It's just four years...not an eternity, remember that first and foremost. Your guys are teens, and consequently mostly ALL teens have image issues, heaven knows I did as a teen!
Everybody is entitled to an opinion. It doesn't mean you have to take them seriously. If someone insults you, just say "Ok, so that's your opinion. Next!" If you don't respond back to the teasers and bullies, they'll pick on someone they can get a reaction out of, easier prey so to speak. Focus on your schoolwork, and please, don't get "Senior-itis" til your Senior year, k? Be yourself unapologetically. If they like you, good, if not, eh, that's their loss, not yours. Don't skimp on sleep, your brain and body need it. Also... Eat breakfast before school. You can concentrate much better when your stomach isn't imitating whale-calls.
Don't post your whole life on social media. If someone from school that you don't like, or are iffy about tries to add you, don't add them. They can't bully you online if they're not "friends". And if some punk from school does do that... Tell me! I'll stick up for you, and trust me, I have no problem with going off on online bullies...that ***** rediculous!!
And one more thing...no matter how much your teachers may make you mad, NEVER tell a teacher off. I did at the end of my Junior year. Baaaaadddd mistake, I got stuck with the ******* ******* my Senior year, and he made my life miserable. That includes not posting nasty things about your teachers online, they can, and most likely WILL find out. Mums the word when it comes to being upset with teachers.
So, good luck my dear, I hope you do well!! : - )
