anytime dude! I'm in Physics this year and calc next year so I'm gonna do a lot with trig. you ever need help, just ping me

so I dont do sports cause I move to damn often, but I found that if I grind my butt off in school, going so far as to rush through assignments (carefully ofc), I could free up time to work on other things like hw. When we were still in person, I would get my work done quickly during one class, and then get a hall pass before the end of the period to run to another teacher for tutoring. I had everything scheduled out so that ik which teachers would most likely be available at any given time of the day, so if I got 15 minutes before lunch, I might run to econ, or if I had 20 minutes during seventh, I could run to my physics class. It was a grind, but it left me free to do whatever I wanted after school.

now if your school is online, i can't help you. I have been unable to adapt to this system, and my grades have gone to shit.

I do drama club and online racing leagues so it's tough for me too. Ask for help if you need it , it's better to ask than not understand. And if you still don't understand it, watch khan academy and use online calculators

I recommend taking some easier extracurricular that fits with your classes and schedule
I haven’t had a semi decent sleep schedule since February of last year

Anybody doing anything PMP related? @ me please. I have questions.

no, but I am taking a business management class. *maybe* I can help somewhat.

im only in hs, so idk how much though

Oh I understand the work, it just takes time and is hella anoying. I'm in history now (online) and I got some freetime so I'm doing math hw

@sixfivebyfiftyfive Actually, thats what I was going to ask about. It seems that business management is a common underpinning for the PMP cert. Do you plan on going into anything project management related and what other stuff do you recommend studying as well, to the business management end?

Also, don't undersell yourself by qualifying it with "I'm only X so ya know...". You can still help and qualify your position later with, "That information is above my education right now, and I know/dont know where to find the info." Makes you seem more competent and confident even in the negative.

Just some wisdom from years in the military where confidence moves things.

Obviously you then have to figure out the information, if possible, and then followup with the questioner.

Actually, yes, I have thought about it. I don't know a ton about business or management, and that is why I wanted to take this class for my senior year. Specifically, I have thought about some sort of a construction management/contracting job. I can't recommend much, sadly, but my younger brother (he is way more on top of things than I am) wants to be an architect and has actually taught me quite a bit about the managerial side of construction. He said that I need to study business/management in college. In terms of other business things I am interested in studying, I would like to seriously study accounting. I feel like that is a critical skill for business management

He also tells me to get all of the other pre-reqs for the career I want. Things like studying engineering, electrical, and plumbing. Furthermore, he said I should look at options for apprenticeship in fields like electrical or plumbing while in college, so as to learn the skills, not just the book knowledge. Perhaps you could somehow apply that to your circumstances? What exactly are you looking to do?

Hey, thanks, I appreciate the encouragement. I kinda find myself in this weird place where I am both really egotistical and self-conscious about things.

And quick note on accounting, I work at Chick-fil-A. Im not a manager, but many of my friends there are, and I have noticed that many of them have to count the money and record everything in a ledger. These are HS and college students, so its not like you need a degree for many of the accounting-related jobs out there, but it certainly helps to study.

If it helps, I see my bus. management teacher tm. I'll ask him if he has any recommendations for things to study in regards to business/project management. At the very least, I am sure I'll learn something. :)

Well, truthfully, in my last few years in the Navy, I've had the privilege to manage several multi-million dollar projects and I've successfully ensured those jobs were accomplished on time, if not early. That gives me the job satisfaction boost I need.

I've learned so much through those projects about communication, innately learning the difference between high context and low context communities. Process improvement strategies like LEAN, 5S, etc... but I dont have any formal training so it's pointless.

Hey, everyone! I’m deciding high school classes, and I just wanted to know if anyone had suggestions on electives (just general subjects) that might be fun to me, someone who has no idea what they want to do with their life and who is taking a lot of difficult classes (and expecting a lot of homework). Even if it’s not suggestions for freshman classes, but instead classes to keep an eye on when I get older, it would be appreciated. I just want to try to find something I enjoy but idk what that is.
Also, what do you guys think is more important, taking biology honors or algebra 2 honors? I don’t really want to take both honors classes because I’m already taking so many. The alternatives for both are biology and algebra 2 (so more normal classes). Also, I should let everyone know, I’m new to discord and I don’t know exactly how it works, so let me know if I screw something up lol. Sorry this is so long!

Also I know I asked about course suggestions and you all don’t know me, so I mean I can tell you a little more about myself and my hobbies if that helps (obviously not personal info though ofc).

<@342170731091722241> like this? Sorry, I’m not great with this! Also, thank you.

What's your social security number 😁😂

@Space Cowboy kidding, what's your favorite subject

That’s good to know. I’m just so concerned about homework since while I’m determined to do well in high school and get some college credits, I still want to have a high school experience that’s like an eighties movie lol

Well that depends on who u hang out with

@DeButcher umm... well I like geometry this year a lot, and I do band and jazz band. I also like to write so LA.

@DeButcher lol so true. I was thinking of taking a business course this year but that means no jazz band. That’s where the problem lies; I can either do band and jazz, and not try a lot of new stuff, or I could drop jazz and try something new instead.

<@342170731091722241> I didn't put in alot of work. Hs was a joke

@DeButcher I’ve always tried really hard in school, getting straight As and staying in bridges classes. My main concern in high school is to not make the mistake Hermione Granger makes in Harry Potter by taking too many hard courses. I’m a nerd, sorry.

<@342170731091722241> thats really good advice actually.

Oh I made As in hs, if I tried a little could have been the valedictorian. I took AP classes ( not to brag)

Currently in hs? <@342170731091722241>

Nice

Wow, I really am glad I’m talking to some geniuses! I’m hoping to knock out some AP classes. My parents straight up told me since I was young that I was paying for my own college so I should aim for a scholarship

Not in my school district

<@342170731091722241> I’m going to be honest, I have no idea what that means.

Not going to give that info sorry but I live in TX

<@342170731091722241> ok thanks! We have something similar so I think I get what you mean.

IB is less popular than AP, but a bit harder than AP

You know though if I want into college all I have to do is take my school’s social justice class, then I’ll get into any school I want lol. I’m not actually wasting my time on that though ofc.

The only thing that I find very annoying about the diploma I’m going for which is an academic honors one is the world languages it requires. I mean this year I’m learning Spanish from a book since I’m homeschooled for just this year due to the ‘rona. It’s just as difficult as it sounds. Also thanks for the suggestions to go into a business course, as much as I love jazz, you are right, and I do want to try new things.

@Space Cowboy if want to get into a good college just do good on your SAT/ACT

@DeButcher Will do!