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Dear Cristy,

As a freshmen going in COLLEGE, I can tell you I am just as scared maybe even more than I was going into high school. I actually was a freshman twice. I moved to a new town as a junior, so that was basically like starting over again as a freshman. New school, friends, environment.

I think you should concentrate on doing well in school and don’t worry what others think of you. Don’t worry about making friends or being popular. Concentrate on what you love whether it be sports, clubs, student government, or whatever. Don’t let ANYONE discourage you and force you into doing what you don’t want to do. If someone is making you uncomfortable be vocal about it. Tell them to lay off! Be strong and don’t let ANYONE step on you. Have confidence and have fun! Everything will be alright. Remember what you have been taught and stick to your values. Don’t change who you are for ANYONE.

There is nothing to fear…just remember you are not the only one…there are oher freshmen there too who are just as scared and don’t know what to expect. Everyone makes high school seem like a nightmare. It isn’t so bad.

Good luck and take care of yourself 🙂

If you need anymore advice feel free to ask more questions and even contact me…glad to help 🙂

Best of Luck and God bless.

oh yea and if you are going to drink which you probably will…just remember what my brother told me always drink the liqour before beer and never after cause you ll puke