♡ 17 Freshman Year Tips! #BTSSeason# ♡

2. Get on the right foot! CARE about freshman year! Although many people say freshman year doesn't count, IT DOES! Not only academically, but also your attitude. The good part? It's a fresh start. You can begin high school with a new personality, a new reputation, a new YOU. Cherish this opportunity because this is the year you're leaving the 1st impression of you as you (for the 1st time) actually mature. By the way, one of the worst impressions you can make is constantly being late to class (Or even worse, skipping class)... Don't fall into that category :)

3. DO NOT procrastinate. Or... at least try not to. Habits start somewhere, best to start early!

4. No need to be scared! Everyone once was a freshman, we relate to this transition and your struggles! It's not like you're walking into a cage full of lions haha. Also, don't be scared of teachers! Help? Lost? Ask them! Knock on their doors and be like: "Hi, sorry to disturb the class, but I can't find room __, can you please point me to the right direction?" It's totally understandable. (I was that kid who would always ask teachers for help if I didn't know where/when. It was either I don't know where a room was, or I didn't know how to read my schedule, or was clueless about my lunch schedule lol... It's ok!)

5. Lunch time: It's not as scary as Mean Girls depicts it. Just find an open spot or tag along with a group! (Hey, is anyone sitting here? Can I sit here) Speak up! Bathrooms are not an option. After all, it's not like lunchtime is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. You're having it EVERY DAY.

6. Join clubs, extracurricular activities or sports! Try EVERYTHING out! Then stick to the ones you love! They're a great way to meet friends and interact with people from other grade levels! You'll never know who you meet might end up being your lifetime BFF.

7. Always bring cash and toiletries. You never know when you'll forget lunch or a mishap will happen. We're just trying to prevent these sticky situations from happening.

8. There's nothing more disrespectful than using your phone in class. Although some teachers don't say it out loud, they complain about it in their minds. It shows that you have no interest in the class and don't care about school. Plus, it's very distracting to the class as well. So silence or turn it off.

9. If your school does have "haters," don't let them get to you. Haters be hating ;)

10. FASHION TIP: 1st day: ALWAYS stick to flats/sneakers/flat sandals. NEVER wear heels your first day. No matter how much a pro you are at wearing heels, you never know how much walking your schedule needs, or how much stairs you'll be climbing, or what crazy activities your teachers have planned. 

11. Lockers: Keep it organized! It'll make life SO much easier to have everything easily accessible and neat. (Separate blog post on this in detailed)

12. HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE TIP: Always bring your student ID EVERYWHERE you go! Some places offer student discounts! Don't be afraid to ask! Some stores would give 10% off your purchase if you present them your student ID!

13. Know if your school has a library and what amenities it offers! Most libraries have computers hooked to printers. On those days when your home printer runs out of ink, or you forget to bring homework, you can have the project/homework on your email/flash drive and print it in the library! 

14. Have a back-up copy of schedule, ID, and cash.

15. Don't think you're already Queen B the 1st day. Also, don't be cocky.

16. Stay balanced with a PLANNER! (Separate blog post on choosing planners) Everyone needs a planner, however systems may range from tech to notebook. THIS IS THE ONE OUTLET THAT'LL KEEP YOU SANE as high school gets crazier.

17. FINALLY, HAVE FUN! BE YOU! Nothing's better than starting this new journey with being YOU. Everyone's different in their own way! Wake up every morning saying "TODAY WILL BE A FAB DAY" and BELIEVE that you'll be fine.