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"Be Yourself!" They Said
Being the one who stands out in high school can mean a multitude of things to different students. The kid who has an unhealthy obsession with Percy Jackson books, the girl in the back of the classroom who collects crickets, or the boy who secretly loves the boy band that people cringe at when the name is whispered. I was different, but for something that may shock you.
By Abigail Young8 years ago in Education
The Manifestation of Remediation
The Manifestation of Remediation “If I have a broken arm based on an x-ray, should everyone be asked to wear a cast?” This is the way David Goodwin, a Math Teacher at Bear Creek High School of Stockton, feels about the way grades are being applied to our learning community in the concept of group critique and individual growth.
By V O I C E | Omniverse8 years ago in Education
Get Comfortable With Discomfort
*This post references a few books and readings: Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", Charles Mooney's "Made Up Minds", and the meditations of Descartes. Part of this piece was an assignment I had for an English class, but I really liked ideas I had going so I decided to continue the paper and publish it.
By Charlotte Novak8 years ago in Education
10 Bachelor's Degree Programs You Never Knew Existed
A lot of people want to be the best at what they do, so they seek higher education. That's tough if you're talking about something broad like math or English; but if you get hyper-specific then it becomes easier. Just imagine graduating summa cum laude from one of the tippy-top of the nation's bachelor's degree programs specializing in citrus. You're going to be on the cover of Citrus magazine, one of the "thirty-under-thirty in citrus," and citrus magnates will be talking about you when they angrily scream, "Get me the best!" into their cellphones. Here are just ten pathways to being the best at something you didn't even know you could be the best in.
By Devon Thomas8 years ago in Education
Letter to High School Students Beginning College
Dear high school grad student, I am writing this letter to inform you on how to survive your first quarter in college. Obviously you’re coming from a high school where they tell you that college is the hardest thing you’ll ever do. The first thing you and your fellow students need to do this quarter is get the high school mentality out of your head. This includes all the bad habits, the drama, and the thoughts of how you’ll never succeed. However, if you're into smoking weed or doing drugs, I will say that that is you decision but if it interferes with your schooling or home life, I would suggest you cut down so you succeed. In reality, college is as hard as you make it out to be. As long as you stay away from all those things that will drag you farther away from success, and seek out the resources you need to be able to succeed, then you’ll be on top.
By Rhiannon DeGray8 years ago in Education
5 Ways to Be a Successful Student in College
College is an exciting place to study and also to build a career. It is a place where students share and gain knowledge. It’s also a place where students can socialize and build lifelong friendships. Sometimes college can also be stressful and overwhelming. So, what are some of the ways that a student can reduce stress and be successful?
By Tamanna Jahan, MSc (USA)8 years ago in Education
Clover Town: Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Clover Town, a small town in California. A town no one has heard of. The town where I grew up in my whole life. Ever since I was little I always thought people who were born in Clover Town would spend the rest of their lives there. My world is a small one. I know what everyone is thinking, what big event is about to happen and the only people I needed in my life were just two important people.
By Kristine Dato8 years ago in Education
Social Skills—More Than Just Your Grandmother's Expectations
Social Skills—More Than Just Your Grandmother’s Expectations As an educator, some of the things that I learned pretty early on were that students will rise to the level of expectations you set for them, and that we have an obligation to do our very best to raise not only scholars, but citizens who can function in, and ultimately contribute to society to make it a better place.
By Mike Lefko8 years ago in Education
What It's REALLY Like to Live at College
Moving away from home for the first time can be both very exciting and extremely nerve-racking. How can you be expected to take care of yourself when all your life you've had someone to do your laundry and put your pizza rolls in the oven? Moving away is a great thing, and I highly suggest you choose to live on campus as opposed to commuting, if you can. But that doesn't mean it's all sunshine and rainbows. So here's the truth about what it's like to live at school.
By Gabby Oliver8 years ago in Education
8 Tips to Get a 4.0 Your First Semester in College
1. Master the art of syllabus week. On the first day of class, sit close to the front. The front is where most students sit if they are either smart or looking for the smart people. Most likely, the ones looking out for those smart people are interested in studying hard and receiving that A. Make small talk with those around you. Ask questions like "where are you from?" "what's you major?" "are you a commuter or live on campus?" Really, ask anything that can spark conversation. Keep that going until class starts. Let it be obvious you are there to learn, focus on the professor, take short notes, and don't continue small talk. Once the class is over, ask for their phone number in case you ever need to ask a question. Most of the time, the person feels comfortable enough to share and will put their name in your phone as "Bob (Chemistry)" or "Mary (Calc)." If you can successfully get new people's phone numbers to ask questions and form a relationship, you will be more likely to get better grades, have a study partner, and be in communication with someone who also cares about the progress of the class.
By jaslynn thomas8 years ago in Education
Community College Doesn't Suck After All!
Freshman year of high school me was constantly looking at schools to go away to. It ranged from North Carolina to South Jersey. They were all universities or colleges. I never even looked at my county’s community college until the beginning of my senior year. That was the time I realized that no school would accept me because I had stopped trying. I didn’t even bother applying to the schools I dreamed of going to because I would have been wasting my time. It sounds silly but looking back, I don’t have a single regret. Not only am I saving a crap ton of money, I attend the best community college in New Jersey.
By Jamie Noone8 years ago in Education
