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(Yr. 11), Kai Dattani (Yr. 12) and Sara Parker (Yr. 10)
this application across a range of subjects,
from solving a math problem to analysing
a poem. I try to overcome my challenges
by breaking down the problem into a
series of smaller and more manageable
steps. For example, if I am struggling to
memorise a set of Spanish vocabulary, I
find it easier to break the vocabulary down
into smaller groups, and then attempt
to revise that. Other things to consider
include develop a study timetable and
stick to it, keep on top of reading and
revision, master time management, ask
for help and know where to get help and
avoid social distractions during study
periods. However, the main thing that
I can do is to be positive and remind
myself that enough effort, hard work and organization can produce favourable
results. Finally, I stay healthy. Eating
well, exercising and sufficient sleep are
necessary to maintain the crucial work/
play balance. This will help ensure that I
am in the right frame of mind to overcome
any challenges thrown my way.
that you can’t seem to surmount, this
feeling happens to nearly every student.
For me, the ideal solution to overcoming
academic challenges is a culmination
of honesty and perseverance. The idea
of having to take a step back to surge
forwards is far from a cliché, and often it
is a matter of being honest with yourself
about the level you currently are at, and
the achievements you envisage. Taking
academics to a level I feel comfortable at,
then charging forward, despite the sweat, blood and tears, to the point in which
I feel personally proud, is crucial when
overcoming these challenges.
poems enhanced my love for poetry and
encouraged a sense of independence in
my behaviour. yourself to tackle a challenge. I like to be
organised and break the task down into
manageable components making them
easier to achieve.
What do you do to overcome challenges
in your academic studies?
To overcome challenges in my studies,
the most fundamental thing for me is
to develop a passion for whatever I’m
doing. By gaining a genuine interest for
what I’m learning, has motivated me to
want to know more about the subject.
Reading deeper into the subjects always
helps me feel confident in my knowledge,
and therefore perform better when it is
assessed. It’s also about how you apply
Share an issue/problem that you would
like to solve that is currently having a
negative impact on young people.
One issue that young people are negatively
impacted by is the lack of social skills in our
generation. The influx of technology over
the past decade has brought a plethora
of advantages. Unfortunately, due to
young people spending an increasing
Share an issue/problem that you would
like to solve that is currently having a
negative impact on young people.
Looking at our generation, there is a clear
issue keeping many of us trapped. This
ma y be behind a phone screen or in a
paradox without any clear academic path
Share an issue/problem that you would
like to solve that is currently having a
negative impact on young people.
A major issue that I feel is currently
impacting young children negatively,
although it may seem clichéd, would be
social media. Although the benefits of
social media are incredible in terms of
communication, education, awareness
and innovation, it is the route of many
problems in our younger society. The
amount of time on electronic devices,
we are losing the ability to effectively
communicate with each other. In order
to solve this, I would encourage people
to put down their electronic device, and
start a conversation. It is also important
that we all spend time with our families,
such as playing board games, visiting
museums and eating together. This way,
we are opening ourselves up to the real
world, improving our experiences and
stimulation, and increasing our social
awareness. Finally, I believe physical
interaction is crucial in order to help
alleviate this problem. It is mystifying that
this issue has become so prominent in our
lives, when the simple solution is staring
at us.
to pursue. Many of us are trapped due
to a lack of communication. If we were to
engage each other, the vast network of
teachers, parents and friends to discuss
common issues such as a lack of direction,
academic worries and even our mental
health, I believe we would be able to
liberate ourselves from being cemented
in our academic worries, and general
feelings and emotions.
media that is called social is barely that. It
is, in fact, having the opposite effect, rather
than physical interaction, spending more
time on your phone than in conversation
within a social situation has become the
norm. In addition to disrupting interaction,
social media’s biggest impact would be
the exposure to a multitude of information
and the vulnerability that comes with this.
Young children on social media have no
protection from information that they
should not have to try to understand at
that age. The most dangerous part of
this is the influence this information has
on their understanding of what is socially
acceptable; ultimately making them grow
up too quickly.
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