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The Hell of Adulthood and University
The truth about changing into adulthood is that it sucks. I’m 18 years old and I changed countries to pursue my education. I always thought that I wanted adulthood, I needed to get out of my parents’ house, I needed the freedom of adulthood.
Ana CarvalhoPublished 6 years ago in Education5 Reasons to Go to College Out of State
#5 New state, new me. As scary as it can be to go to a school far away where no one knows you, it can also be incredibly exciting! Getting to go to a new place with new people can help leave behind any embarrassing childhood memories or reputations you've acquired over the awkward childhood-teen years. Due to the nature of living so closely with other people and being surrounded by others who have similar interests as yourself, (especially if you're entering college with a declared major) it is generally easy to meet friends quickly and most colleges have designated freshmen events the first week for that very purpose.
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How To Survive Your First Semester at Uni
Having only been at uni for one semester, it seems a bit pointless to write something like this as I am probably just as clueless as people who haven't gone to uni yet, but I know that if I had read something like this there would definitely be a few things I would've done differently.
Sophie MoulePublished 6 years ago in Education Chasing the Dream: Musical Theatre
February 24. A large portion of my 2018 year goals/plans can soar or crumble based on my actions of that day, February 24. As the new year rolls around, I love seeing the messages of hope and encouragement. Seeing goals made and pursued. To see individuals mentally and physically decide that this year is a new start for them. There's some serious motivation there. When I dig deep down, I understand I need to make goals more often, for longer periods of time, yada yada yada. But my goal list could turn one way or another on February 24. No, it's not my birthday, nor is it an anniversary of anything I've done previously. February 24 is the date of my audition for the Musical Theatre Program at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. For those that don't know, I live in Farmington, NM, a small city in the Four Corners area where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah all meet. In reference to that date, I want to dedicate this post to the importance of chasing your dream. To chase you dream, you must research, act, and be willing to accept the results.
Kevin RothlisbergerPublished 6 years ago in EducationThe Secondary Life of Mr Davies: Episode 2
The books should have been laid out neatly on desks in accordance to the carefully designed seating plan Mr. Davies had painstakingly prepared. There should have been a lesson starter on the board to get the pupils engaged immediately at the start to “set the tone” for the lesson. Mr. Davies glanced wearily up from the computer he was leaning over to survey the marketplace of year eight pupils bustling around at the back of the classroom, tearing through boxes in search of exercise books. He was glad he was not being observed today.
Pip HorracePublished 6 years ago in EducationWhen Your School Becomes an Academy
Secondary school in the UK or high school in the USA is generally recognised as a key part of every child's development into an adult. Throughout your teenage years, whether you love it or loathe it, you experience the journey of adolescence. I like to call this the "three P's": puberty, peers, and pressure. Cheesy, right? Anyway, when you mix this concoction with secondary/high school and wow, you've definitely got yourself an experience. Eventually, this monumental time spent in the formal education system does come to an end. But how do you react when the school you've spent six years of your life at suddenly changes in your final year?
Eve ParkerPublished 6 years ago in Education“Help! I’m a Teacher – Get Me Out of Here!”
Hello? Is that the BBC? I’ve got an idea for a new reality show. Well, we take a group of normal, well educated people… No, obviously not celebrities! We dump them in a hostile environment with savage inhabitants and then present them with challenges they could never anticipate and which nothing in their training has prepared them for.
Revision/Study Tips!
This is going to be a relatively short piece on how to kick procrastination and make the most of your revision time. Before we begin, here is a little bit of background information about me. I am an A-Level student from the UK, and I am 17 years old. I am writing this information entirely around what works for me and my friends, one of whom has received an offer from Cambridge University! However, this is just what works for us, so any additions to this would be very useful!
Bronte MadeleyPublished 6 years ago in EducationTheatre Family: The Ultimate Acceptance
The year was 2005 when I quit football (for the second time) at my high school. My once "brotherhood" quickly turned against me and said some pretty hateful things. To this day I still regret it and I didn't think I'd find anything else I was good at doing. I am a 6'2", 290lbs guy, and in high school I was 6'2" and weighed close to 275, so my size gave me a pretty good advantage at sports. Sports were what I felt like I should do. My first love was baseball, and while I was passionate about it, I just wasn't that great of a baseball player, and it took me a long time to accept that. Next came basketball, which I became my best at in comparison to my peers when I was in about the 5th grade, and then I just plateaued. Football was the next sport I tried, because I felt very much invited and encouraged and motivated from other football coaches to play (I mean, like I said before, I was the chubby kid in the corner).
Kevin RothlisbergerPublished 6 years ago in EducationHow To Effectively Support Positive Behaviour in Schools
The name of the policy relating to behaviour... well it is in fact the Behaviour Policy and there will also be a behaviour guide. Both should be available to view on the school websites. I have summarised the key points of the policy relating to behaviour below.
Hollie TaylorPublished 6 years ago in EducationCreative Ways to Decorate Your Graduation Cap
As your final school project, decorating your graduation cap is a fun way to express yourself. Though not every school will allow you to wear them to the actual ceremony, you can always have some fun with an attachable option for grad photos.
Sherry CampbellPublished 6 years ago in EducationWork Hard, Play Harder: The Top Party Schools in America
Before we get started, let's be perfectly clear: There is a huge difference between partying and violence. There is also a huge difference between partying and self-harm. College parties too often end with sexual assault and alcohol poisoning. That's not the kind of partying we're talking about here.
Taylor MarkarianPublished 6 years ago in Education