On the first day of high school everyone has those butterflies in their stomach that make them nervous, but having someone you know that has gone through the same transition from middle school to high school can help a lot.  Having an older sibling who can help you out and tell you the ins and outs of Langley can really make the transition a lot easier.

Sure there are those annoying times when you are compared to them or when a teacher raves about how much they loved your older sister or brother, but there are also those times when they can have your back and lend a helping hand. When kids enterLangleyit is a whole different situation then middle school: there are more kids, lots more homework, and harder classes. An older sibling can not only be there to tell if they know anything about your teachers (strict, nice, easy, hard) but they can also let you know where to go during Saxon time, what spot is OK for freshmen to stand in the square and what NOT to do if you see them in the hallway. These inside details can relieve stress and make those first few days a lot easier.

Not only does their guidance help with first day of school jitters, but it also helps with suggestions about homework and time management. Learning from older siblings’ mistakes is one of the best ways to make life a little easier. Hearing it from someone who has a first hand experience, I know to take it to heart when my sister says, “Make sure you study hard for that test, I didn’t and I regret it” or “Start that project now, don’t procrastinate like I did, I was up all night for that”.  These little tips don’t seem like much but trust me; they can make your year a lot easier.

I’m not saying that it is impossible to go into Langley without a sibling leading that way, but now that I look back on my freshmen year I think about how my sister made it much easier. Having an older sibling can not only help you out in your early years of high school, they can help you with SAT prep and college searches. My sister is a person I argue over clothes with, get mad at, and disagree with, but she is also someone that can offer me critical guidance and tips to make high school a little more fun.