Don't throw it away - A message from a current college student

Pre-College Topics High School Life
1

<p>Coming from 8th grade, I had a very high GPA leaving Junior High. My freshman year of high school, I had this college called “Princeton” sending me things in the mail and talking to me. At that time, I had no idea what Princeton was. </p>

<p>So I started out freshman year with a bang. I was getting good grades and teachers and students were talking to me about joining their clubs and everything. By my sophomore year, I had dreams of graduating with the highest GPA of my class. </p>

<p>Then, it all fell apart.</p>

<p>I hit high school and the extreme bullying began.</p>

<p>I had students throwing books at me, spreading rumors about me, pointing and making fun of me, students coming to my home and bullying me. Everything bad that could have happened, happened to me.</p>

<p>Later on, I talked to other people about what I went through in High School and it turns out I should have let the police know. However, my parents discouraged constantly from calling the police, because they did not trust the police.</p>

<p>So along with the harassment, my grades took a dive. Along with my grades taking a dive, so did the mail from Princeton disappear.</p>

<p>I actually may have gotten an offer from Princeton, I can’t remember. It was later in life that I saw what Princeton University was.</p>

<p>Now I’m at a community college. I do have a high GPA, a 3.6, have a bunch of As and Bs. Only one C, and it was in a lab class. </p>

<p>I truly regret it all. If I could have that back, I would give it my all and do whatever it takes to make it through high school. I ended up going home schooled and getting a GED.</p>

<p>My message to you current high schoolers? I have 3:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Don’t throw it away. No matter what you are going through, DO NOT THROW your future away. If it’s so bad you want to commit suicide, don’t. If it’s so bad you want to stop and sell drugs, DON’T. </p></li>
<li><p>The Bullying has to stop. If someone is bullying you, do whatever it takes to make it stop. Don’t let it slide. Do whatever it takes to make it stop. I didn’t, and now I have PTSS or post traumatic stress syndrome because of it.</p></li>
<li><p>Last but not least, give it your all. No matter what little high school you go to, give it your all. It’ll open up new doors for you and who knows? Maybe Harvard will start contacting you. :)</p></li>
</ol>

2

<p>This is a really touching thread, I recommend that all CCers should read it.</p>

3

<p>Seconded. Thank you for telling your story. </p>

<p>Everyone has those days where they say “god, why do I even bother, it would be easier to curl up in a ball and cry my life away,” heck I have those days once in a while, but when I think about it, I can’t give up. If you give up, what do you have left? The empty nothingness that’s making you feel miserable. Some days there is literally nothing you can do besides your daily routine, because there is nothing else left.</p>

4

<p>Thank you for your words! I’m sorry for the things you’ve gone through, but you are an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of bullied kids out there! I’m glad that you’ve used what you learned from your experience as a way to help others and take control of your life. :)</p>

5

<p>I got that goosebump/hairs raising feeling when I read this. I used to be a bad student, and I really didnt try in school (elementary up to highschool). But when i stepped foot on that highschool campus it was like… right here is where 80% of the rest of my life is decided. Being successful in life, and being able to support myself and live the life i wanted was the most important thing. From being an occasional f mostly c and b student I went to straight a’s with no easy classes involved. This is the first year in a long time that I’ve gone without ever getting in trouble. Sometimes its hard for me to keep on putting forth so much more effort than if have been used to…</p>

<p>but seriously… in the end it all comes down to me thinking about my future. I dont want a mediocre job, in a mediocre apartment. I want to make my mother proud, I want to achieve the best that I can. I am currently ranked #1 in my class (out f 400-600) in a very competitive school, and I have this mindset that; as long as i put 100% of myself… I can achieve whatever I set out to do .</p>

<p>You’re story is so touching… and it really makes me want to work extra hard this year.</p>

6

<p>Thank you guys. :)</p>

<p>I hope whoever reads it will feel motivated.</p>

7

<p>Wow, what a great thread! Thanks for sharing your wisdom and advice.</p>

8

<p>I agree. Thank you for sharing!</p>

9

<p>Thanks for putting this up. It kind of makes me want to share my story. Maybe I’ll collect my thoughts and do it later.</p>