Planners
person writing at the talePhoto by Alexa Williams on UnsplashE: "I finally bought a planner! Time to keep track of important dates and not be behind on work."
R: *The planner ends up being not opened for the rest of the semester (or maybe year) & relies on memory for due dates*
If you know you're not going to open up that planner, just don't buy it. That'll be a waste of $15 for a good planner, unless it's a really cheap one.
Studying
woman writing on bookPhoto by Kyle Gregory Devaras on UnsplashE: With so many notes, I can study every day so I ace those tests! What could go wrong?
R: *After scrolling through social media for three hours* Oh shoot my test is tomorrow. I'll just study in the morning and on my way to school. *Ends up not studying and prays for at least a 65 (or even worse, cheat)*
I, myself, am guilty of last-minute studying but it doesn't happen too often. Just don't let this become a huge habit please.
Waking Up
woman in white t-shirt reading bookPhoto by Laura Chouette on UnsplashE: *First class starts at 8 AM* I'll make sure to wake up to my alarm, which is 6:30 AM, and get to school on time, even if I'm earlier than the teacher.
R: *Wakes up at 7:45 AM* Oh well, better being late than not show up at all.
Disclaimer: Being a student in NYC, this can only apply to those who can literally walk to school within 10 to 15 minutes or get driven to school. Otherwise, us (including me) commuters can only cry on the inside because waking up late means later trains and delays.
Homework
Homework School Problem - Free photo on Pixabaypixabay.comE: "Now that I know what homework I have to do, I can start this now and then do whatever I want later."
R: *gets home at 3 PM & binge-watches Netflix until 7 PM* alright let's get this work started *takes one hour to answer three simple questions*
Honestly, I'm just trying to recharge after sitting in seven classes for 45 minutes. I'm pretty sure other students can say the same.
Lateness
analog clockPhoto by Moritz Kindler on UnsplashE: *comes to class one minute past the bell* "I'm sorry I'm late, it won't happen ever again!"
R: *comes to class ten minutes past the bell "At least I made an effort to come, unlike some other kids who decided to stay home."
I know deeply the majority of students have thought this quote and wanted to say it to their teachers. I know I wanted to say this too.
Making Friends in the First Week
3 women sitting on bench near the flowersPhoto by Priscilla Du Preez on UnsplashE: "I will socialize as much as I can and create memories for this school year."
R: *Teachers assign groups to make students get to know each other* "Bruh I don't know anyone here. Let's hope they approach me first."
This reminded me of when I was a high school freshman and knew no one in my classes for the first few days so I was the quietest I've ever been.
I'm also going to add this in, if you're going to be a freshman in high school and have seen High School Musical, high school is nothing like the movie, unless your high school is Frank Sinatra or LaGuardia (both in NYC). I hope some of you guys thought the same thing with these situations!
