Advice for High School Freshmen

Are you going to be a new freshman this year?  You might be excited, nervous, overwhelmed, or happy.  Whatever feelings you have you probably have a few questions.  You can watch a live interview of Becca asking Stevie about freshman year.  Here are a few more tips to think about.

1. Keep a positive attitude. If you’re nervous about the new year, think back to when you entered middle school.  How did you survive that transition?  Focus on the ways you made it work for you and learn from your mistakes.
2. Surround yourself with good friends but be open to new ones.  Make sure you pick quality people to surround yourself with.  Highschool is a great time to meet more friends so don’t be close minded.  If you’re more shy, find a school activity you can try and get to know new people that way.
3. Don’t blow off your grades.  I’ve talked to alot of kids who regret goofing off too much their freshman year and messing up their GPA for college.  It is hard to find the right balance between schoolwork and friends, but you can do it.  If you are feeling overwhelmed, take a step back, take time to map out your priorites and week, and don’t be afraid to ask your friends or an adult for help.
4. Do you have other ideas? We’d love to hear what advice you have for freshman this year.