Why don't they teach you about real life in school?
I've always wondered the same thing. We learn a lot of useless things that don't prepare us for real life responsibilities after graduation. There really isn't a focus on practical subjects like how to balance a checkbook, investing, or practical problem solving. Instead we study useless things that the majority of us will never use in our adult lives.
What is something you've always wondered about high school education?
I’ve always wondered why subjects that were boring or really difficult in high school were interesting or easier to understand in college. I don’t fault high school teachers. They have really hard jobs, and many qualify for sainthood for all that they do. The difference is that in college you have more invested in your own education. High school, at least up to a certain age, is mandatory; college, on the other hand, is optional. You don’t have to go to college if you don’t want to go. High school is immature and childish; in college you are an adult and you are treated as one. I’ve been lucky in college; almost all of my professors loved the courses they taught and did a great job, challenging me and helping me. High school was more about marking time, and teachers have considerably less freedom than college professors, especially today (they had more freedom to a degree when I was in high school during the late 1970s-early 1980s). High school is more about rote learning, which is important and has its uses, while college is about applying what you learned to new situations, more synthesizing, more analysis. High school, especially if you went to a very small one like I did, was socially limiting for me. Kids are cruel and the cliques made life hell. College was sooo much better. People didn’t shun me, and would actually talk to me. I found there were other students at college who were like me in terms of interests and personality, and that to make and be friends with people didn’t hinge upon being the prettiest girl, being a cheerleader, being able to afford designer clothing, or having a car. People liked you (or not) based on who you are inside, not on criteria that have no intrinsic value.
How well does zoloft work for anxiety disorders linking to depression?
It works pretty damn good for me. I really don't feel sleepy at all just better. It's more like your relaxed now that you don't have anxiety. It was a change for me because I couldn't think of a time where I was not panicky except when I was a little kid. I started taking zoloft for anxiety/depression going on 2 months now. I started at 25mg and am now at 100 mg, and I think I'm staying at 100. It is truly amazing for anxiety. Anxiety has made me miserable, but not anymore. I haven't had a panic attack in about a month now, and let me tell you it is great. I can go out in public now without a problem, Heart palpitations from anxiety are gone, and it also helps with my obsessive compulsiveness. Good luck, you won't regret it!
What's the point of High School?
Okay, so I've finished high school and now I'm on my second year of college (finished first). And after sometime I've always wondered: why did we waste four years of our lives in high school? No, seriously, what is the reason? For teachers to get a job to teach? I need to know. Some say that high school teaches you how to be independent. I can clearly say that this is the biggest pile bullcrap I have ever heard. Because not only do they teach you useless information that you will never use or make you take classes that are ALSO AVAILABLE IN COLLEGE, there's nothing that high school offers. The only difference I see between High school and College is that you walk longer distances in the latter; that's it. Jobs don't look at high school, or if they did, the weight is very less. They look at the college you go to, graduate/medical school, etc. I can probably understand one to two years of high school to get used to some changes, but FOUR YEARS?!? It's not like high school teaches you anything important anyways like how to balance your checkbook or how to purchase a house or a car (these are very few examples). So what exactly is the purpose of high school other than to waste your time? Because I'm damn sure that the classes in colleges could be handled by 14-15 year old's. They're not that much harder to comprehend (especially the first year).
I’m a 20 year old serial entrepreneur, and I’ve always wondered why the world thinks college is such an important aspect of life. Does a college degree really matter?
This is always a controversial topic.The short answer is that not having a degree is going to close certain doors, but you're going to be the one who has to decide whether those doors matter to you. The answer may very well be 'no'.The debt you incur in college, taken in tandem with the opportunity cost of lost productivity, is likely never to pay off financially. This of course depends on your institution and field of study. Engineering, for example, or business from a top-tier business school probably will. A BA in an arts or humanities related subject will almost certainly not.The importance of a college degree is pretty much directly proportional to the level of bureaucracy in a hiring organization. If you ever desire to work in government or academia, you won't be able to do it without a degree. This is also true of many non-profits and large companies.In my (admittedly limited) experience, not having a completed college degree has not kept any important doors closed. I landed the sales/biz dev position I wanted at the last company I worked for and my current startup is funded. (Ironically, it's an education company.)I can say that one of my greatest regrets in life is how much time and money I plowed into a liberal arts college studying history and I would encourage you to take any "you have to go to college because it's how people know you've accomplished something" advice with a grain of salt. You can accomplish things other than college that have greater signalling power. If you require the signalling power of a degree, either complete it in the cheapest and least time-consuming way possible (here's one way: http://personalmba.com/hacking-h...), or go to a top school and study something valuable. Otherwise, it's very likely that you're wasting your time and money.
Can you get into acting without going to College?
Personally, I've always wondered what i wanted to do with my life, and i think acting would be a good profession for me. Cinema is something i've always been engrossed in, and what i enjoyed growing up. I just wonder if there's room to become an actor without going to College because i'm unfortunate of not having that chance because my family isn't rich and my grades were semi average in High School?
Teachers: Do you have much of a social life?
There are many teachers who have a thriving social life. I used to be one of them. (that's a joke!;-) Seriously... It is not true that teachers do not have friends. Regarding the subject of friends: For the friendship to be meaningful and rewarding, it is the quality of friendship that matters, not the number of friends. If you were to be a salesman or a politician, then the number of friends is more important that the depth of friendship. However, I have noticed that salesmen and politicians rarely have deep lasting friendships, and so, become increasingly more lonely and disenchanted with life through the years. As a teacher, I not only developed trusted friends and life long meaningful friendships with intelligent, educated, honorable people, I now have the pleasure of seeing many students succeed in life. They not only think of me as a friend, they still write, e-mail or give credit to me in conversations. More than once, my ex-students have given credit to me in written interviews, speeches or essays. I started teaching at 24, which was over three decades ago. I had a good number of friends, lots of fun experiences including travel, exploration, research, and some VERY memorable parties. However, the best thing was not the number of friends or the superficial ephemeral entertainment of parties. The most profoundly rewarding friendships came partly from my career as a teacher. I learned things, experienced things, and developed lasting friendships with fellow teachers and students alike. So, I guess to answer your question simply; YES, teachers have friends. Depending on your idea of friendship, those friends can be numerous or they can be profound. That's true in teaching and any other career where the job is inherently meaningful.