I have been having trouble sleeping lately with all the assignments and studying, and it’s affecting my concentration in class and at home. Finals are also approaching, and I am worried I won’t be fully well-rested for each test! What … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Sleep Deprivation
It’s the day before the ED deadline and I don’t even know if I would be happy at that school From, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, Oh my! This is quite an urgent predicament! To put it bluntly, it’s too late to … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Rethinking College!
I’ve had a crush on this guy for a while, and I kind of want to send him an anonymous Valentine’s Day gram confession. I’m kinda scared, though. I know it can be anonymous, but what if a STUCO member … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Valentine’s Grams
I can feel the senioritis setting in. How do I stay motivated when I’ve already gotten into college? From, Elderly man Dear elderly man, You are not alone in feeling this way. One of the resident senior indentured servant student press staff members can attest to this. Realistically, know that you are only two months, a break, and a handful of assessments away from graduating and beginning a new stage in your life. Simply crossing out the days on your calendar can make that distance more tangible for you and see the light at the end of a (quickly approaching) … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: How do I deal with senioritis?
I just started a relationship with a girl who seems way out my league. She says she likes me but I still don’t believe she likes me for who I really am. How do I keep her interest while still … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Relationship Advice
What can I do if a teacher does something that I think is wrong? (Andrew) Dear Andrew, That’s a tough situation, especially when the person you believe is in the wrong is the person who wields more power. To start off, I don’t think I’m qualified enough to say that I’ve experienced this same thing before, but have definitely had people close to me complain about a teacher who’s actions didn’t quite rub the right way with much of their class. Yet because they were too scared that voicing their criticisms to teachers would either cause the teacher to grade … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Wrongdoings
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Questions about school? Space? Life in general? Ask Askolotl! Askolotl is a very old, very wise axolotl who knows many many things. Go to Askolotl for questions! Askolotl (they/them) was once an eldritch god, now reincarnated into the lovable pink … Continue reading What is Askolotl?
Why are buses dropping us off at the back gate in the mornings? From: Wasabi Pasta Dear Wasabi Pasta, You’re certainly not the only one with this question. At the beginning of the school year, if you were to go … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: New student drop-off location?
I’ve been feeling extremely stressed recently and sometimes I feel like I’m on the verge of a breakdown. I’ve considered looking for professional help but my parents would not hear about it. What do I do? From: Anxious Dear Anxious, … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: De-stressing?
I have a friend that keeps calling me dumb and it’s getting to my head. What should I do? I’ve told my friend multiple times but he just doesn’t care. He’s in my friend group and theres nothing I can … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Crappy friends