Schools and Colleges

Feeling Overwhelmed by Algebra 2 In 9th grade, I took Algebra 1 and absolutely loved it—I consistently scored above 90 and had a great time learning. Last year, I moved on to Geometry, which didn’t rely heavily on Algebra 1, but I still managed to achieve high 80s and low […]

Is my teacher strange? I have to say, my high school English teacher is quite unusual. I’ve had my fair share of eccentric English teachers, but this one takes the cake. What stands out most are the inappropriate comments she makes almost every day. I’ve spoken with other students from […]

Hey everyone, am I on the right track here? As a sophomore, I ended up taking 10th-grade history last year because of scheduling issues, so now I’m in 9th-grade history this year. Since I’m at a small school, I don’t have the chance to take AP classes or similar options, […]

I’m truly amazed. The person who thought of this idea really missed the mark!

Are My Teen Years Slipping Away? Since entering puberty, I’ve become quite introverted, sticking to my comfort zone and losing the ability to socialize. While I’ve come to accept this aspect of myself, I can’t help but wonder if I’ll regret it later on. My friends seem to be effortlessly […]

My friend keeps finishing my water! So here’s the deal: my friend and I chat a lot during fourth period (art class), and every time, he ends up guzzling half of my water bottle. It starts off around 3/4 full, and by the time he’s done, it’s down to 2/4 […]

Feeling Unfairly Treated by My Teacher Has anyone else experienced this treatment from a teacher? I’m really confused about what I’ve done to deserve it. The other day, I asked to go to the washroom, and she flatly refused, saying, “No. You’re not going anywhere.” Yet just three minutes later, […]

Did any of your teachers inspire you to get involved in activism? When I was around 11 or 12, my Geography teacher sparked my interest in climate action activism.

My School Experience I’m a 16-year-old bisexual male with minor ADHD and autism, living with my aunt and grandma in Florida. As a Puerto Rican, my journey through school has been quite challenging. When I first moved here, I was incredibly shy and anxious, especially in my first school where […]