Q&A for How to Survive Your Freshman Year in High School

Remember, all you can do is show up on time, go to your classes, and hope for the best. There aren't any hidden tricks or hacks here. You have to get to class on time and put the work in to do well.

Just pay attention. Whether they're lecturing or doing some kind of intro presentation, focus on your teacher. Make eye contact, keep your desk organized, and ask questions. If you're engaged, your teachers will be impressed.

Just say your full name. If there are any ice-breaker questions you can answer those, but you don't need to say anything else. You can also tell your classmates what your preferred pronouns are, depending on whether that's important to you or not.

When you first enter high school, don't worry about it. Only date someone you truly love and feel comfortable with. It is best to wait a couple of years until you find someone great. Junior and Senior year are good years to start dating.

Try looking nice. Making a good first appearance can greatly give you energy and confidence on your first day of high school. Enter high school with a couple of your friends. Having company of someone you know can keep you established and less nervous while entering high school.

Usually, especially during the first few days of the school year, there are teachers or other school staff members in the hallway in the morning and in between classes who can tell you where your class is. You can also ask the teacher of your previous class for directions before you head to your next one.

If your teacher doesn’t assign seats, sit where you feel that you can learn the best.