Starting a new school can be a challenge. So, to help you out, we asked our Second Years to share their top tips on 'How to Succeed in First Year.' While everybody is different, maybe one of these tips will work for you.
1. Respect your teachers and others around you.
"Always listen to your teachers. They will know more about the subject than you."
2. Ask for help if you need it.
"If you ever need help in school, don't be afraid to ask a teacher or another student."
3. Just be yourself.
"Try not to worry about what people think of you, you'll find your group of friends. Don't change to fit in."
4. Get yourself organised, don't leave everything until the last minute.
"Make sure you have all of your books for your class, beforehand."
5. Studying.
"Never leave studying for a test until the night before. You will start to panic and forget everything."
6. Positivity.
"Always be positive, don't let anyone make you do anything you don't want to do."
7. Extra-curricular activities.
"Sign up for everything, you will never get more opportunities than you do in first year."
8. Older students.
"Don't worry about the older students, everyone has to go through first year."
9. Be open-minded.
"Give everything a go. Even if you don't you like it, at least you had the experience of trying it."
10. Enjoy yourself!
"At the beginning of the year, you may feel like you're on your own. You may be scared or worried for the months to come. Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy yourself!"
By Ellen O'Brien
1. Respect your teachers and others around you.
"Always listen to your teachers. They will know more about the subject than you."
2. Ask for help if you need it.
"If you ever need help in school, don't be afraid to ask a teacher or another student."
3. Just be yourself.
"Try not to worry about what people think of you, you'll find your group of friends. Don't change to fit in."
4. Get yourself organised, don't leave everything until the last minute.
"Make sure you have all of your books for your class, beforehand."
5. Studying.
"Never leave studying for a test until the night before. You will start to panic and forget everything."
6. Positivity.
"Always be positive, don't let anyone make you do anything you don't want to do."
7. Extra-curricular activities.
"Sign up for everything, you will never get more opportunities than you do in first year."
8. Older students.
"Don't worry about the older students, everyone has to go through first year."
9. Be open-minded.
"Give everything a go. Even if you don't you like it, at least you had the experience of trying it."
10. Enjoy yourself!
"At the beginning of the year, you may feel like you're on your own. You may be scared or worried for the months to come. Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy yourself!"
By Ellen O'Brien