Freshman Year Research Paper

Freshman 101 is a class adapted from the parrot program (Fay & Medway, 2006, p. 226). The parrot program was designed for college students at Cornell University. Freshman 101 is the first of its kind in the state of South Carolina and the first to extend Parrot’s college program to high school freshmen (p. 226). Each two-hour intervention class contained 25 to 30 freshmen students. The objectives of the class were to have participants understand the definition of acquaintance rape and the frequency that it takes place along with South Carolina’s laws regarding rape (p. 226). Students also learned about mixed messages associated with verbal and non-verbal communication and how to clearly state their wants and desires (p. 227). Communication,

As sophomore year emerged, I joined the Spanish Club and also made the varsity volleyball team as a starter. I even earned the MVP award that year. Junior year was also filled with new opportunities. I earned a co-captain spot on the team, guiding the program through trials and triumphs, as well as another MVP award. I also was inducted into the National

My junior year volleyball season started off with great excitement: I would be a member of the varsity team. Little did I know, my primary position would be on the bench. It would have been very easy for me to become discouraged, but I am no quitter. Therefore, I decided to continue my hard work and dedication throughout the season, regardless of playing time. I made a vow to use the season to become a better player, both mentally and athletically. I became a cheerleader from the sidelines. I rooted for every other girl who was on the court, because they were my best friends and teammates, and they deserved to be praised and encouraged. I did all of

In 2014 I began attending Chase High School. I would always joke about how I would be the one to get lost and hide in a locker until three o’clock but when the first day rolled around I wasn’t nervous because I knew most of the seniors and I was on the volleyball team. I loved my freshmen schedule, I had classes with all of my friends, I liked most of my teachers and best of all I had first lunch. Volleyball season was starting off decent, we hadn’t won any games but we were having fun and I was a starter. After about three games into the season the JV team was practicing one day in the AUX gym and that is when my volleyball season took a turn for the worst. We were practicing our hitting lines and it was my turn to hit, the setter set me up but they pushed the ball too far back and

For the afterword I’m going to talk about my sophomore year of volleyball so far. We have a massive JV team this year, just under 20 girls with 6 on the court at a time and a limited number of subs! I am much more grateful for anytime I’m given on the court and take better advantage of it. I regret that I threw away so much play-time last year being

A misconception I have heard during my high school year is that high school will be the life of the party literally of “life”. With this, they say that with all the events, mistakes, dances, field trips, club joining, fundraisers, learning, sports, rallies, carnivals, and classes throughout the process of a high schooler to the big exciting events that come during senior year they say.

Freshman year is not to be taken lightly. When teachers and staff tell you that freshman year is a crucial part of high school, they mean it. Students who dive into freshman year with the notion that it’s insignificant because it’s the first year of high school are alarmed at the effect it has on their following years. The years following grade nine are almost entirely determined by your achievements and effort during freshman year. How you grow and progress will define what classes you take in your sophomore, junior, and senior year at Durfee, and what kind of opportunities become available to you.

As I attended my second day of college, at the end of the day I had to attend Freshman Composition one. Professor Jill had informed us last lesson to bring in ten sentences for homework, or otherwise we would be marked absent. I then told myself that I must always be punctual in completing the task given, or my attendance would drop creating issues. On the next day, I went into class with all my heavy books, those that we might use and others I worry that will be needed. The bright classroom was filled with florescent lights, bothering my eyes. Uncomfortable green colored chairs and a massive grey garbage that seemed to stand out. I was so tired after finishing my first two classes of the day that not as usual, I got a headache from the bright

College students have no yet grasped the threat of this cancer, according to researchers at Auburn University who followed 131 students over four years of college at least 70% saw a dramatic increase of 12-37 pounds. They take lightly the common pop culture reference for weight gain, the freshman fifteen; if college kids are looking at stats like these, then they begin to develop fear, which is the most important step to change or prevent an unhealthy lifestyle. Too many are suffering from health related diseases from their poor choices and I believe this is mainly due to the lack of knowledge. It’s easy to say it should be required for all college kids to take a health course or gym in order for them to learn how to live a healthier lifestyle

Senior year was a year to remember. Imagine walking into your school for the last time, you start to realize that soon you will be entering the real world, called reality. Memories like eating breakfast with friends, walking down the halls with your friends. Basically hanging out with friends, is what I can keep in my heart and cherish them forever.

Everyone in the world changes in many different ways and different times. Change depends on whether the person wants to make a difference in their life or not and only particular people decide to make that choice. Since sophomore year, there has not been specific change in myself because I chose to just stick to the same routine each day. One form in which I have changed is the way of viewing the reality around me. This particular view changed after summer entering junior year because an incident happened and it changed my whole perspective. A valid reason in why most people make change in their life is to get themselves out of a situation the person is stuck in, in my case this is a valid reason because I am trying to get out of a situation

Supposedly high school is some of the best years of your life. Freshman year can be hard without any help from friends or upper classes. Coming from being “Top Dogs” in middle school going to being the “Smallest” kids in school is rough. It is always good to take advice when it is given. Dear Freshman, to be successful and to start your high school experience with a good start, do sports, get to know and connect with teachers and put effort towards classes.

High School has been a really crazy experience. The last four years have really gone by so quickly and it feels like it’s only been a few days since I first entered Whittier. My biggest achievement was being able to play for the school’s basketball team for three whole years. I am so proud to say that I have been part of the reason why the freshmen team got to be champions on my freshmen year and also champions on the Junior Varsity team for not only my Sophomore year, but also my Junior year! That is three whole years in a row! Being on the team has taught me that hard work and determination can get you what you want. I worked hard every practice and game to achieve what I strived for. I’m so grateful for having the chance to be on this journey

However, things were different for me. Freshman year, I joined the volleyball team with the hopes of making varsity junior year. My first year, I spent the season wishing I was part of varsity. Sophomore year came around, and my wishes were granted. I was offered a position on the varsity team. The opportunity to play as libero (defensive specialist) on a varsity team! I was so excited and terrified at the same time. I felt so much pressure, yet I believed I could handle whatever came my way. At the end of my sophomore year, I knew I needed improvement. However, just thinking about how I had grown in a year, I knew I was capable of becoming the player that my team needed. This was the start of something that made me feel so

I tried out ninth grade year and made the B team. The start of high school volleyball was extremely hard because I was out of shape, and again behind technically. This meant that for the next three years of my life I would have to push myself past subconsciously set limits, and attempt to not only catch up with my fellow teammates but surpass them. This entailed summer workouts Monday through Thursday from eight to ten, starting club volleyball, and staying positive through it all. Despite all of my efforts, during the off season of my junior year my coach told me I was not likely to make the varsity team. Everything I had planned since seventh grade was slipping through my fingers, and I felt completely helpless. Furthermore, that off season consisted of my coach’s indecision on whether I would make the team, and my growing dislike for the sport. Needless to say my last months in volleyball were emotionally draining and because of that I decided not to try out my senior year.