15 Things People in Rockford Wish They'd Learned in School

Sure you learned the Pythagorean theorem, but did you learn how to do your taxes?

Personally, when I graduated college, I felt like I had been spit out into an adult world where I was the only one who didn't know what was going on. Taxes, jobs, insurance, rent, banking, and so much more I felt like I was behind in knowing.

Turns out I'm not alone. With the back-to-school season finally here, we asked on Facebook, what's something you didn't learn in school but wish you did?

With over 100 comments, I think we're finally ready to start the "School of Adulting". Turns out I'm not alone in feeling a little lost in the real world. I'm not the only one who finds myself fully embracing the phrase, "fake it 'till you make it".

15 Things People in Rockford Wish They'd Learned in School

Now that you're an adult, what do you wish you had learned?

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See How School Cafeteria Meals Have Changed Over the Past 100 Years

Using government and news reports, Stacker has traced the history of cafeteria meals from their inception to the present day, with data from news and government reports. Read on to see how various legal acts, food trends, and budget cuts have changed what kids are getting on their trays.

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How Many of These Undesirable Nicknames for Illinois Towns Have You Heard?

It seems every town or city in Illinois has a different name. It's the derogatory name that locals use and noobs will soon understand. Some are pretty dirty.

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