High School Tips
So I’m officially a freshman. It’s hard to believe that I just
started high school less than three weeks ago and all I can say is: Holy
cow. This is certainly different from middle school. Although I haven’t
been at SBHS long, I have definitely learned some vital lessons from my
experience so far. So if you’re a freshman like me, an eighth-grader anxious
for the transition next year, or even an upperclassman, you will surely be able
to utilize my advice.
1.
Don’t procrastinate. Now this is coming from the Queen of Procrastination
herself, and I’m trying my best not to be a hypocrite. But sometimes I just
can’t help but sit down with a bag of popcorn and Netflix on my laptop and
think, “Oh, I can write that essay later. I have a week.” Then one episode
turns into two, and two turns into an all nighter, binge watching, wondering
what my life has become. A week flies by then suddenly it’s 11:30 at night
and my paper is due tomorrow- and I’m staring at a blank screen. It
happens to all of us, but you have to learn to manage your time and prioritize.
If you are able to do so successfully, you will (hopefully) not fail all your
classes.
2.
Get involved. You may not want to try out for a sport or be in a club because
you think it will be too time consuming, but you will regret it. Getting
involved in extracurricular activities is one of the main things that will make
your high school experience memorable. Not only will you have a great time and
get active, but you will make a ton of new friends in the process. So yes, go
to that football game after school even though you would prefer to stay at home
in your pajamas. And yes, wear your black and gold! Trust me, being a part of
the South Brunswick community is an absolutely incredible thing.
3.
Last but not least, HAVE
FUN! Believe me when I say I’m trying my best not to be too cliche,
but this is honestly the greatest thing you can do in order to enjoy high school.
You’re a teenager, and these are some of the best years of your life. You’re
going to look back and think about your experiences and friends, not about your
GPA that should have been a 4.0 instead of a 3.9. So yes, still study and
maintain your academic performance; that is the main reason we
go to school. But still enjoy yourself! Be social, be involved, and be
yourself. Don’t put unnecessary pressure on yourself to be the best in your
class. Surely strive, but strive for excellence, not perfection, because
perfection is an unattainable ideal. Everyone says freshman year is torture and
you’re going to hate it (words from my fellow sophomore friends). But, it’s
really not that bad. Sure, there’s the occasional stress and the last minute
cramming for tests you completely forgot about it, but you eventually learn how
to deal with it. When you’re feeling anxious about this massive step into new
territory, just remember one thing: change is good.
By Shweta
Murali
thank this is really really helpful
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