Joleen Cope
Staff Reporter
High school seems to fly by pretty quickly and something that high school students are expected to think about before they graduate is what they want to do in the near future.
For most, this process seems very rushed. There are always counselors and teachers trying to get you to figure out what you want your life to turn into. There are also parents and family asking what you want to do after high school. These questions started coming at us when we were little. Surely you remember filling out a get to know me paper and having to make up a career you want to live out when you are older. At that time, it did not matter much but as we are getting older, it gets more stressful.
This year just started but as many know, PSAT flyers came out recently. This opens eyes to just how fast the future is coming up. It is important to think about it for sure, but it is also important not to stress yourself out about it. Take your time with stuff like this. It should not be as stressful as it is. It is perfectly okay if you have no idea what you want to do after high school. There are even people out of high school without a plan. The thoughts around this situation are always negative but some people need a break from trying to figure out their goals. There are so many options you can go for. Another aspect of this journey is figuring out whether or not college is the right way to go.
Many parents and most adults want students to go to college after high school. Although it can be very useful for some careers, college is not for everyone. Do not feel pressured to go if it is not for you. Though, if you have no idea what career you want to go for college, maybe community college could be a way to figure that out. This could help get a feel for everything. There are plenty of colleges anyone could go for and it is important to make it clear that the college you go to does not determine your worth. Go wherever you feel is right.
If there is some reason you must come up with your future quickly, make sure it is something that you enjoy. There are so many people that workplaces they do not enjoy working at, or are involved in careers they do not feel confident in. Interests always change, so do not be afraid to change what you want to do. It is all about figuring out what fits.
There is so much stress surrounding figuring out your future. Many people try to rush it but do not let people make your mind up for you. Take your time and do not stress and surely your future will treat you well.
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