#how to score full marks in essay

[peterparkerr06]

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[cisthoughtcrime]

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[oceansblvds]

I SENT THE ASK ABT TEACHER CORYO IM BEGGING YOU TO WRITE TA/PROFESSOR SNOW 😝

OKOKOK IM GONNA WRITE SOME HEADCANONS BUT I MIGHT HONESTLY EXPAND THIS INTO A FULL FIC BC im a whore!

warning(s): nsfw, obsessive behavior, lowkey an abuse of power

coriolanus, almost out of university, was selected to teach a higher level math class on the account of dr. gaul saying he needed a little bit more experience with teaching and leadership if he was to be head gamemaker. so, he was a TA, teaching under a professor but was basically given full rein with the class, as the professor seemed to focus more on research than teaching the class. the second he was in the lecture discussion, he saw you walk in. you were a junior, just a year under him in university and god were you beautiful. almost mouth wateringly so. it made him sick in the head at how pretty you were.

and gods above, you were smart, almost as smart as he was (though he wouldn't ever admit that) and it was clear that you liked him. you always smiled when he complimented your high scores on tests and quizzes, and would read the notes that he put in the margins of your essays with a glimmer in your eyes. he needed to talk to you, needed to be closer to you, and the only way that he could think of was to give you slightly lower marks on your essays and homeworks. never on a test, he would never want to drop your grade low enough for it to be concerning, but he did wait for you to stumble into his office hours. and you did. you asked him how you could do better on the material, and he told you that he'd help you.

he didn't have an office, only a classroom that he was lent during his office hours in the top floor of the math building. it was there that you would meet him, every tuesday and thursday, to go over problems. he liked the way that your lip would be bitten in between your teeth when you were looking at a particularly hard problem, or when you would look at him with your big doe eyes when you asked him for help. and whenever you asked him for help, he would lean closer, and explain it to you.

one day, he finally got the courage to make a move. you asked him for help and he placed his hand on your thigh, as if he was using it to keep himself steady as he leaned over. but instead of watching him explain on the paper, you kept your attention on his face. and then he pushed his hand further up your thigh, under your skirt, and you didn't stop him. your hand came to his and you pushed it up until it was cupping your pussy. he fingered you right then and there, hoping beyond hoping that no one else would walk into his office hours for help. the two of you made out while he fingered you, going as far as to press three fingers into you, with a squelching sound, your moans echoing through the room softly.

that became somewhat of a normal thing. you two always met during his office hours, until you decided to go to his home one day for some extra tutoring. it ended with you in his large bed with your legs spread, while he put his fingers in your mouth as he fucked you with such fervor that you were sure you were going to break.

sometimes when he was grading papers, you would slink under his desk and pull his cock out, spitting on the tip and bobbing your head up and down until he gave you the attention you wanted. he always fantasized about you doing this when he was teaching another class, with you working him with your mouth as he sat on his desk and no one else knew the wiser. he would have to try that with you one day.

lots of words like how dirty you were for sleeping with your teacher. "you're such a needy thing, aren't you?" "show me how good you've gotten" when you were riding him. "you probably fantasize about my cock in class, don't you?" it was all so derogatory. and other times he would praise you. he would tell you how smart and beautiful you were. he would let you cum when you got a problem right while he sat under the desk, eating you out. when you got a problem wrong, he would stop, and no amount of begging would get him to continue unless you continued your work.

[slamdunkhcs]

I found a couple other old essays. I dont even remember writing this. 😭😭😭

the importance of failure in slam dunk

At the heart of the Slam Dunk manga lies the journey of Hanamichi Sakuragi, an immature and often ridiculous delinquent who finds redemption and development not in his victories, but in his failures. While his triumphs—such as him leading to Shohoku winning against Sannoh—are often at the forefront of fans’ minds, it is his failures that truly define his arc. Inoue’s genius lies in how he uses these missteps, both comedic and heartbreaking, to slowly strip away Sakuragi’s insecurities and guide him toward self-realization. This essay examines how Sakuragi’s failures, ranging from his rejection of basketball to his pivotal injury at Nationals, form the emotional and thematic core of the manga. In Sakuragi’s imperfections, Slam Dunk captures something universal: what it means to fail, to rise, and to find beauty in the struggle. As the rapper J. Cole once said, “There’s beauty in the struggle.”

Sakuragi’s story begins with rejection—a theme that repeats throughout his arc. Before the series even starts, we learn that he’s been turned down by fifty girls, a fact that he loudly exaggerates to mask his own embarrassment. His arrogance is a facade, one meant to protect him from the constant fear of not being enough. When Haruko Akagi enters his life, her kind demeanor and genuine enthusiasm for basketball give Sakuragi something he’s been searching for: a sense of hope.

Though not without its complications. Haruko’s admiration for Kaede Rukawa, Sakuragi’s rival in love and on the court, creates a dynamic between the two where every interaction is charged with Sakuragi’s jealousy, bitterness, and the need to prove himself. These failures in love reflect his early struggles on the basketball court: full of bluster, but ultimately rooted in a deep yearning for validation.

Sakuragi’s first steps on the court are anything but graceful. He fouls. He trips. He flails in spectacular fashion. And then there’s Captain Takenori Akagi, a towering figure of discipline and seriousness, who sees right through Sakuragi’s facade. In one particularly memorable moment, after being harshly scolded by Akagi for his antics, Sakuragi storms out of the gym, declaring that he’s done with basketball. It’s a telling moment: Sakuragi’s ego can’t handle criticism, and his instinct is to run away when faced with failure.

But Sakuragi comes back. Perhaps it’s Haruko’s encouragement, or maybe it’s the sting of Akagi’s words, but something pushes him to return. It’s a small act, but it marks the beginning of his transformation. Though his early games are riddled with mistakes, airballs, turnovers, even scoring on his own basket, these failures chip away at his arrogance, revealing a resilience he didn’t know he had. Inoue doesn’t shy away from showing how difficult growth can be. Sakuragi’s journey is not a straight line; it’s a series of stumbles, each one teaching him something new about himself.

The most profound moment of Sakuragi’s journey comes during Shohoku’s legendary game against Sannoh at the Nationals. It is the culmination of everything he has fought for—the respect of his team, the recognition of his talent, and his own sense of belonging. When Sakuragi makes the dramatic final shot, securing victory for Shohoku, it feels like the perfect ending to his story. But it’s not. His triumph is bittersweet, overshadowed by the cost: a severe back injury that forces him to sit out the rest of the tournament.

For Sakuragi, who has only just begun to understand what basketball means to him, this loss is devastating. After spending so much of the series trying to prove himself—first to Haruko, then to Akagi, and finally to his team—he is faced with the harsh reality that his body, like his ego, has limits. And yet, it is in this moment of loss that Sakuragi experiences his most profound growth. He doesn’t wallow in self-pity or rage at the unfairness of it all. Instead, he commits himself to rehabilitation with the same fiery determination he once reserved for proving people wrong. For the first time, Sakuragi is not playing for validation; he is playing because he loves the game.

Inoue captures this shift wonderfully, letting Sakuragi’s actions speak louder than his words. His injury, rather than breaking him, becomes a turning point. It is no longer about the crowd’s praise or Haruko’s admiration—it is about finding joy in the struggle, in the effort itself.

Sakuragi’s failures don’t just shape his individual growth; they also deepen his relationships with his teammates. Early in the series, his arrogance isolates him, as he sees basketball as a platform for personal glory rather than a team effort. This is particularly evident in his rocky relationship with Captain Akagi, who initially regards Sakuragi as a nuisance unworthy of the sport. Over time, however, his mistakes force him to rely on others. Akagi’s stern guidance, Miyagi’s quick assists, and even Mitsui’s sharpshooting show how basketball is a team sport—a lesson Sakuragi learns through repeated failure.

His relationship with Kaede Rukawa also evolves significantly through this lens. Initially, Sakuragi views Rukawa as nothing more than a rival to be humiliated, both on the court and in Haruko’s eyes. This one-sided antagonism leads to numerous comedic confrontations, such as Sakuragi deliberately fouling Rukawa in practice out of jealousy. But as the series progresses, their rivalry becomes one of mutual respect. A key moment occurs during the Sannoh game, when Rukawa silently acknowledges Sakuragi’s contribution with a fist bump. This small, yet deeply significant gesture, highlights how far Sakuragi has come—not just as a player, but as someone capable of earning and giving respect.

What sets Slam Dunk apart from other sports manga is its refusal to romanticize perfection. Sakuragi’s growth is not marked by MVP titles or championship trophies but by the incremental changes in his character. By the end of the series, he remains imperfect—still impulsive, still prone to overconfidence—but those flaws are what make him human. His failures do not define him as a player; they define him as a person.

Inoue’s portrayal of Sakuragi’s transformation is marked by moments of both comedy and deep emotional weight. For instance, his iconic rebound against Sannoh—a moment of pure athletic brilliance—feels earned precisely because of the countless errors that preceded it. It’s not a product of raw talent but of hard work, resilience, and the lessons learned from failure. This balance between failure and success mirrors the unpredictability of real life, where growth often comes not from moments of triumph but from the struggles that lead up to them.

Slam Dunk is a story of triumph, but not in the way one might expect. What sets the series apart from other sports stories is its refusal to romanticize perfection. Sakuragi doesn’t end the series as an unstoppable force or a perfect player. He remains impulsive, rough around the edges, and prone to mistakes. But it’s these imperfections that make his journey so compelling.

By the end of the series, Sakuragi’s story isn’t about winning over the girl or becoming the best player on the court. It’s about finding joy in the struggle, embracing the process of growth, and discovering that failure isn’t something to be feared—it’s something to learn from. His story reminds us that the art of losing is not about failure itself, but about the courage to rise again, no matter how many times we fall.

[solavita]

.ೃ࿐ teacher assistant! satoru almost out of university, was selected to teach a higher level class on the account of looking good for his first job. so, he was a TA, teaching under a professor but was basically given full rein with the class, as the professor seemed to focus more on research than teaching the class. the second he was in the lecture discussion, he saw you walk in. you were a junior, just a year under him in university and god were you beautiful. almost mouth wateringly so. it made him sick in the head at how pretty you were.

.ೃ࿐ teacher assistant! satoru who practically watched your every move the minute you came into his classroom. and gods above, you were smart, almost as smart as he was (though he wouldn't ever admit that) and it was clear that you liked him. you always smiled when he complimented your high scores on tests and quizzes, and would read the notes that he put in the margins of your essays with a glimmer in your eyes. he needed to talk to you, needed to be closer to you, and the only way he could think of was to give you slightly lower marks on your essays and homeworks. never on a test, he wouldn't ever want to drop your grade enough for it to be concerning, but he did wait for you to stumble into his office hours. and you did. you asked him how you could do better on the material, and he told you that he'd help you.

.ೃ࿐ teacher assistant! satoru didn't have an office, only a classroom that he was lent during his office hours on the top floor of a rather deserted building. it was there that you would meet him, every tuesday and thursday, to go over problems. he liked the way that your lip would be bitten in between your teeth when you were looking at a particularly hard problem, or when you would look at him with your big doe eyes when you asked him for help. and whenever you asked him for help, he would lean closer, and explain it to you.

.ೃ࿐ teacher assistant! satoru finally got the courage to make a move. you asked him for help and he placed his hand on your thigh, as if he was using it to keep himself steady as he leaned over. but instead of watching him explain on the paper, you kept your attention on his face. and then he pushed his hand further up your thigh, under your skirt, and you didn't stop him. your hand came to his and you pushed it up until it was cupping your pussy. he fingered you right then and there, hoping beyond hoping that no one else would walk into his office hours for help. the two of you made out while he fingered you, going as far as to press three fingers into you, with a squelching sound, your moans echoing through the room softly.

.ೃ࿐ teacher assistant! satoru and you always met during his office hours, until you decided to go to his home one day for some extra tutoring. it ended with you in his large bed with your legs spread, while he put his fingers in your mouth as he fucked you with such fervor that you were sure you were going to break.

.ೃ࿐ teacher assistant! satoru would be grading papers, and you would slink under his desk and pull his cock out, spitting on the tip and bobbing your head up and down until he gave you the attention you wanted. he always fantasized about you doing this when he was teaching another class, with you working him with your mouth as he sat on his desk and no one else knew the wiser. he would have to try that with you one day.

.ೃ࿐ teacher assistant! satoru had lots of words like how dirty you were for sleeping with your teacher. "you're such a needy thing, aren't you?" "show me how good you've gotten" when you were riding him. "you probably fantasize about my cock in class, don't you?" it was all so derogatory. and other times he would praise you. he would tell you how smart and beautiful you were. he would let you cum when you got a problem right while he sat under the desk, eating you out. when you got a problem wrong, he would stop, and no amount of begging would get him to continue unless you continued your work.

.ೃ࿐ teacher assistant! satoru who used all his money from his job to buy you different types of leggings and panties to wear under your skirts. all just for him to rip a hole in them and have you walk with that under your skirt for the rest of the day. or he would steal them and think about what he was going to buy for you next. or how you would text him what was under your clothing, teasing him right before class so you could see how noticeably hard he got from it when you walked in.

[am-i-the-asshole-official]

AITA for denying a student's entry into my class?

this story is a few years old, but I've been wondering about it for a while, so here's my submission. I (30M at the time) am a high school teacher. My school has an extension class that, when students first enter the school, have the chance to apply to. To get in, one has to pass a test. There are 2 parts, a math and an English, both of which I and 3 other teachers judge. If they pads the test, I am their math teacher.

When I was welcoming the test-takers in, I overheard 2 boys (about 14 years old) talking. One of them was talking to the other, who looked uncomfortable. I don't remember exactly what he was saying, but it was something very misogynistic and racist. This struck me off guard, as almost all the students in the school are very kind and accepting, so it's been a while since I'd heard something like that from a child's mouth. I didn't say anything about it, I don't remember why. When everyone was seated, I stood in front of them all and greeted them. This child, who was in the back row, stage whispered to his friend "Ew, an Asian!". A few people laughed uncomfortably and the boy grinned cockily. I didn't know what to say to that, so I just explained the test and left the room.

After, when I was looking over the tests, I stopped on the boy's English test. The prompt was to wrote about someone who inspires you. This boy had written 3 full pages about Andrew Tate and how he was inspiring because he could 'pull 9 girls at once' and was filthy rich. My most distinct memory of his essay was the text at the bottom of his plan for the essay, which read 'talk about how he knows women are inferior'.

I know I am meant to mark objectively, but at that moment I saw red and gave him a very low mark on the essay. Arguably his writing skills were average, and his math was very good, which would have been enough to get him into the class. Except, the other teachers grading him seemed to have the same ideas as me, and graded him low to average on his essay. His total score was not enough to grant him entry to the class.

I told my partner at the time this story while I was drunk a few weeks later, and she said I was wrong to have graded him so low and that I may have ruined his life. I don't regret what I did, but I just objectively want to know: AITA?

TLDR: I graded a boy low on a test so he couldn't get into the extension class because he was extremely misogynistic and unaccepting.

What are these acronyms?

[yupher]

earth-42 Miles Morales x GN! reader

The day it all started

or Drabble about how you and miles became close (kind of)

Warnings: Miles is aloof and distant thanks to his canon events in this universe. Reader is overbearing (just a tad) and has a one-sided rivalry with Miles. Mentions of blood and injuries. Mentions of death. Enemies to friends to??

P.S.: I wrote this with a male reader in mind, turned out gender-neutral and stick to it. English is not my first language so excuse any spelling or redaction mistakes. This is my first post yay!

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• Everything started in freshman year, you and Miles both won a spot in the prestigious private school Brooklyn Visions Academy.

• You’re both equally intelligent, having passed the entry test with perfect scores.

• You earned this.

• You’ve been academically competitive all your life, this opportunity was the way to prove your worth and you weren’t going to lose it.

• Miles didn’t want to go there, he preferred to stay at his old school.

• He didn’t need a bunch of snobby and stuck-up kids to look him weird.

• He also had a lot going on, his uncle granted him more responsibility on missions, and even helped him build his own mask

• He was chasing his full potential.

• You both were cranky at the beginning, not interacting with one another at all.

• He kept to himself, preferring to be alone rather than bothered.

• You seemed to attract people unintended, they drifted to you.

• You had a handful of acquaintances now, it became useful for team projects and other things.

The day you first interacted with Miles was a Tuesday, the routine was easy. You share History and social studies on the first block. You sit in the second row, he sits in the back.

Mister Fujita started the lesson with a brief summary of the latest class and told everyone the next mark would be an essay, done in duos. You rolled your eyes discretely- working with other people was simply troubling it only brought problems. While you thought of who would you ask to be with you the professor said he would be the one to make the pairs.

Miles was sitting with crossed arms, his usual resting face (that his mom told him numerous times was unfriendly) and his leg bouncing up and down. He was on edge. Today was the anniversary of his father's death. He wasn't exactly putting a lot of attention to what the Professor was saying, only coming back from the deep of his thoughts when he heard his name being called.

Alongside yours.

You could only sigh in frustration, turning around to look for him between the numerous students. To your surprise, his hard gaze was already on you, it made you shiver slightly. You fixed your eyes on the board as Mr. Fujita kept giving the directions for the essay. You dammed yourself, knowing you couldn't escape this.

When the professor sent everyone to organize the essay with their pair at the end of the lecture, you grudgingly stood up to go and talk with Morales. You ignored the pitiful looks some of your classmates sent you, it was futile to give them any more reasons to pity you right now.

Stopping in front of his seat, you made an effort to look at him. Again his eyes found you first, following you since you raised from your chair.

“I have a free period from 12 to 2- if you have the time we can go to the study hall to sort this out.” your words sound robotic. As if you studied them a hundred times to make them sound as neutral as possible.

Miles was fidgeting with his pencil, hardly paying you any mind. He seemed nonchalant as always and it bothered you. You were about to talk again when he interrupted you. “I also have that block free.” was his only response, eyes unmoving and unbothered by your presence.

“Good.” it was dry, your lips a thin line as you nodded. God, what was his deal? “Don't be late.” was the last thing you said before going back to retrieve your things and leave for your next class.

As you left the classroom with everyone else, Miles observed unblinking your every move. He could feel the headache you were about to be for the next week.

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11:56 am

You strode through the hallways, not wanting to be late for your study meeting and give Miles the satisfaction of winning this.

As you rounded a corner you collided with a hard surface. You bounced a few steps back but not enough to make you fall, you huffed and smoothed over your uniform jacket. “I'm sorry for the-” words died on your tongue. Miles stood there, staring rigidly. He only gives you a once-over and enters the study hall, you tail after him with notorious displeasure. He sits at an empty table and starts to pull his things out of his backpack. You mimic him and pull out the course books, opening them to show him some topics of interest.

“I thought we could focus on the lack of civic infrastructure in the country-” Miles couldn't bring himself to listen to your babbling. He was tired, eyebags dark and present on his drained face. Sleep didn't come as easy as it used to.

His only focus was trying to leave unnoticed after your meeting, to go to his uncle's flat. He couldn't concentrate today, he needed something else to try and distract him from the simmering agitation in his chest.

You stopped talking a minute ago, noting his absent stare and the way he didn't even knowledge your attempts to make this project work, he was just sitting there, ignoring you completely.

He was taken back to the present when he saw your infuriated stare and your hand waving in front of him. “Did you even listen to what I said?” your tone was surely a clue, you were mad.

“I didn't-” “No, you didn't listen to anything I said for the past ten minutes. If you don't want to work through this essay with me I'm fine doing it alone- believe me, I'll do better without you weighing me down.” Both of you were breathing heavily, the tension palpable for all the students that were close enough to hear you.

“If you want to procrastinate you won't do well, trust me, Morales you'll-” Miles only saw red. He didn't process what happened till he saw the blood flowing down your nose.

The rest came in a blur.

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He was looking at you with narrowed eyes, maybe thanks to the bruise that was starting to take form on his left side, or maybe was the loathing he felt at the moment. Busted lip and black eye, his uncle would laugh at his face for letting you land those punches at him.

You weren't meeting his gaze, instead, you focused on keeping your nose tucked down, a cloth on your nostrils preventing more blood to stream down. There was blood on your jacket and shirt, on your trousers, and even on your socks. You could feel his burning gaze on you, he was fuming.

You were sitting outside the principal's office, his mom and your dad inside talking while you waited. Everyone that passed by could guess what happened between you two. The rumors started to flow through the school hallways, they weren't any good.

Miles felt foolish, how could his feelings get a hold of him like that? He was an idiot. But the anger he harbored toward himself was also directed at you, you and your big mouth- never ceasing. He never put that much attention on you, he knew that both of you were new at the academy but he never engaged in conversation with, well- anyone.

Meanwhile, you were having a mental breakdown. You'll probably get expelled. All the hard work; the sweat, the tears, the blood. Was for nothing. Down to fucking dust. Were you dramatic? A little, but it was your academic future you were talking about. It WAS that serious. The taste of iron left on your mouth felt utterly appalling at the moment. A constant reminder of your irrational thinking that lead you right here, sitting in front of the asshole that broke your nose.

Finally you gazed up at him, his injuries angrily adorning his already threatening look.

“¿Qué mierda miras?” he pointed his chin towards you, hushedly as he tried to contain his wrath.

The door opened before you could answer him, both your parents leaving while the principal escorted them out.

It was dead silent, each one leaving with their respective guardian. You sent a last look to the other, filled with resentment.

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Speed fast to next Tuesday

You woke up early to try and explain to Professor Fujita why you were turning in the essay alone. Uniform clean and tidy, you left in utter silence wishing you didn't wake up your roommate.

When passing the massive windows of the academy, you glanced at your reflection. Your eyebags were no longer bruised, nose looked better than before- that's what your dad said at least. Even if you tried to forget what happened a week ago the remnants of the brawl still taint your face. It was the fight for a great part of the school population and suddenly, everyone knew your name! How vapid they were to only care about quarrels between students. Maybe it was because Miles also didn't divulge anything about what happened in the study hall- the secrecy of it all peaking their attention.

And Miles, you avoided him any chance you got even in the classes you shared; you arrived first and left first, didn't spare him a glance even. The reality was you were ashamed of your behavior that day. After a day of pondering and a long scolding from your father, he told you about how dreadful that day was for Miles and explained to you what happened for him to act that way. It only deepened your shame. You didn't know how to apologize to him for that, you didn't know how to begin. So you decided to avoid him, he probably didn't want to see you anyways. He most definitely hated your guts.

When you arrived at the classroom you weren't at all surprised it was empty, you'll wait for Mr. Fujita anyway. What did surprise you though was seeing Miles come a minute after you, the sun casting on his face and making his eyes squint. The black of his eye was no longer visible, the only leftover of the fight was the scarred bottom lip you gave him. You rapidly fixed your eyes on your table, nervously waiting for him to make his way to the back of the room. But he never did. Instead, he dropped his backpack on the table beside yours, pulling the chair out to sit down.

Miles looked towards you only to see your eyes glued to the wooden table, he raised his brows and exhaled loudly. He could swear he saw you glance his way. He turned his body in your direction, eyes focused.

“Hey.” he called, sounding detached. You stir up on your seat and knowledge him with a curt nod, he sighs.

He tilts his head to the side, contemplating if he was willing to leap into this. “Look, I already give Mr. Fujita our essay-”

“You did what?” He cursed under his breath, the pure look of distress on your face was enough for him to reevaluate his whole speech.

“I thought it would be a good thing! I'm trying to apologize here-” “You're not apologizing.” “Could you let me finish for an instance?” his accent grew ticker when he was mad, you could tell.

You looked up at him, eyes doubtful with every move. He seemed utterly serious, not like he wasn’t daily, but the hardness of his stare holds something different this time: Determination. You nod your head, signaling for him to continue. He relaxed on the seat, letting his shoulders fall defeatedly to his sides.

“I'm sorry for what I did. I shouldn't have resorted to punching you in the face and I didn't mean to break your nose. Mierda- look, it wasn't my best moment, but I know what I did was wrong and I shouldn't have let my frustration out on you.” his eyes searched for a reaction, you barely could process his words when you started to talk.

“I was out of place. Acted like a shithead and started to berate you as if I knew more as if I was better- I'm not.” you paused to compose yourself, your hands trembling with uncertainty. “I'm sorry for what I did too, your face and what I said.” you clarify.

There's an uncomfortable quietness invading the room, but Miles starts to laugh out of nowhere. It scared you for a second, his laugh was something foreign to you. But it was contagious. And soon enough you cracked up with him.

He stops only to smile teasingly at you, gaze still intimidating though. “You have a mean left hook bro, got me struggling to try and beat you up.”

“You kidding? Man, you broke my nose! How could I compete with that?” you follow his bait and soon enough, he's listening to you tell him all about the medical procedure you had to endure to fix your nose.

He may appear unconcerned about your retelling, but Miles is listening attentively. Every detail makes it deep into his mind, eyes fixing on the way your hands move to narrate the story with you.

You didn't have the best start, but it seems now the two of you may become well acquainted with each other.

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“¿Que mierda miras?”: the fuck you looking at?

[brynnterpretations]

Bowers gang favorite school subject/extra curriculars, if they attend any (they're all slackers buuuut...)

BOWERS GANG'S FAVORITE SUBJECTS ☻

Belch Huggins

History. At first, I was inclined to say workshop, but I'd say that as much as Belch likes hands-on activities, he does enough of it at home (particularly because of how little his father contributes to the house) to enjoy the zoning-out that history classes offer. Belch is someone who cares a lot about the past — it's one of the reasons he's stayed with Bowers for so long — and he also is interested in the things typically taught in high-school history courses like wars and evolving technology. Many of Belch's peers assume him to be a knucklehead, but Belch can easily (and happily) hold his own in history-based conversations and debates. Do not expect to win any Revolutionary History trivia against our boy Reggie.

Henry Bowers

Workshop. Working with his hands is something very soothing for Henry that, when he does it, is associated with positive moments, whether it be fixing the sink while his dad is gone or Victor and Belch casually talking across from him while he give one of the tractors a tune-up (the Bowers Gang equivalent of parallel play). Henry is naturally very skilled at figuring out where things are meant to go and what exactly is wrong with a broken item — if you ever need something fixed and you're very, very close to him, he's got you as long as you don't mention it — and he gets along extremely well with Mr. Worth, the closest person to a father figure Henry has had. It's the only class he's gotten an A in.

Patrick Hockstetter

Hands-on science courses, AKA the classes you get to fuck around with the most. Patrick has gotten into major trouble in these courses, from replacing dead frogs with real frogs in 9th-grade biology to almost setting fire to Mr. Wallace's classroom as well as burning the tip of his partner's finger in the "flame test" (in which you see which color a flame lights to detect the amount of metal ions in a sample). Patrick, despite being intelligent, typically scores awful grades in his courses due to A) fucking around and B) just not caring for academia, but has consistently scored high marks, even with his shenanigans, due to his natural talent with the course material.

Victor Criss

English. Victor is extremely talented at writing and reading in-between the lines — the essay that got him a full-tuition scholarship was breaking down To Kill a Mockingbird in a way that applied to his life beautifully. Writing is something that can both energize and relax him, and Victor spends most of his spare time reading books, with a special fondness for beatnik authors like Ginsberg and especially Bukowski. I also imagine he has a knack for editing. He gets along extremely well with all of his English teachers, too, and this class is what I imagine would send him on the career path I headcanon for him (becoming an editor-in-chief).

[thetrashqueeeen]

The thing that’s pissing me off about this Faith Becoming a Doctor storyline is nothing to do with Faith and everything to do with how IT IS NOT THAT EASY! I have looked into training as a doctor and had to give up on it because it is logistically impossible for most working class people and casualty could have made a point here!

Right so first things first, there is no conversion degree for healthcare professionals- they just have to do the same graduate entry medical course as every other degree educated person. This degree is 4 years and only offered by a handful of medical schools in the country so let’s pretend Holby Medical School is one of these universities and just suspend our disbelief- moving on

Before she can even apply she would have to take this test called the GAMSAT which is absolutely ridiculous and now don’t get me wrong I think you should prove that you are academically capable of completing a degree before you start it but the GAMSAT is not doing that. For starters, it’s not a pass or fail, you’re ranked by percentile compared to other people who took it, so you don’t just have to prove you CAN do it, you also have to be better than everyone else who tries. Furthermore, the questions aren’t marked like the exams we took in school; or even uni. The entire paper is marked, and then the amount of marks a question is worth is decided based on how many people got it right. For example, a question 90% of people got right would be worth 1 point, but if that same question was only gotten right by 1% of people, it would be worth 10 points, so there is very little way to intelligently work for a better score. It’s also been proven by research that the correlation between GAMSAT percentile and completion of medical degree, academic attainment and retention by the NHS is not statistically significant. There are 2 sitting a year and you have to do them at the specified time and place, making it very hard for someone working shifts (like Faith) to get that test done. To add insult to injury, it is £250 PER ATTEMPT and you have pay for practice exams. Let’s not even get into how Faith is supposed to study for a test that is 5 hours long and 1 section reading comprehension, 1 section essay questions and then a third section which is UNDERGRADUATE level biology and chemistry and A2 level physics with no practice material all while working full time and being a single mother.

Secondly- the course is not entirely funded by student finance. Each year is 9.5k and only about 60% of this is covered by student finance. The other 40% ish is covered by an NHS bursary- except for the first year. This means you need to come up with about 3.8k (from memory) in tuition fees to sit the first year. Your NHS bursary doesn’t kick in until you pass first year and go into year 2. Faith will be paid more than a ‘regular’ nurse, but 4 grand is not a small sum of money and would be hard for her to pull together.

Finally- this is not a course that is offered part time (if they keep her in this show and pretend that she’s doing it part time or, even worse, as evening classes, I am going to LOSE MY MIND) and it’s very, very hard to have a part time job because of the heavy work load and eventual placement shifts. My fist degree was a BA and I had a job the whole time, but I also had low contact hours and no placements to do. There are no bursaries for living costs that I could find and there is no way you could live off a student finance maint loan, if they even offer you one, especially when you’re supporting 2 kids. Faith would not only need to live somewhere with a university that offered GEM, pay for and do well in the GAMSAT and have 4k to pay tuition her first year, she would also have to be able to stop working for 4 whole years.

This is not something she would do over the course of a few weeks, she would be worrying about funding, about living, about the kids and having a menty b about the GAMSAT. casualty could make a really good point here about how someone who would succeed as a doctor, and has committed her entire working life thus far to the NHS, financially could not afford to retrain. Instead I’m sure they are going to take the ‘night classes’ route and I am, in fact, going to LOSE MY MIND

[ytacademy]

End of Year Exam Report

Name: Brian Michael Hanby

Class: B-1

Alias: The Terroriser

Results

Written Exams - Fail, Pass

Partnered Exam - Distinction

Crisis Exam - Merit

Notes

I will give him this: Brian scored substantially higher than B-1’s class average of 17. This is not so impressive — rather more indicative of his and his class’ attitude to the academic side of study at Y.T. — as the question exam was out of 86. There are multiple unattempted questions, some others answered with snarky remarks, and he missed the first 2 pages entirely. What he did answer properly he got full marks on. His essay on the ethics hero “brands” and how far heroes are expected to fit it was poorly argued from a technical standpoint but was among the most unique, interesting essays written this year.

Brian paved the way to victory in his partnered exam by swiftly analysing the combat terrain & the opponent, then telling his partner (Daithi Nagle, B-1) to smack them into submission before restraining them himself. I can’t discredit Brian for this, nor the minor squabble brought up by his partner.

In the crisis exam, Brian immediately sought a vantage point and used the comms systems B-1 had set up in their free time to relay information on the villains. Once the management students took over this line of inquiry, Brian went to other heroes already in fights to provide assistance. He was particularly vital in protecting classmate Dallas Young so he could continue snipe at villains from a rooftop, enduring a stray bullet in the process. I wouldn’t have marked him down for yelling at Mr Young then and there but Brian managed to restrain himself until the exam was done by taking it out on opponents. He tried to hide a dislocated finger by setting it back while still on the field which is why he did not achieve a distinction.

Though Brian is formidable when it comes to practical situations, a severe change in attitude is needed when it comes to the academics. It may not seem important in comparison to action but the knowledge will help him to improve as a hero and person. Brian will attend mandatory bonus lessons along with the rest of the new B-2 in the upcoming year.

[tfblovesmusic]

Study Halls Gone HIP! Beyond Classical Music Playlists for Studying

The idea of Study Halls Gone HIP - my Spotify playlist series of classical music composed pre-1800 by historically-informed performance (HIP) groups and individual instrumentalists - stems from my vacation in South Korea in October 2024.

I learned that the country takes a few hours of pause on the day of the national high school exit examination, the College Scholastic Ability Test or CSAT. In Korean, it's called the Daehak Suhak Neungnyeok Siheom, or Suneung.

Floridians who attended 3rd-10th grade between 1998 and 2014 (me notwithstanding) might be familiar with the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). In the 2000s, 10th graders were obliged to pass the reading and math portions of it in order to obtain a diploma.

Being more rigorous than the FCAT, the CSAT's scoring has been an indicator of Korean teen examinees' adulthoods, from the colleges they'd attend after graduating high school to their job prospects. Those with the highest scores are most likely to be enrolled in the top post-secondary institutions, namely either the Seoul National, Korea or Yonsei universities.

Once they graduate from them, those successful adults would snag jobs with family-owned business conglomerates called chaebols.

On the day of the CSAT, airports - including Incheon International outside of Seoul - would reschedule flights to afternoons and evenings and delay the rest of the morning flights as much as 35 minutes so the din of overhead aircraft won't detract examinees' attentions. Cars refrain from honking for the same reason.

In contrast, FL businesses - even within 3 miles of a school - would do business as usual on FCAT examination dates.

While most FL millennials would increase vocab and drill on algebra problems to the strains of, well, Flo Rida, South Korean teens studying for the CSAT wouldn't only stay from Flo Rida. They compiled blacklists of songs that severely detract their concentration, usually K-pop earworms.

Songs they have blacklisted through out the years, during the weeks and days leading up to the date of the CSAT, include Aespa's "Next Level," BTS's "Go Go," Momoland's "Bboom Bboom," Pinkfong's "Baby Shark" (patooie), Red Velvet's "Dumb Dumb" (ironically a smart move to blacklist it), SHINee's "Ring Ding Dong," PSY's "Gentleman," and Super Junior's "Sorry Sorry."

In 2024, the determined South Korean teens annexed to the pre-CSAT music blacklist the infectious duet between Blackpink lead singer Rosé and Filipino-American pop star Bruno Mars: "APT." (Aptly, my Cebu Pacific flight from Manila landed in Incheon on the first day of the tour around Seoul, on the day after it was released.)

"I’m worried the song might pop into my head during the exam," student Nam, then 18, groaned to The Korea Bizwire, "Adults might laugh at such concerns, but when you’re facing such a crucial test, it becomes a real source of anxiety."

"I avoid cafes playing pop music and stick to quiet study spaces," Choi, also 18, remarked, "I’ve even deleted music apps like YouTube Music and plan to stay away from songs until after the CSAT."

But South Korean teens weren't the only ones fearing for their concentrations - and exam marks - via trying to keep "APT." out of their systems and minds. In Malaysia, a student wrote the song's lyrics instead of an essay about the novel Tawanan Komander Caucasus (English: The European Commander's Prisoner).

"We have tried our very best to provide an excellent educational platform for the children," the teacher bewailed on the onscreen captions of her TikTok reel, "but this is how they'd repay us. I'm very disappointed."

"If only you were as diligent in writing essays as you are in writing the full lyrics of this song, your teacher would be proud of you," she admonished her students.

That got this classical music fanatic thinking: as well as those do-not-play lists, why not ALSO compile playlists for not only students in Korea studying for the CSAT, but for ALL STUDENTS AROUND THE WORLD?

Hence, the Study Halls Gone HIP Spotify playlist series was born on Christmas 2024.

Many experts agree that classical music is THE BEST genre to listen to whenever youths would study. The best forms of them are instrumental excerpts (like overtures from operas) and whole pieces (like sonatas). For instance, a 2023 French study found that university students who listened to a one-hour lecture where classical music was played in the background scored significantly higher on a pop quiz than those who only listened to the lecture itself.

In my series of playlists, my selections span between the Medieval and pre-1800 Classical eras. Think not only the Mozart piano sonatas (played on replica fortepianos, no less) and a ton of Johann Sebastian Bach played by period orchestras. (I even included the Brandenburg Consort's take on the Air from his Orchestral Suite in D Major, BWV 1068, in the first one!) You'll encounter some John Dowland, William Byrd, Francois Couperin, and Luigi Boccherini, too.

And here's a taste of what you'll hear in my studying-friendly playlists:

Best listened to with a Spotify Premium account.

[kmindzfaridabad]

From Basic to Advance: What a CELPIP Preparation Course Covers at K-Mindz Education.

Are you planning to appear for the CELPIP? If yes, then for sure, a structured course of CELPIP preparation course will be a game-changer in achieving your desired score. We understand that every learner is different in terms of language proficiency requirement, and so our CELPIP course is designed very carefully so that you begin from scratch to learn all the aspects of English language skills right from basic to advanced test taking. Here's what our course at K-Mindz Education covers so that you are well-equipped for all the sections of the CELPIP test.

Understanding the CELPIP Test Format

We make sure the test format is comfortable for students as we have them prepared within our CELPIP preparation course. CELPIP consists of four sections, namely listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Each tests a different skill, but familiarity with the test format lets the students confidently answer each of the sections provided. We have sample questions and practice exams to get them a feel of it in real life.

Mastering the Fundamentals of Language Skills

First of all, our CELPIP preparation course   is based on reinforcing language skills. The starting foundation stage includes vocabulary enhancement, grammar accuracy, and proper sentence structure. Furthermore, we give emphasis on pronunciation as it is through an understanding of spoken English that one can master listening as well as speaking in this test. Our competent faculty provides interactive exercises as well as one-on-one feedback to enhance your English.

Listening and reading skills

Once the students feel pretty comfortable with the basic skills, our  CELPIP preparation course  goes on to full-fledged listening and reading practice. In the listening module, we train students by doing various types of audio exercises, such as a conversation, news reports, and discussions, so their comprehension skills can be sharper. For reading, analysis of passages, main idea identification, and understanding in context vocabulary are what our focus is. It thus helps the students build an effective time management skill coupled with the understanding of even complex texts.

Writing is the most challenging aspect of the CELPIP test. K-Mindz Education guides the students in writing essays and reports. We educate them about the basic writing skills that are planning, constructing an argument, and appropriate use of vocabulary and tone. During our CELPIP course preparation, we assign students a number of practice work and individual feedback for them to be more effective and clear in writing.

Separate Advanced Strategies For CELPIP Test

As students progress, our K-Mindz Education's CELPIP preparation course gets tougher, with higher-level test-taking strategies being covered. Tips on time management, guessing for difficult questions, and how to avoid common mistakes are all provided. All these strategies come in handy when a student looks to achieve their best possible performance on the test date. Sufficient practice tests taken under simulated conditions can help boost a student's confidence, thus identifying specific areas to be focused upon.

Getting to Your Target Score at K-Mindz Education

It has a comprehensive, step-by-step program equipping all the skills to get top marks on the CELPIP exam. Master the fundamentals and apply advanced techniques while being guided every step of the way by K-Mindz Education's expert instructors. Begin your CELPIP success journey with K-Mindz Education, knowing you have the right set of skills to obtain that target score.

[ckjhskjs]

Your Complete Guide to Success in the XAT Exam 2025

Xavier Aptitude Test or XAT is one of the tough and well-sought MBA entrance exams in India that decides the future prospects of many aspiring business leaders. XAT is conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, that brings out an enhanced judgement of the candidate in terms of his reason ability, language ability, and decision-making. Being close to the date of the 2025 test, here's everything you need to know to maximize your preparation.

Important Dates for Test Takers

Official Notification: August 2024 Registration Open: August 2024 Last date for registration: November 2024 Admit Card Published : December 2024 Date of XAT Examination: January 2025 Date of Declaration of XAT Exam Results: February 2025

Write down all of the above dates and mark them in your calendar in order to be well prepared and not fall behind on any of them.

Exam Pattern and Trend of the exam

There will be a 3 hour exam that would test a varied array of abilities using the XAT. The following sections have been provided in it:

Verbal and Logical Ability

Decision Making

Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation

General Knowledge

Essay Writing

The distinctive characteristics of XAT are decision-making scenarios, wherein the test-taker must not only apply knowledge but also present a resolution to rather knotty ethical dilemmas.

Syllabus Overview

XAT 2025

Master the key topics in every section for success in the exam: Verbal and Logical Ability: Gradually improve reading skills, logical reasoning, and vocabulary. Practice comprehension passages regularly.

Decision Making: Use case studies based on real-life happenings and ethical problems to help you think critically and make judgments.

Quantitative Ability: Brush up your basic math ability, practicing algebra, geometry, and statistics, including interpreting data presented in charts and graphs.

General Knowledge: Cultivate the habit of reading the daily newspaper and following business news in preparation for answering questions that may arise from current events.

Essay Writing: You have to hone your ability to represent thought, well-crafted and well-structured essays for various topics that have been discussed in the past, to observe how you can express yourself meaningfully in a set amount of time.

Effective Study Techniques

Analyzing Old Papers: Knowing what types of questions and topics are most recurrently covered will put you ahead from the beginning.

Heed to Decision Making Practice: Since this is an important section, spend your time solving different case studies and practicing analytical scenarios.

Time Management Techniques: Plan how to manage your time so that you are sure of leaving enough time to cover everything.

Reading Widely: There is widening in reading and not restriction to merely academic books. Allowances for fiction and non-fiction that may stimulate independent thinking .

Simulated Mock Tests: One should continuously take full-length mock tests under exam-like conditions with stamina-building and confidence-building.

Current Affairs and Important Issues: Retention of current affairs and issues through frequent quizzes and discussions with the peers.

Test Centers in India

XAT is to be held at over 72 centers spread across the country, including all the major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and others. Candidates can opt for a center located in their city in order to avoid last minute tension on the exam day itself.

Cut Off Scores

The cut-off scores decide which candidates make the cut into the different courses. XLRI, in general, has rather chauvinistic cut-offs as follows:

Business Management (BM): About 95+ percentile

Human Resource Management (HRM): About 90+ percentile

Keep abreast of the cut-off announcements made by other participating institutes. These can differ very significantly:

Conclusion

Preparing for XAT 2025 is not a one-day show but a journey that demands dedication and strategy with great effort. With this, candidates can streamline their study process, and hence their chances of scoring better may increase. Retain your goals, stay motivated, and approach your preparation with a positive attitude. For more info visit: https://careermantra.net/exam/33/xat-2025

[engrammonline]

From Preparation to Achievement: The Impact of an IELTS Advanced Course on Your Results

For many students and professionals, achieving a high score on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a crucial step toward academic success and career advancement. While general preparation can provide a solid foundation, an advanced IELTS course specifically designed for those aiming for higher scores can offer significant advantages. Here’s a closer look at the benefits of enrolling in an IELTS advanced course and how it can help you unlock your full potential.

Tailored Strategies for Higher Bands One of the key benefits of an advanced IELTS course is the focus on strategies tailored for achieving higher band scores. Instructors often provide insights into the specific requirements of each section—Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. “The course helped me understand what examiners are really looking for,” says Alex, a recent participant. This targeted approach equips students with techniques that can elevate their performance in a competitive testing environment.

In-Depth Analysis of Test Components Advanced courses delve deeper into the nuances of the IELTS exam. Students receive comprehensive training on complex topics, such as advanced grammar, sophisticated vocabulary, and nuanced argumentation techniques for the Writing section. “I learned how to structure my essays more effectively and use advanced vocabulary correctly,” shares Priya. This in-depth analysis helps students refine their skills and produce higher-quality work.

Focus on Academic Language and Skills For those aiming to study in an English-speaking country, an advanced IELTS course emphasizes the academic language and skills necessary for success in a university setting. Students practice reading and analyzing academic texts, summarizing information, and developing critical thinking skills. “The focus on academic writing was invaluable,” notes Sam. “It prepared me for the type of assignments I would face in university.”

Realistic Practice and Mock Exams One of the most effective ways to prepare for the IELTS is through realistic practice. Advanced courses often include multiple mock exams that simulate the actual test conditions. This practice not only helps students familiarize themselves with the test format but also builds their confidence. “Taking full-length practice tests helped me manage my time better during the actual exam,” recalls Lisa. Such experience is crucial for developing test-taking stamina and reducing anxiety on exam day.

Expert Feedback and Personalized Support In an advanced course, students benefit from personalized feedback from experienced instructors. Detailed assessments of writing tasks and speaking performance provide insights into areas needing improvement. “My instructor’s feedback was specific and actionable,” says Mark. “It helped me focus on my weaknesses and turn them into strengths.” This tailored support is vital for making meaningful progress and achieving desired scores.

Advanced Vocabulary and Language Skills A hallmark of advanced IELTS courses is the emphasis on expanding vocabulary and language skills. Students learn to use sophisticated language effectively, which is essential for achieving higher scores. Vocabulary-building exercises, along with practice in context, help students integrate new words into their writing and speaking. “Learning how to use advanced vocabulary accurately made a huge difference in my score,” reflects Jenna.

Collaboration and Peer Learning Advanced courses often foster a collaborative learning environment, allowing students to engage with peers who share similar goals. Group discussions and peer reviews encourage students to learn from one another and develop their communication skills. “Working with others who were also striving for high scores kept me motivated and inspired,” shares Carlos. This collaborative spirit can enhance the overall learning experience.

Increased Confidence and Test Readiness With comprehensive preparation and practice, students often feel more confident and ready to tackle the IELTS exam. This confidence translates into better performance on test day. “I walked into the exam room feeling prepared and self-assured,” says Aisha. This psychological readiness can make a significant difference in achieving higher scores.

Conclusion Taking an IELTS advanced course offers numerous benefits that can help students unlock their full potential and achieve higher scores. With tailored strategies, in-depth analysis, and expert guidance, students are equipped with the tools they need for success. By investing in an advanced course, you not only enhance your skills but also pave the way for future academic and professional opportunities. If you’re serious about achieving your IELTS goals, consider enrolling in an advanced course and take the first step toward unlocking your higher scores!

[nicolecon-summerproject]

facing some personal challenges throughout summer, I lost time and inspiration to work on this project but I decided to pick it back up knowing that if I started working now, I’d still have an impressive body of work come September.

so what song next?

I wasn’t doing these songs in any particular order, I was just listing to the album regularly and finding new visuals in songs that I was drawing from so the song I had been clinging to lately was “The Manuscript”

I found myself clinging to this song as it was one I could relate to myself and when that happens with a song I usually intentionally really listen in to the lyrics and find a collection of small details that inspire an image.

something special about this song is that the image I found in it was one of the environment. It wasn’t a person or scene but taking the small details of the song and creating an active environment that matched.

I was so inspired but this that I didn’t even have to brain storm what I wanted to draw, I just began working.

as many of Taylor Swifts songs do, ‘The Manuscript’ tells a story, one that pulls from Taylor’s personal experience and that means a lot of the time her lyrics are open to interpretation but what was mine?

It’s very clear to me that in this song Taylor talks about her own experience with a break up. The song opens with the line “Now and then she rereads the manuscript of the entire torrid affair” to me, this indicates that Taylor is talking about her revisiting old texts and memories of her relationship with this ex partner. The next few lines go onto take a trip down memory lane listing of quotes of potential interactions between Taylor and this previous partner, really bringing the listener into the relationship and walking them through the series of events.

The verse then ends with “He said if the sex was half as good as a conversation was soon be pushing strollers…but soon it was over” this indicates to the listener that the relationship ended and that Taylor was no longer with this person.

Taylor also talks about the age gap of the relationship and how it affected her and how the break up in general affected her as she quotes things like “in the age of him she wish she was 30 and made coffee every morning and a French press. Afterwards she only ate kids cereal and couldn’t sleep unless it was in her mother‘s bed”. This indicates the kind of maturity difference between Taylor and this partner which is something I could relate to myself. She talks about how he is more mature and made her act more mature but she regressed further and started acting like the child she was if not younger than what she was following the breakup. This is something I could really relate to.

Later on in the song Taylor then quotes “and the years passing scenes of a show, the professor said to write what you know looking back might be the only way to move forward” to me, this part of the song has a double meaning. The first is Taylor herself writing a song about this break-up.

Taylor’s discography is full of breakup songs and it’s actually something that Taylor Swift is quite well known for so it’s not hard to imagine that Swift is referencing herself writing one of her many popular breakup songs.

The second is the image of the character that Taylor Swift is created within the song being set an assignment or a challenge during university/college to write a script, essay, or story by pulling from a personal experience that was traumatic or hard to live through and of course, this character pulls from a very hard break up, the one reference previously in the song. To me as a listener this also indicates that although as the lyrics state, that years have passed the writer/character in this part of the song has clearly not moved past this breakup emotionally.

The song then very quickly moves on to the lyrics “then the actors were hitting their marks and the slow dance was alight with the sparks and the tears fell in synchronicity with the score” this is telling me a listener that the character within this song has move forward and has progressed and we are now witnessing, what we know to be, the manuscript being made into a show. 

Again this part of the song has a double meaning the first being the character within the song having made her manuscript into a show, the second being Taylor Swift herself creating and singing these songs on The Eras Tour.

Following on from those previous lyrics, there’s an instrumental gap which is then followed by the lyrics “and at last she knew what the agony had been for”. This creates a really clear image of this character/Taylor Swift watching the show come together and realising that she has turned such a traumatic experience into something so beautiful. To me, it also calls attention to Taylor Swift being on stage at The Eras Tour and witnessing people getting emotional, crying, and singing along to these breakup songs. I get the image of have her having that realisation moment that these breakup songs mean so much to people and have helped people through their own experiences, which for Taylor Swift would have validated her experience and given it purpose.

This idea in this image is very heavily supported by the closing lyrics for this song as they read “the only thing that’s left is the manuscript, one last souvenir from my trip to your shores, now and then I reread the manuscript…but the story isn’t mine anymore”.

To me this is where the character created in the song and Taylor Swift combine and you realise that they are the same person and that this is a depiction of true events.

To me, this is such a clear image of Taylor speaking on her performance at The Eras Tour. The first line indicates that she has healed and she has grown from this break up and the only thing that’s left is the, metaphorical, manuscript, it’s the final souvenir that she has to remember this relationship by. She then goes on to say “now and then I reread the manuscript” and to me that a metaphor for Taylor performing songs, it creates the image of her performing these songs and reminiscing on the experience. The final line reads “but the story isn’t mine anymore…” it’s symbolic. Taylor hands over the manuscript. She understands that while she is healed and that she has grown her audience and her fans will continue to need this song to heal and grow and to get through their own personal experiences.

Personally I relate a lot to this song as someone who was in a not-so-healthy age gap relationship who has then come out of that and used Taylor Swift songs to cope as well as using the experience to create art from. I really see myself as the character in this song but I also see myself as the fan inheriting this song. The song is really emotionally charged for me, as are many Taylor Swift songs, but for me this one is really specific and personal and it really means a lot to me which is why I chose to create a card for it.

Taylor’s songs are full of small details and Easter eggs so I wanted my drawing to really emulate that.

I wanted to pull from the small details in the songs lyrics as well as littering small details from my own past relationship/breakup in the piece. Things that only my ex partner would know but not niche enough to confuse a viewer who was unaware.

I was slowly adding these details as I went so I decided to dissect the final image and point out all of the Easter eggs!

I really wanted to use this project to test my drawing skills and expand my digital portfolio. I also chose to use digital art as I feel it really gives me the freedom to make mistakes and learn from them, being able to completely delete them and not have to scrap a piece of paper or ruin the quality of it by erasing something.

I think this piece does that successfully, I was able to learn a lot about angles while drawing and now with the finished piece, I can study exactly where I went wrong and improve going forward.

I’m really happy with this second instalment and it’s getting me excited about drawing the rest of these songs!

[colleges2024]

MBA Applications Demystified

MBA is a dream degree for many undergraduate students. It opens new avenues for learning and business education. They become ready for the competitive world. It is the best option for candidates who want to increase their salary potential and job satisfaction. However, as promising as this degree sounds, its application process is another game. 

Types of MBA Programmes

Full-time MBA: This is a full-time course where students can choose a residential programme.

Part-time MBA: This is a part-time programme conducted on weekends. Working professionals can choose it.

Executive MBA: This is a full-time programme for past managers who want to upskill.

Understanding MBA Applications

MBA applications judge you on every level possible. They look at your 10th and 12th marks. You will also gain points for work experience. Extracurricular activities are also taken into consideration. The best MBA colleges in Noida would want their students to be a complete package. Therefore, you must structure your application in such a way that it highlights your versatility.

Preparing for the MBA Application Process

Internal evaluation is vital to finishing the MBA application process. Start by setting a timeline that includes all your critical milestones. Use sufficient action words for each component.

Critical Components of an MBA Application

Academic Transcripts and GPA Requirements: Your academic records should reflect your excellent academic calibre.

Standardised Test Scores (CAT, SNAP): These scores are crucial for assessing quantitative, verbal, and analytical skills.

Letters of Recommendation: Your teachers and past managers must attest to your best qualities.

Statement of Purpose: You must write an essay explaining your reasons for choosing an MBA.

Curriculum Vitae: You must attach your CV that summarises your professional experience.

Crafting a Compelling Personal Statement

Your statement of purpose should stand out from the crowd. Only then will you be selected for the MBA programme. Include all these points in it.

Purpose and Importance: State your motivations and personality traits. 

Your Statement: You must convince the admissions committee that you are a perfect fit for an MBA.

Achievements: A straightforward narrative of your accomplishments and future goals.

Preparing for MBA Interviews

The personal interview is a critical stage of the MBA application process. It allows the admissions committee to judge your interpersonal skills.

Types of MBA Interviews: Interviews are conducted on-campus or virtually. Each format has its nuances. So, prepare for each one.

Common Interview Questions and How to Prepare: You must practise answering interview questions such as “Why MBA?”. 

Demonstrating Fit and Interest in the Program: Show a genuine interest in the institute. Discuss everything about your interest in the programme.

Follow-Up Etiquette: Send a follow-up email within 24 hours of the interview. It is important to express gratitude for the opportunity. 

An MBA programme will be one of the most essential parts of your professional journey. Therefore, ensure that your applications reflect your best self! Institutes like SIBM Noida offer their prestigious seats to only the best candidates in the country. You must be aware of the institution’s fees where you are sending the application. Check out SIBM MBA fees to see if the college fits your budget.