What I Wish I Knew At Age 17

Here's everything everyone wish they knew at the age of 17. If it's good advice, hit the upvote button. The number next to it indicates the age the author wrote it at. Feel like there's something missing? Add a new message!

Hey 17 year old, don't sacrifice your high school experience for the sake of getting into the best college ever.

Hey 17 year old, the future is NOT set in stone. It may feel like you have to decide the rest of your life right now, but you can always change your path.

Hey 17 year old, don't go around trying to make everyone happy. Instead, focus on making some people extremely happy!

Hey 17 year old, Be grateful to your parents for all that they’ve done for you and continue to do for you. Being a parent is totally exhausting and driving kids around to sporting events ever night means they can’thave a few drinks and relax after a hard day of work.

Hey 17 year old, you're parents are a BILLION times better than they seem right now. Their advice may be strict but they always have you in mind. If they are wrong, try to convince them remembering that. They can be your closest allies if you let them be.

Hey 17 year old, Learn one technical skill you are already good at, then learn communication and people skills! When you get into a real job, it's not your technical skills that really matter, it's your ability to communicate with unfamiliar personalities.

Hey 17 year old, WHATEVER YOU DO DONT GET STUDENT LOANS

Hey 17 year old, call your grandparents

Hey 17 year old, smile and laugh more often, even if it's fake

Hey 17 year old, If you get the opportunity to do an international exchange, do it. It'll change your world.

Hey 17 year old, don't spend time on people who don't want to spend time on you