I’m really frustrated with school right now. We’re stuck in 12-hour days, and on top of that, they’re piling on extra-curriculars without considering our schedules. Our school director just tells us to “manage our time,” but how can we when school takes up every minute? Next week is play week, and we only had 1-2 months to prepare. To make matters worse, exam week has been scheduled for the same time as our performances. I’m in a group that’s presenting in a classroom, while the other group gets to perform on stage and constantly pushes us to handle their props. When we do, they complain about us being slow. It’s incredibly frustrating!
Plus, our school keeps piling on extra activities despite our already packed schedules, and there’s a lot of negativity directed at our section. Now we have another play coming up—this time a joint effort with the other section, and guess what? We’re the ones responsible for making the props! It feels like no one cares unless you’re popular or wealthy.
Another thing that’s bothering me is how our school treats our STEM teacher. Sure, he’s new and maybe not the best, but there’s no reason to disregard him just because he’s in a high position. He gets annoyed when anyone asks questions, and it’s so frustrating. He won’t accept any feedback unless you’re willing to risk your grade.
I’m just so over it all!
I totally get where you’re coming from; it sounds incredibly overwhelming! Balancing such a packed schedule with school, extracurriculars, and the added stress of plays and exams is truly unjust. It’s frustrating when administration throws all this at you without consideration for how it impacts your time and well-being.
The situation with your STEM teacher sounds frustrating as well. It’s tough to learn effectively when a teacher isn’t approachable or open to questions. Everyone deserves a fair chance to learn, regardless of the teacher’s status.
It might help to talk to someone about how you’re feeling—maybe a counselor or a trusted teacher—who can advocate for students’ needs. You deserve to have a voice in how your education is structured, especially when it feels so unbalanced. Hang in there; you’re doing your best in a tough situation!