Shedding your skin - Participation Opportunity

Class,

I hate to admit that I was not a great student in high school. I didn't really have anyone to guide me. But also, I think 18 is way too young to be forced to make life decisions [for some]. Consider this quote by Buddha "Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again."

Thinking about what Buddha said, how can you apply this to your journey?