Teens Graduating Early ... What will you do next?

[annegirl]

I sorta got in on the late end of stuff and am helping my younger brothers and sisters get their degrees going early. :leaving:

I got a Culinary Arts certificate right off and then took a several year break for travel, mission trip and volunteer work. The great thing is, I got the degree I have now because of the years of volunteer work with the American Red Cross.

Now at 27, with degree in hand and the experiences I've had since highschool, I would really recommend at least a little travel and volunteering to everyone that still has the flexibility of singleness. Giving of yourself to others is a great learning and growing experience. Experiencing a new and completely different culture is incredibly broadening. After seeing people live in 1 room flats in the Ukraine you really have a better understanding of how little you actually need to live a full and happy life. It's not about possessions it's about people.