Back to School

School is back in session. But every personality deals differently with the workload, friend groups, and teachers differently. So how does each type generally deal with school?

                           

INFJ: An INFJ, if they are interested in school, will be a highly dedicated student. Likely to sharpen all their pencils the night before and wake early enough to get a head start on homework which hasn't even been assigned yet. Especially in college, when the INFJ is allowed to choose their course and elective, they will likely be pursuing a calling that is meaningful or rewarding to them, and so they will have fun attending the classes which they deem useful to their goal. They will want to dress nicely for classes, and will enjoy catching up with classmates they know and introducing themselves to those they don't.

ENFJ: While an ENFJ is in their zone in social settings, they are likely to experience a little stress at the beginning of school. Eager to impress both classmates and teachers, they will enjoy classes that they believe they already have a firm footing in. They will relish the opportunities to be the class clown, but only in the most appropriate way that even the teacher appreciates. Because of the ENFJ's obvious confidence and responsibility, their teacher is likely to delegate many things to the ENFJ that a teacher's assistant might normally do. Students are also likely to ask the ENFJ for help, from study notes, to help with tests, to relationship advice. The ENFJ will enjoy helping others, but should also be careful not to take on too many problems which should belong to others. This will eventually takes its toll, and they may fall behind, or become short tempered under the stress of too many responsibilities.

INFP: An INFP may find themselves tossing and turning all night with bizarre and catastrophic notions about what the first day of school may be like. They may imagine they will make no friends, fail their classes, embarrass themselves in endless ways, etc., etc. But once they walk through those doors and everything becomes reality, they will more than likely leave their worries at the door and begin making friends. They are likely to do well in their classes, whenever want to that is, and their teachers will often entrust new students to the gentle care of the INFP. Likely to be a class clown (in a quiet, unobtrusive way), the INFP will quickly gain favor with most students. Yet there will remain the few others who resent the INFP. The INFP will likely remain ignorant for a long time that this resentment was due to jealousy, not to the INFP being a bad person.

ENFP: Social, clever, and unconventional, the ENFP will thrive in a school setting. Likely to know each student's family situation, favorite food, and best subject by the end of the first day, the ENFP will quickly charm the entire class and teacher. While the ENFP would likely prefer to be outdoors climbing a tree, they are very bright and when they put their mind to something, they will outdo most of their classmates. The ENFP will preform many tasks better than anyone in their year, and will only be marked down for doing a task "their own way" instead of the conventional way the teacher is trying to instill.

ESTJ: The ESTJ is a school-o-holic. They will be diligent note-takers, precise schedule keepers, and always left in charge of the room when a teacher steps out. Kind and helpful, the ESTJ will have a large friend group. They will help anyone who asks with their homework, as long as they have the time and there is nothing dishonest going on. The ESTJ will excel in most subjects, but may find art class to be boring and/or difficult, but is not likely to complain. They don't want others to know they are struggling. The ESTJ will be highly judgmental of those who goof off during class, slack off on homework, or are not taking the teacher seriously.

                          

ISTJ: The ISTJ is a quiet, intelligent presence in the classroom. They will quickly catch on to patterns and methods, and be ahead of most of their classmates. They are precise and exact, and they do not tolerate their own mistakes. They will strive to do their best in every subject, and are likely to especially excel in math and science. ISTJs work hard, and then play hard. They will turn down most of their friends invitations, saying they have too much studying to do. But after the studying is done, they will let their hair down and be ready to party with all their friends. 

ESTP: The ESTP will appear at first glance to be at school for the sole purpose of partying and making friends. They are the "cool kid" and talk about blowing off their classes or talk about failing them in a way that their friends can relate to. But despite this "I don't care" exterior, ESTPs will likely finish among the top of their class. With little effort, they will keep up with classes and still have plenty of time for fun. 

ISTP: The ISTP will do well in school, not that most people notice. They will stick within their own friend group, pay attention in school, and rush home to play video/board games and relax. Quiet and monotone, most classmates will mistake the ISTP's sarcasm for shallowness or stupidity. The ISTP doesn't mind much what others think, but they will appreciate those who laugh at their wit. Naturals in practical subjects with practical applications, the ISTP will do well whenever they apply themselves.

ESFJ: The ESFJ is the quintessential teacher's pet. Lovable, outgoing, bright, and sweet, the ESFJ's mental abilities (while they may be grand) will pale beside their effortless ability to charm their teachers, and their classmates. The ESFJ will bring sharp pencils, neatly packed lunches, and their schedule to school with them every day. They like to personalize their lockers, notebooks, and folders with bright and cheery words/stickers/pictures. They will push themselves hard in school, and are likely to be very successful. They will leave time for fun and friends, but even slumber parties may include social studying time. The ESFJ often undersells themselves. They should allow themselves credit for their accomplishments and not push themselves too hard.

                           

ISFJ: While well-liked and practical, the ISFJ is a little out of their comfort zone in a school setting. The ISFJ, while bubbly and confident on the outside, often feels quite insecure and unsure of themselves in a new situation. As time goes on, they will come out of their shells and crack quite jokes and answer more questions in class. The ISFJ may feel a little overwhelmed by the workload, they are perfectionists and feel like they've failed, especially when they see their friends learning faster than they are. ISFJs should give themselves time to adjust into a new grade/school and allow themselves to work at their own pace. They are bright and social, and will be doing a lot better in school than they believe they're doing.

ESFP: The ESFP will consider school as a prime opportunity to display their humor and social talents. Class clown, everybody's best friend, and the one most often sent to the principal's office, the ESFP may surprise themselves with how much they excel in their classes. Bright and social, the ESFP will want to get homework and studying out of the way as quickly as possible so they can get on with the fun. This type is more than likely willing to have friends over every day of the week, and will not be sympathetic when others decline an invitation on a school night. The ESFP would do well to use their fun-loving spirits to make studying fun or develop and appreciation for it, instead of always trying to get it over with.

                          

ISFP: The ISFP enjoys school as an opportunity to make friends and partake in extracurricular activities which they enjoy. They will do well in their classes, and likely be the teacher's pet. The ISFP will probably enjoy most subjects like art, music, and drama class the most as they are highly artistic and enjoy expressing that part of themselves. They will also enjoy making their notebooks, locker, and lunchbox unique, bedecked with their latest craze. Likely to prefer a small, closely knit friend group, the ISFP will still charm most of their classmates and teacher.

ENTJ: The ENTJ will see school as an opportunity to improve their minds, impress people, and have fun. Although very ambitious, the ENTJ is not without a sense of humor. They will make friends with those who can tolerate sarcasm and who are not too clingy. The ENTJ will make a lot of friends, and attend most of the school's social activities. Successful in both friendships and intellectual goals, the ENTJ will excel.

INTP: The INTP's quiet genius will be shrouded with sly smiles and sarcastic comments. Most likely to be found in the library, both as an employee and student. While seeming to be scatterbrained and forgetful on the outside, the INTP is quite organized in their inner mind, making them a great student. The INTP is likely to have a small friend group, but be acquainted with anyone who spends time on the school grounds, including the janitor.  

ENTP: The ENTP will quickly learn the first and last names of each student in every class and grade, and will likely remember those names for years. The classmates will adore the ENTP, and look up to them as intelligent and "cool" role model. The teachers will be impressed by the ENTP, and their perfect report card. Social and bright, the ENTP thrives in school and thrives in all activities extracurricular, except perhaps when it comes to sports. Highly intellectual, the ENTP may have to work harder than others to develop their hand-eye coordination and more than likely will dislike sweaty, dirty group activities. However, their determination and natural energy will help them excel in activities such as track and swimming.

INTJ: The INTJ skips half their classes, reads the notes their roomate takes, and still graduates with highest honors. Casually meticulous, the INTJ will be mid-whispered-joke during a lecture, asked to repeat the last sentence the teacher spoke, and not only will they repeat the sentence, but sum up the entire lecture better than the teacher could. The INTJ will make friends with those who appreciate their sarcasm, intelligence, and who aren't opposed to a heated intellectual argument.