Didn't attend US highschool, but from the movies and TV shows I've seen about it, coolness and popularity seem to be commonly put on a pedestal, I can only say

Didn't attend US highschool, but from the movies and TV shows I've seen about it, coolness and popularity seem to be commonly put on a pedestal, I can only say it's just 3 years of your probable 70+ years' life, so what's cool and popular for kids in high school maybe isn't as important after it.