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My Take On Controversial Topics

  By Dhwani Desai Controversy; a disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, or heated. There are thousands are thousands, maybe millions, of controversies that people can debate about for hours. Today, I thought it’d be fun to share my thoughts and opinions regarding different topics. Topic 1: Should schools have uniforms? My opinion on this is yes and no. I think after a certain age level, it should be fine to wear whatever you want.  But to expose little children to jealousy because someone is wearing something prettier or more expensive than them is the reason, I think elementary and maybe middle school should  have  uniforms. I’m not saying older kids don’t have reason to be jealous.  I know some people become upset, but it’s easier for older individuals to digest and deal with jealousy than younger individuals. I also believe that teenagers should have the right to freely dress and express themselves however they want. Topic 2: Will artificial intelligence take over the world
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The Importance of Knowing Your Learning Style

By Shreya Deo Learning types. In elementary school, we were once given a 30 minute interactive lesson with the counselor where 4 different learning types were introduced- auditory learners, visual learners, kinesthetic learners, and traditional learners. But was a 30 minute session really enough to explore this topic that could have potentially made class a little easier? The answer is no. Thats why today on Student Side Up, I want to talk to you about the importance of knowing your learning type, and how you can use it to your advantage. Why is knowing your learning type important? Knowing your learning type is crucial to being successful in your classes. Students tend to identify their learning type in middle school and even early high school. I personally started to pay more attention to it in 8th grade, but it really depends on your overall study habits as well. Learning types, for starters, will help you identify which learning method proves to be the most beneficial for you. In t

How to Tackle Drama at School and Focus on the Important Things

  By Dhwani Desai Drama is prevalent no matter what grade level you’re in or who you are acquainted with. In this post , I will share some ideas on h andling/stopping drama through the words of one of my friends who's had exp e rience with her own drama. Before I start, I just want to give a special thanks to my friend Vee Ng uyen for the inspiratio n, ideas , and advice that I get to share with you all. (I am going to leave a link to her Instagram - if you want to go follow her – at the end of this post or in the commen t section of this blog.) Every time I’m quoting one of her ideas expressed exactly, I will parenthesize it.   Find the root cause The first and most important step is to identify who the person at fault is. If it’s yours, you sho uld apolog ize to whoever was concerned or hurt. For example, if you cheated on a test and blame it on someone else causing them to get in trouble , apologize to th em and try to mend yo ur relationship with them. Don’t

How to Overcome Exam Anxiety

  By Shreya Deo Being a student comes with many pros and cons, no doubt. But one of the biggest points of concern that has been more prominent amongst students in higher grade levels is exam stress and anxiety. Anxiety is one thing that only happens to some people, but exam anxiety can hit anyone at any point of time in their schooling. That's why, today, I wanted to talk a little bit about how to prevent exam anxiety and stress. Ever since I entered middle school, I always had a worrying factor at least once a week- tests and quizzes. I was always well prepared, but the underlying fear of getting a bad grade used to hit hard. The moments before a test, even while knowing all the material, I used to frantically re-read my extensively detailed notes. (It never really made a difference, though, because I knew what the material was. It was only for the satisfaction that my eyes had seen the notes at least once before the test.) But during the test, I used to breeze through it and even

Recommended Summer Activities from a High Schooler

  By Dhwani Desai Summer. It can be quite uneventful if you have nothing planned out. Today, I wanted to share a couple activities you could engage in to make summer just a bit less boring for you! Learn a new hobby I don't know how to do many things outside of school, so this summer I'm learning crochet and how to play the piano. So far, its been a fantastic journey and I can't wait to see how I improve with more practice. Of course, you can learn how to play other instruments, start journaling, art, or a new skincare routine! If the environment outside your house is calming and scenic, you can go for a bike ride or a stroll in the park too! (Also taking into account the weather, as Houston heat absolutely sucks) Learn a new language Languages are simply words and sounds people use to communicate in their daily lives. The more you know in a language, the easier it is to communicate with someone. Plus, it makes you feel more knowledgable :) Spanish, for example, is a very i