Because I will be graduating high school this year in June (yay!), I wanted to share some tips that I wished I knew when I went into high school for the first time four years ago. Whether you are in high school currently, went through high school already, or are about to enter your freshman year, here are some tips that I will give to you in order to live a successful life your four years through high school.
1. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE - this may seem very tempting, especially as you become a junior and senior (maybe even as a sophomore as well), since senioritis will start creeping up on you and trying to take over your life. Trust me though, DO NOT let senioritis take over and lead you to procrastinate on anything! Procrastinating, although it may be "in" right now is inevitable, and trust me, when you find yourself sitting at your computer bs'ing that 10 page research paper due the next day, you will not be in a good mood. So, try to not procrastinate for as long as possible and get your work done early so you are ahead of the game.
2. Make sure that from your freshman year you are social and open to new experiences.
3. Expand your social circle through clubs and sports. You will be introduced to a whole new community and group of friends, and you will be able to become involved in your school.
4. Maintain good grades. You may think you can slack off your freshman year then pull it together for the rest of high school, but in maintaining good grades from the start and keeping them for four years you will develop good study skills.
5. Take classes that you are truly interested in, not just because your friends are taking them.
6. Become close with your teachers; your teachers are there to help you learn, and in developing a close relationship with them it will be easier for you to approach them and ask for help. Besides, teachers are always willing to give you advice if you are struggling in their class, and are very open.
7. Appreciate your four years in high school; trust me, it literally flies by.
8. Make sure you balance your schedule. Don't cram in too many AP classes, or take unnecessary classes that do not interest you or are just a waste of your time.
9. Challenge yourself, whether it is academically, athletically, etc.
10. Get enough sleep during the week. As students become upperclassmen they start losing hours of sleep, and by their junior year they are sleeping a maximum of 4 hours a night. Try to get as much sleep as possible. It will keep your immune system healthy, keep you rested, and not leave you drifting off in class.
1. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE - this may seem very tempting, especially as you become a junior and senior (maybe even as a sophomore as well), since senioritis will start creeping up on you and trying to take over your life. Trust me though, DO NOT let senioritis take over and lead you to procrastinate on anything! Procrastinating, although it may be "in" right now is inevitable, and trust me, when you find yourself sitting at your computer bs'ing that 10 page research paper due the next day, you will not be in a good mood. So, try to not procrastinate for as long as possible and get your work done early so you are ahead of the game.
2. Make sure that from your freshman year you are social and open to new experiences.
3. Expand your social circle through clubs and sports. You will be introduced to a whole new community and group of friends, and you will be able to become involved in your school.
4. Maintain good grades. You may think you can slack off your freshman year then pull it together for the rest of high school, but in maintaining good grades from the start and keeping them for four years you will develop good study skills.
5. Take classes that you are truly interested in, not just because your friends are taking them.
6. Become close with your teachers; your teachers are there to help you learn, and in developing a close relationship with them it will be easier for you to approach them and ask for help. Besides, teachers are always willing to give you advice if you are struggling in their class, and are very open.
7. Appreciate your four years in high school; trust me, it literally flies by.
8. Make sure you balance your schedule. Don't cram in too many AP classes, or take unnecessary classes that do not interest you or are just a waste of your time.
9. Challenge yourself, whether it is academically, athletically, etc.
10. Get enough sleep during the week. As students become upperclassmen they start losing hours of sleep, and by their junior year they are sleeping a maximum of 4 hours a night. Try to get as much sleep as possible. It will keep your immune system healthy, keep you rested, and not leave you drifting off in class.
