One thing I think that has changed the most from when I was a freshman is that I get more respect now that I am older. Walking down the halls it seems like some kids are just so small, and they look at me like I'm some big guy that will beat them up if they don't move out of my way. The younger kids talk to me with more respect, and seem to be really nice to me. I don't only get respect from peers that go to school with me, also with older people as well. Once you get to talking to them, and mention that you are a senior, they seem to think you aren't such a punk kid anymore. They ask questions like, "when do you graduate?" and "what your plans are after you graduate?". It just seems l

Then next thing I noticed was the amount of work I have to do. Now that I am a senior, I don't have the same amount of homework to do as I did when I was a freshman. I'm not saying I don't have any homework, but the amount is definitely less. I have a lot more free classes, such as teacher's aid, independent study, and even not having classes during a period. Although some of the work is more challenging, it is good not to have as much of it to do.

My freshman year on the other hand, was full of work. It seemed like if I only brought two books home to study from, it was a good day. I guess a lot of it was me worrying about my grades, and wasn't sure what would happen if I didn't get assignments done. Now that I have experience in high school, I've sort of learned what teachers will allow and what they won't. Through all of the work I did though, I have noticed it was easier my freshman year. I notice this mostly from my grades. They haven't fallen too much, but enough for one to notice.

Now when I was a freshman, things were different. The seniors seemed so big, an

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