Turning 18 can be exciting. A new chapter in your life starts, and it opens a door to new opportunities and adventures. You are ready to take on new responsibilities and make meaningful choices that shape your future. In this guide, you will find a variety of activities and experiences that you can embark on as a young adult, helping you make the most of this transformative time in your life.
Having the ability to vote when you turn 18, is one of the more exciting things you can do. Voting is a huge responsibility, and it’s exciting to be able voice your opinions. Turning 18 gives you the chance to shape the future of your country.
Joining the military at 18 can be exciting because it offers a unique opportunity for adventure, personal growth, and serving something greater than yourself. You get to be a part of a team, as well as learn valuable skills, and experience things that most people don’t get to. It’s a chance to challenge yourself, push your limits, and make a difference in the world.
Being able to get a credit card can be dangerous but also thrilling. You can have the opportunity to build your credit score. It offers financial flexibility and convenience. It allows you to make purchases even if you don’t have the cash upfront. As long as you use your credit card in a responsive manner and pay off your debts, you will be able to get loans and rent apartments.
We all know the drag of getting your license and not being able to drive past 11pm if you’re a minor, or transport your friends around. In a way these laws are for good causes, even though most people don’t follow these rules. Turning 18, takes off these restrictions and allows you to be worryless of getting a ticket for transporting young people.
When you become an adult, you have the ability to go to fun events. For example, you can go to 18+ clubs. These can be new places to meet people and experience new things. MB2 offers fun events like Line Dancing every week where you can dance and hang out with people.
Donating blood can make a huge difference for many. It’s an important gesture that can also help improve your blood flow and reduce arterial blockages. The blood you give is used to treat critically ill patients, as well as those who have lost blood through an accident, surgery or childbirth.
Being a minor puts a lot of restrictions on you. Not being able to work past certain times, and past 8 hours is one of them. Turning 18, will allow you to be able to make more money, and also apply to places where only adults get hired.
All of these things that one can try when becoming an adult, can create huge changes for many. Lola Ackerman, a Saugus Student, said that “turning 18 has allowed for more opportunities and wild rides.”
