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Should School Be Easier?
As someone who just barely started high school, what would I know about the educational system? Well, after all, I have been attending school for nine years, which is enough for me to understand the flaws of the system. In this story, I will be talking about the scheduling of school, the way that teachers teach, and the overall affect of school.
How to Survive Rehearsal
Do you ever wonder what a peaceful rehearsal is like? For a lot of theatre companies, a calm, easy-going rehearsal is a very rare occurrence. The typical pre-show rehearsal usually involves misplaced props, a long line for the bathroom, and at least one temper tantrum. Don’t worry, there are a few things you can do to survive your six hours in the black box. If you use your time wisely, find a way to avoid getting mobbed for food, and make sure you have a pencil at all times, your rehearsal might be a bit more bearable.
trashybirdPublished 7 years ago in EducationBeing an English Major
I go to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. It's big and notable alumni include a bunch of scientists and Clay Aiken....that's about it. I knew I wanted to do something with writing when I was a senior in high school, I just wasn't sure what. I saw a career counselor and they had the bright idea of combining something I love, like art, movies, and music, with writing, which is something I enjoy anyway (I'm here, ain't I?) "You could be a reviewer!" And just like that, I was sold into a world of Shakespeare, AP style guides, and abstract poetry that I have a new appreciation for. I honestly can't think of another major I would rather be studying as of now. Music majors have no time, art majors spend a fortune on supplies, theater majors have to study tech theater, which is a whole thing, and with english all you need is paper and a pen or a laptop and a book and it's just simpler.
Sydney MoorePublished 7 years ago in EducationThe Bottom of the Slide
Now that most of us are a few weeks into the school year, we're starting to see the backslide that naturally occurs after a summer of... well... summer stuff.
The Graduation Freak Out!
So... It's nearly midnight and I am listening to Adele (Never a wise move if your already in a musing frame of mine!) and I've come to the terrifying conclusion that I am actually graduating tomorrow. This sounds like a rather stupid thing to say as factually that's correct and it shouldn't be a terrifying notion it should be an exciting one. However until this very moment, the very night before I graduate, I hadn't fully comprehended what that means. It means the safe three years that have guided me to this moment are now officially behind me. Yes, it means I have to enter the real world but it also leaves me with a nauseous sense of being untethered from the ground, like being up in an air ballon. The friendships, the turmoils, the laughter. Goddamn it, even the lie-ins, drunken regrets, and, god forbid, the communal food shops and cleaning rotas are behind me!
Beth WilkinsonPublished 7 years ago in EducationYour Five-Year-Old Is Better Than You (Kinda)
I came across this article from 2014 published in The Atlantic today, and it got some wheels turning. In short, the article is about the findings and teaching of Dr. Maria Droujkova who believes our standard approach to teaching mathematics is fundamentally inappropriate, not to mention zero fun.
Skills Every Student Needs to Be Successful in College
Before we begin this article, I'd like to start out with some information about myself. College was not kind to me — at all. In fact, I'll be honest and say that I was grossly unprepared for it. For those who know me, this might come as a surprise; I was taking college courses before I was even old enough to drive.
Ossiana M. TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in Education5 Dorm Necessities
Now, I was an RA for two years and lived in the residence halls or dorms for three years. It is definitely an interesting experience! But you meet some of your greatest friends there! I know I did. So, here are some things that are a must-have for living away from home.
Rich BurtonPublished 7 years ago in Education