for any given week, i.e. how many hours each day you will spend searching for jobs (looking online, applying, editing your resume or cover letters, etc) and enter that into your calendar/schedule. Creating and sticking to a schedule will go a long way in helping you become organized, stay on track and not become overwhelmed. For work I keep a schedule and I also use a weekly to-do list; both help me very much.
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Miranda N.’s Answer
Life after high school is GREAT, but yeah, it's incredibly hard. You basically wake up one day and can do whatever you want--but you're fully responsible for yourself, too. And it gets more complicated as time goes on.
My best advice--and the advice I wish someone had given me when I was 18--is find someone a few years older than you who has their life sort of...together. They live on their own, they have a job, they do their own laundry and cook meals and do all those adult things you're going to figure out over the next few years. Make them your go-to friend for adulting advice (most of us adults love giving advice, so this should be easy to find). See how they live their life, how they got to where they are, what goes into a day and what they wish they'd done differently. It will help you understand what's to come in the future.
But also...have a lot of fun when you finish school! Travel! Read thirty books your teachers would never approve of! Binge-watch twenty TV shows in a month! Do stupid things that would make your family scream, and do ridiculous things that will make future you blush. If you only focus on the professional, stuffy side of post-high school life, you'll miss out on the good stuff, and that's what this time is all about.
My best advice--and the advice I wish someone had given me when I was 18--is find someone a few years older than you who has their life sort of...together. They live on their own, they have a job, they do their own laundry and cook meals and do all those adult things you're going to figure out over the next few years. Make them your go-to friend for adulting advice (most of us adults love giving advice, so this should be easy to find). See how they live their life, how they got to where they are, what goes into a day and what they wish they'd done differently. It will help you understand what's to come in the future.
But also...have a lot of fun when you finish school! Travel! Read thirty books your teachers would never approve of! Binge-watch twenty TV shows in a month! Do stupid things that would make your family scream, and do ridiculous things that will make future you blush. If you only focus on the professional, stuffy side of post-high school life, you'll miss out on the good stuff, and that's what this time is all about.
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Riya’s Answer
Life after high school doesn't require a structure. All of a sudden, you have so much freedom and no one to tell you how to do things and what you can / can't do. If you choose, your decisions can be entirely up to.
My advice is definitely to take advantage of this but not abuse it. There is a benefit to becoming more independent, thinking on your own feet, and learning to trust your own instincts more rather than second guessing yourself because X person said ...
But at the same time, don't get too caught up in your own mind and tune out all other advice and available resources. People around you are always a great resource to bounce your ideas off of, confide in, and get a second opinion from. Continue to read forums, blog posts, watch youtube videos, etc.
My main piece of advice is to not pursue any extremes post high school. We get so eager to "full send" into a certain activity or mindset because of this sudden rush of excitement in our lives. Remember that a balance in life is always key - both in a professional and personal environment.
My advice is definitely to take advantage of this but not abuse it. There is a benefit to becoming more independent, thinking on your own feet, and learning to trust your own instincts more rather than second guessing yourself because X person said ...
But at the same time, don't get too caught up in your own mind and tune out all other advice and available resources. People around you are always a great resource to bounce your ideas off of, confide in, and get a second opinion from. Continue to read forums, blog posts, watch youtube videos, etc.
My main piece of advice is to not pursue any extremes post high school. We get so eager to "full send" into a certain activity or mindset because of this sudden rush of excitement in our lives. Remember that a balance in life is always key - both in a professional and personal environment.
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Vivian’s Answer
Hi Mona,
Life after high school is not easy but it's got its perks! You're on the right track if you're already thinking of being more organized and staying on top of your work. While you figure out the life stuff like moving out, getting a job, buying your first car, you're also going to have unique opportunities to do the things you love. Whether that's traveling the world, going out after curfew, eat at your favourite restaurant 5 days a week; the options are endless as long as you're taking responsibility for your choices.
The hard part is to stay on top of life's demands. You'll have more bills to pay. Your job or university is going to ask you to work harder. You'll need to learn how to manage your finances. But Rome wasn't built in a day. Try your best, ask for help and don't forget to enjoy the ride.
Life after high school is not easy but it's got its perks! You're on the right track if you're already thinking of being more organized and staying on top of your work. While you figure out the life stuff like moving out, getting a job, buying your first car, you're also going to have unique opportunities to do the things you love. Whether that's traveling the world, going out after curfew, eat at your favourite restaurant 5 days a week; the options are endless as long as you're taking responsibility for your choices.
The hard part is to stay on top of life's demands. You'll have more bills to pay. Your job or university is going to ask you to work harder. You'll need to learn how to manage your finances. But Rome wasn't built in a day. Try your best, ask for help and don't forget to enjoy the ride.
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Cindy’s Answer
Life after high school is difficult because of the drastic amount of change you will likely experience. The biggest change is the amount of independence you will gain; you will have to rely on yourself for more things and be able to navigate the world with less dependence on your parents/guardians. You will take on many more responsibilities and encounter challenges that could bring a great deal of stress into your life. However, this is all part of growing up and becoming an adult.
Although there definitely are downsides to becoming an independent adult, I believe that there are a LOT more benefits. Since you can make all decisions for yourself, you can really do whatever you want with your life! I highly recommend prioritizing what matters to you and making a list of goals that you want to accomplish. This will provide you direction with where you want to go and what to do to reach those goals. Additionally, remember that life is all about balance. Whereas it is important to work hard, it is just as important to enjoy your life and do fun things. Work hard, play hard!
Although there definitely are downsides to becoming an independent adult, I believe that there are a LOT more benefits. Since you can make all decisions for yourself, you can really do whatever you want with your life! I highly recommend prioritizing what matters to you and making a list of goals that you want to accomplish. This will provide you direction with where you want to go and what to do to reach those goals. Additionally, remember that life is all about balance. Whereas it is important to work hard, it is just as important to enjoy your life and do fun things. Work hard, play hard!
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Cosmina’s Answer
Hi Mona,
This is a great question!! I recently graduated college and was similar to you after graduating high school in that I wanted to stay on top of my work, be productive, and having a schedule. After high school, one thing I thought would be the same in college is having lots of "busy work" or homework. However, I learned that in college, you get much more free time. Instead of going to school for several hours a day, you typically will have your classes spread out throughout the week, for example, math every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:05 pm-2:20 pm. Having your classes spread out throughout the week gives you more time to manage a schedule such as waking up early, studying for a bit, getting lunch, then going to class.
I completed 12 credit hours my first semester going into college, which gave me lots of room to do other things and still be productive. Most classes are scheduled for three credits, so I only took four classes where I had two classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and two on Tuesday and Thursday. One thing that may seem hard about transitioning into college is sitting yourself down to focus and do your work. Your teachers most likely won't be checking up on you or telling you to do your homework. It's up to you to make time to study and complete your work. I worked up in the mornings and would do some work or study, then go to class in the afternoon.
I would say another hard transition is becoming more independent and having to stay motivated. You won't have your parents around to make you dinner or anything like that, so learning how to adjust from not having someone telling you what to do could be challenging. It may be helpful to write out your classes each week in a planner for your daily schedule. Then block off time in your calendar to go to the library to study. Writing in my planner always helped me stay on top of my goals. You can always access your campus resources like tutoring or meeting with professors if you feel like you are falling behind.
I have loved life after high school and have made many new friends and learned more things about myself! If you have any questions, you can always ask other adults, like family members or teachers, how life is like after high school! Best of luck, you will do great!
This is a great question!! I recently graduated college and was similar to you after graduating high school in that I wanted to stay on top of my work, be productive, and having a schedule. After high school, one thing I thought would be the same in college is having lots of "busy work" or homework. However, I learned that in college, you get much more free time. Instead of going to school for several hours a day, you typically will have your classes spread out throughout the week, for example, math every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:05 pm-2:20 pm. Having your classes spread out throughout the week gives you more time to manage a schedule such as waking up early, studying for a bit, getting lunch, then going to class.
I completed 12 credit hours my first semester going into college, which gave me lots of room to do other things and still be productive. Most classes are scheduled for three credits, so I only took four classes where I had two classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and two on Tuesday and Thursday. One thing that may seem hard about transitioning into college is sitting yourself down to focus and do your work. Your teachers most likely won't be checking up on you or telling you to do your homework. It's up to you to make time to study and complete your work. I worked up in the mornings and would do some work or study, then go to class in the afternoon.
I would say another hard transition is becoming more independent and having to stay motivated. You won't have your parents around to make you dinner or anything like that, so learning how to adjust from not having someone telling you what to do could be challenging. It may be helpful to write out your classes each week in a planner for your daily schedule. Then block off time in your calendar to go to the library to study. Writing in my planner always helped me stay on top of my goals. You can always access your campus resources like tutoring or meeting with professors if you feel like you are falling behind.
I have loved life after high school and have made many new friends and learned more things about myself! If you have any questions, you can always ask other adults, like family members or teachers, how life is like after high school! Best of luck, you will do great!