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Posted by: bigugly
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Originally posted by: quadsportin
All I can say is school sucks! If life only gets worse, that sucks too! I cant stand even the thought of going back to school tomorrow... gives me chills.
Yeah, I thought it sucked also. Fact is you only have one chance to live those years. You will never get them back. Chances are, you are a healthy and capable young person with the whole world ahead of them and you have a lot to be happy about and enjoy.
School is more than learning about disecting a pig and math equations. It is a time to learn about yourself and other people. The more you learn about those two things, the further you will go in life and the more options you will have. The more you learn about anything the better off you are but understanding yourself and other people are the most important.
When you are in high school you cant wait to go to college. In college you cant wait to get a job. In your job you cant wait to get that promotion, and the next, then retirement. The sooner you figure out how to enjoy as many moments as you can and enjoy who and what you are at the present time, the less you will dread getting up the next day. It is a lot easier to look 20 years back and realize that you really had the world by the huevos, but the sooner you know this the better off you will be.
Posted by: bigugly
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Originally posted by: dragracer789
..................Am i telling you to not fall in love.?? Hell no, im just telling you that you can love other people and the problem is,, so can she.
That reminds me, if your local radio station features Tom Leykis, all young men should listen to him. He has a lot of good advice for men. Women could learn a lot also.
Tom Leykis
Posted by: bigugly
Dont sweat it man, it will all be over before you know it. Some things you have to find out for yourself. Change the things you can and dont worry about the things you cant. You may never enjoy school and that is OK. You should however do your best to enjoy yourself no matter what you do or where you go. It may not make sense to you now, but I guarrentee you will eventually know what I am talking about.
Youth is wasted on the young.
Posted by: CTATV
all i can say as a highschool senior is what the hell are you all talking about. I've partied my ass off and F'ed my dick off and i dont regret a bit of it. Freshman year was one of the best. Just smoked lots and lots of pot and rode around on my 4wheeler or dirtbike, made some of the best friends i've ever had and will ever have. Just gotta live it for what its worth cause you only get to do it all once. I have my own saying i made up: "I'd rather die living than live without ever really being ALIVE" can't F*ck with it. Go out and drink till you cant walk, smoke till you cant see and live each day to the fullest. Dont worry about what anybody thinks and be yourself. it doesnt matter in the end we're all faceless numbers in the big picture. As long as you have your friends and family and they love you nothing else matters. Be crazy now because if you dont you wont have another chance to and you'll look back wondering what it would have been like if you took some chances you didnt. Do anything and everything you can, travel, think, RIDE!!!, just live it. we're lucky to have the time we do on this beautiful earth and it isnt worth wasting it because so many have fought and died for all the freedom we have.
Just my 2cents on the pic if you dont like it good for you just do what makes you happy
Posted by: CTATV
yea then you get to college and you get to tap them all
Posted by: garyc660R
Home at 5pm and 5 days a week?? I need too find another line of work. I certainly do not miss high school...it sucked. College was a lot better......we will leave it at that.
Posted by: dirthead
School will be what you make of it. I look back at highschool and college and have fond and fun memories, but I would never consider it the "time of my life". Enjoy where you are at in your life as every new stage in your life will bring new happiness and also new difficulties.
Live for today, but plan for tomorrow.
Posted by: MOJAVE02
i am 15 and in 10th grade in high school. i like the basis of school and what it's all about but i hate sitting for long periods of time. i like doing a lot of work and having fun especially working on sleds, bikes, and cars. the only thing i really like about high school is the parties, gettin a different girl on any given night and playing baseball for school, other than that to me school serves no point. i plan to open up my own business when i am 21 years old to build cars and sleds and bikes on the side. and i feel i already know pretty much everything i need to know to go into the business and be very successful. although i do plan to go somewhere to college to get a degree just in case things dont work out to be on the safe side. and me i dont want to settle down and marry and have kids until i am about 29 or 30 because i really dont want to have such a respnsibility in my 20's and i want to have fun and go ride every single night of the week and weekend without anyone b*tchin at me. but really stay in school and learn as much as you can because it can be very valuable in the future.
Posted by: RacinJason
The best days in High School were those days that I was suspended and sat at home watching the price is right
Life only gets better!!!
Every day after graduation is up to you...finally some freedom
When I turned 20 I thought there is no way this can compare with 19
Well every year has gotten better than the last...I'm not saying I havn't lost friends, felt pain, been sick, or been dirt broke, what I am saying is growing older allows you to appreciate what you have....in closing I'd like to thank the ENTIRE faculty of Rancho Buena Vista High School for wasting four years of my life and leaving me with nothing more than a diploma.
Posted by: bigben
I think a lot of things look like more fun when you look back at them, and can sometimes look pretty grim looking forward. In jr. high, I thought four years of high school and four years of college was going to take FOREVER. Now, I have one semester of college left (and it still looks like forever) and things I did in jr. high don't seem like it was that long ago.
So in the end, play sports in school. Really helps pass the time, and gives you something that's A LOT of fun to look back at.
Posted by: dragracer789
yes, alot more to owning a buessness. You need insurance, workers, you need to kno how to pay bills, and order things and also go throw your state for everything. But if you know this then you could be succesful. my dad has owned an insulating company for over 25 years, and now is opening an atv/snowmobile shop.
Posted by: dragracer789
O yah and i forgot to add....never trust nobody in h.s!! You might think you have freinds but beleave me they dont give a sweet s*** about you. Mabey a couple of your freinds but def. not all. And unless you like a senior dont get to attached to a girl! You never kno what shes doing behind you back. If i could do one thing over it would be to not get attached to any girl. yes its nice to have a good caring and loving girl freind but sometimes you never know. Am i telling you to not fall in love.?? Hell no, im just telling you that you can love other people and the problem is,, so can she.
Posted by: batgeek
yes....i would like fries with my burger.
Posted by: Starky
Most people look back and wish they could do high school over again. But they also only remember the good times they had or wish they had had and forget about all the tough times. High school was hard, but it wasn't necessarily school, it was that time in life where you are supposed to be making decisions about your future when all you want to do is have a good time. It's about wanting to be free and still being under somebodys control. Everybody went through it wether you were at the top of the class or the bottom.
I don't expect anyone to take my advise because I didn't take it from anyone when they gave it to me, but here it is anyway. Try and study even if the crap doesn't make any sense. Someday it will make sense and you can't go back and re-do it. Don't tie yourself down to one girl or guy. If you do, you're blowing the best dating years of your life. Don't plan on getting married til your about 30.
There is no such thing as love when you're young, it's all lust. Admit it and you'll be a lot happier. Love is what you have after you have spent 10 or 15 years with someone and you still enjoy being with them.
This is just my experience and I could be a syco whack job, but I've had a lot of jobs, been married twice, been in the military over 20 years and have a little experience under my belt. Take it for what it's worth.
Is that enough stiring of the pot?
Posted by: Toyguy
Life really isn't that bad in high school, no responsibility, no worries except when to get you next lay and your next drink. When I graduated my parents said get to school or get to working. That sucked, but now I get paid to go to school in the Air Force. Life is sometimes tough after you graduate, you need to make decisions that when you are in school you wouldn't ever imagine making. The military is the easy way out for sure, guarenteed pay every 2 weeks, 30 days of vacation a year. Down side is you work 24/7. Trust me life is not bad in high school, you COULD after all be dead, homeless, or seriously injured.
Posted by: reconranger
Hey, you have to pay your dues, just like everybody else...........OR, settle for a crappy, low paying job!!
Posted by: UBETRUN
If someone tells you that High School is the best time of your life, run away. There are some folks that feel that way but they are not right in the head or have had a crappy adult life. You have no money, no confidence, no experience, no freedom, no respect, and no responsibility. Well OK, it would be fun to have no responsibility:-) Enjoy the fun times in high school but don't think for a minute that life only gets worse.
Here's something to think about when you wonder how you'll get through high school - HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of people have already done it, are they better than you??:-)
Posted by: PUSHINTHELIMIT
I've noticed all the people that are like "Oh live it up in HS because it's not gonna get any better, you're gonna have a crappy job working a million hours a week and this and that" are ALL married and have kids..... I got the solution for you people... DON'T get married and DON'T have kids!! That's your choice, but 99% of the people that arn't married and don't have kids have a decent job, got money, don't have a b!tch nagging on them all the time, and don't have a pile of bills on the table..... Now that may be a bit harsh but think about it... I'm only 16 but I see what goes on. For example my older brother: He had a great job, not devoted to one woman, a nice truck, extra money when needed, not a bunch of bills, went out every weekend and had a great time with plenty of money for the rest of the week till pay day, and so on........ But then he had a kid with a woman, the b!tch is a total pshyco, bunch of hospital bills, had to buy a house, of course be a Daddy and support the woman and kid, has to work LOTS of hours, and honestly his world has come crashing down because he's depressed and has a drinking problem because of it.......
Now, it's his fault he had a kid and have these big responsibilities and it's YOU that can choose how your life will be after highschool and college and I honestly don't believe highschool is the "time of your life" because it's peoples choices NOW that affect your life later on. I'm not saying school sucks either what so ever. But I'm taking my statement (your choice NOW affects your life LATER) into BIG consideration on how MY life will be. First I plan on doing well or trying the best I can in school so it will be easier to get into college and be able to good in college so I can find a really good job and work my way to the top!.... THEN, I will be having "the time of my life"...... Think about what I said folks.. It might affect you for the better.
Posted by: SuzukiOzark
sorry for the late reply but i had to say something, i am half way through my junior year. all i have to say is if these are supposed to be the best 4 years of our lives, point me to the cliff, because it sucks. there has not been one day that i have looked forward to going and honestly im just there to get my homework, we learn about such stupid Sh*t (mind my language) that i have not one bit of interest in and then i space out and by the time i know it class is over. i know work isnt a peach either but i work 40 hours a week fixing bikes in the summer and i tell you what, it beats the hell out of school.
Posted by: quadsportin
You and I think alike! I really cant stand homework, reports, essays, tests... I cant wait till I'm out of school and can work and get paid for it. Then I can afford a new quad and all the parts I want for it. I hear college is easier to handle and more fun than highschool... More parties and free time, sounds good to me. But I'm sure the work is also harder, I cant imagine writing a 40 page report, no way!
Posted by: quadsportin
All I can say is school sucks! If life only gets worse, that sucks too! I cant stand even the thought of going back to school tomorrow... gives me chills.
Posted by: quadsportin
Dont get me wrong. I work my a$$ off and get pretty much straight A's and B's on every report card. But that doesnt mean I cant hate what I'm doing. I know in college the work is probly harder but you get to make your own schedule of class times, and you have more free time. Most people have thier licenses and can go out with thier friends etc etc. The thing that really kills me is the work in highschool is not going to be used in the average persons every day life. Unless your a scientist or something you dont use Algebra or most of the other subject FORCED on you. In college however you study subjects that have a greater use in the average persons life.
And dont worry I'm taking full advantage of ALL dating opportunities! img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">
Posted by: hondaracer305
I hate those rich kids born into rich families that dont have to do anything but sit on there ass and wait to inherit the family buisiness or not even have to go to college and be set for life, getting the latest quad or the fastest car. well, im going to open up an ATV dealership, that sells quads, parts, and has an mx track, trails, and drag straits, looks like ill be going to college just like the rest of you BTW, school isnt bad for me at all, just i dont like Euclidean Geometry with the teacher i have, shes kinda nice, but at one time there was only 3 people passing her class, I still work my ass off in her class and i cant stand her teaching style, and that class isnt a bunch of idiots, just such a change from how easy algebra a1 was
Posted by: dancingqueen
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Originally posted by: Diablo
LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are young, and will soon understand that when you move out of your parents house and have to fend for yourself...Now I can sit here and tell you that high school is going to be your "wonder years" but I wont, because I dont know you and dont know what you really have to deal with in high school...but if all your complaining about is homework and term papers than...ssshhhh
Just think about it...things could be worse.
Posted by: MnFriesen
Senior in highschool now...Last summer was THE LONGEST 3 months of my life. I actually dont want to graduate. The best thing to do is make the most out of it...go to the sports games and all that...
ohh and as far as grades slipping...when I tried to study..they slipped, when I sat on my ass not worrying about nething...I got a's and b's galore! lol but that is just me
Posted by: FUFIGHTER
Aw high schools not that bad It's a small price to pay for a good future, I look back and see this now, I used to think when will these classes end they take for ever which is only really 6 hours. Now I have twelve hour shiffts running a Cat 970F front loader wondering when my shift will end. Let me see 6 hrs or 12hrs hmmm.
Posted by: SuzukiZ250Kid
I'm guessing your only a freshman in high school since you said you have 3 1/2 years left. Well I'm a sophomore in high school, and it does get better. I remember thinking the same exact thing as you...THIS SUCKS.....in my freshman year, but so far my sophomore year has been a lot easier. From my experiance and from what some of the seniors I know have said, your freshman year is the hardest, and after that it gets easier, and a lot more fun once you get your license
Posted by: Scootergptx
High school can seem like the longest 4 or 5 years of your life. Make the most of it. There are many things out there after high school that are a lot worse.
Posted by: Diablo
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Originally posted by: PUSHINTHELIMIT
don't have a b!tch nagging on them all the time
I hope you were referring to someone you know, and not all of our wives,
BR>
When I look back at High School, I don't see it as the time of my life, but I do have fond memories, and regrets. I wish I would have payed more attention, dated more chicks, and been more involved in stuff. I never believed when people would tell me, " You will need to know this for the future," and man were they right!!! And if you think College is going to be easier, you're mistaken. Yeah, you have alot of freedom, but sometimes that can be a bad thing. It all pays off in the end!!!!!
As far as the time of my life, I am experiencing that right now. I'm happily married, have a beautiful daughter, have a great job, am buying a house, own a few vehicles, have alot of nice stuff, etc. etc. Don't get me wrong, my lifes far from perfect, and thiers things that I wish were diffrent, but I can work on that. This may not be the the path for everyone, some do better with the single life, so to each is own.
LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Diablo
batgeek-LOL! Wait a minute, I worked at a fast food joint while in high school! LOL!
Suzuki587- First off, welcome to the forums! Good post, Glad you decided what to major in, and good luck with everything!
Posted by: RookWV
All I can say is....when I'm sitting at a stop light and see a bus full of school kids all I can think is "Live it buds, live it up....it's all uphill from there"
You think school is hard?
You can't be fired from school, you do the work asked of you and you go home.....that's tough?
Try joining the military, try spending your holiday "vacation" away from your family in some foreign land getting shot at, floating on a ship in the middle of the deep blue sea without a thimble full of dirt in sight.
Try supporting a family, a car payment, house payment and the untold expenses of each......you don't come out of high school pulling down the big bucks....you don't even do that after years of college!
Sorry, no sympathy from me....
Think it's tought getting up for school? Try working 70 hours a week while trying to maintain your sanity because of work deadlines, children appointments, family obligations and bills due.
High school isn't the time of your life........maybe.....is ig going to get much better?......maybe in college....will it get better then----- NOPE!!!!
I was told this when I was in school and it went in one ear and out the other.....I knew it all.......boy was I ever wrong! Trust me, it's certainly some of the best times you'll ever have.....
Don't get me wrong, I have a great time now but I can't go off and act the fool like I could in school.....there's a thing now called responsibility, JAIL, maturity and accountability....it's fun now but a whole lot different kind of fun.
Posted by: RookWV
I don't have kids and am not married, I own my own house and truck, 4-wheeler, riding lawn mower, big-a$$ widescreen TV, killer home theater, yada, yada, yada.....
I still had it easier in school.....and like I said it's a different kind of fun now.....
Choices now do make a huge difference in your future life....stay in school, learn all you can, get good grades and hope for the best....
Just don't forget that you WILL look back on your school years with fond memories!
And it's so much easier to take a teacher "bossing you around" than to have the guy that signs your paycheck and holds all power of raises have a bad day and take it out on you....by handing you a pink slip!
Posted by: RookWV
The ACT test is pretty much irrelevant nowadays...most all schools use the SAT for entrance consideration. They don't look at how difficult your school district is, they don't really care, they just look at you SAT score, your grades and what kind of classes you took (advanced classes--Chemistry AP, English AP, etc).
Colleges also like to see community involvement on you application....
The military has the ASVAB test that they go by.....
Posted by: RookWV
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Originally posted by: labanshee
[The ACT test is pretty much irrelevant nowadays...most all schools use the SAT for entrance consideration.}
Bull in the midwest they don't even require you to take the SAT because almost none of the schools look at them. The SAT are more for the east coast and west coast schools. The ACT's are what colleges in the UW system look at
That may be, but you never hear anyone talk about their ACT scores....it's always their SAT scores
Posted by: RookWV
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Originally posted by: MOJAVE02
i plan to open up my own business when i am 21 years old to build cars and sleds and bikes on the side. and i feel i already know pretty much everything i need to know to go into the business and be very successful.
About 50% of all small businesses fail within the first year and 95% in 5 years.....businesses opened by people with a lot more experience than a 21yr old.
More than75% of all small business owners work at least 60hrs per week......and high school is so bad????
You think you know enough....try taking a gander here: http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/library/pubs.html
It's a great thing that you want to own a small business but don't overestimate your knowledge, your abilities, the marketplace or the economy....Just don't set yourself up to fail.
There's more to the business than knowing how to turn wrenches.
Posted by: MikeCer
you guys just wait, you might not be having any fun now, but
when you look back you'll remember them as great times..
Posted by: roosthrower
I have a hard time believing high school is the time of your life. It hasn't been all that great at all. Biology and spanish 2 are giving me a hard time. Why do I have to study something that I'm just going to forget when I have a real job? The only fun I have is when I have substitute teachers. I find myself dreading waking up each morning to go there. Friends help school go by a little bit easier but it still sucks. I can't imagine going to work everyday being worse. I was assigned 4 different projects all due within a 2 week period. Finals are on there way too. My grades have slipped every report card. How did you get through high school? Only eight more school days till christmas break though. I guess I have that to look foward to. I still have 3 and a half years to go. And then there is college. That is another four years. I can't wait until I don't have homework to do, projects to turn in, tests to study for, and teachers bossing me around.
Posted by: roosthrower
I guess it really depends on what school district you are in. My school district is the stricktest public school in central texas. They also value education alot more than neighboring districts. I guess it is because I would say at least 80% of the kids that graduate from this school district go to college. My sister moved with our mom back towards east texas and she makes straight a's. Before she left she was making worse grades than I am. Maybe I should move to my mom's even though it would crush my dad's heart. I know if went to a school in any large city I could make some better grades. Do college's look at the difficulty of a school district?
Posted by: roosthrower
and there alot of worries in high school if you have parents that ride your a$$ constantly. I think I should move to my moms. Time for a surrounding change. I've been with my dad for 10 years. I don't know how I would tell him this though.
Posted by: roosthrower
school got a little better. My lowest final exam score was an 87 and I didn't even study. I think I just needed some time off and I got it during christmas break. I will still never like school though.
Posted by: roosthrower
not planning on a scholarship anyway.
Posted by: outNfront
I know I can't change the way you feel about school, but really it is not that bad. I am in the Air Force and all that stuff in school that I thought I would never use; I do!! I thought I will be working with my hands I don't need to take extra math classes. I was wrong. I don't need to pay attention in english. I was wrong. I have to type reports, refferals, letters of request. All types of crap. And I still have to take classes. Out in the world after school isn't easy. I work 12 hr. shifts on a regular basis. Spend time away from family. I know they are all choices that I made and overall I am happy.
Make the most of things no matter where you are in life, because there is nothing worse than looking back and thinking Man I Should Have Done That.
Posted by: Spanxkx
life is what you make it...
luke
Posted by: Warrior350ripper
life sux
Posted by: AlphaRaptor660R
I had a great time when I was in highschool. Girls in every corner, friends to hang out with, and almost no responsibilities other than turning in your work on time. I wouldn't say highschool would be the best part of your life simply because you haven't really started your life at that age. College, now those were some crazy times...I'm pretty sure I did some stuff I could go to jail for while I was in college. I still wouldn't rank that the best times of my life. I would say the best time of my life is now. I have a great career, have great friends, travel all the time, ride my atv all the time, and I'm still young! Only 24 years young. The one good thing about being highschool age would have to be the lack of responsibility. You all may be living with your mom and dad right now, but there will be a day when you will have to fend for yourself. When that day comes you have to be prepared because nobody is gonna be looking out for you but yourself. So make sure you learn all you can and go to college or learn a trade. Just always have something to fall back on cuz you never know what is ahead of you. Learn now and have fun later. Cuz learning later will probably be too late. JMO
Posted by: bootboss
we have finals comming up next week up here and i am not at all looking foward to them i havent really payed attention that much this year. It is so different going from 8th grade fooling around and being with all your friends then you get to 9th grade you barely see your friends at all. but the one good thing i have seen in high school is the girls have gotten more devoloped
Posted by: jim450r
rook u may not be able to get fired but u can get expelled....
Posted by: gearhead17
I'm a sophomore in highschool too. I go to a private school and it is harder than anything else. I've already pulled two all-nighters doing homework this semester. the only thing that keeps me going is riding every-other week.
Posted by: TexasPsycho
let's see once school is over comes house payments, car payments, insurance payments, gas bill, electric bill, water bill, phone bill, insurance payments for vehicles, home, health and life. and don't forget about the savings for your kids collage, and your retirment. also get to spend more money on food, clothes, repairs for home and cars, property tax, income tax, registration for vehicles, inspection fees for vehicles, gasoline for vehicles and tires. if you use anytype of credit cards then those payments pop in the picture. and then comes the kids. kids are great and they will really put your prioritys straight. i love both of mine but man do they cost me $, everytime i turn around they are involved in something. karata fees, dance fees, gymnastic fees, soccar fees, equipment fees for my son to race and lets not forget the braces. some days it seems like the money goes out faster than it comes in. me and my wife both have pretty good jobs and make a good living but there is always going to be somebody holding their hand out wanting your money for something. since you have all this to take care of plus whatever else comes up you have to have a dependable job. you get up at 5am and go to work 5 days a week and get home at 5pm if you are lucky. once your home you have a few minutes if you are lucky before you either have to take one of the kids to some type of activity or do some type of work around the house or even worse write out the checks for the bills. the weekend finally makes it and if you don't have to go to work you can finally go riding, that is if the grass is mowed, leaves racked, cars washed or you don't have a soccar game or mx race to go to. it's life. even with all the stress and headachs i wouldn't trade my life with anyone. i have a wonderful wife of 19 years and two wonderful kids. i know school seems bad and i remember when i hated it so much thats why i didn't go to collage but went in the military instead. but 12 years of school is not that long compared to the 15years i have been in this palnt and i have 20 more to go before full retirement. just make the best of your school years and try to enjoy them.
Posted by: atc110rider
i guse high school would suck if you didnt join all the sports and didnt do any thing
but if you do all the fun stuff and party and get all the girls its not that bad
like that guy said life is what you make it
Posted by: Customfabandweld
I wish I had studied harder in the subject like Spanish, and Algebra, geometry, etc... You know(What do I need to know this crap for??) Yeah right, I use this stuff EVERYDAY, and wish I had the brains to know that back then. I DID have a lot of fun in High School, but it doesn't mean I constantly want to be back in it. I am very thankful for my experiences, but am happy to be an adult now, where I can make my own decisions(with the wife's permission, of course)!
Posted by: AlaskanAssassin
man this post is depressing, high school sux yes. It doesn't get easier no. Life isn't going to get easier at all. more responsibilities and all. if you think high school is bad then your in for a rude awaking. i hate getting up for school too but if i do it every day and work my ass off then i can get into a good school and job and all that. But just cause you working hard doesn't mean you can't have fun at the same time. I work 25-30 hours a week and do high school and i tell you what, i hate going to work and school but just keeping a positive attitude and not bitching all the time makes it a good deal, and it's worth it. C'mon is life really that bad? Work will be just like school if not harder but you also have money too... it never get's easier on it's own but you can make it easier. Enjoy life, you only have one.
Posted by: Nicname
"High school seems like Kindergaten compared to college. I am getting low C's in all my classes and I got straight A's in high school. You may be assigned papers to write towards the end of your semester nut here in college I don't write anything under 5 pages, and I pay these people thousands of dollars. If you don't do your work and hate high school don't try college. If you do not want to do 5-8 hours of homework a day then don't go to college."
What the hell are you taking in college? I am a psychology major working on a masters degree in education administration, getting A's, and haven't done 8 hours of homework total. Thats total, not yearly, associates, bachelor work, and graduate classes. Pick something you enjoy and it will come easy to you. As for high school, I hated it. Looking back now, I would love to go back. The best thing about high school is that you are with the same peer group every year. That's what I miss, now I have my friends at college, but never see the same people in classes. Enjoy high school while it lasts and get in every picture you can (You'll regret it if you don't). And don't worry about bills. My perosnal theory is that if you enjoy what you are doing, then everything else will take care of itself
Posted by: labanshee
I am in college now and believe me high school is a gift from God. High school seems like Kindergaten compared to college. I am getting low C's in all my classes and I got straight A's in high school. You may be assigned papers to write towards the end of your semester nut here in college I don't write anything under 5 pages, and I pay these people thousands of dollars. If you don't do your work and hate high school don't try college. If you do not want to do 5-8 hours of homework a day then don't go to college. High school was the best time of my life, it was easy I had friends, some money and most importantly my banshee. Now every weekend I try to go home to the place that I said that I hate just to see my old friends and go ridding.
Posted by: labanshee
I don't believe they can rank public high schools as one being better than the other. There are private high schools that would probably help you get into a college easier but for the most part colleges look at you grades you got through out high school and mainly at you ACT and SAT scores. There really is no system to determine the toughness of your high school. School grades as a whole are given to the state you live in on those big long tests you take in you sophmore year. These just tell how the grades your school got ranked compared to others. You shouldn't want to give up though. My college is fairly easy to get into but for me it is hard as F$%k. I hear all (everyone of my friends) that went to colleg say how easy it is and I am stuck here getting crappy grades. I just can't say maybe I will go to a different school I am going to have to tough it out and just work that much harder. In the end I will be a better student than most of my friends. If you are seriously thinking of going to school there is no time to waste slacking off. You must get the best grades and the best study habits possible at an early time.
Posted by: labanshee
[The ACT test is pretty much irrelevant nowadays...most all schools use the SAT for entrance consideration.}
Bull in the midwest they don't even require you to take the SAT because almost none of the schools look at them. The SAT are more for the east coast and west coast schools. The ACT's are what colleges in the UW system look at
Posted by: krakersnax
first off i agree with rock wv all the way. i wish i could come home from school and go riding all day like i used too. it was great living with my parents,they had land and i had no bills=no job so a lot of time to ride. Now half the time i work late and cant ride during the week. On the weekends i have to go get my z400 at my moms or friends house. I live in an apt and have nowhere to put it.
Posted by: RookieRacer
Couldnt have been said any better Rook !! Only thing I wish for is that i could have known what i know now in highschool. Then again that couldnt really happen!
Good luck to you kids, Just make sure you Grad. and learn the 'real' world. Dont be afraid to Join the Airborne Infantry either.
Posted by: RookieRacer
Im your cable guy. make my own hrs. work when i want. ( i do work 6 days a week) No boss,Noone to answer to,Take a half day lunch if i decide, Make good money. I am prolly one of the fewer people in this world that loves there job. yes, I LOVE my job. I look fwd. to driving an hr to work. As long as im not hungover or if my buddies are going riding. but then again, i can take it off. anyways, point is, Just passed HS. No college but went in military for 4 years. That straightend me out. overseas in conflict will do that. so for you kids that dont know what to do. Call your local recruiter, and like ANYTHING else, the military is what you make of it. So please dont belive STORIES ! cuz mostly thats all they are.
Posted by: Suzuki587
Im 18 and this is my first year in College. College is a whole lot different from highschool. Someone said you have more free time and more fun. Hmmm well im sorry to bust your bubble, but you do have homework, projects, presentations, public speeches and more. You can't lay back just barely pass like you do in highschool, you have to study and bust your ass because if you don't, your wasting your time and money. My First semester is about to end, and to be honest with you I slacked off a little because I had no idea what I wanted to do. I passed everything but dint get the grades I really wanted. Now I know what imma major in and I am very motivated and ready to start studying and reach my goal. If you want to get what you want in life, you got to work for it and I have finally seen the light and I am very glad I did. But dude, stay in highschool and dont give up. I admit, Highschool is pretty tuff, but your just getting started.
Posted by: Suzuki587
Appreciate it Diablo. This really isn't my first post though, its been about a month since I have been on here and I forgot my password lol.
Posted by: Suzuki587
Getting kind of off subject here, but dont get a serious relationship in highschool. Most of the time your going to fall in love for the first time and your going to get your heart broken cuz most of the time they dont last very long. Wait until your mature to start a serious relationship.
Posted by: Eric250EX
studying sux 2 lol u cant win
Posted by: AngryHampster
dang it even sounds like youre taking easy classes. ....youve got nothing to worry about, just study when you need to and dont blow things off and youll bve fine.
Posted by: AngryHampster
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Originally posted by: Eric250EX
studying sux 2 lol u cant win
studying is a lot better than failing.
Posted by: AngryHampster
not planning on college eh?
