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5 Things I’ve Realized Since Graduating High School

1. It passes by much faster than you think

I was a little freshman in biology when a school alumni came to visit my teacher. After being prompted by her to share some high school graduate wisdom and insight, the girl just said “it passes by much faster than you think.” My 14 year old self who still had to suffer through 3 more years found that very hard to believe.

Yet, somehow I’m sitting here writing about graduating high school when I still feel (and look) like I’m 12.

2. Grades are more important than you may believe

I also found it very hard to believe that the grade I got in Algebra freshman year would have any significant impact on my future. While that particular grade didn’t, that mentality did. One of my biggest regrets has been not trying harder in high school, had I put my maximum effort I could have obtained many more opportunities.

The grades you receive determine the college you attend which kind of decides the job you obtain, the friends you have, and the life you live.

While I’m still proud of the place I ended up either way, I can’t help but wonder what might have happened if I had tried a little bit harder.

3. ….but the time you spend outside the classroom will be the most fun

That is not to say that one should spend all of their time studying. While a 4.0 GPA is great, you aren’t going to remember that one test you got a 100 on, but rather those 2 AM food runs that resulted in questionable outcomes.

4. No one cares about you once you graduate

High school is the youngest you’ll ever be, the most babied you’re ever going to get, and the only time you will be able to eat whatever you want without visible ramifications. When you’re in high school everyone (the majority) is willing to help you. Want to start a business? Here’s some money! Want to learn? Here’s some free education!

The number of helping hands individuals extend diminishes greatly once you graduate. And although you might still look like a high school student, people no longer treat you as nicely.

5. It’s great to be a kid

It’s great to be a kid and drive. I have no fondness for the pre-license period. I think the greatest time is when you just turn 18 and can drive, but are still able to enjoy the comforts of high school.

June 9, 2017 By Kaina

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How to Not Kill Your Friends on a (sort of) Road Trip

And I’m back at it again with overdue videos. Today is all about Disney promposals, nostalgic throwbacks, and how not to kill your friends on (sort of) road trips.

Implement an hour of silence if they don’t stop talking

Ears can bleed. Save yours from such a terrible fate.

Bring lots of food to keep them from talking

Nothing works better than a mouth full of food to ensure a nice long nap.

Jump out of the car if they keep eating all of it

This is for the best, for both of you. You keep the food and your friend keeps their life.

Talk about your feelings

If you can’t sense the underlying sarcasm in the statement, get out.

Entertain each other with really bad puns

I changed my iPod’s name to Titanic. It’s syncing now–How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it.–I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me.—PMS jokes aren’t funny. Period.

January 31, 2017 By Kaina

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My Experience at the HSF Youth Leadership Institute

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZP4yFOM9mA&feature=youtu.be

After six months, I finally edited the YLI video. It was an incredible experience and I am extremely grateful to HSF for the opportunity to be a part of it. I met students from all across the country and had the unique experience of staying overnight at the University of Pennsylvania.

The three day event was filled with unparalleled motivation, encouragement, and inspiration. I would recommend it to anyone who is eligible to apply.

If you are considering applying or have already been accepted to YLI and have any questions, don’t hesitate to send me an email!

December 30, 2016 By Kaina

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My Senior Year Schedule in Gifs

The gradual progression of my premature death began when I underestimated Senioritis. As someone who has experienced this since freshman year, this was a fatal and stupid flaw in reasoning.

Oh yeah why not take extremely hard classes the last year? Think about college, Kaina.

AP English Literature

I have never related to a teacher on such a sarcastic and emotional level. My English Lit teacher is my spirit animal. There are days when she literally says “I don’t feel like starting anything today.”

After going through AP English Lang (with one of the hardest teachers on the planet) this class is cake. The majority of the assignments are essays and reading logs.

Dual Enrollment Human Growth & Development

I have never had such a nice and sweet teacher in my life. “I’m here so you can learn, not to fail you.” Interesting lectures, group tests, and a teacher who will answer every single one of my questions.

AP US Government

Studying and homework are unfortunately required, but the material is simple and straightforward. My teacher’s funny stories keep me from face planting with my desk.

AP Spanish

Spanish was my first language and so all classes have been easy A’s. Then AP came 🙂 The teacher calls your parents if you don’t do the homework and it’s all grammar/writing based, my weakest point. I ended up with a B in Spanish the first grading period. A fact that has me questioning my own fluency.