Changes in High School Experiences Essay

system must also change. The magnate and philanthropist Bill Gates said that the further development in America is to "have a better education system.” On his essay Bill Gates points…

continuous paper works and classes even after the end of school? For most students, these kinds of situations are more likely as nightmares that they would try to avoid happened on themselves by all cost in their lifetime. Unfortunately, including myself, these are the frustrating situations a student will be facing during his or hers’ 9-year compulsory school years followed with Taiwanese education system. However, without a doubt, these experience has shaped me in many different ways. For…

The change from teenager to young warrior is a recurring theme in Warriors Don’t Cry. Upon entering Central, each of the Little Rock Nine students has to learn how to become the warrior they were meant to be. They learn how to protect themselves, each other, and their rights. Every student that’s a part of the Little Rock Nine has to learn how to face intimidating, dangerous situations, and how to react properly. Each of them makes a sacrifice, like giving up high school boyfriends,…

“Every 26 seconds a student drops out of high school just in the United States alone.” In the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey, there are three particular habits that apply to freshman specifically. Those habits are Habit 1-Be Proactive, Habit 6- Synergize, and Habit 7- Sharpen the Saw. All the habits in this book could have applied to freshman in someway but these three, in particular, stood out. “..Principles such as responsibility, vision, teamwork, service, and…

from 2016 was 84.1%. That means only 84.1% of people graduate from high school. A lot of them dropped out during freshman year because of the big change. These rules we are going to talk about shall help any 8th graders first year of high school easy. First of all I think all 8th graders should follow this rule. Starting the year off with good grades is incredibly important. Grades in high school matter now, unlike middle school. If grades fall behind it is incredibly hard to dig up out of the…

“I know applying to colleges is the last thing you want to do right now, but you might change your mind,” a trusted friend told me. It was December of my senior year of high school, and college application deadlines were approaching quickly. I was recovering from a major illness at the time, and wasn’t ready to think about college. My plan was to spend a year living at home and working before I pursued higher education. In the following months, my recovery progressed rapidly. As my friend…

and getting the best experience. As a result, I challenged myself to be outgoing and involved in any setting. As my senior year ends, I am proud to be in two honor societies, a fraternity, accounting club and a community service club. Without curiosity, it is difficult for anyone to understand who he or she really are. Curiosity is a gift that involves sitting back and listening to what is going on. Taking on an opportunity to work abroad will not only be a great experience, but it will involve…

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is a beautifully written piece of literature about a young boy’s first year of high school. The main character, Charlie, is a socially awkward teen, just entering high school, who is struggling to cope with past events that have left him a shattered mess of emotions. He is wallflower, watching life unfold before him, although he never actually “participates”. He meets Sam and her stepbrother…

determine how a child’s foundation starts and how their experiences in life affect how they will become. I thought this was an eye opener to how kids learn and form their own personality. When I first heard of brain architecture, it made so much sense to me. I found that through my own experience, if I didn’t have the past experiences I did, I wouldn’t be the same person everyone sees today. It was just very interesting how one thing can change a person’s…

Being a student in the Beacon City School district has come with many rewards and exciting opportunities. Coming from a small private, I wasn't sure what to expect walking in on the first day of middle school. But soon the doubtful thoughts were replaced with the warm and inviting greetings from teachers, faculty, and students. Becoming a student member of the Beacon City School District Board of Education is the perfect way for me to give back to this school system in a way that could benefit…