Sophomore Perspective
All everyone seems to talk about is how hard it is to be a freshman, and how big of a transition it us from middle school to high school. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors seem to be forgotten when talking about transition.
The Echo staff wanted to switch it up this time around and talk about how sophomores feel after being in high school for a year, and already knowing the “Do’s and Don’ts” of high school.
Sophomore year.
You’re no longer new to the game of high school, but you’re not a veteran player, either.
There are many transitions in your life right now- you learn to drive, you begin to get serious about college and a career. You realize you are no longer a child, and that you’re becoming an adult. You’re forced to think about life- the big picture- and you start to make decisions that will affect you in the long run.
Several Urbana High School sophomores were interviewed about all of these different aspects of being a sophomore.
When asked how she feels about not being a freshman anymore, Marisa Glenn said, “I like not being completely new to the high school, it’s kind of refreshing.”
Jane Otis doesn’t feel any different. “I don’t ‘feel’ like a sophomore yet.”
Sophomores are also more independent than they were as freshmen, and they are forced to do more for themselves. The simple thought of growing up can be scary for some people, even though they are ready for it.
Meaguell Gaines says “The thought of growing up scares me, but I love a challenge.”
“I’m anxious and don’t even know what I want to do,” Otis says. “I want to be able to make my mistakes and move past them, but still be my age.
Glenn is excited to grow up, but has no plans to rush it. “Part of me finds it unreal how close I am to living on my own, but on the other hand I’m excited to start my life and for what is to come. I’d rather not stay a kid forever, nor do I plan to rush the next three years I have to be a child.”
As for driving, most sophomores interviewed say they have already been driving for a while, and don’t find it so enthralling anymore. They do, however, want to get their license so they can drive unsupervised.
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