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If you know someone who recently graduated high school make sure you continue to support them because, they will need you now more than ever. No matter what path they have chosen upon completing High School this transitional period can become very overwhelming. For many students going off to college or joining the military will be the first time they have ever been away from home for an extended period of time. For some, this will be the first time they will have to get their own food, wash their own clothes, rely on an alarm to get up on time, find transportation to and from so on and so forth. All of the things that their parents did for them that they took for granted now lie in the palm of their hands, and its called "responsibilities." Its a lot to think about and to look forward to, but the experience is very rewarding.
People tend to leave out certain details when talking about their first experience away from home. We all have heard about how great it is to be unsupervised, have no curfew, and finally have the freedom you so desperately wanted. However, walking into college I didn't realize how important it was to stock my room with snacks in case I missed the cafe. There were plenty times my roommates and I had to share with each other to ensure no one was hungry. You're kinda poor in college, lol its not funny but looking back I kinda laugh because its true. A lot of people don't work and go to school at the same time, so if your supporters aren't looking out for you it could be a little rough at times. A part time job, or work study does come in handy if you can balance it with your school schedule. Many students don't have a car their first year but thank God for Uber right, lol lucky millenials'.
Bottom line is these young adults have made the choice to do something POSITIVE with their lives so please take care of them. Even if you have nothing monetary to contribute your prayers, kind words, encouragement, care packages all go a long way. Those of us that have been in their position can definitely relate to the struggle. Proverbs 11:25 says, "The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped." It is a blessing to be a blessing, so do what you can to support these young folks.
People tend to leave out certain details when talking about their first experience away from home. We all have heard about how great it is to be unsupervised, have no curfew, and finally have the freedom you so desperately wanted. However, walking into college I didn't realize how important it was to stock my room with snacks in case I missed the cafe. There were plenty times my roommates and I had to share with each other to ensure no one was hungry. You're kinda poor in college, lol its not funny but looking back I kinda laugh because its true. A lot of people don't work and go to school at the same time, so if your supporters aren't looking out for you it could be a little rough at times. A part time job, or work study does come in handy if you can balance it with your school schedule. Many students don't have a car their first year but thank God for Uber right, lol lucky millenials'.
Bottom line is these young adults have made the choice to do something POSITIVE with their lives so please take care of them. Even if you have nothing monetary to contribute your prayers, kind words, encouragement, care packages all go a long way. Those of us that have been in their position can definitely relate to the struggle. Proverbs 11:25 says, "The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped." It is a blessing to be a blessing, so do what you can to support these young folks.
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