High School Experience Lecture Notes

Introduction

• High School is a unique experience with diverse interactions.
• Combines different social groups: nerds, jocks, plugs, etc.
• Place of educational and social exploration.

Common High School Characters

• Nerds and Jocks
• The Plug: someone who sells things secretly
• The Stoner: known for not engaging much
• The Class Clown: always entertaining
• The Band Kid and The Hot Cheeto Girl
• The Fighter: someone who often engages in fights
• The Anime Kid: loves anime culture
• The NPCs: background characters in social settings

High School Experiences and Surprises

• High school is full of unexpected events and experiences.
• High school bathrooms: centers for various activities, not just bathroom use.
• Fights can break out of seemingly small issues.
• Missing school could mean missing extraordinary events.

Stereotypes vs Reality

• Movies portray exaggerated high school experiences.
• Bullying stereotypes (shoving into lockers) are less common.
• Real challenges include dealing with unpleasant jokes and cafeteria food.

Cafeteria Food

• Often unappetizing and poorly managed.
• Food and drinks tend to be wrongly served (cold food, warm drinks).
• Uses student labor, leading to hygiene concerns.

Security Concerns

• Theft is common; lockers are not safe from being broken into.
• Security cameras have poor quality, making it hard to identify culprits.

Types of Teachers

• The Angry Teacher: strict and often unfriendly
• The Chill Teacher: relaxed and easy-going
• The Lazy Teacher: not very engaging in teaching
• The Teacher Who Doesn’t Know How to Teach
• The Video-Playing Teacher: relies heavily on videos
• The Gym Teacher with Allegations
• The Weird Science Teacher

Conclusion

• High school is a blend of educational challenges and memorable social dynamics.
• Each person’s experience is unique but consists of shared baseline elements.