I think this needs to be addressed because I see a lot of stupid things inside AP courses, and I want you to have at least a guideline of what to expect because life tends to be unpredictable.
1. You will meet ignorant people.
Taking AP courses does not mean we will be surrounded by knowledgeable people because there will always be that kid that thinks he or she knows everything, when it is obviously not true, and sometimes, it is the teacher. Trust me, I had an argument about Jeffreys Bay, which I was the wiser one out.
2. You will might not have an "A".
I think this one was the hardest one to grasp because I was used to making "A" on my tests, and probably the only one I get a legit "A" is English. Do not worry or panic, it is just a letter grade. It only matters if you learned are not.
3. Working with a freeloader is inevitable.
Whether we are the ones freeloading or the other person is, we are bound to work with them, and it can be minor or major. The most major experience I had was that I had to make a huge binder about The Catcher in the Rye and one of the girls decided not to do anything. Therefore, I did it.
4. You will probably hate your teacher sometime during the course.
Do not worry about this because it does not pertain to the teacher. Just breathe and you will get through it.
5. You will feel overwhelmed.
Teachers do not talk to each other surprisingly. I had a portrait, 2 tests, and a presentation about a poem in Spanish in which I had to analyze and talk about in Spanish all in one week. It is inconvient, and they need to talk.
6. Even though you are in an AP course, it does not mean that you should do everything yourself. Remember, you are still a kid, a teenager.
For some dumb reason, teachers believe that once we are in an AP course, we should be able to do everything ourselves. So not true. Trust me, do your work and you will be fine, but the teachers have to play their part to or it will not work out.
7. Listen.
It goes a long way. Just follow directions. If anything is not clear, ask the teacher. Do not be afraid to ask.
8. You will be sleep deprived.
It is bound to happen and I am still trying to catch up on my sleep during freshman year, which is not good considering how long has it been.
9. You will get disturbed.
I do not know about you, but there are a lot of obnoxious kids in my school. There is this one girl who I despise because she does not know how arrogant she is. There is also this other girl who believes that she knows everyone I know, which is not true. Trust me, you will dislike one of the students in your AP course.
10. Only do it if you want to.
Remember, this is a choice. I recommend it, but if you believe that this is not good, do not do it. No one can force you to.
With love,
Violet Sar Bleu
P.S. If you have any questions leave them in the comments below.
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