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| "A Bridge Across a Deep Gorge" by Hiroshige |
Did you have that feeling when you were in high school? That it was a moment that would make or break your dreams?
Do you know anyone who felt like that?
Do you think college could also be a moment that could make or break dreams?
Do you think it is a mistake to think of either high school or college in that way?
Or is the greater danger not taking the high school or college experience seriously enough?
I definitely had a time and a feeling when high school would make or break my goals in life. If I hadn't worked hard in the weight room or classroom, my chances for someone paying for my schooling would have been reduced, and that would have drastically changed my choice for college. The same could be said for college, but the feeling would probably be different as you can go into classes and find what field and career best fits you. I do think that this feeling you potentially get can be good, as it can motivate that person to strive and work harder to obtain their goals. It is a feeling that shouldn't be avoided but embraced because as you move on you can use it to help motivate yourself to reach your goals. Neither high school nor college should be taken lightly as in Smarsh's case she worked hard in both institutions and set a new family goal and cycle. Each schooling opportunity someone receives should be taken up with the highest regard as that helps get them get jobs or into someplace better.
ReplyDeleteI did have this feeling in high school. My whole goal during high school was to make the grades so I would be able to attend college without debt. This is why I have always been very conscious about how I preform in school. I remember how I would always make sure that I had good grades in every class, and I seemed to think that every test I took would affect the scholarships I would receive. In essence, if I didn’t perform well in school, I would not be fulfilling my dreams. I definitely believe college could make or break my dreams. Now my dream is to become a lawyer, and there is no way I can accomplish this if I don’t take class seriously. I believe the mistake would be only studying and not making time for anything else. Yes, you have to take time to study, but you can still be successful in school and also have friends. It is a danger to not take high school or college seriously, because then you will be stuck without a degree or with a degree you hate, and then you will hate whatever job you have.
ReplyDeleteEaston, did you ever feel judged by your classmates for your dedication to your schoolwork? In my high school, I was often told by peers that I "take high school too seriously" or I "shouldn't stress about grades so much." Did you get similar comments yourself?
DeleteMy mom always put a lot of pressure on me to do well in school so I thought any moment could make or break my dreams for the entirety high school. I took school very seriously. I feel like any time can make or break your dreams, whether you are in high school, college, or any other time in your life. Everything can change in an instant if you let it. I believe you should take high school and college seriously because it can be really important to your future. However, you also need to take your personal and social lives seriously because a life without friends or hobbies isn't a good life either. The most important thing is balance.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that high school is a make or break moment. I was told my whole life that what you do in high school will be the foundation of my life and will carry you into further education. I took my high school education seriously. It is also a place where you make friends and form connections that last a lifetime. It is where young kids become young adults and helps set you up for college and the real world.
ReplyDeleteYes, because if I slacked off in high school I would have had to accrue massive debt to go to college, local or otherwise. I feel that college is much the same. If you slack in college, you may not get hired for the career that you want. That being said hard work pays off, clearly.
ReplyDeleteNo, for high school was easy sailing, I did not have to work hard for good grades. High school was a time for me to enjoy the company of my friends and play sports. I believe college could make or break my dreams. College is expensive and if you do not study you could fail out or not make good grades. I do not think it is a mistake to think college could make or break you. your college education is very important. If you do not take college serious enough you could end up in massive debt and working a job that you hate.
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ReplyDeleteI definitely had this mindset in highschool. I was obsessed with maintaining my perfect GPA, getting a high ACT score, being valedictorian, and getting every scholarship possible. As a result, I feel like I missed out on the best parts of highschool such as hanging out with friends and doing things I actually enjoy. Looking back, I wish I would not have taken everything so seriously. Then again, if I had it to do over again, I wouldn’t change much. I don’t feel like highschool made my dreams. However, I know that all my hard work paid off, and that I am now set on the right path to achieve these dreams.
During my high school career, I had often thought that it was not only a big part of starting my dreams, but that if I did not succeed, I would have become like the rest of my sibling, high school dropouts. When I had graduated, though, I did not really see college as a make or break point, I saw it as an opportunity to grow even more in my learning, which in the long run of life will help me immensely. I will state, though, that if it is not taken seriously, college will become the worst time of your life and it will feel like all the homework has built up and there will be no way out of the hole that has been dug. Just staying on top of all my assignments is how I was able to manage it.
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