Personal Narrative: High School Vs. Middle School

“Freshman year of high school,” Leah worried aloud to herself. “How will I ever survive?” Leah wondered as she walked through the menacing doors that seemed to doom her to the world of finals, GPAs, and college preparation. If you are a freshman this year, you may feel a bit like Leah. Yes, high school is significantly more difficult than middle school. In order to get a good start in this scary new world, follow these few simple rules; Take school seriously, do your homework, and study.
As I just said, you must take school seriously. School, as boring as it may seem, is crucial in anyone’s eventual professional life. How well you do in school can affect how people treat you, what college you may go to and eventually, how successful you

are in your career and adult life. It might not seem that important now, but freshman year affects positively or negatively, how well you do in the rest of high school. I know many students who have to retake classes because they did not take school seriously. I do not know anyone who wants to have an extra year in high school, and taking school seriously is the first step to avoiding this.
In addition to taking school seriously it is imperative to do your homework. Homework, as torturous as it may be, is often necessary in the process of learning. Practicing the skills taught in the classroom help solidify the knowledge of these same skills. These skills, though often monotonous and tasking, it often assists in the passing of classes, which is vital to getting out of high school at the projected year.
Speaking of doing your homework, it is also important to study. Though studying requires even more of your precious time of texting, listening to music, and watching TV, than homework does, it is sometimes necessary. Studying can help further your understanding of a subject even more than merely doing your homework can. I know that studying isn’t even required to get good grades, it may indirectly affect your grades for better or for worse. Studying more now will get you into the habit and skill of studying for later. I know many students in my grade who are hating chemistry because of how demanding it can be. If you can learn to study now though, you may not go through the same struggles of those students older than you. If it makes you happy, you may even be able to make them jealous of how easily you can pass the same classes they strove to get a C in.
In conclusion, you must take school seriously, complete your work, and study. All of these things require a mindset that is ready for hard work, even requiring devotion to success. With the drive towards getting out of this terrifying place, you may even find it to be fun on the occasion. If you give high school a fair chance, it just might please you.