Things I’ve Learned From My First Year Of High School

I just finished my first year of high school, and it has been 【小题1】 different from middle school. High school has brought me so many different experiences. Some I am grateful for, yet some have not been beneficial. However, all of them have taught me so many different things, and I would not have been able to 【小题2】 my first year of high school without them. The things I have learned have been so helpful to me and can also 【小题3】 to things outside of school.

1. You’re expected to demonstrate maturity and responsibility

High school teachers won’t 【小题4】 “hold your hand” as much as middle school teachers did. Your teachers may move faster through lessons. When you have questions or meet with 【小题5】 challenges, it’s important to speak up. If speaking up makes you nervous at first, you can start by using email to build your 【小题6】 level and confidence.

High school teachers enforce higher standards, and most don’t tolerate some of the behaviors that were acceptable in middle school. Again, the goal is to prepare you for college and real life. Even if the 【小题7】 seems tough at first, remember that you’re learning helpful and important life skills.

2. Find out who your true friends are

Genuine friends are friends that you can tell everything to and they will not tell anyone else without your permission. They are also there whenever you need them, whether that is to rant or you just need a shoulder to cry on. When you find your true friends, stick with them. The thing about friends is: quality over 【小题8】.

To be honest, high school is not easy at first, but with time, you will get to appreciate and 【小题9】 everything around your experiences. The memory will never 【小题10】, because it is the most memorable journey. I have learned so much during my first year of high school, and I am sure that I am going to learn a lot more.