College Essays
Listen the first time so the teacher doesn’t have to keep repeating themselves and holding up the class, and If you didn’t hear the first time then ask someone close to you who did hear. Purposefully doing things to annoy other people is only funny to you, not to the entire class. Don’t sit there […]
“I can’t wait to just get out of here!” “I am so moving away as soon as I graduate.” “I feel like running away” I’m sure you’ve heard and probably said these things yourself multiple times. In our teen years we seem to be growing more and more eager to escape. But the question I […]
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is considered one of the greatest novels in American literature. It is taught in English classes around the world in junior high, high school, and college. According to author Ernest Hemingway, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was the one book from which all modern American literature came. Apart from these […]
The International Baccalaureate is a programme that takes course throughout the last two years of high school. Some people might say that this programme may open many doors for you, university wise. Throughout the courses, students learn research skills that could “last a lifetime”. 1. However, they forget to mention that how utterly exhausting this […]
I’m walking down the school hallway, on my way to class; a teacher stops me and gives me a demerit. Why? I am not wearing my uniform. But I know that I’m no different when wearing my uniform or regular clothes. It’s time….to crush that rule. I understand administrators prefer uniforms rather than regular teen […]
“Uhm,” teachers hate it. Students love it. But love or hate it, everyone has had that dread- ed moment in front of 30 pupils in class, when you’re stuck with no words but “uhm”. Wikipedia calls this “speech disfluency”, which is broken up into three sections: false starts, fillers and repaired ut- terances. This article […]
Pressure could lead you to do so many things. Some being suicide, weight gain, weight loss, and even lose your hair. I am always pressured and I barely realize it, I’m too distracted by the lectures and criticism I get from my teachers and parents. I am pressured to be a perfect and well-rounded student. […]
Cricket was a passion that I had since I was a child. I remember dad waking up really early to watch the matches in Australia, in those days that Doordarshan used to be the only channel around. What wonderful grounds, what a wonderful game, I used to think to myself. I used to dream day […]
Some might say this teacher is crazy, some may say he is strict, and some may say he is unorthodox, and frankly that is him being him. His name is David Lee. He is a Teacher, Coach and Mentor all in one. Here are some stories about him that make him stand out from all […]
Ever since the beginning of education, there has been basic rules to follow; work hard, go to college, do well and it will result in a job. These mindsets were based on the well known “American Dream,” having a beautiful, big, cozy home surrounded by a white picket fence, nice shiny cars, and a happy […]
I sit in a room with about thirty other students. The air is tense with apprehension and stress, and the only sounds are the scratching of pencils against paper, the clicking of fingers against calculator buttons, and the occasional tapping or coughing. I glance up at the clock and, realizing I have only seven minutes […]
Technology is one of the most popular tools in the world. Many people are starting to revolve their life around technology for some apparent reason. I believe it’s because we can find out about what’s going on everywhere in the world. Having a laptop in school is convenient for both students and teachers. Promethean boards […]
Trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and a nice beat. Students have performed better academically because of these. Many researchers say that learning how to play a musical instrument can improve the way people’s brains function. Since people believe that everyone deserves a good education, all students should learn how to play a musical instrument. Right? Playing and […]
Claim – No classes in MCAS day MCAS – “Massachusetts Child Abuse System” as some students call it, is a national testing in every school in the US, but in different places it’s name changes. Some people conclude that students should have classes in MCAS day because it is a full class day and students […]
Most school nights consist of students staying up until 12:00 am, stressing out about deadlines while rushing through all their homework trying to get it done. So yes, teachers assign too much homework. Homework equals more stress and less sleep. Many educators think that by giving students practice at home, it will allow them a […]
The intensive care unit (ICU) program is a new school trend that is sweeping the nation. The program was introduced by a book by Danny Hill and Dr. Jayson Nave called Power of ICU. It explains the techniques to acquire a system that is a cross between no-zero (not accepting work that is not done) […]
What if some public schools required students to wear uniforms? I believe students should not wear school uniforms in public schools. Most students are not going to wear the school uniforms anyway. I think this punishes the students and everyone should have the right to wear what they want. First, students should have is the […]
It’s more than important to catch up on the right amount of sleep, but are school times affecting the amount of z’s our American youth gets each night? The effort to start high school classes later has been debated for nearly 20 years and it has recently been taken into action across the nation. With […]
Imagine your favorite outfit but you can’t wear it in school. Schools all around the United States are making kids cover up their clothes and kids can’t do anything about it. Schools don’t allow shorts that are too short. They also don’t allow hats, and muscle shirts, etc. because FMS’s policy thinks that it’s more […]
We’ve all heard it or some version of it before: “Enjoy high school, they’re the best four years of your life!” Well, what if I told you the person telling you that was wrong? Don’t get me wrong, high school has been and will continue to be an unforgettable ride of self-discovery. Even now, in […]
I like to make my brain think about itself. I think about how the brain produces thought. I get a weird feeling when I reflect on the idea that my personality, body, and mind can be broken apart using science. That feeling is curiosity. I wonder about the arrangement of the molecules and cells that […]
I sat nervously on the padded bench in the doctor’s office. My eyes darting back and forth at the sterile walls and white apparalled nurses. I hated going to the doctor, but my symptoms had gone unacknowledged for too long. My face was pale, my fingernails slightly blue and ice cold, my ribs showed visibly, […]
Fighting ‘till death, vampires verses werewolves, and sappy love stories are what fill the pages of books which are flying off today’s book store shelves. Unlike what was written back in the early 1600’s, works which include words such as ‘thou’ and ‘art’. Few today can understand the wording of the old English writing used […]
Does this situation sound familiar? Your parents tell you to go to bed because it is eleven o’clock at night. You tell them you are unable because you are still doing your homework. Homework is supposed to review, but homework instead it makes it worst for middle school students. Homework interferes with after school activities, […]
We’ve all been there before- sat in an English class teetering on the last dregs of our will to live as our teacher demands to know what exactly the colour of Heathcliff’s coattails symbolises. Growing up, I always used to feel that people should just accept that maybe writers wrote simply to paint a vivid […]
I think that academic excellence is not the only way to achieve success in life, although human nature thinks that way. I agree , that you should have excellence in your academics it will help you to obtain the career of your dreams but is that enough I don’t think so because having good life […]
As a current high school junior, I am now facing the pressures that lie within the search for college. I hope to attend a great school with high prestige after high school, but I am learning that this has become an extremely difficult task. With an economic crisis in our country, jobs have become sparser […]
As my high school career comes to an end I have decided to explain the best possible way to fail high school. If you are one of those people who were unfortunate enough to pass middle school then you are probably stressing how in the world I will be able to fail high school. Don’t […]
I’m troubled by the high percentage of my peers who frequently proclaim those three words: “I hate school.” Admittedly, I used to share this viewpoint. Most of us have been attending class for as long as we can remember. Between the early wakeups, hours of mindless activities, and evenings filled with homework, I’m not surprised […]
Being a scholar requires pushing yourself to the max to accomplish your dreams, as earth-shattering or trivial as they may be. We each have our individual purposes for challenging ourselves rather than slipping by with only the least possible efforts. Whether it be to accomplish personal goals, distinguish yourself as above the norm, gain recognition […]
