What do you wish you had learned more of in high school to prepare you for life now?

I wish I had learned more about personal finance, including budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt. I also wish I had learned more about mental health and coping strategies for dealing with stress and anxiety. Additionally, I wish I had learned more practical skills such as cooking, basic car maintenance, and home repairs. Overall, I believe a more well-rounded education that includes these topics would have better prepared me for life now.

Financial Literacy:
- Budgeting, investing, credit management
- Tax filing and financial planning

Practical Life Skills:
- Home maintenance and repairs
- Basic auto mechanics
- Cooking and nutrition
- First aid and CPR

Technology Skills:
- Advanced computer literacy (e.g., coding, data analysis)
- Social media management
- Digital marketing and SEO

Soft Skills:
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Time management and organization

Social and Emotional Intelligence:
- Understanding emotions and relationships
- Conflict resolution and empathy
- Self-awareness and self-regulation

Health and Wellness:
- Nutrition and fitness
- Mental health and stress management
- Physical and mental first aid

Entrepreneurship and Innovation:
- Business fundamentals
- Product development
- Marketing and sales strategies

Global Perspectives:
- Cultural awareness and diversity
- Global economics and politics
- Environmental sustainability

Ethics and Values:
- Moral reasoning and decision-making
- Social responsibility and citizenship
- The importance of integrity and accountability

Financial Aid and College Planning:
- Scholarship and grant opportunities
- FAFSA and other financial aid forms
- College application process