Most people say that high school is the best year of their life, and this saying is true because high school really had a positive impact on my life. The high school has co-curricular programs, classes of various levels such as basic, academic, honors or advanced placement, and various opportunities such as athletic sports. I had a traditional high school experience, but the memories I made along the way were priceless. It's sad for me to think that this wonderful part of my life is almost over. During this time in my life, I tend to look back and remember the moments I shared during my high school experience. I realize that I have been fortunate to meet so many amazing teachers and friends who have truly changed my life. High school allowed me to understand who I really am and helped me understand what I want to do with my life, high school allowed me to understand my strengths and weaknesses, and high school reminds me of climbing a mountain. High school allowed me to figure out who I really am and helped me figure out what I want to do with my life. Over the years I have matured a lot and become a better student. I hope these developments will help me later in college. During my freshman year of high school, I tended to be afraid of upperclassmen and afraid to step out of my comfort zone, which led me to remain shy and afraid to seek help. At that time, I didn't have a clear idea of ​​who I really was and who I was supposed to be. During my sophomore year of high school, things began to change. I felt that being shy was a struggle, and I still dealt with it. I was still afraid to ask for help, but this year I met a teacher, Mrs. Varriale, who...... middle of paper ......or grateful to be able to attend such an extraordinary high school and take lessons that they are about my intended career. This part of my life is almost over and I'm finally realizing that I'm on my way to achieving my dream. I couldn't have done it without the valuable skills I learned along the way and the determination and passion I developed. High school seems like something that will fade over time, but I know that the memories I've made and the skills I've developed will have a huge impact throughout my life. High school allowed me to understand who I really am and helped me understand what I want to do with my life, high school allowed me to understand my strengths and weaknesses, and high school reminds me of a mountain climb because the journey through the years have led me to realize the beautiful things that life truly has to offer.