I was wondering if any high schoolers had any advice for a soon to be freshman girl?
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Well, it can be hard at first. but it gets easier. just remember to stick to what your believe in, no mattter how hard. once people kno how you stand, they usually respect that. and having friends who think the same is also a help. just be yourself, and dont be too pressured by all the older kids. hope i helped.
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DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT succumb to peer pressure! drugs, bad influences, you will be offered many things in High School- be careful.\n\nSchoolwork-\n\nStay on schedule, because once you are behind, it is very difficult to get back on it. When it's a choice between homework and friends, make sure school comes first. You always have the summer for your social activities.\n\nBoys- \n\nThey will respect you if you make yourself respectable- you may not have as many dates, but all dating brings is heartbreak, 9 times out of 10. Love can wait. =) If you end up with a serious boyfriend, though, follow your head and not your heart. This is much easier said than done, but you must do your best.\n\nOn a lighter note, you will make good friends, sometimes lifelong. Live for the little moments that will never come again.\n\nOne last thing-\n\nThis is the last chance you will have to experience the thrills and chills of being onstage, as well as the sheer joy of being a child. I know you are very grown-up, all teenagers are well on their way to adulthood, but you're not there yet. Enjoy the last remnants of your childhood while they last. =)
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You shouldn't need advice... You're only in 6th grade! Just be yourself... if a girl likes you, you'll know!
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Is there a guidance counselor or a trusted teacher you can speak with?  You could also try to speak with the school nurse.\nAre there any clubs at your school you could get involved with after school, or maybe a sport you could play?  If would give you a chance to get out of the house a bit and maybe make some new friends and develop some new interests.\nI hope it works out for you.
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Relax, you'll be fine.  Get involved in the things you are interested in.  Be a leader, not a follower.  Don't do stuff to be "popular" when you know in your heart it is wrong.  Study hard, play hard.  Be kind to others.  I loved high school; the best 4 years of my life!
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Whoa, boy...don't just go to school and blatantly tell everyone.  Find a friend or two first and be sure that you are and will be comfortable with this.  Once it's out it can't be taken back.  You might and probably will draw some criticism and be called a name or two here and there.  That, however is part of the experience.  High Schools are very cruel and I don't want to tell you to just do this without your giving this a LOT of thought.
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I have no idea. I'm gonna be a freshman next school year too. And i don't know..i'm kinda scared 'cause my middle school was a very small school (only about 200 students) but the high school i'm going to has like 1500 students. And it's a freaking big school. Here's an article on Girlslife.com i read before about high school. Like a few high school seniors tell you what to do and what not to do in high school: http://www.girlslife.com/index.php?id=67 Good luck next year!!! Wish me luck.. ;)   =)
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I will be in High School!
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Be honest about the difficulties you experienced in high school.  Your classmates will appreciate it.
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Some of these tips are critical during your first weeks, while the others are meant for longer-term guidance and survival. Whatever you do, be sure to be yourself and try to enjoy your college experience as much as possible. Expect to feel some stress and homesickness, but don't let these issues wear you down. \n\nGo to all orientations. Do you really need to go on yet another campus tour? Yes. The faster you learn your way around campus -- and around all the red tape -- the more at ease you'll feel and the better prepared you'll be when issues arise. \n\nGet to know your roommate and others in your residence hall. The people you live with, most of whom are going through similar experiences and emotions, are your main safety net -- not only this year, but for all your years. You may change roommates after the first semester or you may stay roommates for all four years -- just take the time to get to know your fellow first-year students. \n\nGet Organized. In high school, the teachers tended to lead you through all the homework and due dates. In college, the professors post the assignments -- often for the entire semester -- and expect you to be prepared. Buy an organizer, a PDA, a big wall calendar -- whatever it takes for you to know when assignments are due. \n\nFind the ideal place for you to study. It may be your dorm room or a cozy corner of the library, but find a place that works best for you to get your work done -- while avoiding as many distractions as possible. \n\nGo to class. Obvious, right? Maybe, but sleeping in and skipping that 8 am class will be tempting at times. Avoid the temptation. Besides learning the material by attending classes, you'll also receive vital information from the professors about what to expect on tests, changes in due dates, etc. \n\nBecome an expert on course requirements and due dates. Professors spend hours and hours preparing course syllabi and calendars so that you will know exactly what is expected of you -- and when. One of the lamest excuses a student can give a professor: "I didn't know it was due today." \n\nMeet with your professors. Speaking as a professor, I can assure you there are only upsides to getting to know your professors, especially if later in the semester you run into some snags. Professors schedule office hours for the sole purpose of meeting with students -- take advantage of that time. \n\nGet to know your academic adviser. This is the person who will help you with course conflicts, adding or dropping courses, scheduling of classes for future semesters, deciding on majors and minors. This person is a key resource for you -- and should be the person you turn to with any academic issues or conflicts. And don't be afraid of requesting another adviser if you don't click with the one first assigned to you. \n\nSeek a balance. College life is a mixture of social and academic happenings. Don't tip the balance too far in either direction. One of my favorite former students always used to say her motto was to "study hard so she could play hard." \n\nGet involved on campus. A big problem for a lot of new students is a combination of homesickness and a feeling of not quite belonging. A solution? Consider joining a select group -- and be careful not to go overboard -- of student organizations, clubs, sororities or fraternities, or sports teams. You'll make new friends, learn new skills, and feel more connected to your school. \n\nStrive for good grades. Another obvious one here, right? Remember the words of the opening paragraph; while good grades could have come naturally to you in high school, you will have to earn them in college -- and that means setting some goals for yourself and then making sure you work as hard as you can to achieve them. \n\nTake advantage of the study resources on campus. Just about all colleges have learning labs and tutors available. If you're having some troubles, these resources are a
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the only advice i can give you right now is to try your best and hardest.study everyday.focus in class,dont fool around.do our homework.do not slack.ask your teacher if you are unsure of something. participate in class.\n\nhope this helps,and GOOD LUCK!!!
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I would think long and hard before I decided to graduate early. There are some people it's right for, but they are few and far between. \n\nThe people I've known who did that were notably emotionally behind their peers in college. A lot happens in your senior year. People change a lot in those last few months. The pressure of grades is off once you're accepted to college. The pettiness of teenagers starts fading once they realize it's almost over. It doesn't seem as important to pick on each other, and they start getting nostalgic for the high school days that are ending. This frees everybody up to stop worrying, have fun, and mature a lot.\n\nThat said, what is college like... well, it's harder than high school. The work is harder, and so is the personal responsibility. There is no one to tell you to study, no one to tell you to go to class, no one to tell you that doing <insert bad decision here> is a really bad idea. Which is nice if you're ready to take on that responsibility yourself, but can get you really screwed up if you're not.\n\nThe nice thing about college is it's a fresh start. No one knows you, no one cares who you were in high school. Some of my best friends my freshman year were people that I never would have talked to/never would have talked to me. All the freshmen are nervous and unsure and pretty much all you have to do is say hi for them to latch onto you and be your friend. For the first week, anyway.\n\nThe bad thing is that you usually don't get any guidance unless you actively seek it. You may have to learn to be very assertive to get an idea of what classes you should be taking, what majors lead to what careers, whether you should do an internship and how to arrange it, pretty much everything. You can float through and hope to fall into a good job (which does happen to some people), but more often you'll just get lost if you aren't really motivated and self-directed.
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Dont worry just be yourself and people will get to like you for you trust me last year i moved to a new school and it was scary but i made frinds in no time although this year was easier since half the class moved (there is only ten in our class 5b 5g) GOOD LUCK I HAVE FIATH IN YOU
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It depends on how much work you put into it. Public school can, in fact, be really hard if you take Advanced Placement Classes, but it's worth it if you're up for a challenge. As for the rumors about the way freshmen are treated badly, those are pretty much false. Get involved. Join clubs to meet new people, go out for a sports team, or join the band. That way you'll meet kids with interests similar to yours, and you'll make friends quickly. The more you get involved, the more fun you'll have. High school can be a blast if you put effort into it!
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My senior year. I had the most fun because I joined a few clubs and was more active in chorus. I was in a trio that won first in state and a triple trio that won second in state. I also had lots of friends and fun. Unfortunately, I had a little too much fun and my grades fell so badly that I almost didn't graduate. I barely made it, but at the last exam, I gave it my all and passed. If I would have only done that throughout all of high school, I would have been an honor student, along with winning lots of scholarships and going on to college. But, alas, I didn't. Don't mean to bum you out, but it's true. I had more freedom as a senior, turning 18 in the middle of the year. I didn't handle 18 too well. I hope you do better than I did. Study hard. Get the best grades you can. Join a couple of clubs. Have fun. You'll only do this once, then it's gone. Learn from one who's been there, done that. Be careful. Be safe. <*)))><
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I have been "the new kid" before and it may seem hard but its really not. Your first day might seem hard because its towards the end of the year, but you will be fine! The school may look confuzing so ask questions, you dont have to go ask a teacher just go up to a student, most of them are actually pretty nice. Look at your classes someone has to be in your lunch, talk to the people around you a little and you should be able to find someone to sit with, if not, when you go to the lunchroom just ask if you can sit with someone you see in class. And last, choose and activity! activity's are the easies way to make friends, im in choir and I used to dance, because of that I have SO MANY FRIENDS. even if I just did choir, or something else there are so many people who will want to meet you and be your friend. Dont be nervous just have fun and take it one step at a time. hope I helped!
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STUDYING AND GRADES\n\n1)Find a good place to study. Most likely your dorm room will have too many distractions\n\n2)Be sure to control your own time. Don't let your friends set your schedule.\n\n3)Don't panic! If your first grades are lower than they were in high school remember that adjusting takes time. You will learn quickly how to manage your time.\n\n4)Learn WHAT to read. Honestly the amounts of reading you will get might scare you at first. It's essential to keep in mind the professor doesn't want you to just do the assignment, they want you to take something away from the assignment.\nCLASSES\n\n1)GO TO CLASS! Go even if someone says it's a blowoff class If you think about it, you or your parents are paying ALOT of money for you to be going to class. Surprisingly there are not that many classes, go otherwise your wasting THOUSANDS of dollars.\n\n2)Don't try to write down every word the professor says. Focus on the key points. Often the last few things a professor says in lecture are important to listen till the end.\n\n3)Don't be intimated by professors. They are willing to help you the same way your teachers from high school were. Often professors are a great asset outside of class that is usually overlooked.\n\n4)Don't drop a class at the first sign of trouble. Talk to the professor and seek help. The first month of a class is often the most straining.\n\n5)Use the schools services such as tutors and writing centers. They are there for you.