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Being "The Smart, Responsible One"
I was sitting there, still and calm in a classroom full of laughter and boisterous children. Erasers were being flicked across the room and students were not cooperating, as usual for our afternoon math period.
By Savannah D7 years ago in Education
10 Best Types of Schools and Education Systems in the US
In recent years, the American school system has taken a lot of flak from parents and academics alike. Data collected by Pew Research Center shows that America's students are falling behind many of their peers in critical topics such as math, science, and reading. Though it is easy to blame the educators, it is important to remember that teachers are working incredibly hard to give their school's students the best education possible. A more productive approach would be to recognize that schools and education systems in the US come in many forms, and to maximize a student's potential, they should be in a school best suited to their specific strengths and weaknesses. Below is a list of some of the many options for a student to spend their academic years, which hopefully includes the perfect match for you or your student.
By Robby Bernstein7 years ago in Education
Choosing My Path in a World of Expectations
I recently graduated high school. It is almost weird to say, because it's a whole new feeling; this is the time when you get to take your future in your own hands. You no longer have to take required courses; you can decide what you want for yourself, begin to create your own path to what you hope will be a successful future. As a young person, this time of your life can be terribly exciting. Here you are, with such a wide expanse of choices before you, ready to start the next part of your journey into adulthood. However, it doesn't always feel like you have boundless opportunities. Even the best of us, the kids who knew what they wanted to do since childhood, get caught up in the danger of expectations.
By C. L.7 years ago in Education
Syllabus for My Professor
If anyone has been to high school or college, chances are, you know what a Syllabus is. For those who don't know, a syllabus is this bible of expectations that each instructor gives to their students as guidelines for being allowed to take their course. Well, as the student who just paid $500+ for this "opportunity," I have a few guidelines, too. After all, I spend my time, gasoline, brain capacity and money each time I come to class, why is it so wrong to have expectations of my own?
By Elle Bee7 years ago in Education
What My Degree in Theatre Taught Me
“There is no world without theatre”—Edward Bond. It’s true. I found this quote when I was 17, but in the last four years its meaning to me has changed a lot. I started a drama degree in 2015 convinced I was going to be on the West End—one of the big names, in demand all over the world.
By Amy Prendergast7 years ago in Education
Being Transgender at University
Going to university for the first time can be a terrifying experience anyway. Add to that being transgender, and it can just seem to get even worse. Whether you're out and proud at home and not sure how new people will take to it, or completely closeted and wanting to tell people for the first time, here are some things to consider.
By Gabe7 years ago in Education
To: A First Year College Student
What I've learned from my first year in college is preparation is a joke. You can't be prepared for everything life throws at you. I've decided to compile a somewhat of a list of things I wish I was better prepared for!
By Virginia Parker7 years ago in Education
Reasons to Consider Boarding School
Boarding schools have unfairly garnered a sort of bad reputation among parents and children unfamiliar with the actual workings of these unique educational establishments. Sometimes considered to be on the more “extreme” end of private school options in the United States, boarding schools can actually provide a variety of unique opportunities to students and families willing to make the sacrifice of time and money. These reasons to consider boarding school cover the vast array of advantages that boarding schools offer, and they just might convince you to consider sending your child to finish their studies at a boarding school.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Education
A Layman's Guide to Surviving AP Calculus. Top Story - August 2018.
Disclaimer: These are tips to help you pass the class, not to get a 5 on the AP test. Ah, AP Calculus... the class that made even the smartest students at my school tremble.
By inky o7 years ago in Education
The Issues of Education
It’s not that education’s bad because, in principle, it’s not. We need to learn, to grow, to expand our minds and understanding. Education is good. School is bad.
By Charlotte Williams7 years ago in Education
College? How About No!
Ever since a child, have you been told that you will only be successful if you go to college and get an education? Well that might have been true for the longest time, but with how society is changing, you can be successful without putting yourself through hell of student loans.
By Steph KC7 years ago in Education
10 Tips for a Successful Semester
In my five plus years as a tutor and college employee, I've worked with hundreds of different students of all levels and backgrounds. Some I see only once and others I see often, but I've seen enough of them to know what kinds of students are primed and ready to tackle their semester. These ten tips are essential for acing your classes, managing your time, and still having having fun, and if you put these into practice I'll have no doubt you'll have a successful semester.
By Kyle Foster7 years ago in Education