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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[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.

[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.

[Danielle s]

no, it is never too late

[sawaugust]

Graduating from high school that really counts for basic education.

[sawaugust]

Getting a job. It really depends in the end on what u want to do but since ur in 5th grade I wouldn't worry at all about that. Also if ur talking about graduating from elementary school to go to middle school then there's nothing at all to worry about. But that's what high school graduation is. As for 5th grade graduation well I guess u could call it completing elementary school. But I'm afrade it's nothing really special though. Even going from middle to high school isn't because it's

[sawaugust]

Well sharia I'm surprised that ur in 5th grade. I'm in 12th and I'm about to graduate but I assume ur talking about graduateing from middle school which isn't the same thing. Your main graduation will be in high school when ur in 12th grade and there are lots of diffrent requirements to graduate aswell. But what graduation is pretty much is getting a diploma from high school that basically says u have completed your basic education and now it's time to move on. Which can mean college or just

[Shaira Sultana]

this did not help me because i am in grade 5 and most people in my school is talking about graduation like its going to happen and that is a huge problem for me because i have no idea what graduation is and i am trying my hardest to find out so please help me and tell me if I will have graduation in grade 5 when will i have graduation? and the most important what is graduation? if you do as much as answer 1 question it will help.Please answer by ''Reply''

[tabbycat41187]

I couldn't agree more. When I was in college, I majored in international affairs. It was a very challenging major. I thought it was the best times of my life my college experience was a positive one.

[gardenia50899]

No 19 is not to late to start college! There is no age limit.

[iFreeThink]

SURE