Second semester senior year can feel emotionally overwhelming. Students are rarely still focused on school, and just showing up to class can feel like an accomplishment. When I was teaching AP Biology, senior attendance noticeably dropped by April. And even when students were physically there, they weren’t always fully present. It wasn’t unusual for them […]
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Shifting Your Role While Staying Close If the second semester of senior year feels emotionally complex, that’s because it is. This is a season of change, not just for your child, but for you as well. As this transition unfolds, many parents find themselves asking the same question: how do I support my child while
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When I moved from Singapore to Mexico City, I was wildly unexcited. First, I want to acknowledge the privilege inherent in that statement. Having the opportunity to move countries, to choose a new place to live, and to pursue a different career path is something not everyone has access to. At the same time, even
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When people talk about studying abroad as an international student, they usually focus on what you’re gaining. A degree. Independence. New experiences. A global perspective. But there’s something else happening at the same time–something that often goes unnamed. You’re also experiencing loss. Not always in obvious ways. Not always in ways you can easily explain.
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You imagined this would feel exciting. A fresh start. New friendships. Independence. Opportunity. And maybe it does sometimes. But there are also moments where it feels confusing, lonely, or heavier than you expected. Moments where you find yourself thinking: “Why is this so hard? I thought I’d be happier.” If that thought has crossed your
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The summer before college, I felt like I was barely keeping my head above water – both emotionally and, in some ways, literally. I had earned a Division I swimming scholarship, but I was struggling with depression in a very real way. Just showing up to practice felt like a victory, and my times in
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