13 //free\\ — Fresh Outta High School

As you look to the future, remember that it's okay to not have everything figured out. Your teenage years are a time for exploration, learning, and growth. Here are a few tips:

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"Fresh outta high school" usually means it’s time to handle your own admin. fresh outta high school 13

Let’s set the scene. Barack Obama was beginning his second term. "Harlem Shake" videos were crashing YouTube. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire wasn't even out yet—you were still obsessing over the first movie. Your phone was likely an iPhone 5 or a Samsung Galaxy S3, complete with a removable battery and a headphone jack.

Navigating the Shift: A Survival Guide for Being Fresh Outta High School As you look to the future, remember that

If you are an 18-year-old fresh graduate: play Larry Fleet’s song on repeat. Work that job. Save that money. Love that beater car. And ignore the "13" – it doesn’t belong in your chapter.

Today, while compulsory education usually ends at 12th grade, the term "13th grade" pops up in two ways: Let’s set the scene

Whether you went to Harvard, community college, trade school, or straight into the workforce, the person you were at 18 is a toddler in adult shoes. Your career path will zigzag. Embrace the zigzags.

: Surround yourself with people who support and encourage you. This could include friends, family members, or a mentor.