Hi everyone! I don’t know if this is timely or not since everybody’s schedule is different, but I thought I’d offer up some tips for having a great grad photo (since mine looked pretty killer, if I do say so myself). 1. Makeup Now considering all of the grad photos I’ve already seen, I think…
For a couple of years now, there have been many things that I’ve wanted try, but due to procrastination I don’t always have the time to do them. One of those things is to become ambidextrous. Now, you’d probably be wondering at this point, “why would this guy want to learn how to ambidextrous, doesn’t he…
Sleep can be a tricky thing for many people. Students, especially, may feel the burden of having to balance school and other social obligations on the plate. Studies show that teenagers need about 8 1/2 to 9 hours of sleep each night. But the reality is that, on average, teens manage only 7 to 7 1/4 hours…
Hello again aspiring debaters, I am back! This week, we’ll be focusing on how to write an effective and powerful speech. First things first, a speech is not meant for you to read off of word for word. If you ever go to a debate and recite a speech, don’t expect to win, no matter…
Exam break is a great time to binge watch some Netflix if you aren’t writing any diplomas, but sometimes it’s not too easy to find something worthwhile to watch. I recently discovered the wonderful movie that is Liberal Arts. It is an independent Rom-Com starring Elizabeth Olsen and Josh Radnor, and a great way to spend…
Let’s be honest, when you are in high school and January, the month for exam tsunamis, comes rolling around, you do not have time to think about “starting the new year right.” On the other hand, once the month comes to a close, we can become more intrinsic on what we want to improve in…
It’s that time of the year when for Grade 12 students, it’s natural to not only welcome the changes the coming year will bring, but also dread them. With graduation just months away, my fellow Grade 12 compatriots have started applying to post secondary schools already, but many of us are still clueless about the processes.…
Final exams are coming up. That sentence just made me shudder. Although this is something we certainly cannot change, we can definitely prepare for it. I personally find studying and doing homework hard. The hard part about it is getting started. One of the worst things is when I finally begin by opening the opening the…
Gasp! The semester ended quicker than it seemed! Which means, the most dreaded season is approaching- exam season. Very often, I find myself stressed beyond limits for an upcoming examination. I end up pulling all-nighters, even on the eve of the exam. After all these years of stressing out, I have discovered foolproof ways of…
We can’t just skip over the Roman Empire when we’re discussing world history, right? With midterms or finals coming up, I wish you the best of luck and hope this blog will help you with your revision. A noticeable piece of information that is skipped is in fact, one of the most famous stories. You’ve…
Are you a student of Physics 30? Are you as frenzied by quantum mechanics as I am? Well, fear not, your savior is here with a quick run through on many of the concepts covered in Quantum Physics. I therefore welcome you to… Quantum Physics Part 1: The Beginning As you may know, light was quantized, ie, restricted…
I haven’t posted in a little while, but I am back! And I am here to continue my mini-series on all of the debating basics you will need to start being a debater yourself. This time, I’ll be talking about how you should prepare for a upcoming debate. 1. Know the topic Whether you’re debating…
I feel like once winter starts to come around, everyone starts to get a little stressed. In school, midterms are either completed or on their way, and then suddenly after Christmas break, finals roll around. Mixed with holiday get togethers and preparation, the next few months are some of the most stressful in the year…
Communet is a popular app where you can write anonymous messages about people at your school. It’s a great way to send messages of encouragement to other students or to compliment someone you are too shy to talk to in person; however, it is also an easy way to post mean messages about others. So…
We are well into the school year now, and tests are starting to come up. It can be difficult to study for a test, especially after coming back from summer break. Below are some tips to make sure you can do the best you can on your upcoming test. …