The other night, I was watching some mothers give college advice to a graduating senior. This made me think of some advice that I would give to my younger self.
To the little girl from my grade school days:
- Be mindful of who you hang out with and stay away from Christina, she's a bad influence. When I was in grade school, there was this girl who had an older sister, and she was very mature, in the sense of playing with makeup and like boys and talking back to teachers. When you are this young, just enjoy playing with your friends and keep in mind that you have no one to impress.
- Don't be a follower, try to be independent or even a leader!
- Read more, practice your spelling, multiplication tables and reading time, you will thank me later.
- Don't be scared to ask questions or to speak up. This will help you in the future, just remember to be polite and have manners.
To the scared middle schooler:
At this point in my life, I had switched schools around 5th and 7th grade
- PAY ATTENTION IN SCHOOL! (this will be a recurring theme)
- Be more active and participate in sports.This is the time for you to try new sports and make new friends.
- Read more! (also another recurring theme)
- Make friends, try talking first to others with an open mind and not to judge others.
- Stay in contact with your schoolmates, because as you get older, they can be handy and you might end up being good friends in the long run.
- Hang out with your classmates out side of school, tell your parents its okay to have sleepovers.
- Learn to be more out going and friendly, this will take you places kid.
To the lost girl in high school:
- Go to that incoming freshman party, that is where you will meet new people and make new friends. Everyone is in the same position as you! You have a chance to make new opportunities and start fresh.
- PAY ATTENTION IN SCHOOL!
- Get involved, be active in sports, join new clubs, and go to the football games.
- Try out for the play your senior year, you will enjoy it.
- The friends you make your freshman year will not be the same friends you hangout with your senior year
- MAKE FRIENDS
- Don't judge others
- If something doesn't feel right, odds are your right. Go with your gut feeling.
- Having a boy friend isn't important. Also, know when its time to break up with your boyfriend and DO NOT go back!
- Drink more water and be healthy
- Join choir your freshman year, waking up early is worth all the trips and experiences you get to share with others when your older. Plus, you won't get to travel as much when your older.
- Be patient with your parents, they just want the best for you.
- Do not compare yourself to others, no one benefits from that
To the lonely girl in college:
- Do not, I repeat... DO NOT go home every weekend
- Go to orientation
- Get involved, and ask others what to expect in college.
- Read more, and be studious. Trust me, this will help you in 3 to 5 years
- Make friends in every class, this will help you when you miss class, or looking for a study buddy that has access to previous test and notes
- Don't be afraid to make new friends
- Keep in touch with your hall mates
- EAT HEALTHY AND BE ACTIVE
- Think about law school
- Find a church to regularly attend and get involve
- Plan to study abroad
- Do not room with your friends, unless you are 100% happy with where you are living
- Life will be tough, but you will make it
- Put a little more effort into your outfits
Essentially the recurring theme is to make friends, don't be scared and study/pay attention in school. Wise words to live by!
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