Dissecting High School

Are you just starting out high school and are confused? Or are you a senior and are infinitely stressed? Or are you looking for ways to make high school more "at ease?" Well look no further lost student! I will give you my insight and advice on how to write that BIG test without ever studying! Ok, maybe not(don't do that by the way) but now that I attend college, I will give you advice based on my experiences back when I was in high school. Because yes, these 4 years of your life can be stressful and annoying at times. But these are important years of your life as well. So please, take a seat, and I will guide you through these important 4 years that we ALL have to go through! Description dismissed!

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Senior Prank Idea?

Here's an idea...

Get a bunch of seniors together and sync up your alarm clocks.

This works best if you have 20+ people participating, (the more lockers the better) and you each have an analog alarm clock.

-Sync your alarm clocks to the desired time you want it to go off

-Place the alarm clock inside your locker and make sure its loud enough that it can be heard even when you close the locker door

-Wait for it...

-When the clocks strike, you will hear the alarm going off in every locker that has them. The more alarms going off in the lockers, the louder they become.

-Congratulations! You've just annoyed/ disturbed every single teacher and classroom in the school! How's that for a coordinated senior prank?

Post dismissed!

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By: Studyblues

Hi guys! I made an infographic about study food, hope this helps on your study endeavors <3

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procrastination masterpost

There are three important steps in erasing the possibility of procrastination. You are never going to be entirely free from it, as Netflix, video games, sitting around, eating, etc. are never not going to be a temptation. It is a cycle that repeats, but taking the time to develop some self-control is worth it. 

When you are about to work and feeling tempted to procrastinate, there are two things you need to do. The first is to look at this list and identify your procrastination trigger. Next, look through this post to find the solution! After that, during future projects, look at the bottom for procrastination prevention.

common procrastination triggers:

perfectionism

low energy

overwhelmed

difficult work

boring work

distracted

Below are step-by-step solutions, then prevention methods:

perfectionism

Sometimes this is one of the easiest to resolve if you can simply remind yourself of a few things before you begin. Do these things:

Whatever you’re doing, treat it as a rough draft. It doesn’t have to be perfect, because you can get the same quality of work by just getting it done and then editing it after.

Once you get in motion, you can stay in motion. The “eat the frog” method often backfires for perfectionists, as they often have trouble getting started—try beginning with a simple task, then working through the rest from hardest to easiest.

low energy

Take a power nap

Get some caffeine

Wash your face

Get a snack

Anything to make you feel refreshed, energized and ready to go, even if you are tired. Remind yourself that you’ve got this, and you can take a break when you are done. Waiting only increases stress and anxiety.

overwhelmed

Break the task into pieces. If it is simply too much work to do in the time you have, see if you can delay some of it.

Then make a detailed to-do list. Don’t leave anything out. If you are writing an essay, list that as the heading—- then add as sub-tasks the individual paragraphs, bibliography, etc.

Now that you know what you have to do, you are likely to be calmer. Your path is laid out, all you need to do is prepare:

Surroundings that are organized, clean and purposefully equipped lead to productivity. Take a moment to gather your needed items (pencil, notebooks, laptop, etc.), your chosen drink/snack, and anything else you may need. Place them on your desk or any other environment where you can work comfortably.

Take a deep breath, and begin. You got this!

difficult work

If your work is too difficult for you to do immediately, this is likely for one of the following reasons:

There is too much work and you do not know where to begin.

You do not understand the content.

You do not know how to carry out the requirements of the task.

If you are hindered by the first in the list, go back to what to do if you are overwhelmed— the situation is similar.

If you do not understand the content, ask a friend or teacher/professor. If they are unavailable, consult google; Yahoo Answers, Mathway, Wikipedia, Youtube, Khan Academy, even the studyblr community, all are great resources if you lack an understanding of the material.

If you do not know how to do what you are expected to do (common with larger summative projects and papers), consult your teacher/professor. Read any material given to you that may contain instructions, suggestions, or ideas. If you still do not understand, look it up. Or ask a studyblr! My ask box is always open!

boring work

If the work is a lot of “busy work” that is repetitive and unchallenging, just remind yourself why you are doing it. And I don’t mean remind yourself “because my teacher made me do it”— I mean remind yourself why you are on this academic journey. Remind yourself why you started, give yourself some motivation. Then, suck it up, just work and you can get it done.

distracted

I am very easily distracted, so I have been through this. There are two options for people who are easily distracted:

Remove all possible temptation or opportunities to procrastinate, or:

Surround yourself with distraction.

The first option means a specific process— removing music, blocking websites, clearing your environment, getting rid of everything that could possibly take you away from your work for even a second.

The second option seems counter-intuitive, but I find that it works for me— it seems to force focus. Put on some music, turn on a fan, go in a crowded area (just don’t talk to anyone!), get a drink and a snack, anything. It’s kind of like an “eye of the hurricane” thing. And work hard, focus. You can do it.

other methods

If your problem is that you cannot work for a long time without a break, try the pomodoro method. Work for 25 minutes, then take a five minute break. After four pomodoros (25 working minutes, 5 break), take a longer break for 15-30 minutes. 

If you just feel like you’re not in a “working mood,” get the ball rolling with a smaller task. Put on some video game music to focus and get into a flow. 

preventing procrastination

Remind yourself that you deserve a break— after you get your work done.

Remind yourself why you are doing this work.

Remember that you have done things that have been more difficult.

You got this! I believe in you!

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How's the semester so far?

Aries: “DON’T EVEN MENTION THE WORD SEMESTER TO ME”

Taurus: “Wait….. school started?”

Gemini: “I can’t really tell anymore”

Cancer: “…fine…” *Holds back sobs*

Leo: “I slay everyone’s life, so fantastic”

Virgo: “Ugh I only got a 112% on my calculus test”

Libra: “I braid people’s hair for 5 dollars per person for gas money”

Scorpio: “I’ve never had so many regrets”

Sagittarius: “I dropped 4 classes”

Capricorn: “It’s okay, I guess.”

Aquarius: “Ooo hard question, can’t decide. I think I hate it, or maybe I love it? …Ahhh”

Pisces: “I use my time doodling on the worksheets we are supposed to do, but we all know I won’t”

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Seating plans!

Ever walk into your class and all of the sudden you notice that one kid whom you've never seen, has taken your seat which you've acquired since the first day? It really gets on your nerves sometimes. But maybe he just there to complete the homework and he will go back..or maybe he was just tying his shoe and needed a chair to sit on. NOPE! He is there talking and laughing to one of his mates; just sitting on your seat. Enjoying the moment. You on the other hand you have a choice-you either sit at another spot for the next hour and a half. Or you confront the person telling them it's your seat they're sitting in. Now you chose the second option because you love your original spot. It's your favourite spot in the whole class and nobody's going to take that away from you. So you politely go to the person and you politely but firmly in your mind, tell them that seat is yours. He apologizes, gets up, and sits at another spot. You did it!! You have re-accommodated your seat!! It's like reclaiming your own little territory. You feel so relieved and you once again sit down ready for class. That's the joy of having unofficial seating plans in class! -Post dismissed!

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How to deal with post-grad blues

Seniors: Do you have the feeling of sadness knowing that you have just graduated and now you are out of high school for good, and going to steer your life in a new direction from now on? Are you going to miss your days in high school; the friends you have bonded, and the teachers who helped you so much during your time? I, and some people call it, post-graduation blues. There is a way to help you feel a little better after all that celebrating and saying farewell. That is keeping yourself busy in the summer. This summer, try to revamp yourself in a way before you go to post-secondary in September, or whatever you're planning to do this fall. Here are 16 ideas for the 2016 summer season that you should definitely begin: -Start an exercise routine -Learn a new language -Try different foods -Go to the beach until sunset -Hiking -Camping with friends -Learn to cook -Have a summer/BBQ party -Find your first job (if you haven't had one) -Re-decorate your room -Write stories -Road trip with family/friends -Compile some photos and create a scrapbook/album -Meditate -Start a YouTube channel -Try DIY projects Good luck and a belated congratulations to the class of 2016!! You should be proud!!

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Staying in touch with friends after high school

So in about a month, graduation will commence and it will be time to say goodbye. I know let in the sad farewells~ It's really a no-brainer these days but with social media, it's really impossible to never stay in touch with your friends after high school. Let me tell you my short story for when I was about to leave high school and my friends: Pretty much almost everyone is either going to the same university/college, and there are some who are going to go to different colleges all by themselves~that would be me, and some of my other friends. I have never gone to a school where I haven't known anyone, and so college would be the first. So me and my friends were wondering, how much time would we get to see each other during the fall. It almost felt like we're actually going to say farewell for good by the time of grad. But this whole "final farewell for good" didn't last long! We had an entire summer for me and my friends to hang out and spend time just as we did back in high school. Our only sources of communication in the fall, was through text and social media. It did feel different not having to see my friends everyday, but once time passed, I got used to it. Of course there were some of the days where I just felt lonely, but at that time, I had my college friends to talk to once in a while. (I'll make a post about making college friends very soon!) My whole point is that it is absolutely possible to stay in touch with friends who are going to different colleges than you. Yes, even those who are leaving cities, and even an entire country! It's all thanks to what we have right now; a phone! Social media is there to keep in touch with people who are far away for the usual face-to-face communication. While yes, graduating and finishing high school means to go create your own pathway, it doesn't mean you should say goodbye to your friends forever! Stick to being friends for life! Think of them as the ones who will be by your side in the long run from now on. And when you get a chance to meet again in person, no matter the occasion, make it count!! -post dismissed!!

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How to Join a Sports Team

So a user asked me what he/she can do to join a sports team.

Let me just start by saying I really didn't get involved with my P.E. people back in high school. I was really into the arts and technical stuff, and the art hallway in my school is where you'll mostly find me. But given the fact that one of our school's majors recognizes P.E. (the other being business) as specialist majors, it is almost impossible to not recognize students who are involved in some sport in my school.

Given that there were many athletic people in my school, I got a chance to talk with some of them and see how the life of theirs was like. These people have joined at least one sports team in the school. The process was very simple: Just sign up. If you're interested in joining a sports team and you feel that you can give it your all, then all you need to do is sign that paper hung on the bulletin. Nothing is going to stop you or try to prevent you from doing what you think is best for you. If you think you can't do it, then you must be underestimating yourself.

The second is to go to every practice. I knew some people who used to skip a practice or two because they didn't feel like it. Ever heard of the saying 'Practice makes perfect?" Going to every practice, or at least being dedicated to it, will benefit you on the long run. Practicing will make you become a better athlete, and will make your team stronger. Your teammates rely on each other in order to succeed and really try hard, so do your team a favor; show them you care by being there!

Bond with your teammates. This is where most friendships are made in high school; when you and other people share common interests. Talk with one of your teammates and get to know them. Try to have a positive attitude around them and BE SUPPORTIVE. This will show that you care for them and want them to succeed. Your teammates may show some respect for you as well when you're really supportive for them.

Understand that there is going to be hard work put into it. Just like any work in class, playing a sport and wanting to succeed takes hard work. You just have to learn how to give your best effort out there. If you're struggling, learn from the mistakes and just keep on trying The main point is to not give up, even when you think it's going to end. Keep trying, keep playing!

Be (a little more) healthy. Playing a sport means you're doing physical activity and your body is working hard. Treat your body right by getting into the habit of healthy eating. You don't have to change your entire diet, just try to eat foods that are highly nutritious. Pack foods to eat before/after practice. Know that your body needs energy like carbs to function properly. But don't just foods that have carbs in them, eat a variety of fruits/vegetables to get those vitamins and minerals too. Eat foods with protein as well to repair/replenish muscle in your body. Last but not least, stay hydrated by drinking water; especially after practice.

Your coach is your mentor. Listen to what your coach has to say. He/she conducts every practice and is the go-to person if you need help. Understand that your coach is there to ultimately support you and push you to your very best. Listen to what your coach has to say, and ask them where you could improve if you feel like you're struggling.

Have fun! In the end of it all, the main goal is to enjoy what you love doing. Isn't that the main reason why you signed up in the first place? As long as you were having the time of your life out there, then that is definitely worth more than winning. Get out, and do the sport you love to do!

Hope this helps -Post dismissed!

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Fundraising Ideas

If you're planning on starting a fundraiser, number one: GOOD FOR YOU! number two: if you already know what your cause is, you just need to come up with what it would be. Here are some cool fundraising ideas you could put together that arose from my high school (and some I've come up). Hope these will help: NOTE: be sure to get administration's approval before setting up the following fundraising events.

1. Flash mob: In my high school, we did some sort of autism awareness event that involves dancing and wearing blue. Have your fundraising group raise money for a foundation by having a flash mob in your school; It's tons of fun and you can have the option to have students wear a specific colour on that day too!

2. Nerf dart tag battle: Transform a space around your school (this could be outside, or in the gym) to a battlefield of Nerf-frenzy! Charge a fee and students can battle it out with a game of Nerf tag. It sounds like a ton of fun; and you would have the money raised to your cause.

3. Overnight camp out: My high school did an awareness on youth poverty one year. So we got students and teachers together to stay outside of the school overnight and raised money to an organization tackling the issue. Have some students sign up and charge a fee. Have a rule that students can only bring certain items to the overnight. Then wait until the night of, to lay out your sleeping bag, cook over a fire, and try to build shelter out of simple materials. It's a real eye opener and something that students might be interested in.

4. Pie-face your teacher: It's simple: a student can have the opportunity to throw a pie in their teacher's face. Get a list of teachers willing to participate. Have voting jars in place and charge students a fee to vote and also give in return a ticket, which can give them a chance to throw the pie to whichever teacher they voted for. The teacher(s) with the most votes gets to be thrown a pie by the randomly chosen student(s) they voted for. Make this happen during lunch so that other students can witness the hilarious reactions.  

5. DIY bracelet making: Promote the event by setting up posters and a booth. Charge students a fee to be able to make their own bracelets and/or necklaces with groups of friends. All money raised can go to your cause, or you can split it for the materials spent. 

 6. Treasure chest raffle: Get a box filled with stuff students want (like school supplies, candy, accessories, a phone case, etc.) Unless you have an actual treasure chest to give away, decorate the box and make it look nice. Hold a raffle and charge students a fee to place themselves a ticket to win the "treasure chest." The money raised could be split between the supplies to create the treasure chest, and towards your cause.

7. Play Day: Have students skip an entire period to just relax, have fun, and play! For about $3.00, students get a ticket to admit themselves into a "theme park." filled with games, and activities. This could be in the gym, where most of the sports equipment is there, or it could be held outside. Wherever it is, students are sure to have fun and not worry about school for once!

8. Water fight: Similar to the play day idea, have students sign up and pay a fee to have a water fight in the school's field. Be sure to ask if you could use the school's water supply, and get plenty of water balloons!

Happy fundraising -Post dismissed!

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How to study for law school finals 101

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High School vs. College

I got a question from a another Tumblr asking what college is like compared to high school. There are many things to be said about in this topic, and to make this post as short as possible, I'll generally go briefly about the environment around college students versus high school students. College is definitely a whole different ball game. A lot of things happen in college and it can be a transitional time in your life. Here's why it's so different.

HS: You generally have class with people the same age as you.

College: You may have people in your classes who are a bit older than you.

HS: There are bells that signal which period is next, or if it's lunch.

College: There are no bells to tell you it's time to go to class.

HS: There are morning announcements that give students info about what will go on during the day, week, or next week.

College: There are no announcements that tell you what's going on around the school.

HS: Attendance is taken in the beginning of class.

College: Attendance is rarely taken and instruction or the lecture, begins promptly.

HS: Your class size is roughly about 20-30 people.

College: Class sizes can vary (probably up to 40 people) and a lecture hall can fit over 100 people.

HS: The day is fixed throughout the week; class is from 8:30-3:00 Mon-Fri.

College: Your schedule varies daily. You could have a 2 hour school day on Monday, have 6 hours on Tuesday, to having none on Wednesday.

HS: Speaking of time, you have a set amount of time in high school and at home.

College: You probably will have some free time during the day. It is up to you on how to spend it (like studying, taking a nap, or going out).

HS: Exams are nearing the end of June (where I live), so there is a lot of hype and stress during that time

College: You can expect exams week to be as early as mid April.

HS: There are always those groups of students that think they rule the school or have a certain popularity around themselves.

College: Everyone is equal and there are no groups of students that shine out the most. 

So there's a general idea of what college is like compared to high school. Don't be alarmed or intimidated by these differences. In fact, when I started out my first semester in college, I was terrified, but once I get to know other people in the class, there were no judgements and I got used to the college environment soon after. Hope this helps, and if any of you have questions let me know!

-Post dismissed! 

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personal things I’ve learned in high school (not all but some):

-make sure not to forget to be nice to those who mean the most to you, sometimes we forget to show it -don’t have expectations about anything -smile! dont ever try to hide a smile bc smiling makes u in all around better mood and even makes u more approachable seriously -spend time with people who make you happy and a better person (the obvious) -it’s ok to not be as close to people you used to be back in the day, it will be ok I promise -don’t ever try to make someone like you, who cares if they don’t! -focus on yourself bc that’s whats most important!!

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Senior Prank Ground Rules

Senior pranks are fun and probably one of the most controversial things that happen in school at least once a year. From egg throwing to stink bombs, many seniors get suspended from these minor incidents. It's important to know that while it is fun to fool the school on your last year, there are some guidelines to follow. (NOTE: I will try to post senior prank ideas that are safe to do and won't cause any harm to anyone) 1. School property: setting up pranks maybe fun. But make sure you don't damage the school's property like lockers or desks. Damaging school property may get you into some deep trouble. 2. Privacy: while everyone may laugh it off from that awesome prank you did. Please respect others who do not want to get involved in the prank. Just make sure you respect their privacy and try not to get into someone else's personal bubble. 3. Noise: it's best to have pranks that are not noise makers. It all depends if your pranks disrupt other classes. Some teachers get annoyed when there's a whole lot of noise going on in the hallway. So try to make the big huge pranks somewhere else do it does not disrupt any teachers. 4. Traffic: if you want to pull a prank involving the parking lot, make sure you only do it in a certain area. Some parents/other drivers may want to enter in the school. So if the whole parking lot is blocked, it may cause frustration. So please be courteous on the road. 5. Check with your school's administration: okay maybe not for the small harmless pranks. But if you're going to pull of a huge prank that may cause anything from chaos, disruptions, damage to property, etc., then it's best if you talk with your hall monitor, vice principal, or even the principal. Or revamp your prank so that you are sure it won't have any negative reactions from school admin. 6. Clean up after yourself: a good senior prankster cleans themselves up once they're done. Make sure you clean up any garbage you created in your area. Yes there are janitors, but having a whole lot of garbage being thrown all at once and not picking it up is not that responsible. Please respect your janitors and take part in cleaning up once you're done. Remember that while pulling pranks are one of the best things that a senior can do, you still want to be good role models so please be mindful to the environment around you and be responsible! Have fun! -Post dismissed!

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Don't Stress Over an Audition

This is generally for those who are trying something new; like trying out for an audition for your school's talent show.

1. If you're considering doing an audition, it's recommended that you know what you're going to do. If it's trying out for a talent show, think about what you're going to do to 'WOW' the crowd. Whether it's singing, acting, improvising (Improv) etc. This is important because if you don't know what your talent is, then you won't be able to express that properly in the talent show. If you need help on finding your talent(s), dedicate yourself to trying something new each day. Ask your friends or family on what you're good at. Do a little something everyday and see what you like doing. That could be a sign that you've found your talent.

2. Practice makes perfect! If you want to be the best you can be, then you have to practice. Whether you're a good singer or not, practicing will definitely give you a better chance of making the audience lean forward from their seats.

3. Don't be nervous! It could be a little uncomfortable getting up on stage, but hey! You chose to do this audition, so make that dream come true. YOU WERE BORN TO DO THIS! SLAY IT!

4. Accept criticism. During or after your audition, the teacher(s) or someone else will be watching you and seeing if you're good to make it in the show. After your audition, accept the things the so-called judges, have to say about you. They could give you some advice on how to improve in some areas you weren't good at.

5. It's not the end of the world if you didn't make it in the final cut. Just because you didn't make it for the show, doesn't mean you should stop doing what you love to do. Don't let an audition judge your abilities, other people may love your talents, and it is something that makes us unique. So keep doing what you do, you talented human! Break a leg! (translation for good luck) -Post dismissed!

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How to Start Budgeting

You know the saying that when you're young, you've got time, you're active, but you don't have money?

Learning how to manage money is a great skill to adhere. As teens, most adults think that we spend recklessly and party all the time. But this is not true, especially if you want to learn how to manage your money to get nice things! the following are tips to help you create a budget and know where your money is going.

1. Write down how you earn your money. Whether it is from work, babysitting or your parents give you a monthly allowance, write down the amount of money you get based on a monthly basis. Usually a monthly budget works so we'll focus on this as our primary type of budget.

2. Write down all the things you spend that money on. Do you go out and eat every other weekend? If so then write it down. Do you hang out with your friends and go to the mall? Are you paying for some of the bills? Do you help your parents buy groceries by contributing some of the money? Whatever you spend on, write it down and the estimated amount. But don't calculate anything yet; that's coming next.

3. Get a few sheets of paper to create your own good copy of your budget. Create a table or T-chart with the "Earnings" on the top. Again write down your earnings below and on the other side write down the amount. Then draw a line below that and add the amount up to get the total; write that down after.

4. Create another T-Chart showing the costs you spend your earnings on. Copy the list you did earlier in this chart as well as the amounts. Draw a line below that for the total; add it up and write it down.

5. Now create a small table and write the word "balance" on top. Here you will find out the difference between your total costs and your total income. This is known as "BALANCING THE BUDGET." On the bottom of your table write down the total income, minus the total expenses. So if you're total income is $80.00 per month, and your total expenses were $75.00 per month you would write "80-75." Calculate it and write down the answer. If your answer is $0.00, then you have balanced your budget! If you have some money left over, then try to save that amount; put it in your savings account/piggybank and let it GROW overtime.

6. If your answer is a negative amount, it means you are overspending by that amount. Consider ways of limiting your spending and try to move some things around in your "costs" table so you save money. Perhaps try to limit going out to once per month. Or limit shopping. Then try to re-calculate and see if the amount adds up 0..or more!    

This is just one way of watching your spending habits as the average teen you are. Learning how to budget money could lead you to better saving habits in the future and you will never have to dread over your bank account! -Post dismissed

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Things to do for March Break

1. Sleep- You deserve it!

2. Binge watch anything on Netflix

3. Try baking a pie

4. Go out to a fancy restaurant

5. Bike

6. Jog

7. Try vlogging

8. Go with your friends to a place in your city where you haven't been before

9. Go to an art museum

10. Play a board game with your friends

11. Organize your wardrobe

12. Try baking a cake

13. Take photos of nature, and try drawing them

14. Do your homework? -if any

15. Invite your friends over and play a scary game

16. Go out on a mini camping trip with your friends - if you have car

17. Go to an attraction/theme park

18. Video games

19. Take the subway around your city and take pictures

20. Visit a science centre and discover new things

Relax and enjoy your break - Post dismissed!