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The Struggles of Sixth form


                              The Struggles of Sixth Form


1. "I'll do it tomorrow"

Year 12 began in a rosy haze of optimism. A year and a bit later, that shining promise you made to yourself of meeting deadlines and getting A's in all your subjects has now burnt to dust. Thus leaving you continually asking yourself "When did I ever think I enjoyed these subjects?!"


2. "I have nothing to wear"

Oh the days of uniform. How we longed to break free of the blazer. Now I am longing to come to school in my trackies. Business dress?! Perhaps not. No matter how full my wardrobe is, I will have, at the very least, three clothing-related meltdowns a week, and end up wearing the same old safe outfits I always wear. (Oversized jumpers and Jeans? I think so.)


3. Work, work, work, work, work

I'm not quite sure if I can remember the time when I lived anything that actually resembled a life. From coursework to homework, revision to just a tad more homework. Oh, and that cosy little phrase "Five extra hours of independent work per subject per week". They tell me this is "worth it in the long run". I'm beginning to have my doubts.


4. If looks could kill...

I truly love 96% of the people at my sixth form. However, there are some I would like to just kick in the shins now or then. Step on their toes whilst I wear six inch stilettos. Or just prod them with a sharp pencil for a while. You get the idea. 


5. The final countdown

Exams. The very word brings a wave of nausea to students near and far. Do I even need to elaborate? Not fun, not fair, and and not an accurate measure of all types of intellect.

I really enjoyed writing this lil' funny post today! What other Sixth Form struggles should have made the list?

Thanks for reading!

Helena xo

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