高一生活小贴士

Jasmine

剛刚步入高中，迈入了一个新的阶段，你是否忐忑紧张？抑或恐惧困惑？来看看本文的贴心建议，从容开始高中生活吧！

I never really knew exactly how I felt about starting high school. While I was excited to make new friends and learn new things， I was also very nervous about finding my way around and trying to stay out of the way of upperclassmen. I knew the work would be difficult， so I was dreading that. But I also knew that there were so many extra-curricular activities and that I would have a blast1）. All these feelings built into one confusing emotion. Knowing what I know now， though， there really isn't much to be scared about！ So， for all those new freshmen out there， I'm here to help you make it through your first year of high school！

Here are some of the things I found helpful throughout my .rst year.

Remember， you aren't alone. There are hundreds of teens experiencing what you are experiencing this very moment！ Although you may feel a million different things， just remind yourself that there are people that are feeling the same way. Brush those feelings aside2） and put a smile on your face！

Don't be afraid to make new friends. There are many people who share the same interests as you and are seeking those who share that interest. Sometimes you may have nothing in common but the desire to make friends！ Remember， there are plenty of teens out there in this same situation.

Join an interesting club or sport. High school is the time to try new things， and luckily your school has so much to offer！ There are so many clubs to choose from， like the environmental club， Spanish club， cooking club， mathletes， and so many more！ Many schools also offer a wide variety of sports， including a freshman level！ So if you've always wanted to tryout golf or give soccer a try， now's your time to try！ Joining a club or sport is also a great way to meet people！

Your teachers are there to help you. This has probably already been drilled into3） your heads many other times， and I'm going to drill it even deeper. High school teachers want to make sure you clearly understand the material， as it becomes more and more crucial4） as college nears. Even though your teacher might not be the brightest， keep in mind that they are only trying to help you.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. If you aren't comprehending the material， ask your teacher！ Chances are， there are others who also don't get it and are silently asking the same question. They'll be glad someone spoke up！ If you are having great difficulty， you can also set up a time before or after school to meet with your teacher. Remember， they are there to help you！endprint

Upperclassmen really aren't so bad. They may look super intimidating， but they were in your same position years ago. They understand how you feel. You can always go to one of them if you have a question about anything. Plus， they can make pretty great friends.

Popularity means nothing， especially if you go to a small school. Don't worry about trying to impress people， you shouldn't have to！ Just be you and make people accept you for who you are！

Doing the homework really benefits you. Sure， sometimes it may seem like busywork， but it's only making you better！ You need to be devoting a good amount of time on your homework. Plus， if you do it， you will get way with better grades and relieve a lot of stress off your shoulders.

The littlest things can get you into trouble. For example， at my school if you put your backpack on the floor next to the lunch line instead of on the table， you get it taken away AND a detention. Yeah， it's pretty stupid， but rules are rules！ Make sure you are in-the-know5） about your school rules so you can avoid all those silly detentions. They do show up on your resume！

Have fun！ I cannot stress this enough！ High school is supposed to be one of your greatest moments in life！ Live it and love it to the fullest everyday！

See？ It really isn't that hard！ Knowing these things will hopefully make you feel a little more confident about your freshman year of high school. Just keep your head held high and enjoy it while you can！

我以前不是很清楚自己對开始高中生活到底抱有怎样的感受。既对交新朋友和学新东西感到兴奋，又对要在新环境中找到方向和努力试着离高年级学生远一点感到紧张不安。我已经知道高中的课程会很难，所以我很担心这个。不过我也知道高中会有太多的课外活动，而且我会过得很开心。所有这些感触加在一起变成了一种令人困惑的情绪。不过，了解了我现在所知道的这些之后，其实真的没有多少可担心的！所以所有在读这篇文章的高一新生们，我会通过这篇文章帮助你们度过你们的高一时光！

下面是我发现对我的整个高一生活都非常有用的一些事。

要记得，你并不孤单。就在此刻，有成百上千个青少年正在经历着你所经历的！虽然你可能有千万种感受，但要提醒自己有人现在和你感同身受。把这些感受推到一边，然后面带微笑吧！

不要害怕交新朋友。有许多人和你有着共同的兴趣爱好，而且他们正在寻找有相同兴趣爱好的人。有的时候，你们可能除了渴望交朋友之外没有任何共同点。要记得，许多青少年都面临同样的情况。

加入一个兴趣社团或是参与一项运动。高中是尝试新事物的时期，而你又有幸来到了一个提供如此多选择的学校。可供选择的社团很多，如环境社、西班牙语社、烹饪社、数学竞赛社，还有更多其他社团。许多学校还有多种多样的体育运动可供选择，包括新手级别的活动！因此，如果你一直想试试高尔夫或者足球，现在就是个好机会。加入一个社团或参与一项运动还是与人结交的不错的方式。

你的老师会在那里帮助你。这一点可能已经灌输到你脑海里很多次了，现在我要把它刻得更深一些。高中老师想确保你完全明白所学内容，因为这一点随着大学的不断临近会变得越来越重要。虽然你的老师可能不是最聪明的，但你要记得他们只是想要帮你。

不要害怕提问题。如果你对所学的内容有任何不解，问老师！很有可能还有其他同学也不明白，心里默默地问着同样的问题。这些同学会很高兴有人开口提问！如果你的问题很难，可以在课前或课后约定一个时间去找老师。记住，他们会在那里帮助你。

高年级学生真的没那么可怕。他们可能看起来超吓人，但他们在几年前也曾处在和你一样的位置。他们明白你的感受。如果你有任何问题，可以向任何一个高年级生请教。而且，他们还可以变成不错的朋友。

人气一点都不重要，尤其是如果你去的是规模小的学校。不要想着让别人印象深刻，你根本用不着这么做！只要做自己就好，让他人接受本来的你。

做作业真的会使你受益。当然，有时作业可能像是为了使学生不致空闲而布置的，但这只会让你变得更好！你需要在作业上投入大量时间。而且，如果你这么做了，你会得到更好的成绩，解除肩上的很多压力。

那些最不起眼的事儿可以让你陷入麻烦。比如在我们学校，如果你没把书包放在桌上，而是放到地上且紧挨着买午餐的队列，你的书包会被没收，而且放学后还要留校。没错，这是挺傻的，但规矩就是规矩！确保你知道校规，好避免这类愚蠢的原因造成的留校。这些可都会出现在你的学籍档案中！

享受你的高中生活！这一点再怎么强调也不为过！高中应该成为你一生中最美好的时光之一，每一天都要过得充实，爱得饱满。

看到了吧？真的没有那么难！了解了这些可以让你对高中生活的第一年多一点信心。只管抬起头来，在你还可以的时候好好享受这段时光吧。

1. blast [blɑ.st] n. 痛快，欢乐，满足

2. brush aside： 把……推到一边；不理会

3. drill into： 通过不断的练习和重复来灌输（或教授）

4. crucial [.kru..l] adj. 决定性的，关键性的；极重要的

5. in-the-know： <口熟悉内幕（或内情）的，知情的endprint