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bust school stress

LIFE: School

A deep dive into high school cliques and popularity

Open scene. You're the new girl, stepping into a big, noisy cafeteria. Your student guide (and potential first friend) mutters in your ear the exact ways the school is divided. There are different cliques, they say—geeks, jocks and goths, oh...
LIFE: School

The ins and outs of “gifted kid burnout”

Above average. Clever. Genius. Gifted. Tons of kids are told this at a young age, setting up the foundation for a lifetime of insurmountable expectations to fulfill, leading to what many are calling "gifted kid burnout." We've gathered testimonies and advice...

LIFE: School

Is it summer yet? How to survive the homestretch of the school year

Summer is right around the corner and we can practically taste the iced cold lemonade and feel the hot sun on our skin. With vacation so close, waiting can be a drag. Surviving these next few weeks may seem almost...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I'm fed up with being called a geek"

Dear Carol, My friends and I are always made fun of for being good students. We’re called “geeks” and “nerds” just because we get good grades and score well on tests. Part of the problem is that we’re in the Gifted...

LIFE: School

"I just switched from public to private school and I hate it"

I go to a private school, and I really hate it. Everyone is so different from me, I don't have any friends, the teachers are way too strict and my homework takes me practically all night to finish. I've been...
LIFE: School

Bad grades? *This* is how to form a successful study group

One of the best ways to stay on top of your schoolwork is to form a study group. Working with your peers is an amazing way to retain information and clear up any confusion you have on a subject. Not...

LIFE: School

Pop quiz alert! 5 strategies to ace a surprise test

You know exactly what it looks like: You walk into class and there’s Teach, standing in front of her desk holding a sheaf of papers with a strange glint in her eye. Uh oh. It’s pop quiz time. But before...
FITNESS: Wellness

These things are stressing you out (and you prob didn't know)

Whether you’re aware of them or not, there are so many little things we do everyday that are adding to our stress. School is hard enough balancing homework, extracurriculars, and maintaining a social life. If you’re tired of feeling like...