Category: School
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Reflecting on my First Quarter of College: Studying, Stress, & Social Life
A personal reflection – plus a few nuggets of wisdom I’ve obtained – on my first quarter at Cal Poly SLO.
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Things I Wish I Knew in High School
Fourteen things I wish someone would have told me when I was still a student at Channel Islands High School.
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Tips for Cal Poly SLO Freshman Orientation
A few words of wisdom for those going to SLO Days this year or in the future!
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Valedictorian criteria and selection process must change at CIHS.
Preface: As the editor of the Isle File, Channel Islands High School’s student newspaper, as well as a strong proponent of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, I believe it is my right to voice my opinions on this highly controversial issue. I understand many students and school administrators may disagree with the claims […]
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High School to College: Feeling Stuck In “The Middle”
I’m in a really awkward stage in my life. I like to call this feeling “the middle.” In the middle of youth and adulthood, in between high school and college, and simultaneously wanting to stay and wanting to move out, I’m confused. My mind is overwhelmed with emotions that can only be described as “bittersweet.” […]
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Tips on Applying for Scholarships
How I earned nearly $5,000 in scholarships – and how you can, too!