What Classes You Should Take in High School

Hey Students!

So last week I was talking with my cousin, who is thirteen, about high school.  She will be starting high school this fall, and we were discussing which class she should take, Auto-Tech or Spanish.

My Cousin wanted to take Auto-Tech, because her friends were also taking it.  I thought that was not a good reason and tried pushing her to take Spanish.  We talked at length about which was better and why, and I finally convinced her to take the Spanish class.

Why, you may ask, is this important to you?  I think this is a common question among all high school students when it comes to preparing for college:  which classes put you in the best position to be accepted into, and ready for, college?

Don't Know What You Want To Major In? No Problem!

That is right!  It is ok to not have an exact plan of action!  Having an idea does help, but if you are completely clueless (like I was) do not worry.  You are one of MANY students who are in the same boat.

Deciding on a major was terrifying.  It felt that the decision I was making at 18 would decide and seal my fate.  I had many questions and doubts -mostly doubts- in picking my major.  What if it is the wrong one?  What if I'm not good at it?  What if I can't find work?  These are all great questions to have, and hopefully you can find the answers here.

A big factor in why I did not go to college right after high school was my lack of direction.  I was too intimidated by my future to decide then, at 18, what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.  I had casual interests, I was an avid reader and loved sports, but I did not see how I can turn that into a career.