At the beginning of the third week of school, I dropped out of what many consider the hardest advanced placement course offered at Terryville High School: AP US History. This decision, though was only made in the span of two weeks seemed to haunt my brain for months. This choice was not an easy one- but it does not make me a quitter. I have always considered myself a…
With final exams on the minds of all students here at THS in the coming weeks, here are some tips about how to succeed and do your best: Do: Go to bed early, and ensure you’re getting at least 8 hours of good quality sleep. Don’t: Watch YouTube until 3:30 AM the morning, eventually coming to the realization that you have an Algebra exam in 4 hours and miscellaneous cat videos aren’t doing you any…
As students, avoiding work is something we all do. We know it is disadvantageous, so why do we continue to procrastinate? Eliminating procrastination in our routine may become easier once we are aware of many negative aspects. We procrastinate, or put off our work, because it frees up time for us in the moment. The afternoon we could spend finishing a project, we spend with friends or just watch television instead. This is relaxing enough…
