Have Fun, Network and DON’T Procrastinate!

by Charles Taylor
Youth Media Project

Now that I am in college I realize how great high school is and how things you do now (small or big) will affect you in the future. I know is sounds like a cliche, but it is true. So, here are some tips for high schoolers, and future high schoolers to follow:

1. DO NOT P R O C R A S T I N A T E!!!
I wanted to spell this one out because it is the BIGGEST problem most high school students have. When your teacher gives you a project start on it immediately. Being a procrastinator is a hard habit to break. Although, now its seems small when you leave the realms of high school, nobody cares that you started late, or your computer malfunctioned the night before, all they want to here is that paper as it falls to their desk.

2. Have fun!
Have no regrets, do not be afraid to attempt something, such as joining a team or a club while in school. You gain new friends, and sometimes you might find someone who holds the same interest as you. This could possible spark a business relationship in the future.

3. NETWORK!
Learning how to network is going to be key. People often say, "your net growth depends on your network." Get to know as many people as you can. Find out ways that you can help them and they can help you. Most opportunities will arise not because you were searching for it but someone knew to search for you!

4. Work as hard as you play and play as hard as you work.
A lot of people get this one confused, or at least they ignore it, because oftentimes you will have friends who play very hard but when it time to work they are scratching their head. Its very simple. When you are the classroom, WORK, and when you with your friends, PLAY. Trust me, being smart and a hard worker will get you way more than just knowing how to have a good time.

5. What you do today will reflect tomorrow!
Perfect example, my first semester freshman year of college I did not make the best grade in one of my classes, which caused me not to being involved with some of the activities I want to with work. I took this same class in high school my nint-h through twelfth-grade years. I disliked the teacher I had for this class my ninth and tenth grade years so I did not focus and barely did the work. When we were covering the elementary parts of the course in college I failed, because I did not get the foundation I needed in high school. The funny thing is, I remembered sitting in class ninth grade thinking I did not have to pay attention because I would never need this in college. So if you find yourself doing the same thing you might want to sit up, and PAY ATTENTION.

NOTE: DO NOT PROCRASTINATE! I cannot stress that enough.

posted by ladd on 07/23/09 at 09:51 AM

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