Friendly Advice for Freshmen

A new school year means a new start, especially for MHHS’ freshman class. Here’s some advice, collected from upperclassmen to the class of 2019.

1. DON’T PROCRASTINATE - You will fall behind your classes very quickly. Once you go down, catching up becomes very difficult.

1. STUDY- Don’t pass up studying by telling yourself “eh, I know the material” because you may not. Always study.

1. DON’T GROW UP TOO FAST - Enjoy being young (you might miss your youth later). Don’t worry, you’ll get there someday.

1. BE PREPARED- Come to school prepared. Before you leave home, make sure you have your earphones, charger, chromebook, lunch, and whatever you need.

1. ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS- It never hurts to ask a few questions if you don’t understand something. Your teacher really does want to help you.

1. YOU ARE AMAZING THE WAY YOU ARE- Before you worry about being judged, ask yourself if others’ judgement really matter? Everyone else is equally worried about what people think about them in high school, and it’s always important to remember that you are a unique individual with a lot to offer, as cliche as that sounds.

1. BE AWARE OF THE PEOPLE YOU HANG OUT WITH- Before you get into any relationship or friendship, think about the person. Are they accepting you for who you are? Do they honestly care about you and have your best intentions at heart? If not, you might want to reconsider the relationship.

1. GET INVOLVED AT SCHOOL- Join clubs, do sports, and try afterschool activities. Remember, what you do today affects you in the future.

1. HAVE FUN- What’s life without fun? We all have our own silly side, so why not show them. Remember, life is only as FUN and you make it.

BE YOURSELF- There is nothing worse than not being yourself. Don’t change yourself for others. High school is all about experimentation and learning what you like, so feel free to express yourself and who you truly are.