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Friday 9.16.22
A reader asks, "What’s the best way to survive Collegiate?"
I’d have to say the best way to survive Collegiate is to join at least 2=two extracurriculars. This way you’re going to make friends with not only people in your grade but also the upperclassmen and upperclassmen rarely have a problem with helping an underclassman. Take advantage of tutoring opportunities!! Make it a norm to go at least 3x a quarter. ASK questions in class. I get you’re scared but so is everyone else and no one is going to judge you for asking questions, just don’t ask 1,000 in one sitting use mentor for the rest. Also, if you’re struggling in a class that isn’t math and doesn’t have frequent tutoring talk with your teacher to set a time during mentor or after school so that they can help you with whatever you have going on. Do NOT get attached to one friend group/clique, be social/cool with everyone, this will come as you get more comfortable with yourself and being around others but do associate yourself with everyone, especially those in your graduating class. Start building a strong rapport with Ms. Nickolai and Ms. Boskamp but once you’re around the middle/end of your junior year start building that rapport with Ms. Moyerman. I’d say get a planner or some type of system that helps you keep track of in and out of school life because you aren’t just a good brain, you’re also human. My biggest tip might have to be to take care of yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally; Ms. Boskamp and Dr. Ray have resources for you to ensure that you’re being taken care of.
Have a great week!
A reader asks, "What’s the best way to survive Collegiate?"
I’d have to say the best way to survive Collegiate is to join at least 2=two extracurriculars. This way you’re going to make friends with not only people in your grade but also the upperclassmen and upperclassmen rarely have a problem with helping an underclassman. Take advantage of tutoring opportunities!! Make it a norm to go at least 3x a quarter. ASK questions in class. I get you’re scared but so is everyone else and no one is going to judge you for asking questions, just don’t ask 1,000 in one sitting use mentor for the rest. Also, if you’re struggling in a class that isn’t math and doesn’t have frequent tutoring talk with your teacher to set a time during mentor or after school so that they can help you with whatever you have going on. Do NOT get attached to one friend group/clique, be social/cool with everyone, this will come as you get more comfortable with yourself and being around others but do associate yourself with everyone, especially those in your graduating class. Start building a strong rapport with Ms. Nickolai and Ms. Boskamp but once you’re around the middle/end of your junior year start building that rapport with Ms. Moyerman. I’d say get a planner or some type of system that helps you keep track of in and out of school life because you aren’t just a good brain, you’re also human. My biggest tip might have to be to take care of yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally; Ms. Boskamp and Dr. Ray have resources for you to ensure that you’re being taken care of.
Have a great week!
Have you been going through a tough time completing your assignments? Take a break, sometimes a break is all we need to be able to get through the rest of the school year. Do something you enjoy and that makes you happy every day before you get your schoolwork done. Start off your day by doing something enjoyable. Your mental health matters more than school.