School

… 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…

When people call me names or take my stuff, I don’t have the courage to say anything. You are stronger than you think, says our elder. It’s brave of you…

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…

The guy just won’t take a hint! Our elder counsels a letter writer who is being harassed by an older boy at school. Dear EWC There is this guy a…

I’m traumatized by the school but my mom went back on her promise to sign me up for online school. Help! That’s a high level of anxiety, says our elder….

I’m finding freshman year hard, and I feel so dumb. Should I transfer to community college? That sounds like a good plan, says our elder. You don’t sound dumb to…

I’m an introvert with average grades who sucks at sports. What can I put on my college resume? Our elder serves up a ton of ideas, and loads of encouragement….