High School Experience

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High school has been a rollercoaster for me, for I have seen highs and lows. The ride may be almost over, but the memories will be sure to last for a much longer time. From the friends I have made to the teachers I have had, My likes and dislikes to the influence of others on me. When it is all said and done, I am going to miss the setting, despite all the times I have claimed to hate it. The following essay will layout my high school experiences and life experiences during high school, along with how they have impacted me and my future.
Throughout high school, I have had my fair share of experiences both inside and out of school that has impacted me in one way or another. My social encounters have gradually gotten better as years went on.
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I am leaning more to the find work half of my options because my transcript is suboptimal but, I know I am a hard worker. If I do go to college I will most likely do two years of community college first, then switch to a college of my choice. My career of choice is game designing or computer software engineering. I have had a passion for computers ever since I was younger, and I want to live around that passion. other possible career choices are astrology, chemistry, being a lawyer, or negotiator. These are all topics of interest and things I have been complimented on by others. With those reasons I want to be any of those. Starting after school if applying to colleges does not work out then I will find work in the area around …show more content…
I have gained some good friends and met some great teachers. I had a few troubles, but nothing I could not overcome with hard work and dedication. It has helped me shape my future into a solid idea, rather than the empty space it was before. It has also passively made me a better person, and more considerate about others. The future is not certain, but I have a personal goal to see through the unclear and prevail as an adult in the real world, benefiting society one way or the other. To whomever reads this, thank you for the impact you have caused and thank you for taking the time to read this

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