My Future After High School - 1079 Words

An Irreplaceable Experience My future after high school did not come as easy as some people’s may. I was at a confusing state where higher education was necessary, but was it worth it? I completed my ACT test, visited multiple colleges, and was accepted to the colleges I applied for. The path of my future was still very unclear, until I visited the University of River Falls the fall before my high school graduation. The thought of independence, finding new friends, changing my values in life, and proving to those who love me who I can become, left me without a question that I would become part of the Falcon family. Independence is stated in almost every article we have read in the last week. That is what every student in college looks†¦show more content†¦I now had the opportunity to call my parents when I thought it was necessary. Independence has changed me for the better. I take all responsibility for my actions and I feel as though I have grown and matured into a better adult. I also feel like I am finding my true identity. The friendships I once had back at home are still strong, but I can start to feel myself drifting away. I have known my two best friends since the third grade. We have gone through the whole middle and high school experience together. I would not trade them for the world. When senior year was almost to an end, the choice to go to the same school was out of the question. We all had different opportunities and different preferences on school choices. I was ecstatic to come to River Falls and have the chance to start over. Start a new friend group and pick who I wanted to be friends with. The friends that I have made here in my short time are irreplaceable. I could not imagine my college career without them. They have changed me by showing that there is more to the world than my small town. That it does not matter who you become, as long as you are happy. Although my values have not changed significantly, there are now thing s that I do disagree with my family. Since coming to River Falls, I have discovered new people and friends. I have definitely had the opportunity of meeting people from completely different backgrounds from my own. I have learned from these