Congrats, you survived the first semester! Ready to do it all over again , but this time with less snow and more tests Semester changes usually end up with chaotic, complete switches of people’s schedules, which can make some people feel like they’re basically starting school … again . With new teachers, new students, and changing classes, how do they expect you to keep up? Well , for some , there wasn’t that much change. As Mihir Khurana, ‘26, said , he only has, “only one class swap. But all my teachers are the same so I don’t think it’s a huge change.”
On the other hand, those who do have major changes will undoubtedly feel a little disheartened having to do all of the awkward “ice-breakers” in class again with other random people, and if that ’s you, don’t fret. The change towards semester two means that everyone has done this before, and becoming friends with new people is rewarding, even if you don’t already have friends in your class. Speaking of which, a very good way to smoothly enter this new semester is to do some research . See if anyone you know is in your upcoming classes, ask around for other people’s opinions about your new teacher, and if you have a semester class, ask around for tips and how the class is. As Joshua Wieder, 26’, said , “take the time to get to know your teacher and get a good impression.”
But it ’s not only about the start of the semester, because semester two is when standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and College Board tests come around in May, with regular class finals around that time as well. This means semester two will sadly be filled with lots of studying, reviewing, and stress. Wieder advises fellow students to “maintain your study
habits and skills that you developed through semester one.”
However, don’t be too downtrodden! You have already gone through this before , and most of you probably already developed good habits and skills to battle through this tough year. Keep your head up! Even though we have exams and tests coming, there are still lots of things to look forward to in semester two, like spring break, more sun, actually being able to see outside after 5pm, and new friends and teachers.
