Schools and Colleges

Tips for High School My friend Josiah, who is 13, is about to start high school. What’s the best way to share what he might expect from this experience without sounding ridiculous?

Classes can feel incredibly dull. It’s frustrating when the teacher spends most of the time going over a topic we’ve already thoroughly covered just a week ago, especially when we’ve taken extensive notes and had multiple reviews. So, how do I make the most of that time?

It seems that someone accidentally started a fire during woodworking class.

Feeling worn out by people lately. I’m really over the fake friend drama. I just discovered that four friends I thought I could trust have been gossiping about me behind my back. To make matters worse, my closest friend knew all along but chose not to tell me because she […]

Has anyone else experienced a sudden wave of demotivation? I noticed it hit me last week. I can’t pinpoint exactly what triggered it, but I’ve found myself neglecting my assignments and letting them accumulate. Even when I have the time to tackle them, it feels increasingly challenging to just start. […]

I’m feeling completely stuck with my essay rough draft. Every time I sit down with my Word document open, my mind goes blank, and it’s really frustrating. All I want to do is cry. I genuinely can’t think of what to write and, honestly, I’m not sure I care anymore. […]

I’m really struggling with schoolwork right now. I have a massive pile of assignments for my classes, and I just can’t seem to find the motivation to tackle them. It feels overwhelming, and I worry I’ll never be able to catch up and improve my grades in English and Earth […]

A 20-year-old managed to sneak into my school to confront a student about a freshman girl.

Mwahhhahh, I really want that A! We’re graded on a scale of 4 for every assignment, and to earn a 4, you need to go above and beyond — doing something extra or approaching it in a unique or better way than what the teacher demonstrated. I’m not upset at […]