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My brother is modding nerf guns. He is doing a nerf war that my high school puts together. Note- this is not officially a school organized event, it’s just closed to anyone not in the school. Anyway, he is using real tools and connecting wires and moving stuff around. He taught himself how to do these things. He is actually learning real skills that people use in real life i.e electrical engineering. He actually remembers how to do these things and he has so much fun doing it, then he gets to go out and use it to win a competition and money. He said that he once took an engineering class and it was so boring that he stopped paying attention and ended up getting a bad grade. He is being totally safe. Knows how to properly use the equipment and is doing all of this in a place he feels comfortable and safe- our home. I wish that people could see that just because you fail a class or if it’s not the field of work you want to go into that you can’t do something. I also want people to realize that these kind of things. These fun, self motivated kind of things are what drive kids to learn more. This is the kind of philosophy that needs to be brought to education. Not repeat what you’ve been told or you’ll fail.

I remember in 7th he grade, I’d always ALWAYS fall asleep in my second period. It really annoyed me, but I just could not stay awake. My teacher was always nice about it and even when she woke me up, it was always very kindly. Outside of the bubble of that specific teacher, sleeping in class has always been kinda like it’s described above. But the one teacher actually understood that it was something I needed, and I still think about her sometimes :) it’s not hard to be kind, but it can leave every lasting impression.

“Educate yourself. When a question about a certain topic pops up, google it. Watch movies and documentaries. When something sparks your interest, read about it. Read read read. Study, learn, stimulate your brain. Don’t just rely on the school system, educate that beautiful mind of yours.”

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honestly, I think the IB system is like everyone telling you that if you cross the road you’ll get hit by a bus, still crossing the road but being very carefull and looking around, making it to the other side without having seen a bus, being extremely happy that you managed to avoid the bus, and then the bus falling from the sky and crushing you.

I hate school. Like wdym I have 2-3 exams a day for 2 weeks straight and with each each going either from 45 minutes or 2 hours and 30 minutes max??

Tfw when the teacher’s get to know you questions are getting a littleeeee too personal, is this a mental health screening or getting to know me pick one.

Gonna have to listen to Miski this summer, being carefree and accepting nothing matters anyway ain’t helping my grades

God this week is going to be to long

Homeschooling

Almost 4 million kids in the United States are being homeschooled, why? I was assaulted in insane ways. Why were you or somebody you know homeschooled?

Please reblog.

"There are no bad students.........just bad teachers."

Hichki, dir. Siddharth P. Malhotra (2018)

Shame children have to be in school for 8-9 hours, which leaves them with 15 hours, but eight for rest, which is left with 7. 7 hours to develop hobbies outside of school, 7 hours to spend time with family and friends, 7 hours to learn who you are, 7 hours to enjoy yourself, 7 hours to properly live your life without rules and regulations.

In A levels and had a teacher say that out of the 50 odd hours we spend at school only two should be rest (not counting 15 min break and 45 min lunch) and another say that we should be doing about 5hrs study per subject (3 A levels so 15hrs) outside lessons I don't think this is working. I'm not going to do any of it however.

Wow, that's a lot. My schooling system doesn't typically run on that down here, but the hours alone from what you describe leaves little to your imagination, imagine how much more creativity could be flowing through the students, only to be cut in half by the schooling systems. We need new schooling systems.

Mastering the It Girl Life on Campus/ at school : Confidence, Class, and Style

On-Campus Essentials: Sophisticated and Ready to Conquer

Structured mini tote – Think sleek and polished. Choose something that says "I'm on my game" while fitting your essentials: a slim laptop, your chic planner, and a pair of sunnies.

Signature scent – A travel-sized luxury perfume, like Byredo or Le Labo. It leaves a lasting impression without overpowering.

Hydro flask in a neutral tone – Hydration, but make it aesthetic. Bonus points if it matches your outfit.

Protein bar or matcha to-go – Snacks are essential, but we’re keeping it elevated. Opt for a protein bar with clean ingredients or a homemade matcha latte in a reusable tumbler.

AirPods Max or sleek earbuds – Perfect for tuning out the noise between classes with a curated podcast or chill playlist, keeping your energy cool and collected.

In Class: Own the Room with Confidence and Intelligence

Effortless note-taking setup – Digital is where it’s at. Use a tablet with a stylus for sleek, organized notes that sync across all your devices. Bonus: it looks high-tech and minimalistic.

Command attention – Sit where you can engage, but it’s not about the front row anymore—it’s about being present and prepared. Contribute thoughtfully when needed, and stay poised.

All-in-one app for organization – Ditch the old-school planner. Use an app like Notion or Google Calendar to sync your schedule, assignments, and deadlines. Effortlessly keep everything streamlined and on point.

Refined confidence – Instead of always speaking up, choose your moments wisely. Command attention through well-thought-out points that showcase your intellect, not just participation.

Breaks Between Classes: Elevate Your Downtime

Mini face mist – A refreshing face mist with a subtle scent keeps your skin hydrated and glowing, giving you a post-class refresh. Think Tatcha or a rose water mist.

Quick mirror check – Always have a compact mirror to do a quick hair and lip check. It's about looking polished and put together without effort.

Reset with movement – Walk around campus to stay energized, but with intention. Pop in your favorite playlist, take in the surroundings, and use this time to clear your mind before the next task.

Digital declutter – Use breaks to clear out any unnecessary tabs, update your notes, or respond to quick emails. Keeping your digital life tidy is the new version of looking organized.

Ok, this is not a usual (and by usual I mean the rare post that generally shares a similar topic) type of post that I do. I usually post fandom content because, hey, that’s what I enjoy, but this isn’t that. I want to clarify something.

A lot of the time people say learning is a privilege, and yes, it is. Having the access to the knowledge, getting the chance to get the information is a privilege, yes. But the school system in a lot of countries is not. Waking up in the morning wanting to curl up in a ball under your blanket and cry is not a privilege.

The education system in many countries is seriously flawed to the point where the people who have to endure it (read as ‘the kids who have to go to school day in and day out’) are hurting themselves. They are being hurt, myself included, and this is not an issue that should be taken lightly. Many people are making this point, people who shouldn’t have too, but it a serious issue that needs to be dealt with.

The people in charge of the education system need to do something. If each new generation gets up everyday knowing that today is going to suck, that it is going to hurt, what’s the bloody point?

Wake up.

We are telling you over and over again that something needs to be done. This post is one of many that is most likely going to be ignored; that is going to be breezed over with the usual terrible excuses, but I am going to make it anyway.

School shouldn’t make you want to hurt yourself. It shouldn’t push you to the point of tears. But it does anyway, and that in itself shows that something is deeply wrong. If we keep being ignored things are just going to get worse and that sucks, but maybe if enough of us shout at them then they’ll have to do something. They shouldn’t need to be forced into doing it, but who cares about people mental health when money is being made, right?

Sorry, that was long, but I am sick and tired of being told that going to school is an honour. I know learning in itself is good, and I love it. I love reading and I love the information, but they way they force it on me makes me want to be sick, and I know I’m not the only one. We all come out with a scar or two, sometimes more, and that is so horribly wrong that I can barely put it into words.

This was a long post, I know, but thank you if you bothered to read it. This is unbelievably important to me, and we shouldn’t be going into the future with this shit system, it shouldn’t be forced onto the future generations.

Thank you again, hopefully we’ll get back to my usual fandom-based, very irregularly posted content. Also, sorry if the grammar sucks, I’m unbelievably tired and jet lagged.

A little rant about school and system from me...

The problem with education is that we learn to pass and get good grades, it doesn't matter if we have memorized anything about those topics, it is important that the passing grade is good and that has been built into us since the 1st grade of primary school.

Instead of learning because we are interested, that we enjoy reading and maybe researching on that topic ourselves, we are stuck in a room with people we may or may not like that much, from the early morning with barely 4 hours of sleep. We come to school, supposedly learning, although we come out of it even more confused with (minimum) 3 tests in the next week, 4 examinations, 2 large projects that will be at least 50% of the grade and one seminar. Let's get to work.

Okay, I learned 3 subjects, 4 more left, to finish seminar and projects... Wait, my friend invited me to go for a walk... "No, I'm sorry, I'm really busy, but I promise - next time!" Life flies before my eyes and I only sit and study... and for what? Because the system determined so. I miss my friends, I miss being happy, I miss a stress-free life ... When will summer come? Come on, focus! It's not like you're going to need this, but you have to get a good grade.

"No repeating test, come prepared for the test, not to fix the grade next class. Learn to learn for the test, not for correction!"

I don't want to study for the test, I want to study because I like it, because I'm interested in the topic, because I feel better, but how can I do that when I have limited time and a scale from 1 to 5 that determines my value? I'm tired of this system, but again, what can I do about it?

I don't care about grades anymore, that's what.

When I say that, I don't mean "Uh, now I won't move from the armchair, I absolutely don't care, it will be what must be" but I rather think "I won't allow numbers on paper to depress and discourage me, I learn for myself, for my future, to build my personality, not for someone to tell me 'Great, all A's, you're smart' ". I am making my way and my future.

I don't need validation from a broken system to be happy.

(If there are any mistakes, I am not native speaker and I wrote this in my native language, so, please, excuse them.)

First day of school 🏫🍂

Sunmer passed so fast, it was fun and i have a lot of menories, but August was getting so boring, i just wanted summer to pass and fall to come. I'm kinda excited ngl haha, i love studying (especially biology and chemistry) so this fall will be a Gilmore Girls fall!! (or gossip girl, but just the aesthetic). My backpack is really heavy cause i have books and self care things like makeup or a hairbush in case if an emergency. I hope today will be calm and just the way i imagined it to be! 🧡

🍂 School day update

It's the first day, it was fine. Not good, not bad. My 'best friend' was of course talking with the girl from her class she 'hates' and she was ignoring me. I hate her, ill just hang out with my cousin and my life long best friend and not that hoe

---- 1/10/2024 entry

* It's finally october, yay! I love fall, it's so cozy and its perfect for staying inside, sleeping, reading or baking. It's also the month where i will start my diet and working out again, since tomorrow ill have a mini treadmill!

* Today was fine, ig. I had two tests at school and got A's from both. After school I slept the whole day. The only thing that makes me kinda mad is that I have two freaking pimples on my forehead, ughhh I hate getting my period.

* Did yall heard about the Diddy situation? I digged so much into it, spent 3 hours straight watching YouTube videos about it that I don't think I'll sleep tonight. Im just so sorry for his victims - he's disgusting and he's gonna rot in hell. I also believe he killed Tupac..

* That's it for today! Ik, pretty boring, but a journal is a journal, so I had to write an entry loll !! Bye angels xx 🩷🪽

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