My parents genuinely believe that I’ll get into prestigious schools like Stanford, Harvard, or MIT simply because I have a disability. It’s so frustrating because they think that all I need to do is write a compelling college essay about my experience, and I’ll automatically get accepted. I keep reminding […]
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Metal Detectors in Schools (USA) Hi everyone, I’m looking for your thoughts on metal detectors in schools. Should they be in place at schools? Are they effective? Do they exist at your school? If so, have you encountered any problems with them? Are there any better alternatives? I’m asking because […]
Read MoreWhy do schools do nothing against bullying?
Why do schools take little action against bullying?
Read Moreanyone else classes feal meaningless?
Is anyone else feeling like their classes are pointless? I’m a senior in high school, and lately, my classes have become so easy that I’ve started skipping school altogether. It feels like a waste of time—take my theater class, for instance. We just sit in an auditorium until the period […]
Read MoreParents forcing me to take AP classes
Parents Pressuring Me into AP Classes I’m feeling overwhelmed because my mom has enrolled me in AP Calculus and AP Statistics for next year, and I’m already mentally drained. I’ve never taken AP classes before, and I honestly have no interest in them. I’m not aiming for super competitive colleges, […]
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Textiles Survey for My School Project Hi everyone! 🙏🙏 I’m an Australian VCE student studying Product Technology and Design Textiles, and I need your help with my survey. It’s a quick questionnaire about a product idea I’m working on. Your input would really mean a lot to me! Thank you!
Read MoreStop fighting in dumb places
Let’s stop brawling in silly spots! While everyone here promotes a “make peace, not war” vibe, I’m all for watching an epic showdown. Instead of duking it out in the cafeteria or hallways where teachers might intervene, consider battling it out in the restroom or outside school. That way, a […]
Read MoreHow do I skip a grade?
How can I skip a grade? In 2020 or 2021, my family relocated to Mauritius, the country where my dad is from, due to the Covid pandemic. When we arrived, I wasn’t enrolled in school right away. In the Philippines, I had excellent grades, ranging from 88-98% in 5th grade. […]
Read Morefreshman year
Freshman Year Reflection I think a lot of people go through a challenging transition from middle school to high school, especially during that first year when you really start to discover who your true friends are. Lately, I’ve been feeling that many people in my circle are acting distant—like they’re […]
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