Rant 2 (Freshman) Previous rant: Link to previous post After spending about six hours weighing the pros and cons, I finally gathered the courage to ask my parents if I could transfer schools. They’ve been against the idea for several months, especially since it’s a technical school and they’re focused […]
Read MoreHow to break the news that I almost passed away in college??
How to Share a Near-Death Experience from College Health Category To keep it brief, I ended up needing an ambulance to the hospital because I was facing a health scare that felt like I could either: Faint Have a stroke Face an untimely end The only ones who know about […]
Read MoreHow is “normal” school
What’s it like in a “normal” school? Having attended a special needs school, I don’t have any personal experiences with a typical school environment. What are the lessons like? I’m thinking about the possibility of studying at a college in the future. How’s the experience there? Normal schools seem like […]
Read MoreAm I the only one that sometimes skips lectures to just study the material on my own?
Is it just me, or do others occasionally skip lectures to study independently? I find it really tough to concentrate during class, especially when the material gets challenging. Those tiny chairs and even smaller tables don’t help; my iPad barely fits! So, I usually head home afterward to study in […]
Read MoreScared to go back after being gone from school for a month
Feeling Anxious About Returning to School After a Month Away I haven’t attended school since the end of January, right after the first semester exams wrapped up. I’m really nervous about going back because I know I’ll have to tackle a lot of tests and quizzes that I barely grasped. […]
Read MoreHow was/is your experience as an older student living on campus? (undergrad)
What has your experience been like as an older student living on campus (undergrad)? I’m 23 and just transferred from a community college to a university this semester, where I’m living on campus. So far, everything seems fine, but I haven’t made any friends or joined any clubs. My routine […]
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Admission Fee Calculator Inquiry Hello everyone! I’ve just started a position as an admissions officer at an international school in Thailand, and I’m navigating this new role without any prior experience. As I familiarize myself with the responsibilities, I’m looking for a solution to help calculate school fees for prospective […]
Read MoreAnyone else get those random nights where you get a crazy amount of motivation to finally get your shit together?
Has anyone else experienced those random nights when a surge of motivation hits and you feel ready to finally get your life on track? Lately, I’ve been in a bit of a rut with college—feeling anxious, worrying about whether people like me, neglecting my self-care (drinking and smoking too much, […]
Read MoreI just ran my first lockdown drill with my kindergarteners
I just completed my first lockdown drill with my kindergarten class, and it was quite the experience! As a first-year teacher, explaining the importance of the drill while assuring them it was just practice was a challenge. To help ease their minds, I read a book quietly during the drill. […]
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