Ask a Big Sister: Part 1

Ask a Big sister

Written by Lauren Suerth

I remember being in middle school, scared for high school and having so many questions running through my head. One of the best conversations for a student to have with another student is when they are both uninformed on the same topic. What a sigh of relief it is knowing that you aren’t the only one that is unaware of the directions. I had this same thought entering high school. Knowing that other girls had the same questions as me made me feel a lot more comfortable in my uncertainty. I gathered questions from multiple girls from various middle schools with questions they had for high school. In this article, I will be answering questions from a sophomore’s point of view and hopefully give future high schoolers a sense of guidance and relief. Paulina Odish from Hillsdale Middle School wants to know, “What’s the most challenging part of high school and what advice do you have for maintaining straight A’s?” For me, the most challenging part of high school has been knowing when to stop and give myself mental breaks. It' s important to remember that you need to take a step back from all the stress of homework, studying, and tests. I am currently taking a Health class and we are learning about mental breaks; you should do whatever makes you happy during your mental break. A few ideas could be pampering yourself, eating your favorite food, or watching your favorite show. Maintaining straight A’s is hard, but it is an achievable goal. Turn in your homework on time and do not procrastinate. It' s better to be early than late. Audrey Hernandez from Hillsdale Middle School wants to know, “Do you still have a lot of the same friends from middle school in high school?” Yes, I am still friends with girls I went to middle school with. The great thing about high school is that there is a group of friends for everyone. Lastly, Antonella Greene from Holy Trinity wants to know, “What was a surprise to you when you first went to high school?” When I was a freshman, a struggle for me was finding where my classes were and the names of each building. I asked older girls to direct me to where I needed to go, and they were happy and willing to help me. News flash, not all upperclassmen are rude like they are portrayed in movies. The best advice I can give is that high school is the best years of your life, so soak in every moment while you can.