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To my 6s. 


Wow, welcome back and hello there! Now I know we have our new lower sixes and upper sixes with us here at the Parvati Post which is why this article is written specially for you. 


CAPE is a nightmare, but the experience isn’t,and I know everyone who’s reading this understands exactly where I’m coming from. These two years ladies will be the best and the worst years of your Secondary School life. But at the end of every storm is a rainbow. So let these two years guide you towards your potential. 


Let me get my tips and tricks out of the way so that I get get into the juicy details. 

  • Step 1 go buy every study guide relating to your subject asap this will save you time when you’re note taking 
  • Step 2 just because you have your study guide doesn’t mean don’t read the textbook. If you don’t read it trust me when I say you won’t pass. 
  • Step 3 lessons is your best friend. The extra edge it gives you helps a ton 
  • Step 4 I won’t even bother to tell you to sleep just make sure you can function for your classes 
  • Step 5 get all your labs and IAS done and marked as soon as you can, so the less you worry yourself and the teachers the more you can get done. 
  • Step 6 eat something and for the love of god drink water. 
  • Step 7 go outside  kick a rock or play in the grass or something 
  • Step 8 eat lunch with your friends from other classes if yours is too boring. It boosts your serotonin 
  • Step 9 do a past paper or practice something here and there 
  • Step 10 get used to studying until you pass out 

Now ladies, that was my fool proof plan that I used to get through CAPE and it got me into university so with adjustments I’m sure you’ll be fine. 


Now you are the main character. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. BUT as with coming of age comes great responsibility young Jedi (this is a Star Wars reference) which is why I’d like to be the one to let you know if you haven’t already been informed on a little segment I’d like to call. “What to do when one turns 18” 

So considering the fact that the majority of your will be turning 17-20 here is just like to share a few tips with you for those who had to figure out life by themselves for a while. 


You can have school and play. It’s not a crime to go to a party but don’t put one over the other. Be responsible for yourselves and your actions. You are in control of what you do so try to make both work if you’d like a balance in your life. If you can’t handle the club vibe for a while then try to hold off and prioritize your work. 


Friends come and go, try not to follow the crowd before you end up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Be careful of people with negative intentions. Even the prettiest roses has the sharpest thorns. Never leave your drinks unattended and never leave any venue with anyone who you are not closely connected to. This is a very dangerous day and age we live in so be responsible. 


Heartbreak is inevitable sweethearts but don’t make it your entire personality.

Boys at this age are a waste of time, fall in love, fall out of love and continue to put your career first. Everything else in life will follow. 


Now University or any tertiary institution must be on your minds moving forward for those who are interested. My advice to you on that is to genuinely take these two years and assess what you want to do. Remember to ask for help along the way and really assess what’s out there while taking into consideration: 

  • Region you’d like to study in 
  • Scholarships for those who are interested 
  • Degree ideas or area of studies, this comes with assessing your strengths. Never choose a degree based on the probability of you not being good at it 
  • Price range 
  • Distance and accessibility. 


When choosing a degree, please don’t follow your friends, choose something that interests YOU, take into account its opportunities and always have a backup plan so you don’t flounder when the time comes. Always play on your strengths so you aren’t stuck with a degree you hate. Be kind to yourself and take a gap year if needed however throughly consider before making any rash decisions as this may hinder your academic career. Please get advice from professionals and not people without experience. Please lean on your teachers, future lecturers and people of that career path for advice whilst using research of your own. 


Lastly before I finally leave you, remember to make these next two years something to remember. Be the change the world wants to see but most importantly. Grow. Get out there and be successful people in this society. 

-Your resident big sister 

Vashanna Persad 

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