In the beginning of each school year, we are told by our teachers, our school administrators, our parents, our relatives, even ourselves, that this is a whole new beginning, a brand new page in our life, use it wisely. I've always thought that it was true for the first few days, until I start to struggle in subjects that I’m not naturally gifted, such as math and chemistry. Nobody really helps you with anything and you just have to try and grasp the materials on your own, and when we can’t understand the overloaded information being thrown at us, two scenarios happen. We either give up or keep fighting. But how do you keep holding on when all you want to do is quit?
Where there is people, there’s bound to be dramas, disputes and fall outs, and I feel like high school prepares us for that upcoming stage in our adulthood. I thought I had a lot of “friends” during high school but sometimes we underestimated what was beneath each person’s mask. Of all the friends that I've made in high school, I really only made a handful or less that are really dear. And this is where the magic comes in. You have to find a motivation or a goal in high school, or studying in general. For me, I found motivation through music and friends. Some people would say that listening to music when studying is the worst tip ever; however I believe that listening to music while studying works for different people. For me, listening to music while studying helps me retain things I have read, blocks out all other distractions, and helps motivate me to keep studying. Having a friend who has a similar goal, in this case studying, is also a good thing to acquire. Having a genuine friend that helps you reach your goal is also a friend that you should have in your life. This kind of friend can help motivate you study hard and break through tough times. Don’t involve yourself in relationship that weighs you down ad distract yourself from your goal, even if it means losing your reputation. Always remember, do things for you, work hard for you, and be happy for you. It’s your life to live, don’t let other people tell you how you should live your life.
By the end of your junior year, grade 11, people would start asking you if you want to continue on to post-secondary education, where you want to pursue your passion, and which university are you aiming for. If you want to continue on to post-secondary education, senior year, grade 12, is all about maintaining your grade and applying for your future university. To be prepared for that, I advise you gather all your need-to-know information before you start your senior year, especially the requirements. This will make applying to universities easier. Also, keep in mind that the deadlines are very important. Don’t ever miss the deadline and don’t wait until the very last minute to submit your information.
You should have a good idea on what your interests are. What are the things that you can study and won’t ever get tired of? What are your passions? When you are set on what you want to study in your post-secondary education, research the programs that some universities offer, and choose a good amount of universities to apply. Be aware, you applications may be covered by all other applications by other applicants, so always contact the admission office if you have any questions or you feel that something is wrong in your application.
There’s nothing like a smooth year. It is because of the ups and downs in life that helps you learn. So it is impossible to have a smooth senior year, but to get ready for what is coming. When you reach your senior year, you will be very surprised in how fast the time has passed and how little time you have left to start the new chapter of your life.
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