What I Wish I Knew At Age 18

Here's everything everyone wish they knew at the age of 18. The number next to it indicates the age the author wrote it at.

Hey 18 year old, your youth has not ended at 17. there are paths open to you. getting a job is not scary and university time is one of the best years of my life

Hey 18 year old, Use your credit card responsibly or you could end up spending the majority of your 20's trying to get out of debt and fix your credit score.

Hey 18 year old, you've likely left school in your hometown by now, and might be heading to university, or to another country, or beyond. Perhaps you already did all of that, hard for me to say. Stay in touch with the friends you came up with.

Hey 18 year old, Stop caring about what other people think!

Hey 18 year old, Don't try to rush things. Enjoy life. Start learning foreign languages.

Hey 18 year old, Don't judge people, it doesn't benefit anyone. Not them, not you, or anyone else

Hey 18 year old, you don't have to know who you are or what you want to be. You just need to have the willingness to take risks and see where it leads. Life is about experiences, not accomplishments.

Hey 18 year old, Don't take a payday loan. It's not worth it and will haunt you for a long time.

Hey 18 year old, Don’t blow all your money on booze and drugs. The fun is fleeting and more often than not, it causes more problems than it solves. Be responsible and don’t over indulge. Use the extra money to fund a more fruitful venture.

Hey 18 year old, I know you think the world is yours now but don’t forget to share your meaningful moments also with your family, so they don’t feel left out. You love them, show it.

Hey 18 year old, register to vote

Hey 18 year old, do you want to live forever? Go into life extension research.

Hey 18 year old, You won't always find a soulmate in high school. A lot of the time, those involved presently aren't mature enough. You'll find your person in the most unexpected places.

Hey 18 year old, Either you just graduated or you are about to. You are an adult now. Treat people as your equal and develop skills that will bring you a richer life. Don't feel bad about taking a gap year but seriously consider college. It's important.

Hey 18 year old, Don’t get married yet. No matter how charming he might be, get to know him first and be sure he’s the one.

Hey 18 year old, If you want to succeed, never repeat your mistakes. Make it a habit and see the change.✌️

Hey 18 year old, Don't do things under peer pressure or just because most if your friends do. Start thinking about where you want to be in next 10 years.

Hey 18 year old, Invest in shirts that are 100% cotton. Polyester= extra bad B.O.

Hey 18 year old, College isn’t for everyone and even if it is for you it may not be worth the student loans. Consider community college, online programs, local state schools, and other affordable options as well.

Hey 18 year old, It's ok to not know what you are going to do with your life. Trust me there is no rush.

Hey 18 year old, Don't try to fit all the next 10 years into a single night, a single week, or a single year. It'll burn you out.

Hey 18 year old, Life is too short to worry about petty shit. Life your life, travel the world. Be who you were destined to be.

Hey 18 year old, If you’re making decisions just to follow the crowd even though it doesn’t feel right, stop pretending, do what makes YOU happy

Hey 18 year old, This is where the adventure begins, love yourself, have confidence in yourself and be a good person to the people around you, help them and be honest with them. Make new experiences, learn new things that will prepare you for your twenties.

Hey 18 year old, Don’t feel pressured to find the love of your love. Trust me, there is still so much time! Enjoy being single, but don’t get complacent

Hey 18 year old, Don't wait to grab up the guy that thinks you're the best girl in the whole wide world. College and love can go hand in hand. With each passing year, you're chances of marrying the man who will always love you and be faithful to you are getting slim.

Hey 18 year old, Keep up the good work, everything you've ever wanted is at the top of your finger tips

Hey 18 year old, Don't go to college right away.Whatever anybody says.It's YOUR life.Figure out what you'd love to do with it.Time between 18 and 28 passes by so quickly!Start now: try different things, learn them by yourself, don't stick to just one

Hey 18 year old, Stop being a pussy and just make choices. Love yourself and whoever you want to love.

Hey 18 year old, You're going to grow apart from your high school friends soon. That's ok. That doesn't make you or them bad friends or bad people, it's just a part of becoming an adult.