4 Things High School Didn’t Teach Me, But Should Have
Thinking back to my four years of high school, there’s not that much that prepared me for “the real world.” So here are just a few life skills I wish I had learned in high school.
Education
Young Filipino Activists Want ‘Education Over Militarization’
Young Filipino student activists find connections between policies in the United States, and the Philippines, where a prolonged anti-drug campaign has led to the deaths of thousands.
I Was Rejected From All My College Choices. A Year Later, I’m Grateful
Now, a year later, I feel like being rejected from my “dream school” was an opportunity to get to know myself better.
How To Handle School Shooting Threats? Schools Aren’t Sure
In the first thirty days after shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, there was an almost 300-percent increase from the rate of shooting threats. What qualifies as a shooting threat? What steps should be taken afterwards by schools and law enforcement?
My Parents’ American Dream
My parents left their home country behind to give me the American Dream. But, like other immigrants, they discovered that this dream is only attainable if you know English and have a solid education.
Is Your School Ignoring LGBTQ History?
LGBTQ history is often glossed over, and in California that’s against the law.
Young, Black And College-Bound: How Race Matters
When thinking about college choice, how much does race matter for three black seniors from Oakland, Chicago, and Atlanta?
Looking For A Job As An International Student? Here Are 5 Pieces of Advice
Finding internships as a college student is difficult. Finding an internship as an international college student is even more challenging.
When Cyber School Got Depressing, I Turned To The Library
My safe space? The public library.