By Adrienne Morris
High School can be an emotional rollercoaster, so this article will give you insight on how to get through it. As a senior myself, here are things I wish I knew before I started high school.
The first thing you should consider is your classes! As a Freshman who is new to highschool, the classes are designed to prepare you for your upcoming years. So electives are typically limited, but that’s okay because high school has so many new things to offer in your first year.
My personal recommendation is that you take a language or an art class. As you choose classes for your Sophomore year, I would suggest asking some of the seniors what classes to stay away from.
The next thing to consider is the food served in this school. Benicia does have some decent options for brunch, like the Breakfast Burrito, but high school is not known for having the most delicious or nutritious meals.
Kendall Wright, a Senior from Benicia High, says, “I bring food from home, because the food given to us gives me a stomach ache.”
This could be due to most of the food in this school containing seed oils, gluten, and processed sugars.
The next thing to note is to be aware of the crowd you feel you fit into. Not everyone enjoys a big friend group. Sometimes, valuing the individual connections you have with fewer people is more meaningful than a big group.
Claudia Del Toro says, “I prefer a small group because I am not a super social person, and I prefer to hang out with people one on one.”
Although there will be some challenges, high school isn’t all that bad. I’ve asked three Seniors if they would miss Benicia High School, and here’s what they said:
Claudia Del Toro said, “No, because even if I miss some aspects of it, I would never want to relive it.”
Lana Conner said, “No, because I hate high school!”
Kendall Wright said, “Yes, because I’ll miss not having adult responsibilities.”
Over all, like most things in life, highschool can have its own struggles. But this is a major part of many people’s lives, and it will bring many good memories. The best thing you can do is to not stress too much and have fun.
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