I learned math and programming but I wish I'd also taken wood shop (and metal shop, and other practical courses.)
Making actual stuff with your hands and using physical tools is immensely satisfying and empowering. I really crave it after spending all of my time staring at a screen and typing on a keyboard.
Other practical skills like personal finance, home improvement and maintenance, and cooking can pay dividends for the rest of your life.
I wish I'd had more time for many courses (also including music, art, drama, etc.) that weren't part of the "college prep" track.
I learned math and programming but I wish I'd also taken wood shop (and metal shop, and other practical courses.)
Making actual stuff with your hands and using physical tools is immensely satisfying and empowering. I really crave it after spending all of my time staring at a screen and typing on a keyboard.
Other practical skills like personal finance, home improvement and maintenance, and cooking can pay dividends for the rest of your life.
I wish I'd had more time for many courses (also including music, art, drama, etc.) that weren't part of the "college prep" track.