Schools and Colleges

Does anyone have information on summer programs or camps for 12th graders? I’m a 12th-grade exchange student seeking opportunities in medicine or science near Houston. I’ve looked online, but most options are either too pricey or have already passed their deadlines. I would greatly appreciate any assistance!

Is it worth it to make new friends at this point? I’ve had my fair share of “friends” during high school, and many of them turned out to be rude or made cringeworthy jokes (like the classic miner/minor ones). Right now, I mostly keep to myself, which can be nice […]

Is anyone else feeling completely drained right now? I can’t shake this miserable feeling, and I honestly don’t know how I’ve managed to get through these months. It feels like every teacher is a challenge, and keeping up with what every student needs is overwhelming. Thursdays and Fridays are especially […]

The men’s bathrooms at my school have had dried stains on the walls since 2022, and it seems like the janitorial staff isn’t addressing the issue at all.

Are Tassels Necessary for Graduation? I’m curious—does anyone actually need tassels for graduation? My school is requiring us to pay for them, but honestly, I don’t see the point in spending money on something I’ll only use once and for a short time at that. What do you all think?

I just realized that teachers can monitor our screens during exams! During my AP Lit mock exam on Saturday, I spent almost 9 minutes on one question. I promise I wasn’t cheating; I have ADHD and needed to read the question several times to fully understand it.

Has anyone else encountered this? This message appears when I try to use Securly: “This extension is no longer available because it doesn’t follow best practices for Chrome extensions.” It seems that Securly has been removed from the web store. I’m currently on version 133-something on my school Chromebook.

I need some help! (Freshman) I just started my freshman year of high school, and even though I’ve never really struggled academically before, I’m currently facing some serious challenges. I’m worried I might have to repeat the year (because in my school, you retake the entire year, not just individual […]

Is it awkward to poop at school? I know it’s a normal thing that everyone does, but as a girl, should I just hold it in? I’ve seen some girls doing their makeup or freshening up in the bathroom, but can you imagine the sound of a little plop? 😂 […]