It's going to be ok by Ronnie

It's going to be ok by Ronnie - November 2014 Scholarship Essay

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Intimidation is for the weak! This is just high school. What is there to be worried about. Besides all the tall kids, the jocks, popularity, where to sit at lunch, remembering your locker combination, finding your way around the building, gym class, more homework, and teacher that are willing to attack there is nothing to worry about. High school is exactly the same as every other school you attended; just with a variety of harder course to choose. There are a plethora of things I can tell you, but I think these are the best.

You must get involved. Your time in high school will fly by when you participate in anything. Participating in school gives you something to look for in the following years. This makes the year feel like it is going faster. There are a multiple of extracurricular activities that you can be a part of.

Always carry gum inside of your backpack. Gum is very valuable to kids in high school. You be asked by multiple people if you have any. Also never get caught putting a piece of gum in your mouth. Kids revert back to the stone age when they see a person with gum.

The last thing I can tell you is to stay organized. I can not stress this enough. Please stay organized! It is not necessary to be successful, but it will be beneficial to you in the long run. Being organized makes you look like you know what you are doing. It also helps you stay ahead of the game.

I have gave you the keys to surviving high school. Just remember that it is just school. There is nothing to be afraid of. You will be just fine.