If you’re graduating from high school this upcoming summer, you probably have a lot of conflicting thoughts and emotions. You’re excited to start a new chapter in your life, but you’re also afraid to head out into the world on your own. There are a lot of things to do before graduation day rolls around—some pressing and others more lighthearted. The grand finale of your high school days approaches. Here are some things to do before graduating high school.
Plan for the Future
You don’t have to plan your whole future, but you should at least have a general idea of what you want to do next. Most people will do one of three things after graduating from high school: attend college, get a job, or take a gap year. Each of these paths comes with different challenges. Prospective college students need to decide on a school and a major. Job seekers need to polish their resume and start applying to jobs. And people taking a gap year need to know what they want to accomplish during this time, whether that’s working on their physical and mental health, having as much fun as possible, or developing new skills.
Thank Your Teachers
Thanking your teachers is another important thing to do before graduating high school. You may not have enjoyed their classes or homework, but you can’t deny that your teachers have played a huge role in helping you evolve as a person and as a student. Before you graduate, take the time to thank them for all that they’ve done. Many times, teaching is a thankless job. Letting your teachers know that you appreciate their hard work and dedication is a great way to brighten their day and make them feel like the sleepless nights they spent grading, preparing classes, and addressing student concerns were worthwhile.
Make the Most Out of Every Day
You’re almost done! Once you graduate, you can put your high school days behind you. Some people will be relieved to be done with high school, but others view high school graduation as a sorrowful day where they have to bid farewell to the last four years of great memories. If you’re part of the latter group, try to make the most of your last few weeks of high school instead of spending them moping around. Interact with your peers, pay attention in every class, and attend as many school functions as possible. As they say, you might as well go out with a bang!