On the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown(崩溃). Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, "You're nervous and that's okay. Everyone is afraid of high school. " I denied(反对) it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused(拒绝) to let anyone know about my fears(恐惧), even my closest friends.
On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly(持续地) lost. The school seemed like a puzzle that I couldn't figure out. Was this how the whole year was going to be? I didn't think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with it! The schoolmates seemed to regard(视为) me as a fool, and they were probably right.
Despite(不管) my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of(除了) falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging.
Since then, I've been elected vice monitor(选为副班长) of my class, which wasn't much of a victory (胜利)since only three people ran for the four positions(职位).
It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that any student can overcome. Make sure you take part in some out-of-class activities because you'll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best.
Most important of all, be who you are, whether you're a "fool", an athlete(运动员), or a lower grader. Don't try to pretend (假装)to be someone you're not. Now you know the true secrets of high school.
