Tag: School
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To My High School English Teachers
To my high school English teachers, Tonight I attended the senior Academic Awards Banquet with my younger sister, where I saw each of you receive a letter (or three) as a mentor. I wanted to add one. So here is a letter from a former student who sat in your classrooms a decade ago. It’s ... -
A Procrastinator’s Guide to College Coursework
Hi. My name is Jordan Ballard. I am a sophomore in college, and I am a procrastinator. I will put assignments off until the night before, ignore the due dates, and pretend that I don’t have homework to avoid doing it. I’m sure you’ve done it. Your friends have done it. Procrastination is a fact ... -
#PrayersforFlorida Is Enough?
I was asked my opinion on the situation that took place on Valentine’s Day 2018. A young man named Nicholas Cruz opened fire on his former classmates at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, injuring 15 people and killing 17 more. What can one possibly say about this? It’s time for a change. You see all ... -
Executive Function
I have always believed that there was something wrong with me. I didn’t know what it was—whether it was a learning disorder, ADD, or something else entirely—but I knew something wasn’t quite “right.” Growing up, I excelled in school. Without sounding conceited, I am a fairly intelligent person and a quick learner. Due to my ... -
Getting Social On Social Media
It’s no secret that I love social media. I’m one of those super annoying people who tweets basically anything that comes to mind. In fact, I just reached 15,000 tweets last week. I follow over 1,500 people on Twitter, most of whom are celebrities, authors, and people I don’t know. While some people strive to ... -
My Poisonous Town And Its Broken People
I really want to leave my small town, and not just for me, but for the future of anyone else who might come into my life. I grew up in a very small town. The kind of town you see people coming to when they say they got tired of the “big city crime”. The ... -
To The Teacher Who Didn’t Give Me A Chance
To the teacher who didn’t care, All I wanted was a chance. A chance to do what I loved. It wasn’t just a hobby to me; it’s what I loved most in the world. By not giving me a chance, you took that away from me. It’s been over 10 years since I quit my ...