Schools and Colleges

Ran into some trouble with Mardi Gras beads, haha! The athletes received a huge bag of beads and started passing them out. Then, during 3rd period, an announcement came on asking us to “immediately dispose of any bead necklaces due to safety concerns.” We weren’t doing anything wrong—just sharing the […]

Is it true that in Australia, 15-year-olds can leave school if they secure a full-time job?

Is this age gap unusual? So here’s the situation: I (in Year 9) have a crush on a guy in Year 10. Usually, I wouldn’t think too much about just the grade difference, but since we go to different schools, the ages vary based on where you are. I’ll be […]

School has become overwhelming for me. As a freshman, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to cope. I experience stomachaches and headaches while I’m there, and I can’t seem to sleep at night because of the stress. Every morning, I feel close to tears. I’ve been advised to just tough it […]

Is the National Youth Leadership Program worth it? Is it even credible? I’m not sure how I was invited—I’m just an average student. The payment of $4,300 is due by April 3rd, and the focus is on Crime Scene Investigation & Law. Will this experience enhance my college applications, or […]

Do your teachers mind if you swear? Back in elementary school, using words like “hell” or “damn” would earn you a public reprimand. Middle school was a bit more relaxed, but terms like “ass” still drew disapproval. Now in high school, I’ve noticed that some teachers casually use milder curse […]

Cult Advertisement Alert! Just spotted flyers for Shen Yun in my school’s main office??

Facing Accusations of AI Use in My Essays I’ll keep this brief. My History teacher has labeled two of my recent essays as 50% and 67% AI-generated, marking both as zeros and dropping my grade to an F. I want to clarify that I did not use AI for either […]

University or College? I’m considering pursuing a nursing program and recently talked to a friend in the U.S. about it. He suggested that I should opt for college instead of university, claiming that it’s a better environment with more focused teachers and a supportive community. He mentioned that in university, […]