Schools and Colleges

Had a little incident with Mardi Gras beads, haha! The athletes received a huge bag of beads and were handing them out to everyone. Then, during 3rd period, an announcement came on saying, “Please dispose of any bead necklaces immediately due to safety concerns.” Honestly, we weren’t doing anything wrong—just […]

Is it true that in Australia, 15-year-olds can leave school if they secure a full-time job?

Is this age gap unusual? So here’s the situation: I’m in Year 9 and I have a crush on a guy in Year 10. Normally, I wouldn’t think much about the grade difference, but since we attend different schools, the ages can vary quite a bit. I’m turning 14 soon, […]

School has become overwhelming for me. As a freshman in high school, I find it increasingly difficult to cope with the pressure. I experience stomachaches and headaches while I’m there, and sleepless nights are becoming the norm due to school-related stress. Each morning, I struggle to hold back tears. I’ve […]

Is the National Youth Leadership Program worth it? I’m curious about its legitimacy because I’m honestly just an average student and I’m not sure how I ended up on the invite list. The fee is due by April 3rd, and the program focuses on Crime Scene Investigation and Law. Will […]

Do your teachers mind if you use bad language? Back in elementary school, saying words like “hell” or “damn” would definitely get you called out in front of everyone. Middle school was a bit more relaxed, but saying something like “ass” still wasn’t okay. Now that I’m in high school, […]

Cult Promotion Noticed flyers for Shen Yun posted in my school’s main office??

My teacher is accusing me of using AI, and I need help. To keep it brief, my History teacher recently marked two of my essays as being 50% and 67% AI-generated, resulting in a zero for each and dropping my grade to an F. I want to clarify that I […]

University or College? I’ve been considering pursuing a nursing program at university, but a friend in the U.S. suggested that I might be better off going to college instead. He mentioned that colleges typically have more attentive teachers and a supportive environment, whereas universities can feel more independent and overwhelming—which […]