10 Things Young People Should Know How to do

Even though many high school seniors are extremely excited to be moving on to college and being away from home and their parents for the first time in their lives, there's a few things they need be aware of or skills they should know before they leave the nest. Here's my list of things that I wish I would've known before I went to college that helped me throughout my college years and even as an adult.

1. Wash, dry and iron clothes
2. Cook basic meals – spaghetti, grilled cheese sandwiches, hamburgers
3. Organize and keep safe personal information – get a safe!!!
4. Keep track of all logins – personal emails, school emails, bank account info., FAFSA log ins etc.
5. Handle financial accounts – checking, savings, CD’s. Know how to write a check, don’t bounce checks
6. Write thank you notes
7. Put together a resume and cover letter
8. Put gas in the car, change a tire, general car maintenance (or at least know when you need to take it in for repair…don’t ignore any “check engine” lights or weird noises)
9. Make doctors appointments without relying on mom to make the appointment for you
10. Ask for help 

Lupe - ICAN Hiawatha & Davenport Centers