Graduating? Things every High School Senior Should Know

Reflecting on his son's graduation from high school, Science Fiction author David Brin offers inspiration and advice for students going on to college. Broaden your perspectives and take full advantage of the wealth of educational experiences awaiting you during the next four years. The key is curiosity: explore what is happening in those buildings on campus.
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[lonelydryad]

I will be going to college this fall, and I really appreciate how this video connects the four college years to the past, the future, and even to our civilization. I suppose writing scifi brings the idea of civilization into greater focus than most people have. Thanks for the good ideas.

[vincematak]

Thank you for this inspirational speech. I'm ridiculously excited merely because there is so much to learn! There are so, so many courses I want to take despite my schedule already being filled. So many of my friends are going for a mere "piece of paper" that I'm afraid they won't get the most of what their colleges have to offer. I have a hunger to fill my curiosity, to learn, and to understand, and this only reaffirms my excitement.

[lasemota30]

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[pimpmastagansta]

I completely agree, you can learn to find something you love in any subject.

[LifeLoveANDLectures]

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[johnboy8241]

And above all take lots of L.S.D.... sweet jesus he obviously never saw National Lampoons Animal House.......

[AnotherBrownKid]

@iRideThePinkPony69 yes

[GTYmassive]

is 19 too late to start collage

[CapoPrince510]

thnx man, my pops just had a heart attack and i was supposed to start next week now im stuck working and paying the bills, since he needs a heart surgery, which i dont mind doing at all since he's been there for me for 18 years but hearing you inspired me to wanna go back now, although im probably going to wait til spring its gonna make me that much hungrier for it. Honestly, i dont have a clue what im doing, nobody really ever tried to help but i will BECOME. so thank you once again.

[iRideThePinkPony69]

Thumbs up if your going to be a Senior this year..

[quicksite]

Wow, really great "assignment" at the end, David. ... I have two nieces heading off to college this fall, and I am sending this to them.. (If I send by way of their parents, the emails will get trashed). I love your dartboard exploration method... Wish this advice had been available to me back when I was in college -- though I managed to have a good bit of independent inquiry and curiosity... Hmm, I wonder... Is THAT what makes me the Black Sheep of the family? hah hah