Hey guys,
Lemme just say a little something about Schoolies. First of all, I graduated in 2009, so I know what you've been through, and I know where you're heading. But as for Schoolies, I never went, and I have to say it is one of the few things that I have ever truly regretted.
1. When everyone gets back, they share stories, you see photos on facebook and ultimately you feel out of the loop.
2. You're at home or working while everyone is having fun at Schoolies.
3. You really don't save that much by not going. $1,000 or whatever you're spending really is worth a lifelong memory. And yeah if you get trashed or fuckin' shredded every night, you still will remember it, I guarantee.
4. It is a social experience, where you build new friendships, as well as form closer bonds with your current mates.
But a quick little tip, don't go there expecting to get laid, because you will not unless you actually make the effort to, just like the real world. You will not achieve anything unless you put the effort into it.
Anyway, just go to schoolies, it is an unforgettable experience that I wish I had been a part of.