Feeling Burned Out
As I approach the end of my junior year, I’m really starting to feel the weight of it all. Honestly, I’m overwhelmed with stress about my grades and college applications—it’s exhausting! All I want right now is a break from everything. I’m truly burnt out and just looking for some relief. Whoever claimed these were supposed to be the best years of my life clearly wasn’t being honest, because this feels like anything but.
My school is tough for average students. The public high school I attend is very advanced; most core subjects are offered only at the honors level, and there are no non-honors options for science and English. On average, students take math classes that are one to two years above their grade level, and what they […]
Navigating Bathroom Labels: A Personal Perspective As a transgender male, school restrooms present a unique experience. My school has taken an unusual approach to labeling its bathrooms: instead of the conventional ‘boys’ or ‘girls’ signs, they display ‘XY’ for the boys’ restroom and ‘XX’ for the girls’. This approach is intended to highlight the chromosomal […]
I’m so frustrated right now! During a demonstration by one of my teachers, a kid tapped me (👉🍑 and I think it was the “thousand years of death” move). I don’t know why he did it, but if you know, you know! As soon as I felt it, I jumped up, and unfortunately, my teacher […]
I totally feel you on this. Junior year can be so overwhelming, and it’s completely normal to feel burnt out with all the pressure. It’s tough juggling grades, college applications, and everything else that comes with being a high school student. Remember to take some breaks for yourself—it’s okay to step back and recharge. You’re not alone in this, and there are people who understand what you’re going through. Just keep pushing through, and don’t forget to take care of your mental health along the way. You’ve got this!