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twin-tip-hero
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So I just took my last test today and I passed it for highschool.  I'm super stoked to finally be done with school and get the hell out.  But another huge part of me is terrified and does not want school to end.  I'm going into the U.S. Air Force in about a month or two, and i'm scared.  All my friends are going to college after, and yes it is a huge chance in their lives but you're still going back to the school lifestyle.  I'm going stright into my career and start doing what I will be doing for the rest of my life.  It's a huge change that I don't I'm ready for. 

I mean I am super excited to go into the Air Force and travel the world (and shread all over on my days off.), but just the feeling of leaving all my friends and family scares me.  Not having the option of going home to mom and dad if I don't like how things are going does not sit will with me.  My friends I will miss most.  I come from a small school (31 in my graduating class, with a 100% graduation rate) so we all are real close, sorta like a small family.  We do everything together and now that I'm leaving all that, and I have to start all over again makes me upset beyond all belief.

so anyway sorry for my bitching about my feelings NS, but I just had to get it out.

Jun 16 2010 11:38PM
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Gameboy
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Yeah I understand. Event though I hate school, I kinda don't want it to end too. I like the lifestyle I presently have and I don't want that to change for now.
Jun 16 2010 11:41PM
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MN_Nice
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Shit, at least you got a plan. I got two more years but I have no idea what I want to do after high school.
Jun 16 2010 11:41PM
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pomme-de-terre
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its gonna be hard to leave your friends, but the guys you will meet in the air-force will be even closer than family. also, you can always visit with the people from high-school when you are on leave and shit.

you are about to start an amazing opportunity. try to find the best in it. but its good to be bummed about not seeing your friends, you will be so much more stoked when you do get to meet up with them.
Jun 16 2010 11:41PM
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00_Koda
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it is a big step in your life but if just think about the job like being able to shred and your gonna be able to see your friends and family its not like your leaving them forever just have positive vibes if its something you want to do youll be fine
Jun 16 2010 11:42PM
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Funnel
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I get what you're saying. You're going from highschool to the real world. Going from being under your parent's protection and care to paying your bills and doing the same work you will be doing for the rest of your life (most likely). My question is. Why not go to the AFA? Wouldn't you be more highly accredited and you could make better pay?
Jun 16 2010 11:43PM
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twin-tip-hero
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that is something that i ask myself just about everyday.  but to be honest i pissed away highschool and just got by.  and i did not even bother to apply to the AFA because my grades are such shit.  but to just enlist, all you need is a diploma.
Jun 17 2010 12:25AM
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Thenowhereman42
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Whenever you get in to something CRAZY that you just totally can't handle because its so overbearing (like IDK, the air force?) you are going to probably get culture shock. Culture shock is....really, really weird. I haven't really felt anything like it. The first two weeks are the worst. Getting through those first two weeks can be hell, but once you do, you'll be chill.
Jun 17 2010 12:34AM
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Black-Bandanna
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Holy fucksauce, only 31 in your entire class? Where do you live?

But I wouldn't worry too much man. Sure it will be a huge change, but you'll adjust. It takes time. You're going to get to see and do so much interesting shit that other people will never have the opportunity to, and college is always an option when you're done serving. Just take a deep breath and realize that your family is always going to be there. I thought I was going to miss high school, but I definitely don't. You've just gotta go with the flow of your life man. It'll all work out. Good luck in the Air Force dude. You should be stoked.
Jun 17 2010 12:35AM
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