Are your school counselors just as frustrating? Because mine is completely unhelpful—it’s unbelievable. This year, my school decided to tighten up the PE waiver rules. In previous years, juniors and seniors could simply say they were participating in a sport and get exempted from PE. Now, they’ve got to print […]
Read MoreHow do I tell my roommate I’m not living with them anymore?
How do I break the news to my roommate that I won’t be living with them anymore? It’s a tough decision to make after two years of living together. They seem to think everything is fine and that we’ll continue to share a space, but I can’t ignore how their […]
Read MoreNot sure if I want to walk at graduation
I’m feeling uncertain about participating in graduation. I’ll be graduating this May with my undergraduate degree, but living in a small mountain college town means that graduation weekend is quite overwhelming. I usually try to escape the chaos, especially since it coincides with my birthday. This year, I’d be walking […]
Read MoreAm I okay?
Am I doing alright? I have a financial aid appointment scheduled for March 11, and I need to create a FAFSA account, as well as complete the financial aid forms for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 school years, along with a federal loan application. How long does it typically take to […]
Read MoreDo people hate me because I’m a constant contributor in class?
Am I disliked for actively participating in class? Growing up, I was part of that group of students who genuinely enjoyed hearing my teachers’ stories. I didn’t see it as a distraction from our lessons; I simply appreciated their life experiences and wisdom. Maybe I’m just an old soul at […]
Read MoreSubstitute
Substitute Teacher Experience Back in my sophomore year, we had this substitute who was probably in his early 30s. He was hands down the best substitute I’ve ever had because he was genuinely nice. One day, I walked up to him with what I thought was a silly question, and […]
Read MoreInternational Student Seeking Career Advice: How to Break into Humanitarian Work?
International Student Seeking Career Guidance: How to Enter Humanitarian Work? Hi everyone! I’m an international student currently studying in the U.S., pursuing a major in Christian Studies and International Relations. As a freshman, I’m deeply passionate about combatting human trafficking and providing support to survivors of wartime sexual violence in […]
Read MoreI kinda feel bad about this but…
I feel a bit guilty about this, but… I had promised to help with tech after stepping back during the last show because of my dentist visits. Now, though, I’m really not feeling motivated to get involved for this next play. I had pledged my support to a friend, but […]
Read MoreMath Teacher DOESNT TEACH!!!
Frustration with Math Class! I’m really struggling in my AP Precalculus class. My math teacher doesn’t explain the material in a way that makes sense to me, and despite my best efforts, I can’t grasp even the most basic concepts. It seems I’m not alone either—many of my classmates have […]
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