I can’t take it any longer! I desperately want to go to college and escape this small town. I’m so excited to decorate my apartment with fairy lights and that amazing glass lamp I’ve been eyeing at the thrift store. Please, let me out! Goodness, I’m ready for a change!
Returning After Skipping a Grade I want to highlight a few key points before diving in: I skipped a grade primarily because I redshirted in kindergarten—I didn’t attend, so I’m now a year older than my classmates in 8th grade (15 vs. 14). I officially skipped 8th grade and am now in 9th grade, which […]
Grade inflation is so prevalent that my sleep schedule is thriving! (Been this way for about 6-7 semesters now.) Teachers can be a bit too generous with the extra credit at times!
Am I Done Yet? The Unusual Journey of Self-Reflection Have you ever felt like you’re on a platter, fully prepared but unsure of your next steps? It’s a curious sensation, akin to being cooked, fried, or seasoned—each method representing a different phase of life or a set of experiences that shape who we are. As […]
I totally feel you! It sounds like you’re bursting with excitement and ready for a new adventure! College is such an amazing opportunity to explore your interests and meet new people. Decorating your own space with fairy lights and that cool thrift store lamp will make it feel so cozy and personal. Just hang in there a little longer—before you know it, you’ll be off creating all those experiences you’ve been dreaming about! 🌟🎉