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Posts tagged "school"

Avoiding high school stress

Dear Mel, I feel so stressed about everything.  And I’m sick all the time. What should I do? I have regular little tiffs with my best friends I’ve had for years now, and we’re like a rollercoaster. Please help. -Sick of Stress photo courtesy of alancleaver_2000 Dear Sick of Stress, Relax. Take a deeeep breath... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
December 7, 2010 at 9:30 am
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What to do if you don't get into your dream school

Dear Mel, I’ve always wanted to go to the University of Illinois.  I applied 2 months ago, and I will hear back from them on December 17th. I’m super nervous. I don’t know whether to expect an acceptance or rejection or waitlisting or what. Basically, I am freaking out. What do I do if I... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
December 2, 2010 at 10:40 pm
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Put a smile on

Dear Mel, I need advice for how to cheer up. -In A Funk photo courtesy of Nanagyei – Off & On Dear In A Funk, Feelings follow thought. If you think about sad things, then you will feel sad. If you think about happy things, then you will feel happy. Are you worried about the... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
July 11, 2010 at 10:04 am
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Moving woes

Dear Mel, My parents are selling our house and I am beyond upset. I’ve lived here for almost 10 years. I simply cannot imagine moving. How can I convince them not to move?? -Beyond Upset photo courtesy of Kevin Shorter Dear Beyond Upset, I’ve got a little story for you. My house is on the... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
July 3, 2010 at 1:00 pm
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When your sister is cooler than you

Dear Mel, My friend has been inviting my sister over alot and its kinda making me feel like she likes my sister and not me. I feel like all my friends like my sister more than me. What do I do? -Left Out photo courtesy of mel e mo Dear Left Out, Well, to answer... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
June 25, 2010 at 3:05 pm
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Embrace your curls

Dear Mel, Yesterday my mom got mad at me and broke my straightener… I would leave it out and she was afraid it would catch on fire. So she got really mad she broke it. My hair is super curly and I used to straighten it every day, I hate having to wear it curly... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
June 20, 2010 at 8:46 pm
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Live in the now

Dear Mel, I’m only a sophomore but I can’t help but be sad that this school year is coming to an end. I made amazing friends this year and my classes were all awesome. I don’t want it to end and can’t stop wallowing in the past.  -Sad  photo courtesy of shinealight Dear Sad, If... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 31, 2010 at 11:53 pm
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Pull up your grades, quick!

Dear Mel, The end of the year is soon and my grades are low. How can I pull them up at the last second? -Low Grades photo courtesy of Rennett Stowe Dear Low Grades, Dangerously low grades are simply a result of too much procrastination and laziness. Well, that’s how it is for me, at... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 23, 2010 at 12:27 pm
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Tummy butterflies, yikes!

Dear Mel, I get really anxious before new social situations. Usually, I will get really bad butterflies and lightheaded and stuff. Tips? -Nerves photo courtesy of YimHafiz Dear Nerves, Story of my life! I’m probably the most neurotic person since George Costanza. Put me in an unfamiliar place and I will promptly freak out. I... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
April 13, 2010 at 11:21 pm
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Short but sweet: How to be a good friend

Dear Mel, How can I be a good friend? -Wondering photo courtesy of StuSeeger Dear Wondering, Your question is short, so my answer will follow suit.  Be trustworthy, be compassionate, be a good listener, be caring, be real, be honest, and always be lighthearted. -Mel... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
March 16, 2010 at 6:12 pm
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