study tips for high school freshmen
aka some of the things that have made this year bearable so far
if you’re stressed, coffee will make you jittery and overwhelmed. caffeinated teas (i love stash’s green+white tea fusion) are much better.
go to bed early and wake up early. you’ll be exhausted after school anyways, and this way you have more time to get ready in the morning. plus, sunrises make homework much more fun.
classical music can be really entertaining if you can find stuff that you like. try looking on 8tracks!
always keep a few dollars in your pencil case so that you can buy water or snacks if you need to.
find a friend or classmate who likes to study, and build a relationship with them. it doesn’t matter if you’re not that close, or you’re taking different classes. just being able to sit next to somebody and work in silence or have a place to go when you can’t focus at your own house can be a lifesaver.
if you don’t review your math notes every once in a while, you will forget everything.
have medicine on hand in case of a stress headache or something else that makes focusing 100% impossible.
also, if your eyes get tired really easily, you can get low-strength reading glasses from most drugstores. they really do make a difference.
you never know when you’re going to need a #2 pencil, sharpener, eraser, and ruler, but it’s more often than you’d think.
read plot summaries of books for your literature classes before you start reading them. you’ll be able to pick up on important moments, foreshadowing, and follow along with the story much easier, and you’re not in trouble if you miss a reading.
public libraries are a blessing. big tables, wifi, books, and a quiet space are so good to have.
make friends with your professors. it will pay off in the end if you need help, advice, or anything else, and is great for your class participation grade.
if you ever miss class, get notes from two different people. one might have missed some information or copied something wrong.
older students know a lot of stuff, and they’re usually really nice and will take you under their wing! don’t feel like your friend group has to be limited to people in your grade.
good luck, and hang in there. you got this <3
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