ok guys here’s my best advice which i really feel like everyone needs to hear: in school literally NO ONE cares and remembers anything embarrassing, or uncool that you have ever did like seriously, people don’t even remember what you wore yesterday unless they REALLY liked it so, all the overthinking that you have done, is pointless in the end. no one is judging you they are too busy judging themselves.
istg the 8th graders looked so old when i was in 6th grade, and now i’m in hs. please enjoy middle school yall, it’s not that difficult if you pay attention and do ur work. good luck!!
As someone going to be a freshmen in the fall, don’t bother people, don’t try to act cool, BE YOU, you’re gonna lose friends it’s what middle school is, ignore people! Good luck Edit: Tysm for the likes
Ouu freshman in high school? If so, good luck hun! I’m in uni and my biggest advice for you would be try to join as many teams as possible, it’ll make your high school experience a lot better ♥️
i would say just be yourself and if people have a problem with or your friends then its not good to be friends with people like that who are not there for you or never proud of you no matter what
I’ve been online ever since middle school started, now I’m heading into seventh grade and seeing everyone for the first time I’m a nervous wreck.... hah 💔
Yeah my 7th grade year was cancelled mid year but heres some advice: Be nice to everyone even teachers, don't be afraid of 8th graders they might look intimidating but they're pretty cool if you get to know them, and lastly don't be nervous just make friends on the first day then the second day will be way better then the rest of the week will suck and you'll wish it was summer again
I’m in the same situation… when I was in 5th grade we were supposed to have a tour of our middle school at the end of the year, but quarantine came along and ruined our plans ;-; All I have now is a virtual tour of my school, but I’m not sure where the video went Good luck in 7th grade though!
as a girl going to be a sophomore this next school year, these tips are SUPER helpful for any girl in middle school!! i honestly wish i had known these before i went into middle school, and i’m super glad you made this video!!
Fr tho. I’m going to 8th watching this lol but I’ve only made 3 friends and never even talked to a guy. Whenever I was in group projects I would do all the work for the sake of not talking to the person 😅
college freshman here, and my answers to each section are: -friends: youll know who your solid, closest friends are, and if you dont find them in middle school, youll probably find them in high school. my best friends ive been friends with since 8th grade and theyre the most supportive people in my life. youll have fights and arguments sometimes (if its frequent, drop them) but re-evaluate if its a worthy fight to put up or if you could just drop it. -grades: grades dont matter in the grand scheme of things, but middle school is meant to help you learn how to study and get good grades. work for yourself, get the grades you feel like YOU deserve. if you disagree with your grade, talk with your teacher for retakes, extra help after school, etc. middle school is to prepare you for high school (also i had more homework in middle school in comparison to high school, just saying) -relationships: dating in middle school doesnt exist. im sorry but it doesnt. also boys dont mature ever. my best friends are guys and he still laughs at farts. honestly, if you feel like dating someone in middle school, do it, but if you want something more serious and committed, wait until high school. -time management: youre still kids. take time to do what you want and dont let people judge you for it. i was really into some youtubers in middle school and i didnt care what others would say. do what you want (legally and within reason) but that being said, take time to study and take time for yourself. -classes: take them seriously. you may not want to because of what i said earlier, but like i said, they set you up with good studying habits and help you get ready for being a big kid. -random: -I am a freshman in college going into vocal music education to become a choir teacher -high school was fine for me, just stay out of drama, dont worry about popularity, its not worth it -periods are normal and natural. dont be ashamed or stressed about it, it happens to everyone with a uterus -middle school was boring, thats it. youll remember barely anything -i dress up every day, but i dress for myself. hope this helped anyone going into/in middle school, if you have any other questions feel free to send them my way!
I remember in elementary school there was this one girl in 5th grade, and this other boy in 4th grade and they “dated” for like 2 days. All they did was talk and walk together to class..
I'm going into freshman year too, heres some advice for middle school: everybody is just as scared as you are, set and example and socialize with others and get to know each other. P.S. Try your best too keep your notes clear trust me your going to need them later on in other grades
Here’s some advice: when you make new friends, don’t tell them personal stuff until you are 100% positive they are trustworthy. (Btw my middle school is 5th-8th, I’m going into 6th)
That is one of my problems, I open up too quickly and then after I'm like "oh no what have I done what if they end up having me and use that information for something bad"
Advice for middle school: Do everything you can to preserve your mental health because if you thought middle school was bad, just wait for high school.
@Still a piece of gArBaGe lowkey excited for school to start again so I can like actually see people my age or something 🤠👍 my friends aren't going to my school though so like mmmmmm maybe no
Yeah. I’m nervous too, I’ll be in 8th, 6th was a walk in the park until March, when is when we went online, and 7th I was homeschooled, but we’ll survive!
I can't get any lower than a B, If i get lower than a B I won't be in advanced classes anymore 😭✋ edit: removed "im not asian" because my dumbass forgot i was. deadass.
I don’t want Cs, I’m gonna try to get A+ on everything and the least is gonna be like a B+. I don’t want anything lower, and I’m technically not Japanese but I follow a lot of rules, learning Japanese, and when I’m fluent my dads gonna take me to Japan! Like YAY!
My advice for relationships: I went into a relationship in 7th grade. There’s a few thing I would like to say. When you say u want a bf/gf make sure it’s for a reason because u actually like them instead of because u want attention. For me personally, I barely knew the guy, I felt insecure bc my friends were getting bf’s and I wanted part of that. I didn’t actually like him I was only doing it for attention (I didn’t realize this till after the relationship was over) and it was HORRIBLE for my mental health. I cried every night since I didn’t know what to do. He was very nice but it destroyed me internally. The relationship lasted for 8 months bc I was too afraid to break up w him bc of what he might do to himself since he told me how the world would mean nothing to him without me. My advice would be, only do it if you 100% know you’re ready. And please get to know the person first. Second: be prepared. Here’s a big note: it’s hard to care and love for someone else, before you learn to care and love yourself. It’s impossible to be there for someone else if your not there for yourself first. In my experience, it was really hard to care for the person since I didn’t fully love myself. It left me torn. I’m in eighth grade now and that relationship has given me a fear to enter a new one. I’m worried I’ll have to go thru the same emotional pain I went thru when I was with that person. Please before u go into a relationship make sure it’s something u need instead of want. And please feel free to reply to this comment if u need any advice or if u have any questions :) remember, ur perfect the way u are and Ilysm
This is so incredibly sad, I actually have the basically the same story that also happened to me in grade 7, 😔if you want to talk to me about it then I can share my Instagram with you so we can help each other recover?? Ilysm stay strong 👍🏻❤️❤️
@@sadierobinson170 it’s all good, I got into the relationship with her Bc I thought that it would make her happy and that’s what she wanted, turns out I learned the relationships need to be mutual to work out😞
Here’s my tip: *Don’t try to act older than you actually are!* Enjoy your middle school experience. There’s no need to rush into looking or acting older. Other kids in your school might try to act and/or look a year or two older, but you should just let yourself slowly grow as a person! Oh and another tip: be yourself! You don’t want to make new friends that don’t know who you truly are as a person.
ive seen 7th graders that look 15-16, im in 6th and next year im going into 7th. I know some kids will look older than me and i dont wanna seem like a little baby 💀💀 lets hope they look as old as i look
literally just graduated middle school a week ago. my advice is just do ur own thing. stop caring abt what other ppl think bc everyone else is too busy with their own stuff to care. and don’t forget to be nice, it helps a lot !!
so true! I finish middle school in May and during my 3 years there i learned not to care what other people thought of me i put on comfortable clothes and didn't put my hair up and i went through middle school fine i did my work and did my best in all the grade levels and it paid off good anyway for the oncoming 6th graders don't stress about middle school because it goes by fast so just enjoy your 3 years and don't change how you look unless you want to change how you look don't let people force you to put on clothes that you usually would not wear just because you're going into middle school doesn't mean you have to change yourself and stuff just be who you want to be and the right people will come to you.
@@alizah100 your speaking facts! it really does not matter how you look because at the end of the day looks don't get you anywhere its how you do in school that gets you somewhere in life. jobs don't look at looks they look at your education that you have gotten the job world wants the best of the best and stuff so don't change how you look UNLESS YOU want to change how you look but if other people force you to put on for example clothes you don't usually wear then don't put them on the important thing here is how YOU feel and what YOU want not what other people want so once you get into middle school if you want to change how you dress and look then go for it because its what YOU want now if you don't want to change how you look then that is ok too. do what you want to do, me for example, as I said I went through my whole 3 years of middle school putting on comfortable clothes and stuff and I was just fine with it because I was not ready to change how I looked yet but now I have decided to change how I look because that is what I want no one told me I had to change I was the one that was feeling like I should move onto more clothes that are cute but comfortable and stuff I took my time with changing myself I remember my mom and sister saying I should change how I look because its middle school but I didn't do that because I was just not ready to change how I looked yet but now since I am about to go into high school and stuff I feel more ready to change my style and put on things that are cute and comfortable god i wrote to much sorryyyyyyy
my advice for people that are going to start middle school: don’t change yourself for the sake of others. basically what i mean is, don’t change yourself to make other people happy. like your appearance, personality, etc. because that is what makes you, well, you. don’t change yourself to be popular or for popular people to like you more because at the end of the day, almost everybody in middle school is incredibly insecure of themselves. they aren’t cool, and you’ll realize that eventually. i know it’s easy to say that because i too have changed myself for others. both my appearance and personality. i thought it would make me popular, to look and act like them. but it didn’t. at all. so please keep that in mind. good luck for people that are nervous for middle school. you’ll do great 🫶🏼
I have no idea why i got this is my recommended when i'm a Junior... Just a tip for middle school or simply just any year in school: Do not do anything just to seem cool, for example vape. If you do and you get caught it'll stay on your record and you probably won't be able to get accepted into any colleges. If you do date someone try your best to date someone from another school. When or if you do break up with the person you're with in the same school as you there will definitely be drama, if you like drama then go for it.
as a girl whos going to be a sophomore in hs next year, this video was very accurate, honest, and helpful. It's also very well organized/put together :) Thanks sm for making this, I wish I had this when I went into middle school!
my advice: dont get into a relationship with anybody! bc then you’ll get very stressed with trying to focus on family, grades, if u have sports/special events, and then ur gf/bf to focus on. my advice tho! if you really want a relationship go for it :)
For someone going into 8th grade and switching to a public school, i'm glad you made this video! It's kinda reminding me of an older sibling or an older friend giving advice, which I find very sweet.
As an incoming 10th grader: It’s easy to get good grades. Even when I was in gifted/ advanced classes it wasn’t too hard at all. Still try your best but for the most part, grades really don’t matter in middle school and when applying for highschool, you can still ask on your corse card to be put in higher level classes even if you were an average student.
FINALLY we have someone our age giving us advice who has been through this with the same experience (pretty much) unlike millennials saying about when they where our age. (NO HATE THO) ALSO THANKS FOR THE VID
i am a senior in high school and soon i will graduate, and then it's a college time but i still love Alyssa and her channel. Even though she is younger than me I think that she is such an inspiration and i am very happy and proud of myself that i find her channel💜💜 Thank you for every advice. You are so smart and beutiful inside and out💙💙
@@rae9665 One of the advice from me is to enjoy in every moment being in high school. Sometimes it seems like it's hard but at the end it will all work out so don't stressed yourself too much about grades and enjoy in every moment while you still get a chance. Enjoy your life in high school and have fun💜💜
as an incoming sophomore, u have no idea how badly i wish my middle school self could've heard this. u are definitely helping so many middle school kids with this video!
The biggest piece of advice, if someone talks shit about someone TO you, they will probably talk shit ABOUT you. Stay away from those people. There will be drama but stay impartial and try to stay out of it as much as possible. Don't try and act older just to be cool, if your friend make u feel like u need to do that, they aren't worth hanging around.
hey babes! if ur nervous abt going into middle school don’t be! When I first started middle school I was so nervous it was all going to be different shockingly it’s not that different other then the class switches! I’m sure you’ll do great!!
Middle school is fun, but here are some tips to navigate through it! Some tips I have is: 1. Study to the best of your ability. Always try and take good notes and get assignments in. 2.Your 6th grade grades don't really play into what highschool you get into and the classes you take, it really only starts to matter in 7th, but still try your best. 3.Stay out of drama and be mindful of the circles you are in. People can be catty and mean in middle school so just be cautious of who you are friends with and who you hang around. 4. Have fun! Middle school is where a lot of changes happen and it prepares you for highschool. I'm in 7th now and the start of middle school was rocky for me, but fun! Just be yourself and don't care what other people think. 5. Also if you get your period black leggings don't show blood if you experience a leak. Also always bring a sweater you can tie around your waist if you happen to have a leak when you have on jeans or something like that.
I was scrolling through my recommended and saw this. I immediately clicked. I’m going into my first year of middle school in the fall and hoped this would help. I am on the very edge of the line for my elementary school, so there are very few of my friends going to my middle school. I actually cried myself to sleep last night. It’s been about 2 weeks or so since I got out of school, and last night is when it hit me I will probably never see most of my friends again. My octopus was on the frowning side.
As an eighth grader in her last year of middle school, I kinda wanted to share my advice. Overall it really helped me back in 7th (which is when we start middle school here) and it's pretty damn helpful. I might hurt some feelings, but keep in mind that's not my intention. No sugar-coating, I'll be telling you how it is and hopefully you learn something. First, join clubs. This is an absolute biggie if your school has clubs. Joining sports teams like volleyball and cheerleading not only makes you more known, you get wayyy more friends and you likely won't be lonely. If you're good enough they can recommend you in high school and you can get a scholarship too, so joining clubs and/or sports teams is a must. Two, TALK TO PEOPLE. Most people are just as nervous as you are, so instead of waiting for them to talk to you, do it yourself. The best conversation starters are compliments or questions about the class, so start conversation. Like I said, they're super nervous too, so they likely won't talk to you first. You have to be the bigger person, step into your big people pants, and get it over with. It's so worth it, I promise! If you don't talk to people and make friends you'll so regret it later. 3, don't start fake rumors just for the sake of getting more attention and friends. That's not how friendships work. You should be mature by now, so leave the 5th grade drama behind you and don't start drama. If someone lies about you, be mature. It'll make them look stupid and people won't go after you. Just be the bigger person. 4, PLEASE don't go around acting like an animal or saying overly personal things to people. I've seen many kids do this and unfortunately they become like outcasts, so don't even tell your friends your personal secrets. People are like, talentedly fake nowadays. Don't trust even your friends with secrets, who you like, etc. 4, get your work done and ask questions as needed. Don't worry about looking stupid for asking a lot of questions, chances are the other kids are wondering the same thing but are too scared to ask. The world doesn't revolve over everything you do or say, no one is gonna lie awake at night gossiping to others about the question you asked in calculus. 5, work hard and get into AP classes, it's gonna be SO much easier in the future with you if you do so. I'm in AP math and got the option to take division college courses now. That means I can graduate college this year or next year if I wanted. Also be nice to your teachers, so that if you ever need help they'll be willing to help you. 6, if you are scared of getting to your classes late, don't worry. Trust me, this was my ultimate biggest fear when I started middle school. Most classes are in number order, so all you have to do is follow that order to get to class. Most people are late for the first week anyway, so the chances of you getting in trouble are little to none. 7, wear whatever you want. I'm not gonna lie, some kids get made fun of for their clothes. But at the end of the day it's not that deep, kids will forget the next day. As long as your happy no one cares. 8, makeup. Most girls at my school wear natural false lashes and gel brows. It's okay if you wanna do makeup, by all means feel free to express yourself. But I don't recommend going overboard just because if you sweat throughout the day your makeup will get messed up. And if you're gonna wear makeup, make sure you do it right or else it just looks like you're trying too hard. 9, hygiene. I can SMELL some girls mustyness when they walk by, so please do deodorant every morning and take showers every day or two days. My personal rule for myself is ten swipes of deodorant per armpit, a small spray of perfume/cologne/body mist over the armpit, and scented lotion. That way you can stay fresh all day, and dont forget to reapply deodorant after gym if you have it. Brush your teeth everyday, and chew mint gum after lunch to prevent bad breath. And lastly, 10. BE YOURSELF. Live middle school without regrets, have fun and do well. Hope this helps yall, you will do great, I promise 🥴 Bonus tip: feel free to date if you want, I actually recommend it. It gives you experience so you won't be awkward later on in life, and your s/o can actually help you grow as a person and become more mature. If you don't wanna date, that's fine too! But if you choose to, don't only focus on guys/girls/pals, it will distract you from studies and friends and you won't do well.
Middle school advice, mainly for grades: If you want good grades, here is how I study. It's pretty efficient, for me at least. Before I sit down I think about a few things: -What topic is it? -What notes do I need? -How will my notes be organized? -What should I look for to understand better? (What I mean by this is "How should I re-explain it to myself so I can understand it?") I get the basic supplies according to what topic (ex. math - protractor) Studying isn't like a shopping spree. You have to sit down and *be organized* . Get your crap together. Force yourself to study.
Middle school was by far the worst thing I have ever been put through. I’m still traumatized, and I left that place a while back. High school is way better, and I’m just living the good life. I have friends now. Like we go out (and we can drive now) and do things friends.
I’m a freshman next year too so advice for middle schoolers: don’t get too focused on drama because it will take your focus away from the important things. It’s not gonna matter in a couple years who dated who in sixth grade, what will matter is “do I think I did my best” and “could my grades have been better” Next, always stay organized it helps with remembering homework. Meaning don’t be lazy and shove papers in your backpack, put it in a folder or binder. Always have a goal, mine was to keep all my A’s above 95. Only keep some close friends but still make as many friends as possible, they could potentially in the future be your best friend. DO SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULARS!!! This allows you to meet people who you might’ve thought were too “popular” or “cool” for you. I’m a fidgeter (not sure I spelled that right) so I keep a hair and or stretchy bead braclet in my bag or on my wrist so when I have to focus that’s what I use to keep the noise down. Challenge yourself, last year I took a chance and took a foriegn language a year early and achieved the highest grade in the class, and took geometry which is two years ahead of where I should be. It’s made me some great friends that will last throughout highschool. But don’t challenge yourself to the point where you can’t do it anymore. (I should probably take my own advice…) REMEMBER: *THE GRADE YOU GET IS WHAT YOU DESERVE*
Going into my freshman year august 23, everything in this video is really helpful advice. Middle school can be hard since everyone is changing but overall middle school can be fun. 1. A big thing for girls in middle school, some girls will tend to point out every little imperfection on other girls bodies, their chest, their behind, the way they dress. Please try not to let it bother you. 2. Also everyone seems to want to grow up way too fast and get into relationships, your still young take your time. I’m not saying that relationships are bad or anything since they are a learning experience, but don’t go dating someone just to date someone. Take the time to get to know the person you like first before getting into a relationship right away with that person.
Ok I’m also going into freshman year!! Whoo! Advice for the middle schoolers: it does not matter who’s dating who, what’s happening in other people’s lives, and drama doesn’t last. I promise you that if you focus on all these things, you are going to put off the important things. Always always, make sure that your homework is caught up, cause the bad grades will catch up.
This is literally a perfect video because i’m going into middle school (7th) there’s this weird thing my school does is that 6th grade is intermediate and then 7 & 8 is middle school. lysm alyssa!
same!! im going to 7th grade but for my school from 1st grade to 6th is intermediate or elementary then 7-9 is middle school, then 10-12 is high school :) so this video was great help.
my god, I am less than a week into starting nursing school and I'm here, getting tips about middle school. Biggest tip, don't take any of this for granted, you will miss it.
Best middle school advice: Never tell your crush you like them (unless they tell you they like you) bc your relationship will be awkward and they will almost never speak to you
honestly, in middle school, just dont gaf. nothing really matters in middle school, leave people alone. mind ur damn buisness. stay out of drama. do ur damn school work. boom ur all set. thats basically how i got thru middle school lmao
As someone who’s now going to early college from middle school: friends aren’t always the choice, I had friends for one year and they all made me feel bad about myself, so then I dropped them and now I feel better. If they ever make you feel bad drop them immediately
congrats! don’t be so worried, 6th grade is honestly the same as 5th there’s just lots of changes especially with having different classes and going to a whole new school. don’t try to act cooler than anyone else, and definitely try to make friends! school is better with friends so don’t be scared to talk to people :)
I am excited for my first year of middle school! I am going into 7th bc my school is dumb. But my advice in general is to make new friends as soon as you can in each year if your group of friends changes you will have the other friends on your back!
Also on Brooklyn and Bailey I saw that you should always bring a jacket in case your on your period so you can tie it around your waist to cover it up if that happens to you
my advice: - don't bother with relationships. they don't usually last and will probably cause stress - don't try to be "popular." focus on your assignments and grades. popularity doesn't matter - be friends with good people that you like. don't be friends with people who will hold you back or make you feel bad. - go to tutoring!!!!!!! tutoring is such a great thing and most teachers are willing to help you. if you don't understand something and need extra help or you're struggling in a class, go to tutoring. - if you're a messy person like me, clean your backpack at LEAST once a month. also, keep a binder for papers. basically, just be yourself and work hard. don't do things to be cool. stay out of trouble. you got this! ^_^
You got this girl! I just finished 6th grade, and it's not as scary as it seems! Obviously, it's exciting, but try not to make it a big deal. Everything is SUPER laid back, and you will do absolutely amazing!
i really wanna leave my toxic friends but whenever i dont talk to her she spams me pictures of her fake crying then she tells her mom and then her mom tells my mom then i get in trouble for not talking to her-
either you talk to her about it or you’re just gonna have to wait this phase of hers out. I’ve had a friendship like this and what I did was just wait it out, it’s been years since she stopped being like this and I haven’t talked to her since :)
for all my young middle school / freshman’s: please please please take school seriously, it gets harder as you move up , i did not take freshman year seriously and had to work extra hard and even had to make up hours after school for my senior year but luckily graduated high school last week , another thing about relationships/ friendships: please learn to let people who are not motivated to do anything with their life because that will make you think that it’s ok to have that mentality, associate with people who have goals because that can inspire you to do the same and one LAST THING ESPECIALLY for my girls , yes GIRLS , learn to respect yourself and do NOT let these guys get in your pants , freshman year dating is NOT and should NOT be your first priority , wait until you’re in junior and senior year where guys and girls are starting to grow up and become more responsible and mature , good luck for all my middle school and freshman’s soon to be , remember to enjoy your youth and most importantly BE A KID ! don’t try to grow up fast because trust me being an adult is NOT fun , yes you get more freedom and do wtv you want BUT you also have to learn to do everything by yourself and work your butt off so please enjoy being a kid , good luck ! 💘💘
You are bright, considerate. and have some good advice. Your high school teachers are going to tell you what they expect on the first day of class. So take good notes as you have in the past and consider having a note buddy to exchange notes. What one person misses the other one will get. Congratulations on being a year ahead in math.
Oh my lord your voice is so clear, literally it has so much sense, I understand everything, wow, thank you for explaining clear, thanks for the tips! 👍 😊
Ima tell my sister who’s going to sixth to watch this! It was super helpful for me and I’m a rising freshmen! ❤️✨ also what does ur high school specialize in? I did the same and applied for a performing arts school because I play in orchestra and really enjoy it!! Also tip for anyone try to pick an elective you will actually enjoy and not one that all your friends are doing just because! Colleges love to see that you’ve stuck with a hobby for a long time!
my middle school advice as a freshman: focus on school and spend time studying, but not to the point where you burn out. (personally i only needed 30 minutes, but that is different for everyone) grades don't matter for college just yet, but it's better to learn how you personally enjoy studying and essentially "learn how to learn efficiently." and dont be scared to talk to people and make friends, if it doesn't go well they'll forget it by high school. middle school is the shortest/smallest "grade group" so enjoy it while it lasts! enjoy middle school!
tips for middle schoolers (mostly for 6th graders but apply to any grade) from someone who just finished 8th grade: - wear deodorant and cologne (or perfume) AND NOT A LOT. 10 swipes on each armpit for your deodorant and maybe two sprays of cologne. using too much is just as bad as none at all -don't be too friendly. obviously be nice to everyone but don't force the older kids to be friends with you because if they aren't being equally as friendly to you as you are to them, you're just gonna make them want nothing to do with you (and it will give you a bad reputation in high school) -don't buy everything on the school supply list. it's not 4th grade anymore. grab a few binders, folders, pencils, scissors, glue, and a pencil case. buy anything else you might need during the first week of school. -keep your computers charged and bring them every day -don't make your teachers jobs difficult. they want you to succeed. when they ask you to take your hood off, they likely think the rule is equally as stupid as you think it is. they're just doing their job. -recognize that people still see you as little kids. you don't know it yet but until you get into your later years of high school, people will not see you as mature. be mature and don't try to act tough. most of y'all can barely bench 50lbs y'all are weak. -DATE PEOPLE. GET YOUR HEART BROKEN A FEW TIMES. people keep saying not to date in middle school but you really should. there are not a lot of middle schoolers who have actually been in love. you think you know what love is but you really don't. if you don't date in middle school, high school is going to be very awkward for you. -don't date high schoolers (especially if you're a girl). if a high schooler tries to date you they're either desperate, or see you as an easy hookup. they're going to play you. -get your work done at school. everyone always complains about homework, but they barely do any work in class. most of your teachers won't give much homework aside from stuff you don't finish in class. if you do your work during school your grades will stay good and you will have so much less stress. -don't wear clothes that are too big. the days of your parents buying you clothes that are way too big and saying "you'll grow into it" are over. don't buy t shirts that go down to your knees -don't dress like a highlighter (mostly for boys). if you come to school dressed in super bright colored nike athletic clothes, you automatically look like you're still in elementary school. don't be that kid who wears bright yellow nike t shirts and shorts during december when it's -10 degrees outside, it doesn't make you look cool. it makes you look like you're desperate to seem cool to everyone else -teachers don't care as much about what you say. it's not like elementary school where you can get suspended for calling someone a "poopy fart head". if a teacher hears you swear, they most likely won't say anything or they might ask you to watch your language. but don't curse just to be cool. swearing doesn't make you cool and if you curse a ton of times in the same sentence, you'll look like an idiot. -bring headphones. wireless preferably. you can buy cheap wireless earbuds off amazon for like $20. use them in class when your teacher asks you to, and to listen to music on the bus or at lunch if in the halls. also bring a phone charger. -don't post a lot to your snapchat and instagram story. this might not seem important but the stereotype for middle schoolers is adding to your snap story every 5 mins. also don't post all of your thoughts to it. if you get sad, don't post to your snapchat about how hard your life is. find someone to talk to about it. they will help you so much. don't make your problems public. hope these help
This video is helping me a lot cause next year I am going to 7th grade and I can,t wait but I need to be Productive and pay Attention to the teachers While in learning thanks this video helps a lottttt ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@EllieGrace789 ok so basic answer to ur question is yes. but when i was in sixth grade pretty much half of the year was online so ofc mine isn’t gonna be rlly the same as urs but if u stay out of drama drop toxic friends and try ur hardest u should have fun. anyways i hope u have a great summer and enjoy middle school ❣️
As a person who has spent my 13 years of my life over 8 different states, this video was really helpful! I just moved during the middle of 7th grade and it has been difficult, so thank you so much for these great tips!
As an upcoming sophomore here is my advice: Surround yourself with people that make you feel comfortable and happy. I promise you that will make middle school a blast!! If your friend talks badly about you then they are not ur friend!! trust me I’ve been through this and it went super bad. Please never do things that you don’t want to do. It’s okay to say no!! Other than that, middle school grades are not important (depending on ur school ofc) but you should definitely try your best if you want to get advanced classes in hs. Something I wish someone told me before growing up: it doesn’t matter what others think about you, the only thing that matters is what you think about yourself. Try new things and be yourself! Also for the love of god never compare yourself to others, everyone is unique in their own way :))
Video popped up for me and it’s very very good because I’m going to middle school and I know nothing about it so this is gonna give me tips and advice. This girl is the best.❤
I started Middle school in August 2019 and then it ended online because of corona in March 2020. Then, I had my whole year of 7th grade online- which sucked. Now I'm on summer break, going to 8th grade next school year, so this video is very helpful for me to get back on track :D
I’m in 7th grade…and my averages are about a B+ to and A+ except for math. I really struggle with math and I got a C+ on my exam…do you have any tips for math/ algebra?
hey! im finishing 7th grade aswell, and i also am doing much worse in math than any of my other subjects. i would just try and turn in all your work, and make sure to write algebra notes/formulas down.
SAME! That’s so trueeee I suck at math but all the other subjects I do pretty fine with. The thing is tho I’m not really worried about that because I already know what I’m talented at and know what I’m going to be doing when I get older and it has nothing to do with math so yeah
I’m a freshman, just finished 8th grade. I always struggled in math/algebra. But something that helped is ask your teachers for help. I was e-learning for most of 8th grade and failing many class, but going back to school and having the teachers help me helped a lot!!
one thing i would like to add, is that it def depends on your teacher. if you have a nice teacher who explains things, u should be good as long as u listen.
hello! im your toxic friend reader :) -when you first met did she immediately become besties or did it take a little to gain trust? -does she ask you for stuff every day? (money, toys, borrowing your phone etc. -does she fake having stuff, but when you ask somebody, she acts innocent? -most importantly, does she make you feel bad about yourself? (saying your fat, you need to wear makeup, tells you to wear certain stuff etc. these are all the things i experienced with toxic friends.
Hey should i drop one of my friends? -when i met her i was just saying hi but then i was her “best friend” even though I was just trying to be nice -she pulled a knife on me once and she called it a joke -I was virtual and then i went to school event with one of my friends that i introduced her to and now they r like “besties” but now she’s moving school and i feel like she’s just gonna take another one of my friends and replace me again 🥲 WHAT DO I DOOOO😭😭😭
ok guys here’s my best advice which i really feel like everyone needs to hear:
in school literally NO ONE cares and remembers anything embarrassing, or uncool that you have ever did
like seriously, people don’t even remember what you wore yesterday unless they REALLY liked it
so, all the overthinking that you have done, is pointless in the end. no one is judging you they are too busy judging themselves.
I really needed to hear this, thank you squidwards sister.
Squidward’s sister is wise Indeed,
Thank you
ahh thanks for telling me! i did so many embarrassing things in elementary school.
Everyone's going to remember, but no one's going to care. You'll be embarrassed for two days and then no one will give a shit. It'll be old news.
yes! holy crap i don’t even remember what I wore yesterday
istg the 8th graders looked so old when i was in 6th grade, and now i’m in hs. please enjoy middle school yall, it’s not that difficult if you pay attention and do ur work. good luck!!
When I was in elementary school omgggg the 5th graders looked like high schoolers!!! I looked up to them so much because I found them cool lol
@@__envyism lmao ikr
@@__envyism bro the fifth graders this year literally look like ants 🐜
Don’t rush life too much! I know it’s exciting to think of adulthood. But as an almost 32 year old, it’s truly not as cool as I thought it would be 😂
It is difficult for me. The kids at my school are really rude
As someone going to be a freshmen in the fall, don’t bother people, don’t try to act cool, BE YOU, you’re gonna lose friends it’s what middle school is, ignore people! Good luck
Edit: Tysm for the likes
Ouu freshman in high school? If so, good luck hun! I’m in uni and my biggest advice for you would be try to join as many teams as possible, it’ll make your high school experience a lot better ♥️
@@alannab1000 tysm
i would say just be yourself and if people have a problem with or your friends then its not good to be friends with people like that who are not there for you or never proud of you no matter what
Ey me too!
@JkGranger Lmao same
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I’ve been online ever since middle school started, now I’m heading into seventh grade and seeing everyone for the first time I’m a nervous wreck.... hah 💔
it's fine!! i have extreme social anxiety and going into the 8th grade. you'll do fine, just be nice and pay attention. : )
Yeah my 7th grade year was cancelled mid year but heres some advice: Be nice to everyone even teachers, don't be afraid of 8th graders they might look intimidating but they're pretty cool if you get to know them, and lastly don't be nervous just make friends on the first day then the second day will be way better then the rest of the week will suck and you'll wish it was summer again
I’m in the same situation… when I was in 5th grade we were supposed to have a tour of our middle school at the end of the year, but quarantine came along and ruined our plans ;-;
All I have now is a virtual tour of my school, but I’m not sure where the video went
Good luck in 7th grade though!
Same very scared I have social anxiety and I'm terrible I also have nausea which makes me claustrophobic and I hope I survive 7th grade...💔
SAME AHAHA
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Ikr-
fr tho 😭✋
lol yes
Imo mine too lol
Honestly same
as a girl going to be a sophomore this next school year, these tips are SUPER helpful for any girl in middle school!! i honestly wish i had known these before i went into middle school, and i’m super glad you made this video!!
Thank u!!
Omg so am i!!! ^^ 2024 gang :))
Same, ayeee 2024 class!!!
ayyy 2024 squad
@@etxlia5446
Ayyy same
I'm the girl who gives great relationship advice but has never been in one
Edit: I’m famous
@RoshiniChakkravarthi I am the exact same
Relatable 🤧
💀 same I can’t even with how many people I have gotten people in relationships with💀
PLS- literally me
no bc same 😭.
me with social anxiety and just cannot talk to people: hmm interesting...
@Camila Salinas bro cringe its just an account your acting like a 5 year old
@@lauraleon2885 i have no idea who that is lol
Same
@@pnkprinted there's something called humor
Fr tho. I’m going to 8th watching this lol but I’ve only made 3 friends and never even talked to a guy. Whenever I was in group projects I would do all the work for the sake of not talking to the person 😅
college freshman here, and my answers to each section are:
-friends: youll know who your solid, closest friends are, and if you dont find them in middle school, youll probably find them in high school. my best friends ive been friends with since 8th grade and theyre the most supportive people in my life. youll have fights and arguments sometimes (if its frequent, drop them) but re-evaluate if its a worthy fight to put up or if you could just drop it.
-grades: grades dont matter in the grand scheme of things, but middle school is meant to help you learn how to study and get good grades. work for yourself, get the grades you feel like YOU deserve. if you disagree with your grade, talk with your teacher for retakes, extra help after school, etc. middle school is to prepare you for high school (also i had more homework in middle school in comparison to high school, just saying)
-relationships: dating in middle school doesnt exist. im sorry but it doesnt. also boys dont mature ever. my best friends are guys and he still laughs at farts. honestly, if you feel like dating someone in middle school, do it, but if you want something more serious and committed, wait until high school.
-time management: youre still kids. take time to do what you want and dont let people judge you for it. i was really into some youtubers in middle school and i didnt care what others would say. do what you want (legally and within reason) but that being said, take time to study and take time for yourself.
-classes: take them seriously. you may not want to because of what i said earlier, but like i said, they set you up with good studying habits and help you get ready for being a big kid.
-random:
-I am a freshman in college going into vocal music education to become a choir teacher
-high school was fine for me, just stay out of drama, dont worry about popularity, its not worth it
-periods are normal and natural. dont be ashamed or stressed about it, it happens to everyone with a uterus
-middle school was boring, thats it. youll remember barely anything
-i dress up every day, but i dress for myself.
hope this helped anyone going into/in middle school, if you have any other questions feel free to send them my way!
“boys don’t mature ever”
_objection!_ bro physically? I’m 14. Mentally? I’m like in my mid 20s
One time in elementary school, a girl and a boy in my class were dating- (5th grade) and they would wear the same crocs 😂😂
Lol 😂
Cringe-
@@sleepstation7443 ikr-
Lol 🤣😂
I remember in elementary school there was this one girl in 5th grade, and this other boy in 4th grade and they “dated” for like 2 days. All they did was talk and walk together to class..
I'm going into freshman year too, heres some advice for middle school: everybody is just as scared as you are, set and example and socialize with others and get to know each other. P.S. Try your best too keep your notes clear trust me your going to need them later on in other grades
But I'm not scarer- except for socializing
This. Chances are the chapter you didn't understand will come back and bite your ass in the next grade.
YES AND JOIN CLUBS!
I’m going to middle school in August and this has answered so many of my questions. Thank you.
Me too but at the end of August
@@rosiered7392 me too-!
it's not that bad, you'll be fine :)
@@alizonurizar6250 Cool
me too
Here’s some advice: when you make new friends, don’t tell them personal stuff until you are 100% positive they are trustworthy.
(Btw my middle school is 5th-8th, I’m going into 6th)
@Still a piece of gArBaGe you don’t need to tell your friends all of your secrets! onyl what u trust them with
Hey me middle school is from 5th-8th too haha
I'm also going into 6th. Let's cheer for each other! Fighting!
I do same. I wait until I know them well
That is one of my problems, I open up too quickly and then after I'm like "oh no what have I done what if they end up having me and use that information for something bad"
I forgot about this but yeah it’s true, I’m going into seventh
Advice for middle school: Do everything you can to preserve your mental health because if you thought middle school was bad, just wait for high school.
middle school was a piece of cake academic wise lol. high school really can screw you up though, at least for me 💀💀
Y’all forgot elementary 🏃🏽♀️
Nah bro as soon as lockdown started in like 6th (elem for me) my mental health really said BYEE so ig its too late for that
@Still a piece of gArBaGe lowkey excited for school to start again so I can like actually see people my age or something 🤠👍 my friends aren't going to my school though so like mmmmmm maybe no
Too lateee
I’m going to middle school in august and this video makes me less nervous about middle school
Same👍
good luck!!
Same
Yeah. I’m nervous too, I’ll be in 8th, 6th was a walk in the park until March, when is when we went online, and 7th I was homeschooled, but we’ll survive!
Same
“Are B’s and C’s Good grades?”
Asian parents: ABSOLUTELY NOT
So true!!!! My mom saw my siblings report card, it had only one C and Mostly B’s and A’s she said it was Okay, and pretty good 😎
I don’t have Asian parents, American and Dominican parents and they are like: A’s and B’s only, relationships when you’re over 18, and no children,
Also my black parents:
I can't get any lower than a B, If i get lower than a B I won't be in advanced classes anymore 😭✋
edit: removed "im not asian" because my dumbass forgot i was. deadass.
I don’t want Cs, I’m gonna try to get A+ on everything and the least is gonna be like a B+. I don’t want anything lower, and I’m technically not Japanese but I follow a lot of rules, learning Japanese, and when I’m fluent my dads gonna take me to Japan! Like YAY!
As an August freshman, this is actually very helpful.
you got this 💜
@@rafaelmaravilla80 ❤️
Hmm you mean December you will be "whatever a freshmen is''?
@@tonga05 are you trolling?
Me too
My advice for relationships: I went into a relationship in 7th grade. There’s a few thing I would like to say. When you say u want a bf/gf make sure it’s for a reason because u actually like them instead of because u want attention. For me personally, I barely knew the guy, I felt insecure bc my friends were getting bf’s and I wanted part of that. I didn’t actually like him I was only doing it for attention (I didn’t realize this till after the relationship was over) and it was HORRIBLE for my mental health. I cried every night since I didn’t know what to do. He was very nice but it destroyed me internally. The relationship lasted for 8 months bc I was too afraid to break up w him bc of what he might do to himself since he told me how the world would mean nothing to him without me. My advice would be, only do it if you 100% know you’re ready. And please get to know the person first. Second: be prepared. Here’s a big note: it’s hard to care and love for someone else, before you learn to care and love yourself. It’s impossible to be there for someone else if your not there for yourself first. In my experience, it was really hard to care for the person since I didn’t fully love myself. It left me torn. I’m in eighth grade now and that relationship has given me a fear to enter a new one. I’m worried I’ll have to go thru the same emotional pain I went thru when I was with that person. Please before u go into a relationship make sure it’s something u need instead of want. And please feel free to reply to this comment if u need any advice or if u have any questions :) remember, ur perfect the way u are and Ilysm
OMG you literally described my life 😂
This is so incredibly sad, I actually have the basically the same story that also happened to me in grade 7, 😔if you want to talk to me about it then I can share my Instagram with you so we can help each other recover?? Ilysm stay strong 👍🏻❤️❤️
I'm going into 7th grade soon, and my gf is going into 9th grade
@@bowenzhou5402 I don’t have Instagram sadly, but tysm for the offer, I hope your doing well, and Ilysm too
@@sadierobinson170 it’s all good, I got into the relationship with her Bc I thought that it would make her happy and that’s what she wanted, turns out I learned the relationships need to be mutual to work out😞
Here’s my tip: *Don’t try to act older than you actually are!* Enjoy your middle school experience.
There’s no need to rush into looking or acting older.
Other kids in your school might try to act and/or look a year or two older, but you should just let yourself slowly grow as a person!
Oh and another tip: be yourself! You don’t want to make new friends that don’t know who you truly are as a person.
Don’t be modest 😂😂 some of them look 16-18
@@exzid haha very true lol
Oh so you don't want me to make new friends okeh😃
ive seen 7th graders that look 15-16, im in 6th and next year im going into 7th. I know some kids will look older than me and i dont wanna seem like a little baby 💀💀 lets hope they look as old as i look
What if she’s an annoying little pickme that gets mad when I curse or talk abt crushes?
her: i got my period in 7th
me: *gets it during 5th at the age of eleven* 😭
i got mine on my 10th bday coincidentally on first period😭
try getting it in 4th grade, I was 9. I had no idea what I was doing
@@kat-pe8ok haha that was me, in 4th only finding tampons in the bathroom
At got mine at age 10.. 😢
I just finished fifth and got it lol
im not even in middle school anymore but I'm still watching this for some reason lol
literally just graduated middle school a week ago. my advice is just do ur own thing. stop caring abt what other ppl think bc everyone else is too busy with their own stuff to care. and don’t forget to be nice, it helps a lot !!
so true! I finish middle school in May and during my 3 years there i learned not to care what other people thought of me i put on comfortable clothes and didn't put my hair up and i went through middle school fine i did my work and did my best in all the grade levels and it paid off good anyway for the oncoming 6th graders don't stress about middle school because it goes by fast so just enjoy your 3 years and don't change how you look unless you want to change how you look don't let people force you to put on clothes that you usually would not wear just because you're going into middle school doesn't mean you have to change yourself and stuff just be who you want to be and the right people will come to you.
@@juliannalopez4428 this!! be ur own self and you’ll get ppl who like u for u. how u look does not matter
@@alizah100 your speaking facts! it really does not matter how you look because at the end of the day looks don't get you anywhere its how you do in school that gets you somewhere in life. jobs don't look at looks they look at your education that you have gotten the job world wants the best of the best and stuff so don't change how you look UNLESS YOU want to change how you look but if other people force you to put on for example clothes you don't usually wear then don't put them on the important thing here is how YOU feel and what YOU want not what other people want so once you get into middle school if you want to change how you dress and look then go for it because its what YOU want now if you don't want to change how you look then that is ok too. do what you want to do, me for example, as I said I went through my whole 3 years of middle school putting on comfortable clothes and stuff and I was just fine with it because I was not ready to change how I looked yet but now I have decided to change how I look because that is what I want no one told me I had to change I was the one that was feeling like I should move onto more clothes that are cute but comfortable and stuff I took my time with changing myself I remember my mom and sister saying I should change how I look because its middle school but I didn't do that because I was just not ready to change how I looked yet but now since I am about to go into high school and stuff I feel more ready to change my style and put on things that are cute and comfortable
god i wrote to much sorryyyyyyy
@@juliannalopez4428 that’s so true. it’s really important to wear what YOU like. do it for you, and not for anyone else. :)
As someone who’s going to middle school while getting this recommending me, thank you so much! 💜
Same moots
good luck 6th graders (its technically elementary)😊 im going into 7th !,
Same
Same
my advice for people that are going to start middle school:
don’t change yourself for the sake of others.
basically what i mean is, don’t change yourself to make other people happy. like your appearance, personality, etc. because that is what makes you, well, you. don’t change yourself to be popular or for popular people to like you more because at the end of the day, almost everybody in middle school is incredibly insecure of themselves. they aren’t cool, and you’ll realize that eventually. i know it’s easy to say that because i too have changed myself for others. both my appearance and personality. i thought it would make me popular, to look and act like them. but it didn’t. at all. so please keep that in mind.
good luck for people that are nervous for middle school. you’ll do great 🫶🏼
I have no idea why i got this is my recommended when i'm a Junior...
Just a tip for middle school or simply just any year in school: Do not do anything just to seem cool, for example vape. If you do and you get caught it'll stay on your record and you probably won't be able to get accepted into any colleges.
If you do date someone try your best to date someone from another school. When or if you do break up with the person you're with in the same school as you there will definitely be drama, if you like drama then go for it.
ikr lol also everyone else seems so grown up in middle school, like it makes me feel like a ten year old high schooler
NATSUKI GOT GOOD POINTS!
this is the first video about middle school problems that's actually straight up. thank you so much it rlly helped!🤩
wow, this got recommended summer going into 6th. never watched you before, but im glad this got recommended to me.
Same!
Samesies!!
Same for me!
samee
as a girl whos going to be a sophomore in hs next year, this video was very accurate, honest, and helpful. It's also very well organized/put together :) Thanks sm for making this, I wish I had this when I went into middle school!
Im going on middle school thank you so much!❤
my advice: dont get into a relationship with anybody! bc then you’ll get very stressed with trying to focus on family, grades, if u have sports/special events, and then ur gf/bf to focus on. my advice tho! if you really want a relationship go for it :)
in my opinion,, just don't let it affect your life to much i was in a relationship in 6th and i was fine idk thats just me :D
@@janekendall865 yes! exactly :)
For someone going into 8th grade and switching to a public school, i'm glad you made this video! It's kinda reminding me of an older sibling or an older friend giving advice, which I find very sweet.
For the “if I feel unmotivated” question I just put on my fave songs and then sing along or just listen while I do homework
I’m going into seventh grade next year and this helped a lot
me too
Same
@Angela Grace hopefully 7th grade doesnt go bad 😅
Same here
Same
As an incoming 10th grader: It’s easy to get good grades. Even when I was in gifted/ advanced classes it wasn’t too hard at all. Still try your best but for the most part, grades really don’t matter in middle school and when applying for highschool, you can still ask on your corse card to be put in higher level classes even if you were an average student.
FINALLY we have someone our age giving us advice who has been through this with the same experience (pretty much) unlike millennials saying about when they where our age. (NO HATE THO) ALSO THANKS FOR THE VID
i am a senior in high school and soon i will graduate, and then it's a college time but i still love Alyssa and her channel. Even though she is younger than me I think that she is such an inspiration and i am very happy and proud of myself that i find her channel💜💜 Thank you for every advice. You are so smart and beutiful inside and out💙💙
congratulations! sorry I’m extremely late
@@avaa7440 Thank you so much💙💙
@@rae9665 One of the advice from me is to enjoy in every moment being in high school. Sometimes it seems like it's hard but at the end it will all work out so don't stressed yourself too much about grades and enjoy in every moment while you still get a chance. Enjoy your life in high school and have fun💜💜
as an incoming sophomore, u have no idea how badly i wish my middle school self could've heard this.
u are definitely helping so many middle school kids with this video!
TYSM IM GOING INTO 6TH GRADE THIS YEAR ILYSM!
Omg me too! Im so excited
SAME IM SO EXCITED:)
Same but 7th (in my area middle school is 7th grade and 8th grade)
Same, Good luck!!!
@@KOHADRII same
My biggest flex is my school has elementary school, middle school, and high school together in the same campus.
Same😭🤚
@@iammonsterhigh_ why dangerous? It means I’ll be with the same people all the time! Except new kids ofc-
Same :) but I’m not gonna be in the same school since I’m gonna move to another country haha
The biggest piece of advice, if someone talks shit about someone TO you, they will probably talk shit ABOUT you. Stay away from those people. There will be drama but stay impartial and try to stay out of it as much as possible. Don't try and act older just to be cool, if your friend make u feel like u need to do that, they aren't worth hanging around.
I’m going to middle school this fall and these tip help me ALOT , Tysm!!
Good luck! Middle school is so fun! For me I memorized my classes in like 2 days and everyone is so nice and youll do great!
@@leah-vt8vd Tysm'!!
hey babes! if ur nervous abt going into middle school don’t be! When I first started middle school I was so nervous it was all going to be different shockingly it’s not that different other then the class switches! I’m sure you’ll do great!!
@@cia2152 Tysm I really I appreciate both of these Comments, now I feel So happy & Excited for middle school!!
Middle school is fun, but here are some tips to navigate through it! Some tips I have is:
1. Study to the best of your ability. Always try and take good notes and get assignments in.
2.Your 6th grade grades don't really play into what highschool you get into and the classes you take, it really only starts to matter in 7th, but still try your best.
3.Stay out of drama and be mindful of the circles you are in. People can be catty and mean in middle school so just be cautious of who you are friends with and who you hang around.
4. Have fun! Middle school is where a lot of changes happen and it prepares you for highschool. I'm in 7th now and the start of middle school was rocky for me, but fun! Just be yourself and don't care what other people think.
5. Also if you get your period black leggings don't show blood if you experience a leak. Also always bring a sweater you can tie around your waist if you happen to have a leak when you have on jeans or something like that.
I was scrolling through my recommended and saw this. I immediately clicked. I’m going into my first year of middle school in the fall and hoped this would help. I am on the very edge of the line for my elementary school, so there are very few of my friends going to my middle school. I actually cried myself to sleep last night. It’s been about 2 weeks or so since I got out of school, and last night is when it hit me I will probably never see most of my friends again. My octopus was on the frowning side.
THIS^^ me too, i hope we both do good our first year!
Same and I'm going to a new school,which would be even more nerve-wracking
Haha the octopus part
As an eighth grader in her last year of middle school, I kinda wanted to share my advice. Overall it really helped me back in 7th (which is when we start middle school here) and it's pretty damn helpful. I might hurt some feelings, but keep in mind that's not my intention. No sugar-coating, I'll be telling you how it is and hopefully you learn something.
First, join clubs. This is an absolute biggie if your school has clubs. Joining sports teams like volleyball and cheerleading not only makes you more known, you get wayyy more friends and you likely won't be lonely. If you're good enough they can recommend you in high school and you can get a scholarship too, so joining clubs and/or sports teams is a must.
Two, TALK TO PEOPLE. Most people are just as nervous as you are, so instead of waiting for them to talk to you, do it yourself. The best conversation starters are compliments or questions about the class, so start conversation. Like I said, they're super nervous too, so they likely won't talk to you first. You have to be the bigger person, step into your big people pants, and get it over with. It's so worth it, I promise! If you don't talk to people and make friends you'll so regret it later.
3, don't start fake rumors just for the sake of getting more attention and friends. That's not how friendships work. You should be mature by now, so leave the 5th grade drama behind you and don't start drama. If someone lies about you, be mature. It'll make them look stupid and people won't go after you. Just be the bigger person.
4, PLEASE don't go around acting like an animal or saying overly personal things to people. I've seen many kids do this and unfortunately they become like outcasts, so don't even tell your friends your personal secrets. People are like, talentedly fake nowadays. Don't trust even your friends with secrets, who you like, etc.
4, get your work done and ask questions as needed. Don't worry about looking stupid for asking a lot of questions, chances are the other kids are wondering the same thing but are too scared to ask. The world doesn't revolve over everything you do or say, no one is gonna lie awake at night gossiping to others about the question you asked in calculus.
5, work hard and get into AP classes, it's gonna be SO much easier in the future with you if you do so. I'm in AP math and got the option to take division college courses now. That means I can graduate college this year or next year if I wanted. Also be nice to your teachers, so that if you ever need help they'll be willing to help you.
6, if you are scared of getting to your classes late, don't worry. Trust me, this was my ultimate biggest fear when I started middle school. Most classes are in number order, so all you have to do is follow that order to get to class. Most people are late for the first week anyway, so the chances of you getting in trouble are little to none.
7, wear whatever you want. I'm not gonna lie, some kids get made fun of for their clothes. But at the end of the day it's not that deep, kids will forget the next day. As long as your happy no one cares.
8, makeup. Most girls at my school wear natural false lashes and gel brows. It's okay if you wanna do makeup, by all means feel free to express yourself. But I don't recommend going overboard just because if you sweat throughout the day your makeup will get messed up. And if you're gonna wear makeup, make sure you do it right or else it just looks like you're trying too hard.
9, hygiene. I can SMELL some girls mustyness when they walk by, so please do deodorant every morning and take showers every day or two days. My personal rule for myself is ten swipes of deodorant per armpit, a small spray of perfume/cologne/body mist over the armpit, and scented lotion. That way you can stay fresh all day, and dont forget to reapply deodorant after gym if you have it. Brush your teeth everyday, and chew mint gum after lunch to prevent bad breath.
And lastly, 10. BE YOURSELF. Live middle school without regrets, have fun and do well. Hope this helps yall, you will do great, I promise 🥴
Bonus tip: feel free to date if you want, I actually recommend it. It gives you experience so you won't be awkward later on in life, and your s/o can actually help you grow as a person and become more mature. If you don't wanna date, that's fine too! But if you choose to, don't only focus on guys/girls/pals, it will distract you from studies and friends and you won't do well.
Middle school advice, mainly for grades:
If you want good grades, here is how I study. It's pretty efficient, for me at least.
Before I sit down I think about a few things:
-What topic is it?
-What notes do I need?
-How will my notes be organized?
-What should I look for to understand better? (What I mean by this is "How should I re-explain it to myself so I can understand it?")
I get the basic supplies according to what topic (ex. math - protractor)
Studying isn't like a shopping spree. You have to sit down and *be organized* . Get your crap together. Force yourself to study.
Middle school was by far the worst thing I have ever been put through. I’m still traumatized, and I left that place a while back. High school is way better, and I’m just living the good life. I have friends now. Like we go out (and we can drive now) and do things friends.
Some advice:
Go up to them!
Be friendly ( even if their not)
Don’t feel pressure to change
I’m a freshman next year too so advice for middle schoolers: don’t get too focused on drama because it will take your focus away from the important things. It’s not gonna matter in a couple years who dated who in sixth grade, what will matter is “do I think I did my best” and “could my grades have been better” Next, always stay organized it helps with remembering homework. Meaning don’t be lazy and shove papers in your backpack, put it in a folder or binder. Always have a goal, mine was to keep all my A’s above 95. Only keep some close friends but still make as many friends as possible, they could potentially in the future be your best friend. DO SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULARS!!! This allows you to meet people who you might’ve thought were too “popular” or “cool” for you. I’m a fidgeter (not sure I spelled that right) so I keep a hair and or stretchy bead braclet in my bag or on my wrist so when I have to focus that’s what I use to keep the noise down. Challenge yourself, last year I took a chance and took a foriegn language a year early and achieved the highest grade in the class, and took geometry which is two years ahead of where I should be. It’s made me some great friends that will last throughout highschool. But don’t challenge yourself to the point where you can’t do it anymore. (I should probably take my own advice…) REMEMBER: *THE GRADE YOU GET IS WHAT YOU DESERVE*
Going into my freshman year august 23, everything in this video is really helpful advice. Middle school can be hard since everyone is changing but overall middle school can be fun.
1. A big thing for girls in middle school, some girls will tend to point out every little imperfection on other girls bodies, their chest, their behind, the way they dress. Please try not to let it bother you.
2. Also everyone seems to want to grow up way too fast and get into relationships, your still young take your time. I’m not saying that relationships are bad or anything since they are a learning experience, but don’t go dating someone just to date someone. Take the time to get to know the person you like first before getting into a relationship right away with that person.
Aye I’m going to freshman year too fellow demon slayer fan
Ok I’m also going into freshman year!! Whoo! Advice for the middle schoolers: it does not matter who’s dating who, what’s happening in other people’s lives, and drama doesn’t last. I promise you that if you focus on all these things, you are going to put off the important things. Always always, make sure that your homework is caught up, cause the bad grades will catch up.
This is literally a perfect video because i’m going into middle school (7th) there’s this weird thing my school does is that 6th grade is intermediate and then 7 & 8 is middle school. lysm alyssa!
@Sophia Vallejo lol, really? i would ask what school you go to but that would be dangerous saying in public
same!! im going to 7th grade but for my school from 1st grade to 6th is intermediate or elementary then 7-9 is middle school, then 10-12 is high school :) so this video was great help.
Samee
Advice: go talk to them
Lockdown: NO! She’s gonna be alone FOREVER
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Heh yea
😃🤚 so frickin true
why isn’t anyone talking about how beautiful alyssa’s eyes are-
my god, I am less than a week into starting nursing school and I'm here, getting tips about middle school. Biggest tip, don't take any of this for granted, you will miss it.
Best middle school advice: Never tell your crush you like them (unless they tell you they like you) bc your relationship will be awkward and they will almost never speak to you
I’m going into middle school,and I am absolutely horrified. This helped me a lot,thanks!
This literally popped up on my recommended at the perfect time. I’m going into middle school this fall!
same! i am super nervous lol
Me too lol !!
same except im going to 7th not 6th :)
@@heartsforbrooke same, I was homeschooled for 6th so I never actually have went to middle school
@@mara7004 oh im just canadian so my middle school starts at grade 7 LOL
honestly, in middle school, just dont gaf. nothing really matters in middle school, leave people alone. mind ur damn buisness. stay out of drama. do ur damn school work. boom ur all set. thats basically how i got thru middle school lmao
hello i just graduated high school & this is so wholesome! enjoy it guys, don't care too much about what others think :')
As someone who’s now going to early college from middle school: friends aren’t always the choice, I had friends for one year and they all made me feel bad about myself, so then I dropped them and now I feel better. If they ever make you feel bad drop them immediately
I’m going to middle school I just graduated 5th grade this is really helpful
congrats! don’t be so worried, 6th grade is honestly the same as 5th there’s just lots of changes especially with having different classes and going to a whole new school. don’t try to act cooler than anyone else, and definitely try to make friends! school is better with friends so don’t be scared to talk to people :)
Idk if its just me but i would recomend bringin up the topic of "getting a counceler" to your parents, a conceler helped me alot durring 6th grade
dw it’s not too bad
Wait y'all doesn't have 6th grade?
@@saro2a my school district sent all the 6th graders to a school with only 6th grade, its not a covid thing, my freinds where very confused
Ahhh I love this! Ty for the advice Alyssa🤍
Why is Alyssa drop dead gorgeous!! 💗
I’m the type of person who in the school year wants it to end but in the summer I’m like “I CANT WAIT TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL.”
I am excited for my first year of middle school! I am going into 7th bc my school is dumb. But my advice in general is to make new friends as soon as you can in each year if your group of friends changes you will have the other friends on your back!
im gonna be a sophomore this august and these tips are amazing
Also on Brooklyn and Bailey I saw that you should always bring a jacket in case your on your period so you can tie it around your waist to cover it up if that happens to you
A= superior, B=Good, C= Average, D= Poor, and F= failure hope this helps!
Actually B is average
You can tell she is sweet bc the way her voice sounds❤ Thank you
my advice:
- don't bother with relationships. they don't usually last and will probably cause stress
- don't try to be "popular." focus on your assignments and grades. popularity doesn't matter
- be friends with good people that you like. don't be friends with people who will hold you back or make you feel bad.
- go to tutoring!!!!!!! tutoring is such a great thing and most teachers are willing to help you. if you don't understand something and need extra help or you're struggling in a class, go to tutoring.
- if you're a messy person like me, clean your backpack at LEAST once a month. also, keep a binder for papers.
basically, just be yourself and work hard. don't do things to be cool. stay out of trouble. you got this! ^_^
I'm such a quiet kid that's probably why I don't have friends...lol
Thanks Alyssa I am going into 6th grade I really needed this🥰
You got this girl! I just finished 6th grade, and it's not as scary as it seems! Obviously, it's exciting, but try not to make it a big deal. Everything is SUPER laid back, and you will do absolutely amazing!
@@chloeryanne619 ty🥰
@@chloeryanne619 YES TRUE!! i finished 6th grade too! but for me middle school starts from 7th grade but honestly im excited and not nervous at all
i really wanna leave my toxic friends but whenever i dont talk to her she spams me pictures of her fake crying then she tells her mom and then her mom tells my mom then i get in trouble for not talking to her-
Omg same for me.
SO RELATABLE-
either you talk to her about it or you’re just gonna have to wait this phase of hers out. I’ve had a friendship like this and what I did was just wait it out, it’s been years since she stopped being like this and I haven’t talked to her since :)
@@Skerriie when i try to talk to her about it she spams me pictures of her crying
@@leanna87654 my name is also lea
for all my young middle school / freshman’s: please please please take school seriously, it gets harder as you move up , i did not take freshman year seriously and had to work extra hard and even had to make up hours after school for my senior year but luckily graduated high school last week , another thing about relationships/ friendships: please learn to let people who are not motivated to do anything with their life because that will make you think that it’s ok to have that mentality, associate with people who have goals because that can inspire you to do the same and one LAST THING ESPECIALLY for my girls , yes GIRLS , learn to respect yourself and do NOT let these guys get in your pants , freshman year dating is NOT and should NOT be your first priority , wait until you’re in junior and senior year where guys and girls are starting to grow up and become more responsible and mature , good luck for all my middle school and freshman’s soon to be , remember to enjoy your youth and most importantly BE A KID ! don’t try to grow up fast because trust me being an adult is NOT fun , yes you get more freedom and do wtv you want BUT you also have to learn to do everything by yourself and work your butt off so please enjoy being a kid , good luck ! 💘💘
You are bright, considerate. and have some good advice. Your high school teachers are going to tell you what they expect on the first day of class. So take good notes as you have in the past and consider having a note buddy to exchange notes. What one person misses the other one will get. Congratulations on being a year ahead in math.
Oh my lord your voice is so clear, literally it has so much sense, I understand everything, wow, thank you for explaining clear, thanks for the tips! 👍 😊
Ima tell my sister who’s going to sixth to watch this! It was super helpful for me and I’m a rising freshmen! ❤️✨ also what does ur high school specialize in? I did the same and applied for a performing arts school because I play in orchestra and really enjoy it!! Also tip for anyone try to pick an elective you will actually enjoy and not one that all your friends are doing just because! Colleges love to see that you’ve stuck with a hobby for a long time!
Thanks for the advice. I am going into 8th grade
This is going to make me seem like such a middle schooler but do you have to apply to high schools/do you have to pay money for it.
@@animoo. honestly I have no idea 😅 sorry
That’s ok good luck in 8th grade :)
@@animoo. Thankyou
im going into sophomore year and this advice is the BEST still
my middle school advice as a freshman: focus on school and spend time studying, but not to the point where you burn out. (personally i only needed 30 minutes, but that is different for everyone)
grades don't matter for college just yet, but it's better to learn how you personally enjoy studying and essentially "learn how to learn efficiently."
and dont be scared to talk to people and make friends, if it doesn't go well they'll forget it by high school.
middle school is the shortest/smallest "grade group" so enjoy it while it lasts!
enjoy middle school!
tips for middle schoolers (mostly for 6th graders but apply to any grade) from someone who just finished 8th grade:
- wear deodorant and cologne (or perfume) AND NOT A LOT. 10 swipes on each armpit for your deodorant and maybe two sprays of cologne. using too much is just as bad as none at all
-don't be too friendly. obviously be nice to everyone but don't force the older kids to be friends with you because if they aren't being equally as friendly to you as you are to them, you're just gonna make them want nothing to do with you (and it will give you a bad reputation in high school)
-don't buy everything on the school supply list. it's not 4th grade anymore. grab a few binders, folders, pencils, scissors, glue, and a pencil case. buy anything else you might need during the first week of school.
-keep your computers charged and bring them every day
-don't make your teachers jobs difficult. they want you to succeed. when they ask you to take your hood off, they likely think the rule is equally as stupid as you think it is. they're just doing their job.
-recognize that people still see you as little kids. you don't know it yet but until you get into your later years of high school, people will not see you as mature. be mature and don't try to act tough. most of y'all can barely bench 50lbs y'all are weak.
-DATE PEOPLE. GET YOUR HEART BROKEN A FEW TIMES. people keep saying not to date in middle school but you really should. there are not a lot of middle schoolers who have actually been in love. you think you know what love is but you really don't. if you don't date in middle school, high school is going to be very awkward for you.
-don't date high schoolers (especially if you're a girl). if a high schooler tries to date you they're either desperate, or see you as an easy hookup. they're going to play you.
-get your work done at school. everyone always complains about homework, but they barely do any work in class. most of your teachers won't give much homework aside from stuff you don't finish in class. if you do your work during school your grades will stay good and you will have so much less stress.
-don't wear clothes that are too big. the days of your parents buying you clothes that are way too big and saying "you'll grow into it" are over. don't buy t shirts that go down to your knees
-don't dress like a highlighter (mostly for boys). if you come to school dressed in super bright colored nike athletic clothes, you automatically look like you're still in elementary school. don't be that kid who wears bright yellow nike t shirts and shorts during december when it's -10 degrees outside, it doesn't make you look cool. it makes you look like you're desperate to seem cool to everyone else
-teachers don't care as much about what you say. it's not like elementary school where you can get suspended for calling someone a "poopy fart head". if a teacher hears you swear, they most likely won't say anything or they might ask you to watch your language. but don't curse just to be cool. swearing doesn't make you cool and if you curse a ton of times in the same sentence, you'll look like an idiot.
-bring headphones. wireless preferably. you can buy cheap wireless earbuds off amazon for like $20. use them in class when your teacher asks you to, and to listen to music on the bus or at lunch if in the halls. also bring a phone charger.
-don't post a lot to your snapchat and instagram story. this might not seem important but the stereotype for middle schoolers is adding to your snap story every 5 mins. also don't post all of your thoughts to it. if you get sad, don't post to your snapchat about how hard your life is. find someone to talk to about it. they will help you so much. don't make your problems public.
hope these help
This video is helping me a lot cause next year I am going to 7th grade and I can,t wait but I need to be Productive and pay Attention to the teachers While in learning thanks this video helps a lottttt ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Omg me too!! :)
@@rubyleon2121 ohhh
Is 6th grade fun lol? I just ended fifth and I’m super nervous
@@EllieGrace789 ok so basic answer to ur question is yes. but when i was in sixth grade pretty much half of the year was online so ofc mine isn’t gonna be rlly the same as urs but if u stay out of drama drop toxic friends and try ur hardest u should have fun. anyways i hope u have a great summer and enjoy middle school ❣️
@@EllieGrace789 Yes 6th grade is fun just try not to get into drama :) ~ and try your best u can do it! My sister is going into 6th grade also
my oldest brother started dating in 7th grade and it lasted 14 years so relationships can last
What?
@@sleepstation7443 yeah my brother started dating his ex girlfriend in 7th grade and then broke up 14 years later so they had a long relationship
Thank you so much!!! I’m in grade 5 rn and going into middle school 💛
me too! but i’m my town, middle school starts in 7th
@@avasandstrom6908 ooo cool!
@@avasandstrom6908 that’s soooooooo cool
is middle school at 6th grade normal? wtf i’ve only seen middle school starting at 7th grade
but i’m going to 7th grade in a few months
As a person who has spent my 13 years of my life over 8 different states, this video was really helpful! I just moved during the middle of 7th grade and it has been difficult, so thank you so much for these great tips!
I am going into 6th next year and this really helped me kinda know what to expect for middle school, and help my time management
can we just appreciate how pretty she looks in the thumbnail?
aww tysm
she ALWAYS looks pretty
@@gardenialiu yeah
I love your channel so much ❤️❤️
As an upcoming sophomore here is my advice:
Surround yourself with people that make you feel comfortable and happy. I promise you that will make middle school a blast!! If your friend talks badly about you then they are not ur friend!! trust me I’ve been through this and it went super bad. Please never do things that you don’t want to do. It’s okay to say no!! Other than that, middle school grades are not important (depending on ur school ofc) but you should definitely try your best if you want to get advanced classes in hs. Something I wish someone told me before growing up: it doesn’t matter what others think about you, the only thing that matters is what you think about yourself. Try new things and be yourself! Also for the love of god never compare yourself to others, everyone is unique in their own way :))
I watched this the day before I started middle school and now I’m rewatching this right before my first day of high school 💗
this is verry helpful since im going to 8th grade next year!
SAMEEEEE
@@xoxo_.juliiii lollll
YESSS SOMEONE I CAN RELATE TO IN THIS COMMENT SECTION😫
@@yuh.kxyla15 YESS BESTAYYY
Video popped up for me and it’s very very good because I’m going to middle school and I know nothing about it so this is gonna give me tips and advice. This girl is the best.❤
I started Middle school in August 2019 and then it ended online because of corona in March 2020. Then, I had my whole year of 7th grade online- which sucked. Now I'm on summer break, going to 8th grade next school year, so this video is very helpful for me to get back on track :D
THANK YOU I HAVE BEEN NEEDING THIS
I’m in 7th grade…and my averages are about a B+ to and A+ except for math. I really struggle with math and I got a C+ on my exam…do you have any tips for math/ algebra?
hey! im finishing 7th grade aswell, and i also am doing much worse in math than any of my other subjects. i would just try and turn in all your work, and make sure to write algebra notes/formulas down.
SAME! That’s so trueeee I suck at math but all the other subjects I do pretty fine with. The thing is tho I’m not really worried about that because I already know what I’m talented at and know what I’m going to be doing when I get older and it has nothing to do with math so yeah
I’m a freshman, just finished 8th grade. I always struggled in math/algebra. But something that helped is ask your teachers for help. I was e-learning for most of 8th grade and failing many class, but going back to school and having the teachers help me helped a lot!!
one thing i would like to add, is that it def depends on your teacher. if you have a nice teacher who explains things, u should be good as long as u listen.
@@nooby_17 yes, I agree
Dis girl magically pops up just as i am about to go into real middle school!!! MaGiC lAdY
hello! im your toxic friend reader :)
-when you first met did she immediately become besties or did it take a little to gain trust?
-does she ask you for stuff every day? (money, toys, borrowing your phone etc.
-does she fake having stuff, but when you ask somebody, she acts innocent?
-most importantly, does she make you feel bad about yourself? (saying your fat, you need to wear makeup, tells you to wear certain stuff etc.
these are all the things i experienced with toxic friends.
Hey should i drop one of my friends?
-when i met her i was just saying hi but then i was her “best friend” even though I was just trying to be nice
-she pulled a knife on me once and she called it a joke
-I was virtual and then i went to school event with one of my friends that i introduced her to and now they r like “besties” but now she’s moving school and i feel like she’s just gonna take another one of my friends and replace me again 🥲 WHAT DO I DOOOO😭😭😭
Thank god this was on my recommended, I’m going to 7th and I was online for 6th and I’m going to imperson for 7th
SHE'S IN 9-10 GRADE DAMN I'M REAL LATE 😭💀😭💀
Same 😭
The fact I’m in 10th and I’m still watching this lmao😭
samee