High school is stressful, fun, exciting, life changing and contains memorable moments in your life. Here is how to have the best high school career ever:
1. Make your life a drama free zone.
The one thing I will always remember about my high school years was the stupid, petty drama. Whether it was friends or boy problems, it is a waste of time. Those four years fly by and you really don't want to spend it fighting with friends.
2. Get involved.
Whether it is sports, a club, a job or all three, do something to keep yourself busy. I made the mistake in waiting until my senior year to get involved in clubs because I put the other four years into a boy. The people you meet there could become your best friends.
3. Get good grades!
This may sound corny, but it's true. When it comes time to look for colleges, you don't want to worry about not being able to get in because you failed sophomore year. Listen to your teachers, ask for help, talk to your guidance counselors, study and do the work. If you work hard those three years your senior year will be easy.
4. Become close with your teachers.
One important thing that helped me get acceptances from colleges was the amount of teacher recommendation letters I had. The closer you are with the teacher, the better letter you will get (as long as you do good in their class).
5. Don't let all of your happiness depend on one person.
You're still young. You don't need to meet your life partner in high school. Putting all of your time and effort into one person can affect you later on and could cause you to lose friends. Be happy no matter what. Strive to achieve your dreams.
6. Go to all the stupid school functions.
It doesn't matter if you don't like to dance or hate field trips, go to them anyway. Take pictures, laugh and have fun with your closest friends. You will regret not going to the dances and field trips when you get older.
7. Be smart with your money.
If you haven't already, start saving now! It will pay off in the end. Get a decent paying job, get a checking and a savings account and start saving. Soon enough you will have enough money for a car or to pay off some student loans.
8. Screw the haters.
Do not let the haters get you down! All they want to do is bring you down and you can't let that happen. Be you and do whatever you want. Don't ever let someone tell you that you are nothing. Ignore them. Let the haters be your motivators.
Make the most of your high school years because once you graduate, it's gone forever. All you have is the memories you make so make the most of it.
