Instead of regretting your high school years, live them to the fullest now. There are plenty of ways to make school enjoyable, while also getting great advantages towards your life when the four years are finally over.

Not only can you regret your high school years because of missing out on things that would’ve been fun, but many of the activities can help your future financially as well.

It’s easy to fly through high school and regret not participating in many things. Some examples are extracurricular activities like clubs and sports, during and after-school events and volunteering.

If you are a person who loves sports; play a different one every season, or stick with a couple. This idea has multiple benefits. It will keep you in shape, help you into a job or college and keep you busy. There’s many different kinds of sports from team sports to individual sports. For example, if you like to dance or anything other than sports, there are options for you. These options include drill team, majorettes and color guard, which are included in the band.

If you like clubs that operate during school, there are many options to choose from. These clubs vary from Book Club to Physics Club. When sticking with these clubs throughout high school, you can eventually become a president of your club. Not only does this provide a sense and idea of leadership, but it’ll also help you get into college.

Volunteering is also a great way to spend free time. A certain amount of hours are needed to graduate from high school, and volunteering can and will help achieve these hours. There are many places who accept volunteers. It all depends on what you are interested in and willing to do. Some options are nursing homes, animal shelters, mental and physical disability homes and much more.

There’s something for everyone, whether it’s a sport, club, another after-school activity or volunteering.

All of the previous options are ways to get more involved in high school. This will make your first couple years in college less stressful and they definitely aren’t hard to accomplish. Some of these activities can also make you happy, with a sense of purpose and belonging. If TV and the Internet is all that takes up your free time, then the chance of losing your involvement in high school is very high.

These activities are free and definitely worth getting involved. They help with many things and keep you involved with the school and other people. Starting off is always the hardest step. But once you get into the flow of it, it becomes easier and easier to get off the couch and do something better with free time.