i hate gym

I really dislike the gym. I just don’t get why everyone takes it so seriously. If I make one mistake, suddenly someone who’s only a few months older than me is yelling at me. It’s so frustrating and embarrassing! I honestly dread any time we have to participate in activities like kickball or ultimate frisbee […]

Salutatorian Speech

Salutatorian Speech Reflection As I approach my high school graduation in just two months, I find myself honored to be named the salutatorian of my class. However, this honor comes with a challenge: I need to prepare a speech for the graduation ceremony, and I’m struggling to find positive reflections on my time at school. […]

Life after high school

Life After High School As graduation approaches, I’ve been reflecting on what life will look like after high school, and it’s been a source of worry for me. To give you some context, I’m a diligent student, consistently earning A’s and B’s, with excellent attendance. I’ve always stayed out of trouble and have performed well, […]

how can I survive shs if I’m just gonna be a loner

Struggling to Survive High School as a Loner: I Need Your Advice Hey everyone, I’m a girl gearing up for senior high next year, and I’m feeling really overwhelmed as I think about my future. I’ll still be at my current Catholic school, while my two close friends are transferring to different schools because they […]

PhD/stem related question/rant

PhD and STEM Concerns/Rant I need to vent a bit… I’m a sophomore in high school and have always wanted to pursue a career in astronomy or physics. However, I’m currently battling some intense depression, which has made things really tough for me right now. I’ve been dreading this upcoming English public speaking assignment where […]

Wrongfully failing a class

Feeling Wrongly on the Verge of Failing English I’m a 9th grader and I’m really worried I might fail my honors English class. If you told my past self that I would be in this situation, I wouldn’t have believed it. I finished the first semester with all A’s, and with the end of the […]