Column by Jacy Holbrook, Flyer staff

As if we couldn’t already tell by the early mornings and overwhelming homework load, school is in session once again!! As a junior, slipping into my school year routine hasn’t been very difficult, but as a freshman, I remember that it proved to be a little stressful. To ease some of the pressure of this year, class of 2019, I present to you my five most helpful pieces of advice for a surefire smooth transition into high school.

1. First and foremost, get involved! I cannot stress this enough, as it is vital to making the most out of high school. Whether it means being a part of a sports team, trying out for a school play, managing a team, or being part of one of our many clubs here at Bishop Carroll; being active in the school is a way to make your mark on Bishop Carroll.

2. Tip number two, and this could save grades so pay attention, is to get your work done early. Procrastinating will only create more stress.

3. Number 3, and my personal favorite, is that it’s never uncool to be a genuinely nice person. Being remembered as a kind, happy person is twenty million times better than being remembered as a rude, inconsiderate one.

4. Tip number four is to find a solid group of friends and stick with them. If you don’t feel extremely comfortable around them, they’re not your type. Keeping your favorite people close brings out the best in you and greatly improves life in general.

5. Finally, my fifth tip, and the most important one, is to keep your faith life alive. As a freshman especially, I let my prayer life sink into the background as I focused on school and sports, but a little more prayer here and there would’ve helped immensely. Prayer should be the one aspect of life that precedes all others. I hope this advice serves as a welcome mat for the most recent batch of newbies. Have a great year and welcome to Carroll!!