I’ve moved around quite a bit since I was young. My family’s first overseas tour with the military landed us in Germany for almost seven years. During this time, I learned how to interact with a completely different culture than what I was used to in the States. Despite the original culture shock I was able to learn the language and make lasting friendships.
However, moving in high school is terrible. High school requires a lot of time. It’s hard to find a way to balance everything without going under. Then, once you do find your rhythm, any little bump in the road can slow you down.
This coming school year I’ll be a senior, which means solid GPA’s and college applications weigh heavy on my mind. Logically, it would make sense to stay put and finish high school in the same place where you started, especially with all the established resources readily available. But… I’m actually excited to move. Here’s why:
1. You get to travel (for free)
2. You gain new life experiences
3. It looks great when applying to college
Have you moved or are you moving during high school? I would love to here how you overcame the stress. Leave a comment below.
