Grade 8 is a very important year. It is when people get a fresh start in a new environment and meet different people. However, a new school usually means one does not have a lot of friends.
Here are 3 very important skills to remember that will help one survive grade 8.
1) Get out of your comfort zone.
2) Do not stress about grades too much and relax.
3) Be yourself.
These skills are very important for the survival of grade 8.
One of the most important skills you need to survive grade 8 is to be confident and get out of your comfort zone. You will not have fun and gain friends if you just keep to yourself. Get out of your comfort zone and join clubs and other activities what would give you an opportunity to make new friends. They can meet people with common interests and become friends.Sports teams are a good way to meet new people, too. Even if you’re not awesome an any sports, this is a good chance to get a lot better and make new friends in the meantime. Also, don’t be afraid to talk to the people in your classes.
Another way to survive grade 8, is to not stress too much about grades and just have fun. Even if your do badly on one assignment or test, there will always be more, so don’t take a bad mark too seriously; just try to improve the next time. School is not just about homework, studying, and marks. It is about being a part of a culture. Have a balance between studies and extracurricular activities, such as clubs and teams. Moreover, spend some time to go out with friends; go shopping, watch television, or to simply just sleep and forget about the stress off school.
The last way to survive grade 8 is to just yourself. People can tell if you’re trying to be someone you’re not, and it makes you seem like a poser. That’s not really a good way to make genuine friends either. Don’t feel forced to be something you’re not. You’ll never really be happy or comfortable pretending to be something you’re not. Be confident enough to know that you will find friends who will appreciate the real you.
These are just a few tips that I’ve picked up after my first year at Prince of Wales Secondary School. I had a good year. It took it a bit of time to adjust, and I admit that I am still trying to figure everything out. I made some good friends and joined a few clubs. I spent a lot of time just focusing on my school subject, but next year, I’m going to join a lot more clubs and participate in more events.
