What kind of student are you?

In school community we always communicate with our classmates and teachers. It reflects your characteristics and attitude as a student, as a classmate, and as a friend. You will also see different personalities, which make up your own group of friends. And as students there are those prim ones, clever and outspoken. How can you differentiate each?

There are intellectual students. These students have a real passion for studying and learning new things. They dislike nothing more than showing up for a test unprepared, which means they are willing to read the books until the wee hours of the exam day. For them school is a place to explore exciting things and to discover new ones. For me being a dedicated student is all fine, but we should not forget that school is also a place where you can have good time with friends. Don’t neglect the fun times.

There are also shy ones. They are a quiet type who keeps to themselves, especially when surrounded by people they don’t know. Eventhough they let themselves go with when they are with their own group of friends. For them school can be paradise when they are with their friends and hell when they are without them. But eventhough they are shy, they also need to know some other kids. And I’m sure that they will find new friends among them.

There are leaders. They have the guts for convincing others to follow them. Not only persuasive with their friends, but they can also talk to their teachers into anything, like rescheduling the oral tests or seatwork. For them school is a place where their natural charm and venom shines. But they should also let others decide once in a while. They shouldn’t be disappointed if some will disagree with what they decided.

It cannot be complete if there are no wild and rebel students. They get kicks out of talking, laughing, and making jokes. They are storms who love being with others and thrive on being the center of attention. For them school is a fairly boring and dull place. But thanks to their good cheer and friendly attitude, they always manage to see the positive side of it. But they also have to pay attention in class so that they will have less time to study and more time to have fun and to feel the real school.

As a student I belong to those dedicated students, eventhough I’m not “very intelligent”. I just wanted to be in the honors list specifically to be one of the top ten. So I study hard eventhough sometimes I felt asleep while studying. I want to hit the highest possible score. So I accomplish my assignments early and review my notes when there are tests. But I also rest myself and have fun. Maybe if I will not do that I’m already crazy.

We can’t really draw how each person interacts with us. We have our own characteristics. And as a student we should accept others as what they are. We cannot decide them as to be anybody as long as you should be yourself. You do not need to be a very intelligent or wild student because everybody does. Just be proud of yourself and I’m sure there will be no problem.

My Worst Subject

It’s nearly impossible for students not to come across at least one subject they find boring or particularly hard to reach and understand. We are only human. We also dislike things. And as students that are in school everyday we will realize that there are things that we disfavor especially some subjects that we are learning everyday. We find it hard and we start to detest it. The only way to cope up with difficult subjects is to avoid blowing the problem out worst. We should not think that complex subjects ruin our life. It maybe just a challenge and to test our patience as students.

Like me my worst subject is Social Science because it is very boring. I also don’t like the teacher. I always think that this subject is very difficult and complicated. That is why I always flunk the exam. Of course, a subject comes much easier when you like the teacher, but when you don’t; you simply have to concentrate on learning the material. It is the only way to survive situations like this. But still I really don’t have the mood on learning the subject. I really don’t know if the real problem is the teacher or the subject itself.

My battle with Social Science continues. I can’t stand the teacher and all those uprisings and ancient heroes are surely not my cup of tea. I can’t even remember anything after I read the book. It is definitely ruining my brain. There’s nothing about it that interests me. For me things don’t look good at all. I’ll be doing as a prisoner when it comes to Social Science period.

One day I was thinking of a good way too, at least to get by the subject. I thought that if I will exert the maximum required effort to at least pass the subject then, even if I can’t cope up with the highest grade in class at least I’ll be regaining a subject that otherwise could have become a nightmare.

Yes! I’ve got the right solution. At least for me, I am doing fine and I can’t believe that I can remember names and dates. I also got a passing grade in the subject. I knew that there is still a way to overcome my worst subject. And no I realize that I am different from that dummy girl before who is very hopeless. A girl whose got a big question mark on the face. Now I’m incredibly working fine. I also started to like the teacher as well.

Don’t let some subjects find more challenging than others with personal failure. You can’t like anything, it’s only normal. Being hopeless and losing courage will not help you instead making the problem worst. Looking at the bright side, this way actually is an important step in learning what you really do like. It will make your decisions regarding your future easier. Lastly, overcoming what appears to be an unconquerable dislike of a subject will provide fulfillment and boost your self-confidence.

Teachers Behind You

Dealing with your teachers is not always easy. There’s usually one whose approval you’d seek, one you’d like to challenge, and one you would like to consult with when you get a bad grade. It seems that our relationship with our teachers often reflect those that exist with our own families. You always talk and go with the teacher everyday so there is no reason in which they influence the flow of our family relationship. But we should always remember that school has also factors that are different from home, especially the teacher and student relationships.

After all, whether our teachers are angels or grouches, they are there to teach us and appraise our academic performance objectively.
But sometimes as we are with our teachers there are incidents that happened which also complete the bonding of the teacher and the student. We also have experiences in school, with them, that we don’t experience with the family or also different from the home.

When the teachers always single you or caught you. I experienced it many times when the teacher caught me misbehaving or daydreaming and call a special attention. Of the same composition, for me it feels embarrassing at the same time I feel angry. Maybe the best thing you can do is to try to modify your behavior and see whether this changes your teacher’s attitude towards you. And also you may ask to have your seat changed; perhaps your neighbors are distracting you.

Second, sometimes the teachers give you a grade that you feel is incorrect. I really experienced it especially in essay writing. Sometimes when I see that my essay is correct enough to be given an incorrect grade I ask the teacher why he gave me this score. It may change the teacher’s mind.

And lastly and the most common situation between the student and the teacher is when the teacher never remembers your name. There are those times when a teacher calls you in a wrong name and I really hate that. Maybe we should have a seat plan for him with the entire student’s name or namecards on each student’s desk.

But remember school is not your home and your teachers have responsibilities and duties that are different from your parents. It is their job to enforce school rules, so don’t assume that they are always wrong and you are always right. Especially when they give limits to your moves. A good relationship with your teacher requires respect.

And lastly you should take in mind that teachers are our “second parents”. But it doesn’t mean that if they are second parents they just are like our true parents. Put in mind that our parents supports and gives us much love, support, care and attention which for our teachers are different. Teachers mold us and give us knowledge. They give stocks and bits of facts of this much unknown world of us.

Test Jitters

Exams are in breeze. My knees were shaking and I just can feel the fast beat of my heart. I can’t imagine that it is the start of the three-day periodical test. It seems that it was a week ago after I took the last periodical exam. And I can feel that I’m mental blocked. But there are three things, which I remember when I take a test. First, I remember that the best ideas will come from my own brain. Next, I take a deep breath; I also have a stretching relaxing my shoulders and back. And make sure that I feel calm and sure of myself. Lastly, I don’t waste time and energy imagining failing the test. I just concentrate on the present.

When I entered the school, the first thing that I saw were the students scattered everywhere. I could barely hear their clamorous talks. Some were memorizing and some were whispering prayers. I hurriedly went into the classroom. I reviewed for about two hours then the bell rang. It was the signal that it would be the start of the nerve wrecking third periodical test. I’ve got a rosary on my pocket and some extra ballpen. I blessed my testpaper and started answering. After one hour and half I’m already done. My neck was aching and I can hardly move it. Maybe I was facing down for an hour and it feels bad.

I was bewildered with the questions. But I just ignored it. I was the first one to pass the answering sheet. And then I went out of the classroom and reviewed for the next subject. I cannot concentrate well because some were very noisy. So when the bell rang I didn’t review well. And when I read the questions I almost forgot everything that I studied. But when I read it many times I already started to remember what I studied.

And then when I finished answering, maybe I was the last one to finish, I went out immediately. After I took the last exam I took my lunch with my classmates. Then I went home and rested. I woke up at around seven in the evening. I reviewed the next two subjects. It was harder than the first two subjects were. When I started memorizing my brain was confused and so full of facts. Then, after some time, I didn’t notice that I was again fast asleep with my books scattered in my bed. When I woke up it was morning. I can barely remember where I stopped reviewing.

Back on the exam I think that I was fighting with nervous that time. Some of the questions were vague. I also remember that I was shaking that time. But I think I did my best. I also felt the commitment to myself that at least I took the exam. And I was also sure that I did all I can do to pass the exam. I was also thankful that I was not heart attacked. But my day went very all right.

A Sluggish Day

The day started very tiring because I need to review my notes and also compile my papers for some summaries. How could I finish separating all my assignments, tests, and seatwork of each subject. And I was very unlucky because I ended messing up all my papers. I felt sleepy and dilatory. I was facing all my notes the whole period. I didn’t do anything except scanning, reviewing and scanning again all my notes. And thanks that some teachers gave in their time reviewing for the next periodical tests. And so to ease myself I treated myself very delicious snacks. But still I can feel that I’m suffering. Honestly, when it comes to periodical test I am always perplexed.

But then one VIP delegate, JohnRhey, who is very loquacious, turned my tiring day a little bit happy and fun. He started shouting and singing so I also started laughing and giggling. And also to make the difficult review into a jolly one, he hosted a game like the wowoweee. It was a game at the same time to review some lessons.

By the way talking about VIP I am one of them. It is just a group composed by us just to make fun out of the hectic and busy day for us. There are five Very Important Persons, JohnRhey, Jurrine, Jeny-vi, Irene and I. We are just making fun of ourselves.

We had shortened classes. Classes ended at 11:50. So I went home straight because I really want to rest and also to give us sufficient time to prepare for the tests, especially the first two tests were Intregated Science and Math which I find very difficult. When I arrived home I ate my lunch as usual then I went to sleep. I woke up at around three then I started to review. I find the review difficult especially the balancing of equations.

I really can’t stand out reviewing so I took the DVD then I watched. I was having fun watching it. But of course I was also scanning my notes while watching. Then when I was in the thrilling part my brothers went home very noisy. And that time my brothers went home from a fatiguing practice. When they noticed that I was watching the anime they also watched. As it happens my brothers came from the Sinulog practice. Then, in the right timing, my parents who came from the grocery store bought some fries. So while watching the movie we were eating the fries. Lucky for us.

Then at around seven in the night I reviewed Math my favorite subject. Or should I say my hatest subject. After that I went straight in bed without knowing that I didn’t have my prayers and my tooth brushed.


It was an irksome day. My day was full of grueling reviews and weary subjects, which I hated most. But still I need to work hard so that I can pass my test. Anyway, it’s up to me for the next day’s test. I will just cross my fingers and hope for the best.

Peculiar Emotions

It was the ASEAN Summit Closing day so we don’t have any class. Some say it was a tedious day because as we all know roads were closed and no outing. But inspite of the bad comment and eventhough I’m stucked up in the house, I didn’t felt bored because I was very avid for the Prince of Tennis DVD. I was craving for the DVD since last year. And when my cousin or my “best pal”, he promised that he will give me a copy of the series. I was very happy. I was also very excited because he also promised that he would give me the DVD on that day.

When I woke up, the first thing that came into my mind was the DVD. Then someone knocked on my door. And when I opened the door I saw my cousin in shorts and in T-shirt holding the Prince of Tennis DVD. He said, in a hoarse voice that, “here is the DVD and hope that you like it.” I thanked him and I was very happy. After that I take my breakfast hurriedly then I started watching the DVD. I was very happy and at the same time hopeful that it wasn't a dream because if it does it would be a nightmare.

I started watching the DVD and it was very great. Ryoma Echizen, the lead character was a freshman who has a secret talent in tennis. He was very boastful and quiet. He is a bit nasty but very cute. And as he discovers his talent he would also develop friendship between he’s co-senpais. They were Tezuka, Momoshiro, Kaidoh, Fuji, Takamura, Oishi, and Inui. At the first time I saw him I fell inlove with him. I really enjoy watching the series. I was able to watch the first seven episodes but I didn’t finished watching it because it was very long. And I would not also allow finishing the series in just one day.

I was hooked on the movie. But I almost forgot that I have to review for the coming periodical test. So I stopped the movie and kept it on my secret box. I took my lunch and rested for a while. But still I found myself watching the pictures of Ryoma Echizen in the DVD case. After, I prepared my bag then reviewed some subjects. I started to feel bored and tired reviewing but I didn’t have any choice. When I was scanning some pages of my notebook my mind is still with him. I don’t know what is in him that I liked best.

For me this day is a happy day because I got a Prince of Tennis DVD. But because of that periodical test and the subjects I need to review in preparation, my day ended with a tiring and a little bit boring, but it is okay as long as I’ve got the hottest DVD.

Classmates: Beware of Them

When you find yourself in a new class with kids you don’t know, the first rule is to have no fear. Feeling shy and embarrassed among people you don’t know is completely natural. You just need to be observant. Come up with your new complete rundown on each of your classmates.

Here’s my list:

JohnRhey, Mr. Nice Guy: Everyone likes him. He’s always telling jokes and keeps the whole class in up to one's ears. He even makes the teacher laugh, but after the 5th joke, he gets a warning from the teacher. We always have fun when he’s around. A GOOD EGG!

Jurrine, the fan: She lives for Ryoma Echizen. I also own Prince of Tennis DVD’s and stickers but still Jurrine is obsessed with him. She had more pictures and watches the show everyday. Tell something bad about Ryoma and I’m sure she’ll kick you out. ONE TRACK MINDED!

Irene, Miss Splendid: She has everything a girl could ever want. The trendiest clothes, the softest hair, the nicest friends and the straightest teeth but still she is called Betsy. She is popular to the class because she is Betsy. UNBEARABLE!

Jeny-vi, the shy girl: She doesn’t appear to be a jerk. There’s a hesitant look in his eyes, though most of the time she looks down at her shoes. He turns a bright shade of red whenever she’s forced to speak out loud in the class. THE JURY’S STILL OUT!

Mia, Miss Loquacious: She is talkative. She’s just around the corner. She sometimes talks in clamorous way but don’t underestimate her. She will rock your world and make your day noisy. LITTLE MISS LUSCIOUS LIPS!

Bia, the girl next door: She is the most beautiful girl in the class. She has everything, the brain, the looks, the heart and the attitude. No doubt that she is every boy’s dream girl. And she is the third honor in the class. MISS UNIVERSE!

Rheena, the secret keeper: She knows everything. She even perceives the darkest secret of everybody. But it doesn’t mean that she gossips everybody. Rheena really is the most trusted friend. And don’t worry she will not spill the beans.

A really nice bunch. I’ve got no idea whom to count on for a serious relationship. I suppose I’ll have to be the one to take the first step. Don’t let first impressions scare you. Take a close enough look at the people around you and just don’t criticize immediately. Never rule out the possibility of making friends with any of your new classmate. Such moments call for a smile, kindness, and lots of good cheer.

But remember take friendship as a serious relationship. It is just like collecting and haunting treasure. And knowing your classmates is the first step. You should never take it for granted because we don’t know if you will lose it. So try to be friendly and I’m sure you will have a good time spending time for everybody.