Update: Still Navigating Life Without Friends (TW: bullying) So, I still find myself without friends—not in elementary school, middle school, and now, unfortunately, in high school as well. Coming from a small middle school, my new high school feels massive. I’ve been with some of the same classmates my entire […]
Read MoreDid anyone else get this mail by George Mason University? It says ive been “selected to attend the Nat. Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering and sent an invite card
Has anyone else received an email from George Mason University? It says I’ve been “selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering,” and they included an invitation card.
Read MoreHow many hours of revision should you do a week/day to do really well?
How many hours of studying should I aim for each week or day to excel in my classes? I’m striving to perform really well in school—I’m already doing decently, but I want to join the ranks of those high-achieving students, you know? Right now, I’m focusing on Chemistry, Biology, Physics, […]
Read MoreFor my fellow autistic people what is something that makes no sense how they deal with it
For my fellow autistic individuals, what are some things that just don’t make sense about how we cope with challenges? I have high-functioning autism and struggle with anger issues stemming from trauma. Whenever I express any aggression, I end up being confined to a room for hours. For instance, I […]
Read MoreShould I take Algebra 2 and Geometry in 9th grade?
Should I take Algebra 2 and Geometry in 9th grade? Hi! I’m currently an 8th-grade student enrolled in Algebra 1, which is a 9th-grade class. I’ve been performing really well, maintaining an A+ throughout the year, aside from a slight dip in the third quarter. I’m quite comfortable with the […]
Read MoreWhat classes should I take next year as a rising junior?
I’m trying to decide which classes to take next year as a rising junior, and I’m leaning towards a career in healthcare, possibly as a dentist. Here’s the list I’m considering: Required Courses: – AP Calculus Honors ** – Accelerated English 11 (weighted as an AP) ** – US History […]
Read MorePopular to loner
From Popular to Isolated Making the bold choice to switch schools in 7th grade turned out to be one of the worst decisions I’ve ever made. I went in alone, with no friends to support me, and it’s been a tough journey ever since. In 6th grade, I was recognized […]
Read MoreCaught Cheating (again.)
Caught Cheating (Again) I want to start by acknowledging that I messed up, and I fully recognize how foolish my actions were. Earlier this semester, I was caught cheating on a quiz in another class and faced a 0 for that quiz along with an afterschool detention. My teacher mentioned […]
Read Moreidk what to major in
I’m feeling uncertain about my major. My true passion lies in creative writing, but since that’s not a field that necessarily requires a college degree, I’m considering just minoring in it. As for my major, I’m not a fan of STEM subjects. I enjoy social sciences, like sociology and criminal […]
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