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How to Make Real Friends in College
It took me a couple of months in to college to figure out what kind of friends I wanted. A lot of girls here make friends through bonding over drinking. And maybe it's my liver or mother talking, but it doesn't seem so reliable.
Olivia CountessPublished 5 years ago in EducationMen Working at Mt. Kisco Childcare
The sound of children laughing, playing, and learning in daycares is almost completely synonymous with the nurturing touch of women. Put a man in the mix and the needle may seem destined to jump. But Dawn Meyerski of Mt. Kisco Childcare knows from experience that adding men to the music is a notch that definitely proceeds on the side of harmony.
Rich MonettiPublished 5 years ago in EducationTo Skip, or to Suck It Up
Here are some questions to consider if you are thinking about skipping class. How much time do you have to turn in the assignment?
Heather ClarkPublished 5 years ago in EducationAn Open Letter to School Districts: Where Is the Money for Performing Arts?
There is no drama class at Cypress High School. The couch with wheels featured in black and white pictures of past productions still sits in the green room, a tiny space adjacent to the theater and choir room. The stage that is barely raised off of the ground and somehow runs at an odd diagonal line still knows the feeling of its heavy black curtains sweeping to a close at the end of school. A giant, opening-and-closing door that was used in some odd production of Legally Blonde decades ago is resting in a storage room a few feet away. Yes, there is no drama class at Cypress High School, but the theater is still filled with the magic and sparkle of performance.
How to Handle Being Bullied at School
Having been bullied throughout my school career, I can honestly say that the current school system rewards bullies more than it punishes them. Bullying was the reason why I dropped out, and why most of my friends do not have college degrees either.
Skunk UzekiPublished 5 years ago in EducationReasons to Not Attend UC Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley is one of the oldest universities in California and it has also become one of the most well-known universities in the world. There are a number of reasons that may persuade you to go to school at Berkeley, such as the wide variety of courses in both undergraduate and graduate degree courses. If you applied to the school and got rejected or changed your mind about attending Berkeley, you may want to know some good reasons for not attending Berkeley—here they are:
Faith HinesPublished 5 years ago in Education29 Things I Learned in My First Semester of College
College is a weird time, especially for freshmen. High schoolers may also be freaking out about how their experience will be. So here is my experience after my first semester at university. And there's stuff I am still learning too.
Heather ClarkPublished 5 years ago in EducationThe Positive Effect of Volunteering to Improve Your Spoken English
Volunteering is a big word, which showcases a person’s willingness to help others. It is a noble action, and even if it indicates your commitment for others, it can also help you on so many levels. If there is a perfect time for volunteering, then that would be during your studies.
Jilian WoodsPublished 5 years ago in EducationI Failed My A-levels and Was Kicked Out of My School... It Was the Best Thing that Has Happened to Me Yet
I’ll never forget it. Standing in line with countless other kids whose envelopes had been marked like leprosy. We stood, waiting for a one-to-one talk with the vice principal, who would inevitably tell us we must leave the school. Our grades were not to a high enough standard to stay. Most of the students were crying. Angry mothers stood at their side, ready to rip anyone apart who dared to get in the way of their beloved, and "academically gifted," child’s future. Sorry hun, your kid was the one doing Jager bombs and tequila every Thursday night at the bar down the street.
Elle WhitePublished 5 years ago in EducationHow to Survive College
Are you a college freshman or a current student looking for tips to make your life easier? Then look no further than this guide that contains some big tips to help you out.
Heather ClarkPublished 5 years ago in EducationChanges to Sex & Health Education in British Schools - My Thoughts
On Monday, it was announced that the Department for Education was changing the law regarding Sex Education lessons in Britain. Not only does the government want to make these lessons compulsory, but they also want to broaden their scope: covering a range of things such as, but not limited to, LGBTQ+ issues, online safety, and mental health. And, speaking as someone who has been through the education system (I'm now 21, and have been through school, college, and university) in Britain, I'm delighted that, finally, measures are being taken to update a curriculum that not only was out of date, but, frankly, taken as a bit of a joke.
Joseph A. MorrisonPublished 5 years ago in EducationHaving Random Roommates in College
I am now a sophomore at USC. Last year I had my fair share of wild roommate experiences. And just like last year, I went random for my roommates this year.
Olivia CountessPublished 5 years ago in Education