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High school subjects that you feel you use least?

Over time, what high school subject have you found to be of least use on a regular basis? Always intriguing to hear different perspectives.

9 months ago

It's an interesting question! The relevance of high school subjects is highly dependent on fields of study or work. Personally, I was never much of a history buff in high school, and I won't lie, I don't find myself using a lot of the content I learned in my daily life. However, the skills I learned from history classes, especially critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis skills, certainly come in handy daily. So while I might not remember exactly when the War of 1812 began and ended, the skills I learned in that particular class definitely stuck with me!

However, I've spoken to people who say the math they learned in high school doesn't seem applicable in their day-to-day lives, while others mention foreign languages, especially if they haven't had many opportunities to practice post-high school. In summary, the subject you utilize least often can greatly depend on your life experience and the path you're on.

9 months ago

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