A Senior's Advice to Underclassmen
By: Addison Brockney
Date: May 1, 2025
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Hi, I am Addison Brockney and I am a senior trying to give advice to the underclassmen. For some people, high school is long, draining, and rough! And for the rest of the people, it's a breeze and they have no problem with it. I am here to tell all of you underclassmen that highschool WILL be rough sometimes. You just have to learn how to push through it. Here are some tips that I would like to include before continuing with an interview I conducted on Eric Hoard, a senior.
Always stay strong and consistent: Juniors, or when you guys become juniors, just know this year you have to try your absolute hardest and continue to stay focused on your work, grades, and classes. This is the year colleges look at most when considering you. You do not need to be perfect, but just don't let the stress build up or you are going to explode...
Take care of yourself: Taking care of yourself is so important. When stressed, it can be hard to have the motivation to do anything, even when it comes to yourself. Always remind yourself to do what makes you happy. Taking care of yourself doesn't mean you have to do your skin care, or shower 4 times a day. It can also mean giving yourself positive pep talk and making sure you know that you will be okay.
It's okay to not have it all figured out: Some people think that they have to have it all figured out by junior year... you don't. Yes it would be nice to have a complete plan but sometimes people need more time to think and decide. Going to college is a huge step in your life and it's scary to see that some people have everything set in place for them. Senior year is the time when you can really find out who you aspire to be, don't let it scare you away from that opportunity and experience.
Interview by Addison Brockney
Interviewee: Eric Hoard, Senior at RRMR
What is one important piece of advice you needed to hear as a senior that you want to give to the undergraduates?
What is one important piece of advice you needed to hear as a senior that you want to give to the undergraduates?
"Just do it. It is only high school and if you don't participate in this opportunity, you might never get the chance again."
What should juniors do as students to get good grades and to focus to the best of their ability?
What should juniors do as students to get good grades and to focus to the best of their ability?
"Condition yourself to get used to doing work before anything else. It gives you the free time to do what you want."
What is something that you as a senior had to do in order to prepare for your future plans?
What is something that you as a senior had to do in order to prepare for your future plans?
"Definitely taking initiative and stepping out of my comfort zone. As well as actually applying for a different college other than NIACC and also talking to Pike a lot for college advice."
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