advice for incoming freshmen!!

i am pretty much done with freshman year, so here are the main pieces of advice & tips that i took from it! summer content is on its way WOOHOO 🎉

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intro- 0:00
environment- 0:53
classes- 3:58
organization & stress- 6:39
friends- 9:54
5 main pieces of advice- 13:44
outro- 15:59

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[dj_witnoshifts]

POV: u just graduated from middle school and ur already looking at tips and ways to survive highschool

[isaacfiedler]

I just graduated from highschool, so I have some advice too lol. Don't take ANYTHING for granted. Time will fly, so try to do as much as you can, because highschool is the perfect opportunity for it. Also, try your absolute hardest. It will definitely help you prepare for life and it'll pay off in the end. Also, have fun and make as many memories as you can. Sometimes, memories are all you have at times. Never change for anyone, especially if you decide to get into a relationship with someone. You got this!!!

[frankperez]

As a newly junior i advise to all incoming sophomores that yes its hard and yes you might face things like depression on the path but you are not alone, ever, so if you need mental health help then open up and talk to someone and just be prepared for the open world and make right choices, good luck 🕺🏽

[SiimplyGiggles]

Advice from a rising sophomore: Make some friends that are really motivating and inspiring to you and that don't mind fting you to check your work and all that jaz!

[raemybae]

As an incoming freshman this advice is very much appreciated. I’m also playing basketball and taking courses at the local college so wish me luck guys!

[Hannahgrace]

this is such a good video i just finished my freshmen year and the part about being made fun of as a freshman is so true and ya cant let it get to you cuz it happens to every single freshman anyways good luck to any upcoming highschoolers!

[PepperAJ]

From a freshman who is basically done with freshman year: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE turn in ANY assignments you end up missing or ones that are late cuz any grade is better than a (Since I myself had trouble with being bombed with many assignments 🥲🥲) also surround yourself with good people, drop anyone who’s toxic etc because I had like no problems this year. ITS OK to like drift away from people throughout the year!!

[Rebecca-nnxb]

I'll be starting my Freshman year next school year and I've been preparing myself for high school and everything I should expect. You have amazing advice and wisdom, this video totally took off a lot of weight I had on my shoulders and all my fears about high school. Thank you so much for making amazing videos!! <3

[reagangillece]

you have no idea how helpful this is! i'm starting my freshman year in august and i'll be put back into a similar position as i was going into middle school; knowing almost no one, this helped me so much! thank you, alyssa and those in the comments giving their advice! <33

[GraceA]

i love the tips you have shared in this video! definitely helpful for incoming freshman <3

[lilymitchiner]

i just finished 8th grade yesterday and i literally screamed with joy when i saw the notification for this!!

[ramonasstory]

As someone who's gonna *next year* an Freshman I still feel not feel ready even though I have an entire year to get ready emotionally, it feels like it's going to go even faster than the other years in middle school! I wish every Freshman good luck and good luck for me next year as well! :)

[zacharymitrevski]

I just wanted to say Thank YOUU for the amount of time and effort you put into these videos to entertain us. And let alone the positive platform you have created here on YouTube! ⭐️

[emmaandrea]

as an incoming freshman, this really helped me out and gave me an idea on what to expect

[Kmachoz]

I’m going into high school as a freshman this year and I’ve been panicking ever since summer has started. This video has helped me calm down and I’m using your tips to prepare. Thank you sm! 😊

[Zonaishpirwani]

Can we all just appreciate the amount of effort Alyssa
puts into these videos

[ashleylyles]

hi alyssa! i love your content so much! i've been watching a few of your videos every morning, and they've honestly just helped me be in the right mindset :) i relate to you a lot, especially since i moved from my childhood home when i was going into seventh grade! these tips were amazing, and i hope you have a great summer! so excited for your summer content!

[KumquatOkapilover]

Thsnk you so much!!! I am going into high school in a few months and am taking 6 honor courses, so I am a bit stressed. Your try your best and focus on yoir mental health tip really helped calm me down. ❤❤❤❤

[ivxorii]

As an incoming Freshman let me just say thank you. You are so helpful. Everyone who makes these only focus on friends and not the work load.

[Abigailleigh]

Thanks so much for the advice, Alyssa! I'm starting my freshman year soon, and your tips really help. I'm a little nervous, but your video is making me feel more confident. Keep up the awesome work! 😊