Schools and Colleges

It feels like I haven’t blinked in six months! During the summer break, I made an effort to catch more than eight hours of sleep, but as soon as school resumed—BAM! I’m down to just four hours. It’s the best I can manage right now. I’m not sure what’s going […]

My parents don’t see the value in extracurricular activities. They believe that if I focus on studying hard and maintaining good grades, I’ll have no trouble getting into any college I want. I’ve tried explaining that it’s not that simple—colleges look for well-rounded candidates who engage in extracurriculars and achievements […]

AI Flagging Issue Hi everyone, I’m a sophomore in high school, and I’m really frustrated because my English essay was flagged for being written by AI. Now my teacher is requiring me to write a completely new essay by tomorrow, even though I had two weeks to work on the […]

Does anyone have any advice on how to download a VPN onto a USB drive and then transfer it to a school laptop? I’m in Houston, Texas, and I’ve noticed that many students at my high school have been successful in getting a VPN on their school devices. Our school […]

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 […]

Full-blown brawl (no sound, not my video)

Am I prepared for next year? Math and English are my strengths, but I struggle with science and history. I would really appreciate any advice for my junior year!

I’m at my breaking point. This situation has become absurd. Why am I spending every day here, feeling like I’m just wasting my time? Eight hours at work is draining, and then I come home to squeeze in more hours as if I have nothing else worth my time. The […]

I’m really struggling with the idea of going to school. It’s something I dread more than anything else. I often feel overwhelmed and hopeless about it.