Basically from birth, I’ve had the immense desire to be older. To have more freedom. To go out and do what the media told me was fun. Even entering high school I thought “hey I can’t wait to go off to college”. As cheesy as it sounds, now really is the last time you’ll be this… Continue reading Advice to Freshmen: Carpe Diem!
Category: High School
Steer Clear of Drama: My Lips are Sealed
A quick addition to the steer clear of drama series: One of the biggest sources of fights and drama in high school is spreading information. You’d think this one was a given but here goes: DON’T tell other people’s secrets! If someone gives you their information that they specifically told you was private and personal, don’t… Continue reading Steer Clear of Drama: My Lips are Sealed
Advice to Freshmen: Extracurriculars
When I was thinking of a topic for my post today, I realized I couldn’t get college off of my mind. It’s about time for me to start filling out applications and I’m realizing all of the things I wish I had done differently throughout my high school career. So, I figured I’d create an… Continue reading Advice to Freshmen: Extracurriculars
College: Why You Shouldn’t Be Worried About Competition
Let’s play a word association game. Orange. Juice. Pepsi. Cola. College…. *pause*. There are so many mixed emotions surrounding college ranging from terrified to overjoyed. And who could forget about applications? I know so many people are glad to be past the search-and-apply stage of their academic career. Getting into college has always been a meticulous… Continue reading College: Why You Shouldn’t Be Worried About Competition
Five Reasons to Get a Job This Summer
With summer just around the corner, many of us are ready to trade in our books and pencils for hour sheets and paychecks. Others of us aren’t quite convinced to give up our summer vacation for a job. There are tons of positives to getting a summer job. Here are five reasons why you should… Continue reading Five Reasons to Get a Job This Summer
To Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Studied Question
“To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question.” – Nia’s version of Hamlet, 2017 Us teens tend to love our sleep but at what costs? Between schoolwork and extracurricular activities and other obligations, nowadays it seems like we’re forced to choose between productivity and sleep. Personally, I know my limits. After a certain… Continue reading To Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Studied Question
Steer Clear of Drama: Let it Go
Welcome back to the third post of Steer Clear of Drama! Often times, in this tight-knit bubble of adolescent zoo, someone will do something that rubs you the wrong way, intentionally or unintentionally. Of course you’ll have some form of a response. After all, it’s natural. What you do next is your call. You could very… Continue reading Steer Clear of Drama: Let it Go
Focusing around Finals
As I write this, I sit by a half empty box of tissues with a headache, but it’s just a reminder that life keeps moving no matter what. Fourth quarter is almost here along with all of our lovely finals, AP exams, and the dreaded SAT. Now more than ever we have to kick it… Continue reading Focusing around Finals
Steer Clear of Drama: Evade the Negativity
Welcome back to Steer Clear of Drama! This next method is a little more concise and abstract but I hope you all find it useful: High school is a bunch of adolescents crammed together in a microcommunity, each trying to figure out their way. Sometimes you’ll find yourself with a friend or two having a… Continue reading Steer Clear of Drama: Evade the Negativity
Steer Clear of Drama: The NTK
“Asked how to keep drama clear from her life, said I don’t know girl but here’s some advice…” -DJ Drama, Wishing (Remix) Welcome to my new series of posts: Steer Clear of Drama! High school is a time to learn about and enjoy yourself and explore who you want to become. But… it’s also a… Continue reading Steer Clear of Drama: The NTK