School Survival


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Ways School is Like Prison

Understanding the Parallels and Seeking Alternatives Hey there, fellow school-hater. If you're reading this, chances are you've felt like you're trapped in a system that suffocates your spirit and suppresses your individuality. Well, I'm here to tell you that you're not alone. In fact, there's a whole community of us who understand exactly what you're […]

School Is Not As Enjoyable as It Should Be

Hey there, fellow school struggler. If you're reading this, chances are you've had more than a few rough days in the classroom. Let me start by saying this: your feelings are absolutely valid. You're not alone in feeling this way, and there's nothing wrong with you. The system just doesn't fit us, and that's okay. […]

School Is Not the Only Way to Success

Hey there, fellow school-hater. If you're reading this, chances are you're feeling pretty down about the whole school situation. Trust me, I get it. The constant pressure, the rigid structure, the feeling of being trapped - it can all be overwhelming. But guess what? Your feelings are valid. You are not alone, and there's nothing […]

My School Makes Me Feel Happy

Hey there, fellow happy campers! Today, I'm thrilled to share my overflowing joy about the utopia that is school. I mean, who wouldn't want to spend their best years confined to a desk, right? My school is so dedicated to our happiness that they've decided to launch an essay contest. The prompt? "My School Makes […]

What Could You Learn If School Didn't Monopolize All Your Time?

Ahoy there, fellow seekers of wisdom! So, you're pondering the vast expanse of knowledge that lies beyond the classroom walls, wondering, "What could I learn if school didn't snatch away my precious hours faster than a hungry squirrel nabs an acorn?" Firstly, let's liberate ourselves from the shackles of conventional thinking and embrace the idea […]

Why does school make me want to throw up?

Ever felt like your stomach is doing somersaults at the mere thought of school? You're not alone, and there's a good reason why. Stress and anxiety can pull some pretty wild tricks on your body, and nausea is one of their favorite party tricks. First things first: take a deep breath. There's absolutely nothing wrong […]

School gives you panic attacks? There's nothing wrong with you!

Hey there, fellow school survivor! If you're reading this, chances are you've experienced those dreaded panic attacks at school. First things first, take a deep breath and know that you're not alone. We get it, and we're here to let you know that there's absolutely nothing wrong with you. School can be an incredibly stressful […]

Tired of school

J wrote: Listen. I'm not going to say my name. Call me J. Point is, school is the bane of my existence. Something you've heard before, I'm sure. High school is hell. I feel my life value is determined by a letter and a number. My parents are literally screaming at me to get my […]

Seven Sins of Our System of Forced Education | Psychology Today

Seven Sins of Our System of Forced Education | Psychology Today. In my last post I took a step that, I must admit, made me feel uncomfortable. I said, several times: "School is prison." I felt uncomfortable saying that because school is so much a part of my life and the lives of almost everyone […]

Michigan Republicans protect religious bullies - place LGBT kids in danger

There is growing outrage and disgust aimed at a recently passed bill in the Michigan Senate that would allow teachers and students to harass and bully others as long as they can claim their actions are rooted in a "sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction." Wednesday, the Republican-controlled state senate in Michigan passed an […]

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