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First Day in a Foreign School

*These are some of my opinions and comments and I am not insulting anything/anyone

School Website: http://www.nhcs.net/noble/

This is the first American school that I’ve been in and I would like to tell my experience to others. I hope you are looking forward to this and I tried to take pictures but it’s hard because there is a rule that you cannot take pictures.

This is Noble Middle School, one of the public schools in Wilmington North Calorina. This school has a very strict policy about bullying, inappropriate content, and profanity. And the school mascot is an eagle.

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Waiting for the school bus

I got into the school in the middle of the semester which is bad because everyone has friends except me. But don’t worry, I’m used to it. At least, I made a couple of friends over there.

I was struggling so much on my first day. It was such a horrible nightmare. I was so scared that I had to ask the school counselor so many questions so many times. The system is very different from Thailand obviously because Thailand schools had no lockers and you do not need to change classes most of the time.

Many of my classmates were afraid to talk to me because they do not know who I am and they didn’t even realize I could speak English. One thing that I remembered is a group of 4 girls gave me a salad in a cup, which is very nice of them because they paid for it. They handed me the salad and then they ran away. I was so scared that I sat there looking at the salad like a mindless person, I threw it away and ran away. But don’t worry, I gave them a quarter and they still talk to me until now.

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The school’s yard

To go to another class, you’ll need to go to the room with the right number. But I couldn’t find the room with that number so I walked around the school like 3 times (and I was terrified) until I found the counselor and she guided me to the correct class.

And that is the first day in an American School and I didn’t study at all (lol).

I remembered myself trying to open a locker. It is hard because I’ve never used a locker before so I had to ask the school counselor many times, but now I know how to use lockers, I just had to practice.

This school is not the “competitive” type which means the students that are behind can catch up easily, but the smarter students (not being narcissistic but like me) they can get bored easily. I know I know, my grades are quite low right now, but I can get them up easily if I stop slacking off.

One thing that is good about this school is that it has no bullies. Not a single bully. This school had only a couple fist fights before but that was a very long time ago.

This is a good school for students who are behind and are sensitive to bullying.

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The important thing to take in that things might not be scary as you think and thank you to the students who accepted me and tried to help me.

And that is my first day in a foreign school.

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Homeschooling vs. Public School

Homeschooling vs. Public School

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Homeschooling or Public School? I’m really curious which one is better so I’ve done my own research and compare my opinions.

But first, before we begin, I’ll tell you about my history in my school life:

From kindergarten to grade forth, I’ve gone to private school but I’ve never gone to a public school before. And after that horrible school that the teacher gives answers (cheats) on tests, I decided that homeschooling will be the best way. But I lasted only for 4 years because I started to feel lonely. And I decided I will stay in traditional schools forever.

Let’s start comparing:

My opinions:

1. Homeschooling:

It’ll be nice to get away from the distractions (bullies, social media, unsuitable content for kids) and everything is so much easier because you’re at home. No late classes, you can eat anything you want, take many breaks. And the best thing is: you don’t have to pay anything (not for the books, obviously).

But your student will start to get lonely (like me) and will soon to have problems in the future about getting in/along with people.

But that won’t always happen. If your student has neighborhood friends, brothers/sisters, or classmates, your student will be fine. It’s just if you don’t have any friends.

They are still more negative opinions but they’re not as bad as the first one.

2. Public/Private School:

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There’s no difference between these two schools, and they’re pretty much the same.

It’s nice to have friends and be able to practice to live without your parents for a while. But what happens if your kid gets bullied and gets to see unsuitable content? (Note: both of these things will happen, and they happened to me already.)

From researching:

Pros & cons from Homeschooling:

  1. Children have a flexible schedule and are not restricted to the place and time where and when they must study. It allows developing child’s gifts by dedicating more time to enrichment activities.
  2. Such learners obtain real-world experience as they communicate with people working in different fields, of different age, and with different backgrounds. They can be involved in clubs, volunteer organizations, religious communities or try their entrepreneurial skills.
  3. Studying takes place at the learner’s own pace and there is no exhausting homework. On average, homeschool students show 30 points better results than their traditional school peers.
  4. Homeschool kids appear to be more mature in comparison to the school children of the same age. A higher level of discipline and self-organization. Total freedom allows managing time better.
  5. Better family relationships are guaranteed because children spend more time with their family members, communicate and discuss any problems with them. Consequently, relatives become closer to kids and understand them better.
  1. Lack of socializing with peers.
  2. Critical thinking is developed not so well.
  3. Additional money on materials is required.
  4. Being misunderstood by other members of society.
  5. Such kids have fewer friends.

Pros and cons from Private/Public School:

  1. Traditional timetable guarantees that a child will get acquainted with all school subjects beginning with their basics.
  2. The school program is organized in such a way that students get all the necessary skills to be able to live in the modern world analyzing the behavior of heroes and avoiding their own pitfalls.
  3. Children learn to cope with difficulties faced at school themselves, without the assistance of their parents and that prepares them for an adult life.
  4. Teachers offer a variety of learning methods and approaches that will meet the requirements of every child.
  5. Moreover, they have a decent person to take an example of. Public schools are affordable for all kids and parents.
  1. Customary routine does not always allow taking up activities a child would like to.
  2. No motivation to develop.
  3. All the students are placed in the equal positions so more gifted and talented kids have to wait for those who follow behind.
  4. Children are passive listeners and their participation is minimal. Parents are not usually involved in the educational process.
  5. Students make efforts to receive better grades rather than obtain new important knowledge or skills.blog.noplag.com

Conclusion:

I will stick to public/private school for the rest of my life. Since my father is too old to teach me and my mother can’t, and I don’t want to have problems in the future about getting in/along with people.

But I’d say both of the choices are good.

There might be many things I’ve missed, but that’s all I’ve got. If I miss anything, can tell me in the comments.

That’s it! And that’s all I know.

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Here are some tips to past a Test at school

Here are some tips to past a Test at school

Well, it’s back to school, which means it’s back to tests 😦 Which also might mean it’s back to being stressed out.

Exam

I have already done my midterm exam. If you don’t know what a midterm exam is, it’s an exam given near the middle of an academic grading term, or near the middle of any given quarter or semester.

If you want to pass tests, then try these tips that I always use:

1. Do your homework: Always try to complete all of your assignments, essays, and homework. I just realized that homework was important because the teachers warn the students to finish all of their homework. So try your best to do your homework and you’ll definitely get extra points.

2. Schedule your study time: Trying to fill in all of your studying the night before a test is impossible because you won’t be able to master all of the material, and it also makes you tired on the day of the test. Instead, prepare for a test by scheduling your study time each day for several days before. Trust me, the step is pretty important.

I usually study a day before and a little bit before the test day, and I spend the whole day resting.

3. Use your time wisely: Before studying, clear your desk of electronics and your phone so you don’t get distracted. When hitting the books,  be sure to take a few breaks (not too much though).

4. Form a Study group: Studying with a parent or friends can help you better understand the material and learn from one another. But you have to keep the group small, the larger the group, the more confusion, the more distractions.

I never had a study group before.  I only had a partner, which was pretty good. Many of my classmates recommend this step because it works many times.

5.  Get ready: Sharpen your pencils, grab your pens, and get your bag ready the night before the test. Get a good sleep and eat your healthy breakfast. Now your mind and body is prepared.

You must get your rest. It very important. I didn’t get enough sleep many times and I’m not able to think. So sleeping is very important.

Now you’re ready! Good luck!

Answer sheet

Now, The Test: 

1. Answer the easiest questions first, then the hard ones.

2. Read the instructions and the questions carefully (you might miss something).

3. Guess if you have to (if you’re really stumped).

4. If you start to feel stressed, remember to breathe deeply and relax.

I hoped this will help the students out there and good luck!