SWATCOLE
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| 09 Aug 2015 02:58 AM |
Everyone's been doing this, and I was in the same boat before, so I thought I'd give my try at it. Here's Mr. SWATCOLE's advice to freshman.
Freshman, here's what's going to happen: You just came from 8th grade. You were "kings and queens of the school". Everyone was younger than you. You were the most mature, in your eyes. "That new 6th grader? He was inferior to me." "The teacher? I don't have to listen to her, I'm an 8th grader. I own this damn school." No. No. Just. No. You no longer own the school, you are the loudest and least mature now, everything. You are now inferior to everyone. Accept it. Do not go in acting like you own the place - you don't, and you're not going to until 3 more years. Don't be that freshman. Now that we're passed that, here's more lively stuff!
Go out of your comfort zone! Don't be that loner kid that plays ROBLOX every day after school. Be that kid that goes to Art Club after school, Football, Acting, etc. Find a club that interests you and *GET INVOLVED*. It's how you'll mingle and meet new people. Even if you're socially awkward, have social anxiety, etc: JUST DO IT! (Get it?) Trust me on this. Get involved and committed to something!
Also, homecoming will be near the beginning of the year. Since you can't go to prom, you will think this is where you have to make your homecoming proposal to the-girl-you've-had-a-crush-on-since-5th-grade. Don't feel like you have to ask a girl (or guy if you're a girl). It's totally okay to go with your friends as a group. But, if a girl does catch your eye, ask her! Don't dwell on "what if she says no, I'm a nerd that plays ROBLOX omg". The worse thing she can say is "no". And if the girl you ask DOES say yes, still go as a group with friends. As a freshman, you're too immature to spend an entire night with her alone, it'll get awkward. Trust me, go as a group! (Pro tip: slow dancing is really fun). When dancing to non-slow songs, don't get nervous and stand in the corner. Just dance. Be confident, even if you're not. Act it! Girls be attracted to confidence like a freaking magnet. (Notice girls like popular guys. What do popular guys have? Confidence.)
Also, be open. Realize everyone is in the same spot you are; coming to a new school, a melting pot of various middle schools. Meet new people, find a friend group and bond with them. Get a group of guys and girls! Make plans with them to school activities, or out of school activities! Just have fun.
Finally, realize this. That girl you find cute is not going to marry you. You two will not date, be star crossed lovers, and then get married. You'll probably break up after 5 months. Personally, I would wait until sophomore year until you even start considering "seriously dating". As much as you will not believe me, you are too immature to date as a freshman. Dating is not how you date in middle school. You don't ask them to be your girlfriend and now you're dating, wow! Wait until you mature and understand more about yourself, and can also drive by yourself. Then you can go fun places! Dating is actually serious is high school. Your 1 month record you had in middle school is nothing. Take dating seriously. I know this is cliche, but seriously, if you like someone: just ask them out. The worse thing they will say is "no". Don't spend your time/life thinking "what if". Just get the answer, dammit! It's worth the chance they'll say yes! The final cliche I will say (I swear!) is ask people out off of personality, not looks. In the end, having an emotional connection is a *LOT* more valuable than a physical connection. (Pro tip, movies are bad first date places. You don't talk, so you don't bond, so you don't get emotionally connected. Instead, choose somewhere like mini-golf or laser tag, even if you hate both of those!)
Extra, smaller tips: Don't put off work, just trust me. Realize there's going to be more homework. When you first walk into school, you're going to think every senior is at least 30 years old. Be prepared. Also, no one bullies freshman seriously. Don't go into high school being afraid of that.
That's pretty much it. Just have fun in high school. Don't spend all your time on ROBLOX. Reach out of your comfort zone, trust me, you'll thank me when you look back on the memories you made. Join clubs, make friends with girls and guys, and be yourself. Don't change yourself for others.
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| 09 Aug 2015 03:01 AM |
but im that loner loser kid that plays roblox
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| 09 Aug 2015 03:02 AM |
freshman are so dumb
i remember when i was one
i had no friends |
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bliza
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| 09 Aug 2015 03:03 AM |
8th graders are the worst
i such a fool then |
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GlowingHD
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| 09 Aug 2015 03:06 AM |
my freshman year started wednesday
and i can already give everyone a tip
it's not middle school anymore, so the kids who think it's cool to not clap at rallies, you look like idiots in high school lol
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SWATCOLE
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| 09 Aug 2015 03:10 AM |
Exactly. It's not middle school, don't go into HS thinking it is. It's not, lol.
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| 09 Aug 2015 03:10 AM |
glowing is that true
i rly hate rallies |
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| 09 Aug 2015 03:11 AM |
rallies are stupid
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GlowingHD
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| 09 Aug 2015 03:12 AM |
if you don't like rallies you're lame
well they are 5x better than middle school rallies
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| 09 Aug 2015 03:14 AM |
my middle school made random people go up and play stupid games in front of like 1.5k people does high school do that
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SWATCOLE
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| 09 Aug 2015 03:15 AM |
In HS rallies and school spirit is actually fun. (In my opinion). Wearing a neon pink squid hat because it's "Hat Day" during Homecoming week? Hell yeah I'm wearing that to school.
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SWATCOLE
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| 09 Aug 2015 05:12 PM |
Bump so the people who aren't up at 4 AM can see.
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SWATCOLE
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| 11 Aug 2015 09:33 PM |
B2
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| 11 Aug 2015 09:34 PM |
| we're doing advice for college freshmen you noobie |
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Lyriki
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| 11 Aug 2015 09:35 PM |
nobody does the pledge in my class cause we're all naughty
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| 11 Aug 2015 09:37 PM |
The only things genuinely helpful are the "extra small tips" Otherwise you sound like a sophomore writing this.
Here's my advice: Don't care what people think and don't try to fit into a social hierarchy. If seniors or Juniors bully you its probably because they're insecure idiots. Focus on the stuff that matters and other good stuff will just fall into place. Don't focus on dating either-If you want an actual girlfriend the best method is just to be friends with girls. That's right, "friendzone" them and they will either be interested in you or they will eventually set you up with one of their friends. Simplest, least messy method. Anyhow it shouldn't be a priority you're in highschool you've got like 15 years ahead of you to date its no biggie.
Just be chill and don't assume stereotypes about highschool(socially, at least) have that much merit to them. Within a few weeks you'll find your own awesome friend group, do fun stuff, and of course suffer the true threat of high school-lots and lots of homework.
I had 3 or 4 times as much bulk homework freshman year than I did in 8th grade. Basically the only major adjustment other than the types of classes you'll take is the workload.
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SWATCOLE
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| 11 Aug 2015 09:41 PM |
Your siggy made me die of laughter.
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Akbarrr
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| 11 Aug 2015 09:44 PM |
idk i think swat and king are right, as a sophomore my advice is just to find friends, everyone is in the same spot as you and literally the easiest thing to do is to find friends. This is your first impression on people you're going to be stuck with for a year and possibly more so make sure you don't act stupid.
personally I met two girls i had talked to from elementary school and i went with them (not as a date) and their friends to homecoming. once you find a group of friends to hangout with during lunch and to do stuff with you're all set |
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SWATCOLE
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| 12 Aug 2015 01:14 AM |
^^^^^^^^^^
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| 12 Aug 2015 02:14 AM |
| should i join the rainbow club or will i get picked on! |
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