School

I love the camaraderie of badminton practice, but it makes me so tired! Should I carry on next year? Try talking to your coach, suggests our elder. You may find…

My friends and family say it won’t be the end of the world if I don’t get in — but I’m so stressed! You’ve done everything you can, says our…

Public speaking is not my favorite activity, but I didn’t expect to do this badly! Don’t worry, says our elder: Learn as much as you can from the experience and…

I’m majoring in vocal at art school, but I’ve lost all my passion for singing. Should I switch schools? Our elder helps a letter writer who has lost their motivation….

My teacher has been like a father figure to me, but I’m graduating soon. Should I go cold on him to make leaving high school easier? Or give him a…

… but they can’t see that I’m struggling! Breathe, says our elder. Nobody needs to be perfect. Keep communicating with your parents and seek the support you need. Dear EWC…

I yell and rant so much every morning that I often end up missing school. How can I change my behavior? Maybe your letter is a sign that you’re growing…

I’m dreading my mathematics paper and anxiety makes me sweat! Can you help me relax? Our elder has some top tips for test-taking. You’ll ace it, he says. Dear EWC…

… and I’m not gonna drink the Kool-Aid. Can you help me get through the next two years of high school? Our elder can empathize — he dropped out of…

I moved from the Midwest to New York for college and I’m finding it hard to fit in. Should I give up my scholarship and move back to be with…