A messy bedroom, Arctic Monkeys as background music, and an adolescent begrudgingly writing an essay for their twelfth grade English class is the current scene. This is the perspective of a senior; an absolutely glamorous time in life. It's an alarming thought that my high school career has brought me to this point as I search my mind for the correct words to advise you and my fingers tap away at my small keyboard. I'm supposed to give advice and guidance to the future graduates of our beloved Quincy High School, but there's little I can give that can be completely relatable to all. For example, I was raised by a single father, am a part-time cashier, and can barely figure out how the Pythagorean theorem will actually affect my adult life. This doesn't discourage me from making an attempt, and hopefully my sparkling personality will show.
For advice, there's one thing I've figured that will help; find a coping skill that will …show more content…
Selfcare, by far, is the most important thing you owe yourself. Making sure you're physically, emotionally, and mentally well is important. Don’t sacrifice your wellbeing for grades—it's not worth it, especially if you end up in hospital. Don't allow others to intimidate you. Be your own advocate and make sure you're protected and defended whenever someone attempts to challenge you. Most importantly, be a genuine person. High school may be only four years, but being around people that aren't true to themselves or true to you is a difficult struggle. If everyone decides to do that, then the school body will be better off. I know this essay is all over the place. I know that many won't listen to my advice, but I hope some of it will help. As I sit in my messy bedroom and I finish my essay for my twelfth grade English class, I realize that there may be another teenager out there like me that needs a little guidance. In that case, I hope you find this essay in your glamorous senior
For advice, there's one thing I've figured that will help; find a coping skill that will …show more content…
Selfcare, by far, is the most important thing you owe yourself. Making sure you're physically, emotionally, and mentally well is important. Don’t sacrifice your wellbeing for grades—it's not worth it, especially if you end up in hospital. Don't allow others to intimidate you. Be your own advocate and make sure you're protected and defended whenever someone attempts to challenge you. Most importantly, be a genuine person. High school may be only four years, but being around people that aren't true to themselves or true to you is a difficult struggle. If everyone decides to do that, then the school body will be better off. I know this essay is all over the place. I know that many won't listen to my advice, but I hope some of it will help. As I sit in my messy bedroom and I finish my essay for my twelfth grade English class, I realize that there may be another teenager out there like me that needs a little guidance. In that case, I hope you find this essay in your glamorous senior