middle school advice & tips!!

today's video is a bit long and talkative but i really wanted to give my best advice to you guys for middle school! if you want to skip to a certain category of questions, the time stamps are along the timeline and listed down below. also, if you guys have any other questions, feel free to comment them down below!

TIME STAMPS:
intro- 0:00
friends- 0:46
grades- 3:20
relationships- 5:48
time management- 7:30
classes- 9:05
random- 12:57
outro- 17:31

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[frances]

ok guys here’s my best advice which i really feel like everyone needs to hear:

in school literally NO ONE cares and remembers anything embarrassing, or uncool that you have ever did

like seriously, people don’t even remember what you wore yesterday unless they REALLY liked it

so, all the overthinking that you have done, is pointless in the end. no one is judging you they are too busy judging themselves.

[TaylorList-Podcast]

The 2024 people:

Thx YALL for all the likes people are so sweet :)

[mikeenycc]

As someone going to be a freshmen in the fall, don’t bother people, don’t try to act cool, BE YOU, you’re gonna lose friends it’s what middle school is, ignore people! Good luck


Edit: Tysm for the likes <33

[alizah]

istg the 8th graders looked so old when i was in 6th grade, and now i’m in hs. please enjoy middle school yall, it’s not that difficult if you pay attention and do ur work. good luck!!

[idkwhatislife]

I'm the girl who gives great relationship advice but has never been in one


Edit: I’m famous

[lizzielatham]

as a girl going to be a sophomore this next school year, these tips are SUPER helpful for any girl in middle school!! i honestly wish i had known these before i went into middle school, and i’m super glad you made this video!!

[munsagrewal]

me with social anxiety and just cannot talk to people: hmm interesting...

[harrietyes]

Judging by your answers, you sound like that super smart, kind kid you gives good advice and helps people with their work by showing them how to get to the answer instead of just giving it. A true role model!

[PollysWorld]

even if she hadn’t experienced some of the things she talked about, she still answered them really well, thank you!

[christalynnscott]

Why Is Her Camera Quality Better Then My EyeSight

[jaimeexox]

college freshman here, and my answers to each section are:
-friends: youll know who your solid, closest friends are, and if you dont find them in middle school, youll probably find them in high school. my best friends ive been friends with since 8th grade and theyre the most supportive people in my life. youll have fights and arguments sometimes (if its frequent, drop them) but re-evaluate if its a worthy fight to put up or if you could just drop it.
-grades: grades dont matter in the grand scheme of things, but middle school is meant to help you learn how to study and get good grades. work for yourself, get the grades you feel like YOU deserve. if you disagree with your grade, talk with your teacher for retakes, extra help after school, etc. middle school is to prepare you for high school (also i had more homework in middle school in comparison to high school, just saying)
-relationships: dating in middle school doesnt exist. im sorry but it doesnt. also boys dont mature ever. my best friends are guys and he still laughs at farts. honestly, if you feel like dating someone in middle school, do it, but if you want something more serious and committed, wait until high school.
-time management: youre still kids. take time to do what you want and dont let people judge you for it. i was really into some youtubers in middle school and i didnt care what others would say. do what you want (legally and within reason) but that being said, take time to study and take time for yourself.
-classes: take them seriously. you may not want to because of what i said earlier, but like i said, they set you up with good studying habits and help you get ready for being a big kid.
-random:
-I am a freshman in college going into vocal music education to become a choir teacher
-high school was fine for me, just stay out of drama, dont worry about popularity, its not worth it
-periods are normal and natural. dont be ashamed or stressed about it, it happens to everyone with a uterus
-middle school was boring, thats it. youll remember barely anything
-i dress up every day, but i dress for myself.

hope this helped anyone going into/in middle school, if you have any other questions feel free to send them my way!

[ychu]

Here’s my tip: *Don’t try to act older than you actually are!* Enjoy your middle school experience.
There’s no need to rush into looking or acting older.
Other kids in your school might try to act and/or look a year or two older, but you should just let yourself slowly grow as a person!

Oh and another tip: be yourself! You don’t want to make new friends that don’t know who you truly are as a person.

[basicallyamelia]

One time in elementary school, a girl and a boy in my class were dating- (5th grade) and they would wear the same crocs 😂😂

[taleahdorsett]

I'm going into freshman year too, heres some advice for middle school: everybody is just as scared as you are, set and example and socialize with others and get to know each other. P.S. Try your best too keep your notes clear trust me your going to need them later on in other grades

[warsan]

I’ve been online ever since middle school started, now I’m heading into seventh grade and seeing everyone for the first time I’m a nervous wreck.... hah 💔

[sadierobinson]

My advice for relationships: I went into a relationship in 7th grade. There’s a few thing I would like to say. When you say u want a bf/gf make sure it’s for a reason because u actually like them instead of because u want attention. For me personally, I barely knew the guy, I felt insecure bc my friends were getting bf’s and I wanted part of that. I didn’t actually like him I was only doing it for attention (I didn’t realize this till after the relationship was over) and it was HORRIBLE for my mental health. I cried every night since I didn’t know what to do. He was very nice but it destroyed me internally. The relationship lasted for 8 months bc I was too afraid to break up w him bc of what he might do to himself since he told me how the world would mean nothing to him without me. My advice would be, only do it if you 100% know you’re ready. And please get to know the person first. Second: be prepared. Here’s a big note: it’s hard to care and love for someone else, before you learn to care and love yourself. It’s impossible to be there for someone else if your not there for yourself first. In my experience, it was really hard to care for the person since I didn’t fully love myself. It left me torn. I’m in eighth grade now and that relationship has given me a fear to enter a new one. I’m worried I’ll have to go thru the same emotional pain I went thru when I was with that person. Please before u go into a relationship make sure it’s something u need instead of want. And please feel free to reply to this comment if u need any advice or if u have any questions :) remember, ur perfect the way u are and Ilysm <3

[marsisgay]

her: i got my period in 7th
me: *gets it during 5th at the age of eleven* 😭

[costcoredcup]

“Are B’s and C’s Good grades?”
Asian parents: ABSOLUTELY NOT

[potterhead]

Here’s some advice: when you make new friends, don’t tell them personal stuff until you are 100% positive they are trustworthy.
(Btw my middle school is 5th-8th, I’m going into 6th)

[sketchami]

Advice for middle school: Do everything you can to preserve your mental health because if you thought middle school was bad, just wait for high school.