Sometimes the feeling of putting off things that are unpleasant like writing an essay or finishing your homework is just too strong to resist. Even though you clearly know that you have to finish it eventually, you still do not want to do it NOW. Procrastination impacts all of us in various degrees, however, people…
We can see the light at the end of the tunnel…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve both hated and feared presenting; Something I unfortunately had to do a lot as a student. However, after years of forced piano recitals, school concerts, and public speaking events, I’ve begun to enjoy presenting. However, many people don’t share my sentiments, as evident from an analysis done…
Hello, it’s almost (and for some of you, it’s already) back to school! End of summer, start of fall, but more importantly: the point in which all the things you’ve been putting off the entire summer is catching up to you… The “oh-I’ll-practice-my-piano-later” doesn’t work in late August, nor does the “I’ll-read-tomorrow”. SCHOOL. STARTS. IN.…
I graduated? Even though it’s been nearly a month, I still have to pinch myself as I speak these words out loud. After twelve years of formal education, I, among with the 636 students of the Sir Winston Churchill High School graduating class of 2017, walked across the stage and received my diploma, before thousands…
If you find your mind dwelling too long on something, you’ve definitely experienced these struggles in your social circles and at school. With the school year winding down for two more months, let us reminisce about all of these experiences that we have faced during the school year: 1. Your friends have gotten used to…
With exams just around the corner, I figured what better way to prepare for exam season then by extending some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned from my AP English class! These guidelines have really boosted my performance in English, and I came to the conclusion that others would benefit too. Therefore, If you…
Dear High School Me, Congrats on your graduation! Grade 12 is nearing its completion at long last. While for some, high school graduation holds the significance of the completion of 12 years of education, it is a culmination of all the hard work, difficulties, and successes that has turned you from that shy 7 year-old who…
May you never forget, fortissimo.
This post contains no spoilers. If you have any sort of social media, you probably would’ve heard of the Netflix TV series which recently premiered, titled 13 Reasons Why. With Selena Gomez as an executive producer and former Grey’s Anatomy star Kate Walsh being involved, the show had lots of promotion even before it came out on…
Have you ever gotten an unexpected mark on your test just because you made so many careless mistakes? Have you ever thought you would get a 100% if you paid more attention to the questions? Have you ever regretted not checking your work before you handed the test in? If this has ever happened to you, then here are…
Have you ever had an amazing idea that could benefit Calgary and the world around you but, the project seems out of reach because of those expenses that come with it? Calgary Youth Foundation (CYF) can solve those problems for you. What is the Calgary Youth Foundation? CYF is a youth-driven committee that offers grants…
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If you are in your final year of high school, chances are you received your diploma results this past weekend, whether you wanted to or not. As I was discussing how my exams went with a friend of mine, she mentioned that she was beginning to be afflicted by senioritis. At the time, I was…
When I was younger, I was very shy. It was never in my nature to put myself out there for the world to see. I was content in my solitude and also being around the people I loved most. But in the years that followed, I realized the best thing I could let happen to…