Personal Narrative: High School Vs. Middle School

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“Freshman year of high school,” Leah worried aloud to herself. “How will I ever survive?” Leah wondered as she walked through the menacing doors that seemed to doom her to the world of finals, GPAs, and college preparation. If you are a freshman this year, you may feel a bit like Leah. Yes, high school is significantly more difficult than middle school. In order to get a good start in this scary new world, follow these few simple rules; Take school seriously, do your homework, and study. As I just said, you must take school seriously. School, as boring as it may seem, is crucial in anyone’s eventual professional life. How well you do in school can affect how people treat you, what college you may go to and eventually, how successful you

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