Why First Semester is Always the Best Semester

Hello everyone!

I wanted to touch on a topic that I briefly discussed in my last post- I mentioned that the beginning of the school year is always my favorite because there’s so much to look forward to. It’s a new beginning in many ways and you’ll find lots of opportunities ahead! Since starting school and getting back into work can be dreadful in some ways, I wanted to promote some of the positive things about it!

Football season/games – I absolutely love football games, and not just because I’m a cheerleader. I cheer for JV so those games are fun because I get to perform. My school is pretty spirited so everyone’s at the varsity games, and my friends and I all walk to local restaurants afterwards. Plus homecoming is part of football season, and that’s so much fun.
Joining new activities – With a new year comes the chance to get involved with new things! You can join different clubs, sports, programs, electives, things outside of school, etc. that you never thought of getting involved in before.
Meeting new people – If you go to a big school like I do, there’s constantly new people transferring in every year, and you’re never going to know everyone in your grade. Plus, a new year and new schedule means everyone gets mixed around a bit more- you might have classes with a bunch of people you’ve never even seen around before. I definitely realized that this year, and it’s been cool to meet new people.
Clean slate (not just grades, everything!) – It’s a fresh start and a completely different year. You can make it whatever you want it to be; there’s new classes, teachers, and people who may not know you. New classes are great because it’s a clean slate with grades and your classes might be more interesting than last year!
Going shopping (new clothes/supplies) – One of the best parts of going back to school is having cute new clothes and fresh school supplies. It’s the main time where you feel organized and prepared (unless that’s you all the time, props to you!, so enjoy it.
All the “firsts” of the year – The first rally, the first football game, the first party or hangout with friends, the first lunch period in your old spot, the first sports practice of the season, anything. Firsts are exciting- that’s the whole point of this post. They’re filled with promises of excitement to come.
School dances (homecoming, winter formal) – These aren’t everyone’s thing, but they’re still big events to look forward to. They’re usually accompanied with spirit weeks which are fun as well. I love seeing everyone get dressed up and it’s the best to just have a big night out with friends.
Thanksgiving break and winter break – These are two of the biggest/main breaks during the year; you might go on vacation, you might just hang out with friends. Whatever you spend the time doing, these are definitely times to look forward to as breaks in your busy schedule!
The holidays in general – I absolutely love the wintertime and the holiday season. The festiveness everywhere you go, ice skating with friends, and all the holiday parties- it’s just such a fun time. I always look forward to it, and before you know it, it’s over again. It really does creep up on you, but it’s truly the best.

I hope this gave you guys a more positive look into what a new school year entails. Now you have a little list of things to look forward to, plus anything else extra that’s specific to your school/life! I’m always here to answer questions or take requests for future content. Keep an eye out for new posts coming soon!

-Brooke