Advice to Your High School Self
In class on Monday, the Journalism class did an exercise to practice being an on the street reporter. Each student went up to strangers in Washington Square Park and asked what advice they would give to their high school self? It was practice to see what it is like to ask strangers questions and get quotes and commentary on a topic. We picked a light subject because summer is upon us, and we are all ready to do something fun.
Here’s what people wish they did or knew during their time in high school!
Lisa, 52
“I would not be influenced by peer pressure so much. I would do more than just follow the crowd.”
Guiliano, 73
“I would love my work more. I would be more willing to interact with the world”
Sara, 21
“Do what you truly want to do, not what people tell you.”
Angel, 21
“It’s not a one person endeavour.”
Nan, 67
“Take time off before college, take a gap year and figure yourself and what you want out.”
Lanie, 67
“Get over acne and the little insecurities that bother you; feel comfortable in your own skin.”
Brea, 19
“Do more things for yourself.”
Melissa, 18
“Stop caring so much.”
Anonymous
“Don’t worry so much about what everyone else thinks. Find your own path to happiness”
Blackhawk
“Be kind.”
Jeremy “free hugs guy”
“Play basketball in high school”
Saad, 25
“Stop caring about what other people think”
Wardah, 24
“Liberal arts is not a bad option for a carrear. I am in healthcare now and I wish that I minored in that”
Victoria, 27 and Paul 28
“Have fun, study less” VS. PAUL “Have less fun, story more!”
Liz and Laura
“Sticker harder at school work, take exams, don’t smoke”
Sharon, 56
“Concentrate more on college and your studies. This will lead to success, better opportunities, and you won’t have to bounce from job to job.”
A few NYU graduates
“Focus on SATs.”
“You can overcome any hardship.”
Sheila
“Pay no mind to the popular crowd. They turn into losers later.”
Jay, 32
“Don’t go to university. Save your money and enter a more lucrative career earlier.”
Gyan, 30
“Avoid Complacency”
D.C. Denkekom
“Work hard, a fast as possible”