Potential Magazine Spring 2020 | Page 46

45 Must Do’s Before You Graduate That long awaited moment is finally here—Graduation. You're in your final semester of what some would call the best time of their lives. The time before you take on the heavy college- course load and the financial responsibility that comes with living on your own. If it hasn’t already, time is about to fly by faster than you ever could have imagined. Believe it or not, you are going to miss high school. The little moments are what you are going to miss the most. Here are a few simple must-do’s before you cross that stage in May: 1. Enjoy your classmates 2. Have so much fun (responsibly) 3. Work hard (but not too hard) 4. Say you’re sorry and mend that fence 6 Tell that boy/girl how you feel—you never know the outcome until you do 7. Study for your AP exams! 8. Sit with someone new at lunch 9. Participate in the dress-up days at school (they make for great pictures) 10 Don’t be afraid of embarrassing yourself, it will create great memories 15. Take pictures...and videos!!! 16. Hang out with your friends on school nights (those are often the best memories) 17. Be confident in your own skin 11. Don't waste your time worrying about anything petty 12. Visit the places you loved growing up 18. Make all the lasts count 19. Thrive in the excitement and uncertainty of your last semester 20. Don't waste your energy acting negatively towards others 13. Eat at your favorite restaurants as often as you can, you will crave it 5. Go to Prom (don't pretend you hate 14. Enjoy your mom's cooking and always having food in the pantry it, that is a memory you shouldn’t miss out on) 22 | Spring 2020 www.potentialmagazine.com 22 Go to the game, the party, or the play. Netflix isn't going anywhere