(A. Taimis)
You probably don’t want to read this on your summer vacation, but the good thing is you are actually doing it. There is an incoming rule called “Get up or drop out”. You better go and check if all the things you need are already in your bag. But before you get off the bed and overcome those heavy eyes, keep reading and this will remind you about the things you should NEVER miss on the first day of school.
First and foremost, don’t forget to bring the so called interest. School is a place where you can experience the great way of learning. But there are times that you will feel dullness which will lead to loose your interest. When you started to find it very hard to attend your class and you keep saying “yes” just to shoo you teacher without even understanding the lesson, you are on a critical path of studenthood. Your interest matters in every single task inside or outside your school. It leads to the enthusiasm and focus that will show the best in you, so don’t make yourself disinterested for a long time because it will create a long time effect like quitting.
Another thing you cannot afford to leave is your perseverance. Sometimes you will be enlightened by laughing friends and happy moments with your classmates, but not all the times are stress-free like what you think. Your determination is the key to endure all the possible things that will come to your way. Every student has their difficulties, some are about money, lectures, family, personal and many other more. But as long as you are determined to finish what you’ve started, and believe that doing the right thing is better than doing the easy one, nothing is hard and impossible.
On the other hand, while your parents are very supportive in your studies. You have to start to work out on your self-reliance. Make sure that you have the vision to improve yourself in decision making, self-control and discipline. It takes time and effort, sometimes it actually requires failures that will teach a lesson. Some complications on your school will show a bright side of being independent when you started to decide for your wellness. Not all problems are easy to fake - like making your font type gigantic, so it looks like you write a long report, real problems need real solutions that come from an experienced person.
Lastly, grab a bunch of confidence before you close your bag. Your positivity and optimism as an individual build your confidence to deal with any circumstances. The courage to represent yourself is not that hard if you know the real you. Every single gifts and flaws will make you realize that the more you cultivate the strengths, the less you become insecure to your flaws. As a student, you will face different kinds of people who will impart their knowledge and skills. You have your own value and uniqueness, you just have to be confident!
There will be so many expectations in your head right now, but you don’t have to bear all the worries. It is not your job to keep on collecting the doubts and fear in the world. Right now, what you need to do is check yourself and the important stuffs together with your backpack!
