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What I Wish I Knew At Age 18

Here's everything everyone wish they knew at the age of 18. 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 18 year old, You're better off single. Don't make life decisions for someone who is not living your life.
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Hey 18 year old, Go to school but go for something you enjoy. You have the rest of your life ahead of you don't choose a career path solely based on future wages. There is more to life than money. And job satisfaction makes a world of difference.
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Hey 18 year old, Education is important. If you are going to college/university, pick a program that has real world application.
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Hey 18 year old, Before you go to college, learn about sexual assault on campus, consent, and the signs of abusive relationships. You will deal with it more than you think--the first few weeks of the school year usually have the most cases. Learn how to help.
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Hey 18 year old, When you feel sad, worried, stressed out, or suicidal, please find a counselor/therapist and even a psychiatrist to assess your mental state and give you the help you need. The way you feel is always important and worth getting better. Take care <3
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Hey 18 year old, Please take care of your teeth. Floss at least once a day, every day if you can, but even once a week is better than nothing. Notice I didn’t say anything about brushing. Both are good, but if you have to pick one, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PLEASE FLOSS.
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Hey 18 year old, If you have job, save 1% of your check on an account that you can't get your money out. By 10 years you will be able to buy a new home.
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Hey 18 year old, This is not the last year of your life, take it easy. There is basically no reason or requirement for you to be very serious about anything. Just relax and enjoy early adulthood, it's the shortest and most enjoyable period of your life.
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Hey 18 year old, many rich people never went to (or dropped out of) college. Many poor people went to college and graduated with so much debt they never recovered. Take the time to consider whether it's a good idea.
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Hey 18 year old, You don't know as much as you think you do. Don't stop learning, you have so much more growth and change coming than you can imagine now.
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Hey 18 year old, Drink less alcohol and go to bed earlier. It might be impossible to avoid drinking to the point of hangover or achy muscles but see if you can keep it done to once a month.
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Hey 18 year old, Know your boundaries.
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Hey 18 year old, life's about to get crazy. You're probably not prepared to cross the street and get hit by an airplane. Just remember that even some of the older adults out there can't "adult" right all the time too.
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Hey 18 year old, Finished school and about to start at university or college? Think about what you want to work in, not what you want to study in the first place. Then work out from there which studies make the most sense for you. There are always multiple options.
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Hey 18 year old, everybody is nervous right now, you will have an easier time making friends and social connections with your own age. Don’t be afraid to say hello and meet new people.
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Hey 18 year old, It doesn't matter what college you go to. You will find the friends/ culture that best suits you no matter where you are. You will learn the things you need if you have a desire to pursue them. Don't kick yourself or stress too much over the decision
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Hey 18 year old, Learn to meditate, use any type of app to get started. It’ll save you a lot of stress and bring you more introspective wisdom!
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Hey 18 year old, you are your own person. Don't let anyone define who you are.
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Hey 18 year old, It's okay to ask for help. Even if you think you know what you're doing. Even if you think you're strong enough to get through this by yourself. The people who love you (and they do exist) want to help you.
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Hey 18 year old, college stuff is rough. Getting set to go, the mail, learning how to navigate all the resources. After your first semester it becomes second nature. Just get it over with once. PS. Scholarship applications suck. Apply for your Uni's grants.
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Hey 18 year old, Don't let your parents push you around at this age. If you want to go to college, do your best and go to college. If you want to take a break from school and get a job for a while, do it!
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Hey 18 year old, It’s ok not to like what everyone else is doing. It’s what makes you unique and once you leave high school, you’ll meet a huge array of people with different interest. If you haven’t found your crew yet, you will!
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Hey 18 year old, Look at some job titles online to help you better understand what you might want to do after college. See if you can find ways to apply your interests to job titles.
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Hey 18 year old, Come on, you always can do better.
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Hey 18 year old, When moving out on your own, always remember to buy a toilet plunger for your new place. You won't think of it until you NEED it, and by then it is far, far too late.
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Hey 18 year old, Take your mental health seriously. (If you can afford a therapist, see one, even if you are doing well! They can help keep you in the best shape possible.) You have to live with yourself, so make sure it's the healthiest self you can have.
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Hey 18 year old, Go to community college before going to a private school. Get those gen ed credits out of the way and you won't be chained to more debt than you can conceptualize.
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Hey 18 year old, If you're not an English native speaker, learn it now and learn it well. You will get a huge advantage for your later career.
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Hey 18 year old, Don't be afraid to follow your dreams. Study major you will use in the future, not the one easy to get
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Hey 18 year old, Don’t drop out from school, you will regret it.
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