freshmen tips (that i've complied)

1. always have gum 
2. bring your earphones 
3. accept plans for hanging out outside of school (to make friends! not drugs though)
4. walk on the right side of the hallway!
5. be nice to your teachers
6. befriend upperclassmen! they aren't scary even though they seem to be.
7. participate in school spirit activities and clubs
8. get a hold of the school map! mark where all your classes are
9. take notes of pretty much everything because you're not going to remember it
10. if you have gym, change! you get points this way, you'll for sure need them. 
11. bring color pencils, the broken ones at school are annoying. you'll thank yourself!
12. it's fine if you sit alone at lunch.
13. people change (sometimes drastically) and that's normal. you will too.
14. you probably won't end up with the same friends you had in eighth grade and that's ok!
15. get a part-time job but don't burn yourself out!
16. go to a football game, anything! especially if you have friends that do the sport. support them!
17. get to know your guidance counselors well!!!
18. bring some small snacks and a bottle of water :)
19. take your vitamins every morning too
20. shower once you get home if you are uncomfortable with showering in the early morning
21. on group projects, even if you're not the designated "leader" initiate action!!! work!!! please!!!
22. volunteer!!!! omg!!!! start early ok!!! it will help you in the long run
23. stay away from drama. 
24. get lots of sleep. latest you should be sleeping at is eleven pm. not cute to sleep at four am
25. don't overbook your schedule, give some time to yourself would ya!!!
26. wear comfortable shoes omg
27. take lots of pictures, i'm camera shy myself but they will make great memories 
28. love yourself and don't depend on other's approval! <3 

good luck!