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Tips for drawing up the best strategy for junior year
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The significance of the junior year in high school is often underestimated. In fact, it is the busiest and toughest time of high school life, as well as the most important time to make plans for university and future careers.
Here are some tips on how to spend a successful junior year:
•Start researching universities and colleges you would like to apply to early! University application processes are not only long and complicated, but they also vary by country and region. Visit university websites and find out what the application period is, what documents are needed, and any additional qualifications they require, such as English proficiency tests. Moreover, you should collect information about the size and location of the university, the university culture, and whether they offer a major of your interest. Organizing this information in a table helps make comparisons easier.
The earlier you start your research, the greater motivation you can get from goals, and the more time you have to focus on academics in senior school.
•Find an internship in the field of your interest during the summer holidays. This provides you with an opportunity to develop new skills and acquire knowledge beyond the classroom. By observing and experiencing the workplace directly, you can develop your interests further in that particular career. What’s more, it makes your university application more attractive! For example, I did an internship at a hospital during my summer vacation after Grade 11, through which I not only deepened my interests in the medical field, but also learned and felt how doctors and nurses connect with patients.
•Be actively involved in the school community! Do not hesitate to get involved in new activities or step up to take any leadership role. It may well be the last opportunity to make unforgettable memories in high school, before transitioning into the real world.
•Most importantly, find your own ways to relieve stress. Junior year is one of the most stressful years of high school. A continuous array of long reports and the pressure of exams may make you anxious and insecure. Seek emotional support from your friends, parents and teachers, and have someone who you can confide in. Also, spare some time to play sports or enjoy your hobbies.
Think of your high school journey like a marathon: although you may be slow, as long as you stay resilient, you will be able to finish the race.
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