There’s an abundance of strategies students use to get through the school day a little bit easier; it can be anything from ways to study smarter, stay organized, or manage time better, all to be a more successful in and out of the classroom.

During this episode of the TeaTime podcast, hosts Eckley, Kerner, and Gee untangle the complex web of bridging academic and social lives, as well as sharing some of their own tips and tricks to “surviving high school.” Their shared advice can benefit not only the straight-A planners, but also the late-night crammers.

The idea of “success” is one to be interpreted; success is relative depending on what you’re striving for. Some students find their success in personal studies; in reaching their 4.0 GPA goals. On the other hand, others would rather attain a good student life experience, allowing themselves to explore as a teenager and focusing on making strong relationships.

High school is a great place to find a balance; try out different activities and taste multiple opportunities. The environment is perfect to use trial and error in attempts to discover what works best for you.

Resources like ChatGPT are used by students constantly. When being utilized responsibly, they can be a big help to student’s academics. Rather than having it do work for you, AI can help in subjects like Math. During difficult problems, it can walk people step-by-step in ways taught differently than the teacher.

Also, teachers aren’t always available to help students in need. With larger class sizes and busy schedules, ChatGPT can teach students when other tools are unavailable, going through material at someone’s desired pace.