It’s a big week for high school seniors across the state set to walk across that graduation stage in their caps and gowns to get those hard-earned diplomas.

After all, graduating from high school is a major milestone in life, and with that in mind, we wanted to offer Alabama seniors, regardless of what their next steps in life are, a little advice.

To do so, we asked the followers on This is Alabama’s Facebook page what advice they’d give to high school students graduating this month, and as usual, they came through. The responses ranged from practical, like open a savings account, to more general, like don’t stress the detours, and even some that were Alabama-specific, like don’t let the Iron Bowl choose where you get your education.

You can read some of the advice shared below, and you can read all of the responses on the This is Alabama’s Facebook page.

“Both schools are equally good. Don’t let the Iron Bowl decide where you get your education.” — Mark Hosemann

“Shake it off. The rest of life is NOT like high school. You’ve got this.” — Kendra Ashley Smith

“The days are long, but the years are short. Begin and end every day by being grateful.” — Jami Woodard

“It takes time to build a good life for yourself. Don’t get discouraged when you’re just starting out. Work hard to build the life you want. Perseverance and a good work ethic will pay off big time in the long run, no matter where you start out.” — Matt Cooper

“Don’t live beyond your means.” — Marie Jubinville

“Don’t be scared to go against the grain. Find your passions in life. Travel, move somewhere away from your roots and learn about WHO you are. What you want will change, what you need will present itself. Embrace the journey and don’t cut it short. Let life happen to you.” — Tara Roddy

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“Work to live. Don’t live to work. Do your job, and be great at it. But it’s just a job. Life, family, community, and the service of others is where fulfillment lies.” — Dusty Wade

“Don’t stress the detours.” — Christine O’Beirne

“Call your Mother every day!” — Patsy Williams

“Party after your success, not before it.” — Don Junior

“Your path may not go as planned, and that’s okay, and normal. Try not to stress too much about having it all figured out right now.” — Lauren Elizabeth Clark

“Enjoy your 20s! Travel, change jobs, move, and don’t take life so seriously!” — Michael Bolton

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“Choose a trade school or college. Make Alabama proud and good luck in whatever you do.” — Delores Hale

“Volunteer in the field you are interested in and see if you actually like it. Sometimes it sounds good on paper, but real experience helps you best decide your future.” — Stacy Carlisle Patel

“Make a budget. Open a savings account. Put money into it as often as possible.” — Jesse Frank

“Do something that you love or want to do. Don’t just do a job for the money. Happiness is worth a lot more than money.” — Elizabeth Storie

“There are no failures in life, just learning experiences!” — Barbara Robbins Williams

“I say ‘get out of Alabama,’ but mostly to experience the world. You can always come back.” — Tom Baker

“Don’t turn down advice. Even if it doesn’t resonate with you right now, it may one day.” — Jami Woodard