This week, I decided to interview my high school self by asking a variety of basic questions and comparing what I would say now versus what I would have said in high school. Here are the questions:
Name?
High school: Samantha Schumacher
Present: Samantha Schumacher
Current city?
HS: Salmon Arm, BC
P: Vancouver, BC
Favourite song?
HS: Cheerleader by OMI.
P: I’m really loving Angela by the Lumineers.
Thoughts on High School?
HS: Get me out of here! I am so ready to move on.
P: Although I’m happy to be out of high school, I do miss the lighter work load and being able to see all my friends everyday.
Typical Friday night?
HS: Probably attending a party at ____’s house.
P: Watching Netflix and catching up on sleep!
How important are your grades to you?
HS: Very! I try to maintain A’s in all of my classes.
P: At this point I’ll be satisfied if I pass everything.
Thoughts on University?
HS: I cannot wait! I’m so excited to move out of this town and take interesting classes, meet new people, and begin my life.
P: I love learning and meeting new people, but I cannot wait to be out of school and also to have money again!
Thoughts on Salmon Arm/living at home?
HS: I cannot wait to leave this town for a big city and to never look back! I’m also so ready to live on my own and be free!
P: I miss seeing my family every day…but I don’t miss living in Salmon Arm.
What do you want to do as a career?
HS: Either a lawyer or something in government.
P: LOL No idea.
Thing you’re most looking forward to?
HS: Graduation and prom!
P: Being able to sleep and afford food again.
Thoughts on Vancouver?
HS: I love it.
P: I love it.