My Education Experience

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Geometry and Chemistry

Fall 2002. Geometry and Chemistry quickly became sore subjects for me. I was doing horribly in both. It was bad test after bad test—Ds and Fs piling up. What kept me afloat were homework assignments and, in the case of Chemistry, participation in the labs. Why was I doing so poorly? If a subject... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Patchworks

My recent bout with strep reminded me of my school days. The close quarters meant that when someone got sick, it spread quickly. Teachers would end up teaching patchworks of students. At that point, lessons slowed so that those who were out didn’t fall behind. Recommended Reading When I Missed Gym... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

How Many Planes?

I've been away due to strep. I am feeling better. September 2002. During a geometry review, Mr. Hanks asked me a question that, on the surface, seems like one I should have forgotten: How many geometric planes are there? I answered, “One.” From the look in Mr. Hanks’s eyes, I knew I was wrong.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Compositions

Fall 2002. The compositions in AP French were a clear reflection of my early struggles in the course. The AP French test had a written component: a topic would be given, and we were expected to write five paragraphs. Once a week, Madame Finn assigned homework in which we had to write a composition.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 25, 2026

The Best Thing About a Snow Day

When I was in school, my favorite part of a snow day was sleeping in. For most of my school years, I was up around 6 a.m., so being able to wake up much later—usually around nine—felt like a luxury. I enjoyed every bit of that extra rest. Recommended Reading The Snowy Days... Sign in to see full entry.

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