how to survive the jungle
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How to Survive the JungleSierra Stewart
Dear Underclassmen
Congratulations› You made it here, and its almost over!
High School, are you excited yet? › Nervous?› Anxious?
Let Me Give Some Advice
DON’T BE!!!!
This slide show features 3 of the most IMPORTANT TIPS about High School. › Homework and Procrastination› College and Preparation› Cliques and Making friends
Homework and Procrastination
DON’T DO IT! Personal Story:
› I finished my 9 page I-search paper in 10th Grade, with 1 hour to spare. I got a 54 out of 203. Needless to say, I started writing the next paper the day I got the assignment!
Procratination
Defined: › “To postpone or delay needlessly.”
Thefreedictionary.com› “To put off intentionally the doing of
something that should be done.” Merriam-Webster
Stats:› 40 % of the population experience financial
loss, due to procratination.
How to Overcome?
Personal:› Chunk things!
Do little pieces of papers and projects. Keeps things from overwhelming you!
By the Books: › Write a schedule
And STICK BY IT!
3 Tips for College Prep!
Tip 1› Do NOT wait until Senior year to start
looking at college!› Early planning shows colleges your
interested!› Ups your chances for scholarships!
3 Tips for College Prep!
Tip 2› Take College Credit Courses!
Saves you TONS of money Finish college education more quickly Taking interesting and challenging courses
gives you a grip on your course of study Colleges WILL notice.
3 Tips for College Prep!
Tip 3› Keep your options OPEN› Personal Story:
I receive about 13 different college letters every day. I throw them all away. This almost made me miss out on a great scholarship offer from Wisconsin.
Give them a chance!
Making Friends/Fitting In
Fitting in? › Try NOT to!› People outside the box stand out› Why go with the crowd when you could
have them following you?
Drama
It is HARD to stay out of. › Try ignoring everything that annoys you.› Personal Story:
I’m one to have rumors spread about her. I used to get depressed if I heard one. I had to start telling everyone to just SHUT UP!
Self-Worth
Deal with people who accept you for you!
When you stop letting things bother you people look at you as successful.
When I hear rumors about me it makes me laugh. Say:“I feel so famous”.› It may not shut them up, but it feels good.
Good Luck Underclassmen
High School is a JUNGLE Try enjoying it It makes things tons easier on you!
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