It's your senior year and everyone says it's supposed to be fun, but what nobody talks about is how hard it is to make friends when you're transferring schools in high school, especially as a senior. I should know, I'm currently in that situation. I moved to a new school in the middle of the year, and let's just say it's been an adjustment. The other seniors already have their cliques and close-knit groups, and it's hard to break in. People talk about being shy or outgoing, but the fact is, it doesn't matter if you're the class clown or the most awkward kid in the room - there's still a lot of pressure to fit in. And it doesn't get any easier if you're the new kid. But what if I told you it's possible to make friends in a new school as a senior? I've managed to do it, and I'd love to hear from others who have had a similar experience. What do you think it takes to make friends in a new school as a senior, and has anyone else had to navigate this challenge?

Like, why did I spend years memorizing the quadratic formula when I still don’t know how to file taxes or negotiate a salary? Schools throw calculus at us but never mention credit scores, renting an apartment, or even how to cook something that isn’t instant ramen. I’ve been out of school for three years now and still panic every time I have to deal with anything administrative. Anyone else feel like the education system set us up to fail at basic life stuff? What’s the one thing you wish they’d taught you?