Surviving High School!

Seeing as I'm in High School, I thought I would share with you some tips and advice for surviving high school, as I find a lot of people like to know about advice or things that might make them feel better, especially if you're just moving up to high school.

High school might seem daunting at first, older students, different teachers, different rules, but It's not as bad as you might think. Even though the routine might be very different, you manage to make loads of new friends and learn a lot more things. If you're finding it hard to make new friends, don't fret. Just be yourself and go up to someone and try to start a conversation. You're all in the same boat and it would make them feel a lot more comfortable too. If they are rude, then they are not worth being friends with. Just walk away and try talking to someone else.

A lot of people are bullied in High School which is really upsetting. If you are being bullied PLEASE tell someone! If you don't it will never go away. However you can also help it by not letting what they say affect you. If they know it's affecting you badly they will just carry on.

I know 99% of you will find school boring, but you still have to revise and do homework! Please do not leave it until the last minute you WILL regret it trust me. Get it done a few days before and you'll not have to worry. Also, set yourself a target to revise for a certain amount of time each day then reward yourself with leisure time (yay!).

If you're wondering what to carry around with you, I will list some of the things I carry. 

(My school bag is from Next, but I don't think it's available any more. It's a blue backpack with a tie dye type effect.)

I carry:

1) My house keys

2) My phone

3) Books/planner/school supplies (Pen, pencil, ruler, colours etc)

4) Deodorant

5) Spare hair bobbles/clips

6) Hand Sanitiser

7) Any extra make-up (If you need it)

(Sorry the layout has gone weird, I have no idea why):S

Those are the main things I carry, however if you feel like you need anything extra, put it in! You never know what might come handy at school!

If you're not sure how to wear your hair, I usually have mine in a simple ponytail. Sometimes I'll opt for a side plait/braid or even have it down, but I like to have a quick and easy hairstyle, especially on a morning.

Make sure you have fun at school (or the most fun possible) and don't worry:-)

Question of the day: What essentials do you carry around with you?

Quote: Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.

-Shona xo