Schools and Colleges

Deciding Between Statistics and Pre-Calculus I’m currently a junior and in the process of selecting my classes for senior year. I’m torn between taking statistics or pre-calculus, especially as I aim to major in neuroscience and pursue a pre-med track. During my shadowing experience with a doctor in internal medicine, […]

A message from your future self. Dear past self, I understand how overwhelming everything seems right now. The stress, the fatigue, and the way every incomplete task feels like evidence of your failure—all of it weighs heavily on you. I recall that feeling vividly, like watching yourself unravel in slow […]

I’m really fed up with how popularity seems to dictate everyone’s worth. I attended a tiny middle school where we all knew each other, and cliques were virtually nonexistent. There might have been a bit of light drama now and then, but nothing too serious. Then I transitioned to high […]

Month 1: February I secured 1st place in the district-level English competition earlier this month, especially since I hadn’t won anything before this post! 🫠 By the way, does this qualify as self-promotion if it’s part of a challenge?

Choir Experience I’m not sure if I’m overthinking things, but there’s this girl in my choir who makes me feel really ignored. One time, while I was hanging out with my friend during lunch, I tried to engage her in conversation by asking a few questions, but it was as […]

There’s no way! Either my teacher can’t read, or I’m going to be in trouble forever!

The review of the test actually described it as condescending!

This is really frustrating. My teacher is in a different room before mine, and she spends most of the passing period getting everything set up with the door closed. I was waiting outside and expressed my annoyance, calling the situation ridiculous since it takes away from our class time. Then […]

Many of the most vocal homophobic individuals in high school often identify as discreet or are still in the closet.