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By Allara S.

Dear Freshman,

High school, while fun, can be tough on our fragile teenage bodies. Fortunately, many of our ancestors went through the same obstacle course and, through trial and error, managed to persevere until the very end. And, out of the kindness of their hearts, they have passed down their wisdom to the rest of us, that we might not make the same mistakes.

 

There are two major faux pas all freshman make, and while bad decision making is a part of life and “builds character” this list of do’s and don’ts is meant to minimize the casualties.

These are but a few tips to guide freshmen through the maze otherwise known as high school. Many more will be discovered through the next four years, be it because of friends or personal experience. 10/21/16

So, to all freshman: Good luck.

Do’s: 

  • Be more focused on your personal improvement, not on your GPA.

  • Be careful who you trust. High school is an incredibly taboo environment, and fellow students will just as quickly rat you out as give you a hug.

  • Try new things. It’s important to start figuring out who you are in high school, and not wait until college. You’re never too young to discover yourself.

  • Remember to be prepared! Stress comes from a lost pencil, a misplaced worksheet, or a lack of coffee to get you through the day.

Don’ts:

  • Do not slack off freshman year, thinking colleges only care about junior and senior year grades. Freshman year will most likely be the easiest year, and a high GPA going into sophomore year will alleviate some of the pressure.

  • Do not, under any circumstances, create drama for the sake of creating drama. Many incoming freshman enter high school in their middle school mindset, and begin fights over stupid things that won’t mean anything later on.

  • Don’t be too adverse to change, especially when it comes to friends. It is important to understand that high school is a time of metamorphosis, and friends can grow apart as easily as they come together. The good thing is that once you have accepted this sad, yet not-so-sad part of life, it is much easier to enjoy freshman year, as well as the rest of your high school career.

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