We all regret some of the choices we’ve had in the beginning of our high school journey. Since we can’t go back and change them, we can always give advice to the incoming freshman who may need our advice. Coming from middle school can be a hard transition because there are so many new things to learn. New students will face a new campus, teachers, friends, and overall a new way of life. I believe that freshman students who struggle to adapt into high school can lead to poor grades, peer pressure, and losing focus of long term goals. Here are some suggestions to help incoming freshman have a successful high school experience. Being a freshman can be scary. I remember when I first started high school and I didn’t know where to begin. I had …show more content…
We are used to the friends that we’ve made in elementary and middle school, but finding other friends who want what’s best for the long term might even be better. Some students give into peer pressure to seem cool or to build popularity. Incoming freshman shouldn’t have to worry about what anyone thinks is “cool”. Students need to learn to be their own person and have friends who support their goals. Joining clubs that spark an interest can be a really effective way to meet new people with shared interests. When students join clubs, they make friends who might have the same ideas of what career path they want to take part in. Through high school, I’ve joined groups that have given me a real sense of friendship that is supportive. I know first hand that when you meet other students that share the same interests as you, you connect right away. Joining clubs can provide a sense of independence because students are in charge of what they do and what needs to be done. Going to games, rallies, and dances can bring students together. Students are all aiming towards the same target, to have fun and show spirit for their school. Also, joining a study group or getting a partner for every class can really make school life easier. There can be less pressure to understand a concept fully when students have partners to study
As you just graduated from middle school, it is time to realize you are not studying basic things anymore. The start of your freshman year is approaching. You are now becoming more mature and older and now you are about to reach another level. The start of freshman year is quite nerve-racking.. The start of my high school career was very exciting, however, I was very nervous. I had a small circle of friends and I also had upperclassmen friends who had my teachers as their own in the past and were able to help me get to know the teachers techniques very well. Joining clubs and being a part of extracurricular activities helped me get comfortable with people easier and allowed me to be myself more quick. Being a senior in high school currently, I am taking everything much more seriously and studying harder for not only school quizzes and tests, also I am preparing myself for ACT’s and SAT’s I must take to get into college. For all the incoming freshmen reading this, here is a letter to help you stay focused and getting involved.
Obesity is an increasing problem in the United States, in which “the incidence of obesity among adults in the United States increased by 50% per decade throughout the 1980s and 1990s” (Morrow, Heesh, Dinger, Hull, Kneehans, and Fields, 2016). The current statistics that describes college students as overweight and obese is overwhelming since “38.5%” (Silvestri, and Bonis, 2009) of students are in this category.
Coming into high school as a freshman scared and not knowing what to do was one of the many thoughts that were in my mind, but now as a senior that is ready to graduate in a couple of weeks I wish I could have known a couple of things before starting my journey till this day. I have some important advice from my past past experiences to you as a freshman is: Starting a sport to play, Getting involved with clubs, and Being social.
Although the first year of high school is a big transition, it’s crucial in determining the remaining years of high school because, First, having good grades will determine whether or not you get accepted the university you want and there are more opportunities for scholarships. Second, joining a club in high school will give you an insight in leadership and teamwork. Third, Slacking of your freshman year in high school is a bad thing to do because it will affect your senior year and all the classes you missed or failed, you will have to retake all of them. Lastly, all of these factors all come into play your senior year they can either help you or make your high school years miserable. First, having good grades in your freshman year will open up the doors to more opportunities coming your way. My freshman year wasn't the best I got D's and C's and almost failed two classes. Laziness played a big factor in why I got bad grades I was lazy to do homework and any projects. I had some advice from my cousin’s they would always tell me not to mess up freshman year, but, I ignored them and you start to pay for it senior year by retaking all those classes you failed. To get better grades I set up a planner and wrote down due dates and set up a time organizer at home and this helped me better organize my time to do the work. My advice to all new freshmen is to set up a work schedule for your work it will better your studying habits and make you aware of due dates and the time you
Freshman year will be a experience to remember. You get freedom and fell mature.Classes however,are getting dificult.In High School you must really work hard and put effort in your work. Through Freshman year I learned that you shouldn’t worry about a bad grade but instead use that bad grade as your motivation to try harder.
Coming into freshman year I was very nervous. I had no idea what to expect of how things would go. My friends and I all felt the same way we didn’t have a clue what would happen or what we would do. We all the seen the movies of the kid who gets shoved into a locker in high school and how there are a lot of bullies. For some kids that may be the reality of high school but my freshman year went by without a problem. I was worried about nothing everyone seemed to get along and not have to many problems. I have only positive experiences from freshman year and I hope incoming students find it to be nothing to worry about. What I was worried about the most was how upperclassmen might treat me and my fellow classmates, but i learned that they just don’t care too much about you they are here for the same reasons. I think it would be easy to get positive experiences by just making sure the upperclassmen are patient while freshmen figure out high school, the freshman also need to get involved in plenty of activities to make new friends and meet different people.
The people, our surroundings, and our memories are what make the years of high school go by at the blink of an eye. Freshmen year, scared of all teachers, classes, and new people. Sophomore year is a breeze because you finally understand the bell schedules, and you’re aware of the teacher’s expectations. Junior year, the stress hits you all at once. You’ve got the ACT, EOCs, and many other tests that are a major part of your future education.
In my honest opinion, the uttermost difficult part of being a teenager is planning ahead a successful life. High school years are one of the most prominent stages of your life. It determines whether or not you will proceed to college as well as what college you will attend. Getting into a superlative college, is another struggle countless high schoolers stress deeply about. Once you are accepted into the college you desire, another struggle you would be necessitated to do is find a well-paying job that would suffice your expenses. All of this constitute toward your high school years because if you do not achieve the required grades, you will not be able to enroll into a commendable college, which also means there is a high possibility that you
All of my high school years have been structured to further my academic success in college. One goal of mine was to complete the STEM certification during high school. With this accomplishment, I have proven to myself that I will be well prepared to perform to the best of my capabilities in college. Being an engineering student will not be an easy task, but I have prepared myself the best I could to achieve my goals. Unlike many other seniors, I have chosen some of the most difficult classes our school offers so that I can better prepare myself for an engineering curriculum. This year, I wanted to receive a better education in all of the main STEM classes, so I enrolled in many AP math and science classes. In addition, I took a rigorous two week professional course in Autodesk Revit to prepare myself for courses that I will likely be using in my elective classes. I am hopeful that this will give me a head start with the classes I will take freshman year of college and afford me the opportunity for greater academic success as a college student. However, I am not counting on my senior year experiences to guarantee me success. Everything I do is to the best of my abilities. Preparation connects my life to success. Whether I understand a subject perfectly or if I’m
First year in high school, everyone is excited and ready to learn. Freshman have no clue about the amount of homework, stress, and studying that will hit them in the face. Freshman can be considered the
High school is the time to find yourself and pick the people that you want to have around yourself during your four years. It’s the time to stop caring what everyone is doing around you and focus on the next steps you want to take in your adulthood. You might think you do not have to worry because you are just a freshman, but you are wrong. Stay focused and motivate yourself to get you work done. Work hard all four years and take those advance classes you struggle in because it will make you work even hard. By knowing what you want to do before you graduate, will help you push yourself towards what you want to accomplish after high school. They’re times to have fun, you have to pick and choose when you want to go out and when you need to stay
The topic i’ll be discussing today is related to surviving high school. Except, not your senior year, sophomore, or junior. But your freshman year. No matter what, you’re freshman year was always the scariest. Wasn't it? Well today I will be giving you some useful advice to surviving your first year. We are all scared when it comes to being a freshman, whether you ask yourself, “Is being a freshman that hard? Does it look like when they show it in movies or television shows? Will the teachers be rude or mean?” well the answer is simple. Most of the times depending on the high school you’re attending might or might not be the ideal one. Many of you will find these ideas very helpful while others might find them a bit confusing. Hopefully most
You see it coming. There’s nothing you can do about it. You try to run, but it’s coming from all directions. Confused and terrified, you think this is the end. Then, it swallows you. I am, of course, talking about the flood of people in the hallways on the first day of school. As high school can be troubling, there are a few things that can make your four year (hopefully) stay a little less awful. Three things that will help you as a freshman are: turn in your work, participate in class, and do your homework.
High school isn't easy in any way! When I was in high school I wish someone had warned me about the evil girls and all the obstacles I would face. Now that I’m in high school I’ve learned all the lessons that I need to know and some I had to learn the hard way. In offering advice to rising Freshmen, I would certainly say to choose your friends wisely, have your priorities straight, and to not let the little things stress you and get you off track.
“It’s kind of like being the new kid in school wherever you go, whether it is in school or a new job or whatever, … You just have to find your way.” -Fred Miller. The difference between being a new kid and being an upcoming freshman, is you aren’t really starting fresh. Being a freshman can be tough, but you’ve been in the school system for so long so why should it be a difference. You get more freedom, there are school sports, there are more activities associated with school, it should be the best four years of your life, so make it happen. Some advice to upcoming freshman would be, make friends with more people, know who your true friends are before getting there, do extra curricular things, and don’t be a pushover.