My Lowell Adventure: by Peer Mentor Angel Khuu

Freshmen year: I am very grateful I had the support from my family and friends during my first year of high school. I felt that freshmen year was very similar to middle school. The only significant change was the mod system, arena, a school start at 7:30, and the school size. I really liked my first semester because I had wonderful teachers. However, second semester was kind of troublesome for me because I was a little freshmen who had to deal with last pick at arena. Nevertheless, I am glad I was last pick. I learned how to strategically pick my teachers. As for academics, it was pretty smooth and relaxing. I joined clubs such as Agape, Build On, dragon boat, and also had other extracurricular activities.

Sophmore year: As I reflect back, I can see how I have changed since freshmen year. During this year, was the time I matured the most. This year was the time I had a bit more fun. I joined Forensics and had the opportunity to go to different cities to debate. I went to the school dances, and it was fun. Sophmore year was not as easy as freshmen year. I had trouble with certain subjects, and I am very grateful for the CSF program that offer at Lowell. I signed up for that, and it did help me understand the subject better.

Junior Year: Choosing classes was the most stressful for me. I felt pressured to take more AP's because my peers were. However, I realized, like many people, I should just take how many I can handle, and that it wont be detrimental to my college application just because I take one less AP. I should just enjoy life. This year wasn't the year for me to procrastinate at all. At many times, i was pretty overwhelmed with all my extra curricular activities and school work. I definitely wouldn't say that junior year is killer. I think it is manageable as long as time is kept under control.

One of the things I like best about Lowell is the music program. It is like a stress reliever class, and I suggest to all Freshmen not just focusing on everything on academics. A person can easily burn out that way.

I know my title is kind of ironic because I didn't have any major adventures: giant leaps. However, I did have many small adventures. I learned so much and overall, I am glad I am at Lowell.