Advice for a highschooler.

[TF2 Scout]

I'm entering highschool soon, and I was wondering what advice NS had for me. I'd appreciate the help.

[Union of Kiwi Socialists]

Have you picked your subjects yet?

[TF2 Scout]

Have you picked your subjects yet?

No, not yet. I have some time to choose, so I haven't yet.

[Menassa]

Don't show up late to Davening frequently.

Oh wait....

[Union of Kiwi Socialists]

Have you picked your subjects yet?

No, not yet. I have some time to choose, so I haven't yet.

When you do, check the entry requirements for the next years subjects. Some require completion of one year to get into them the next year.

[Othelos]

don't be an annoying freshman

[Soselo]

I don't rightly know and it would not behove me to speculate.

[Menassa]

Are you going to a public school?

[TF2 Scout]

Are you going to a public school?

Yes,

[Menassa]

Are you going to a public school?

Yes,

Ah then hell if I know.

[Soselo]

don't be an annoying freshman

Why not?

[Menassa]

don't be an annoying freshman

Why not?

You might get hurt.

[Valkalan]

I'm entering highschool soon, and I was wondering what advice NS had for me. I'd appreciate the help.

As soon as you can, get a part-time job. An education is useless without work experience these days.

[Alizeria]

I'm entering highschool soon, and I was wondering what advice NS had for me. I'd appreciate the help.

As soon as you can, get a part-time job. An education is useless without work experience these days.

^ I second, third, fourth and fifth this.

You're not going to get anywhere without work experience after high school. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever had an employer even glance at my qualifications. They're only interested in experience.

As for high school itself, well, it's not the big deal you think it is. Your peers are going to be in the same situation as you - a little bit frightened, confused, overwhelmed and as for the older students - 99% of them don't give two shits about you.

And then before you know it, you'll be like me - with high school something that happened 10 years ago, and with you finding yourself looking at 18 year olds and thinking that they look like they're about 11.

[Soselo]

Why not?

You might get hurt.

I guess your experiences leaves much to be desired.

[Menassa]

As soon as you can, get a part-time job. An education is useless without work experience these days.

^ I second, third, fourth and fifth this.

You're not going to get anywhere without work experience after high school. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever had an employer even glance at my qualifications. They're only interested in experience.

What about wealthy parents? They could get you places I bet.

[Menassa]

You might get hurt.

I guess your experiences leaves much to be desired.

It's not just me honey.

[The New Sea Territory]

You know that whole thing 7th graders say: "I won't do drugs and have sex and drink in high school". It's bullshit.

Secondly, do not date. Highly overrated and really just a thing to look cool, unless you really, really feel strongly for someone.

Try to juggle what you do. Between homework and the other shit you might be doing, you will have to make choices and there is not enough time to get everything done.

Get used to the depressive cog-in-a-machine feeling that grinds through a week of wake up-do homework-go to school-sports/extracurricular-eat-homework-sleep-repeat.

Avoid "that guy". The guy who think's he's god's gift to the world. You'll know the type if you see him. The, to use Marxian terminology, bourgeoisie of the social hierarchy of the classroom. Face it, you're more than likely a proletarian in this analogy. Find some friends with similar interests and hang out, and give the middle finger to anyone who is a dick. Don't chase after the "Kool Kids Klub"...just get your own friends group. Whether you have some subculture you adhere to or not, find friends and have a group of them.

Second thing on drugs and booze: Do not do them at any school-related events unless you KNOW you will not get caught. If your school drug tests, wait until afterwards to smoke (duh). Also, don't be the dumbass who drops his can of chew in the middle of class.

If you are doing a sport, don't feed into the jock mentality or let those simple minded individuals who do get to you.

At least try parties/dances/raves and see if they are your thing. My personal experience: only when alcohol is present.

Try to get at least six hours of sleep every night. 6-9 is perfect, considering the busy schedule.

If you go to a private school like me, do NOT take Religion class seriously. Do just enough to get by, it's an easy A if you repeat what your teacher tells you.

Honors classes can be tough if you are not up to it. The difference between Honors and AP is very little (I took AP World History as a Freshman), besides the fucking huge test at the end of the year.

Teachers can either be assholes or very easygoing. There is no middle ground. Lay low until you find the cool teachers. Avoid the power tripping Principal.

Clubs. Clubs are cool. Clubs are fun ways to meet people. Start a club if you want. Join a few you like.

Constantly watch your stress. Try to remain calm and civil as much as possible. Marijuana greatly helps with this, if you are into that. If not, just don't overdo homework or worry about things.

Prioritize. Do things that affect you the most first. If you have a low grade in English, write the paper before Science homework, etc.

Be open minded about stuff. High School years can be very, very strange and disturbing at times.

Bullies can go fuck themselves. Don't do it or be around it. Same for fights. Lot's of schools have been cracking down on fighting, so if you get in one, end it quick. Run away or break something over the guy's head.

[Othelos]

don't be an annoying freshman

Why not?

Because he might actually make friends if he isn't. But then again, everyone matures at different rates.

Just don't stare at the seniors (or anyone), that's annoying.

[Soselo]

^ I second, third, fourth and fifth this.

You're not going to get anywhere without work experience after high school. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever had an employer even glance at my qualifications. They're only interested in experience.

What about wealthy parents? They could get you places I bet.

Provided that the horse drinks.

[Menassa]

[...]

If you go to a private school like me, do NOT take Religion class seriously. Do just enough to get by, it's an easy A if you repeat what your teacher tells you.

[...]

What if you enjoy religious classes? Should you even then not take it seriously?

[The Remnants of Kobol]

Well, looking at what's been given so far, I'll provide some helpful information.

-Do well your freshman year, a 4.0 GPA your first year will do wonders for you later on. Same advice for university.
-Start looking for the university you want to attend by the end of your sophomore year. Being accepted to my university over the summer before senior year made my last year bliss.
-Sports aren't important. Really, your university couldn't care less if you played football all four years unless you were the star player.
-Trust me on this one, you don't have to strive to be the popular kid. They tend to flounder socially once they get to university. Just find your group of friends, stick with them, and enjoy life.
-Yes, classes may be easy. Yes, they are still important. I paid attention. I took AP classes. I didn't see "new" material in university until my fourth semester.
-Take AP course and exams. They suck. But compared to the bill for a course and university level? I'd take five of those exams to avoid that pain...

I can say this one from experience. Teenagers are assholes. This obviously doesn't apply to every one of them. But at that age, hormones are raging, desires to rebel, be "cool", do stupid things, whatever. They will say things, very hurtful things at times. They may or may not actually mean them. It is more than likely that at some point in high school, you will find yourself at the hurtful end of an insult, rumor, or argument. You need to realize that this is just high school and your life won't end because someone thinks something negative of you.

[Neo Industrium]

Study broadly. This is your time to decide on what to do with your life, and you want to try as many new things as possible. Volunteering is also another option.

Take the foreign language courses (whether it be French, Spanish,etc). A lot of universities (atleast in the part of BC that I'm from) require them.

[Alizeria]

^ I second, third, fourth and fifth this.

You're not going to get anywhere without work experience after high school. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever had an employer even glance at my qualifications. They're only interested in experience.

What about wealthy parents? They could get you places I bet.

No - in fact that's actually a serious disadvantage in some ways. I say this speaking from experience although admittedly I came from a wealthy background but left home at the age of 17.

The children of wealthy parents have a tendency not to work as hard, or not take steps like getting a part time job and as a result they find themselves caught out when it comes to seeking employment. Occasionally they might find themselves with parents who pay their way through life, but in those rare cases then they might as well not drain taxpayers money getting educated anyway.

[Big Jim P]

Don't ask this particular bunch of yahoos.