High School Stress Support Group
This community is dedicated to many issues that can appear in high school, including relationships, academic issues, questions about college and future plans, pressure from friends or parents, or anything else you want to chat about. High school can be stressful and overwhelming. This is a safe place to say what's on your mind and find support.
I will be going to a private college in the east coast this fall and it costs quite a pretty penny to attend, $40-42,000. I only got two local scholarships, I'm not quite sure how much financial aid from my college except for a $7,000 scholarship. The only thing I feel blessed about is my teachers.. Two of my teachers are giving me a computer and a refrigerator.. I really don't know how to pay them back in gratitude.. I haven't done anything special except show them hard work and dedication in wanting to move so far for something that I want so badly. I want to get them gifts and that will be nice for them, but I guess the best gift for them would be seeing me succeed in college like I showed them I could in HS. Have any of your teachers showed you this kind of student appreciation in this way?
I think that people just want to feel appreciated. Maybe write each of them a letter, telling them how grateful you are and how much of a positive influence they've been on your life. I'm 33 and I received a similar card ten years ago from a co-worker and I still smile every time I look at it.
Don't get stressed over student loans, the payments are manageable and they won't ruin your life. Seek as many opportunities to apply for grants and scholarships as you can, you would be amazed at how much is out there.