My Ideal School Experience
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- Oct 9
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My Ideal School Experience
By Lars Guo
Published: October 9, 2025
Opening Message:Hi Folks! I hope you all are doing well! This blog is about what I consider the perfect school experience. While I hope schools can implement these ideas, I understand that many of them require additional funding and resources. Schools only have so much to work with. I also know some people may not agree with my points, and that’s perfectly fine—please respect that this is simply my opinion. Thank you.
Point 1: Hands-On Learning Through Projects: Not everyone learns best through tests. Personally, I learned the most when I got to engage in hands-on projects, like the detective work I did for forensics in 6th grade. Seeing how lessons apply in the real world provides valuable perspective and context. When I learned through projects, I gained the ability to see things from different viewpoints and developed a deeper understanding of what I was studying.
Point 2: Fewer Tests, More Essays: Tests often only measure short-term memory. You might remember facts for a few days, but forget them soon after. Essays, on the other hand, encourage deeper thought, long-term understanding, and the ability to connect ideas meaningfully. They allow students to explain why something matters rather than simply recalling what it is.
Point 3: Start Language Learning Earlier: Language education should begin much earlier—ideally before third grade. Children absorb languages and accents far more easily than adults. Early exposure provides a head start toward fluency and cultural understanding. Schools should also offer real-life language experiences, such as speaking with native speakers, to make lessons more meaningful and help students form global connections.
Point 4: Teach Practical Life Skills: Schools should teach essential life skills like budgeting, filing taxes, writing cover letters, and creating resumes. These topics are crucial for success after graduation. Many students enter adulthood without these basic skills, which can make navigating the real world unnecessarily difficult.
Point 5: More Field Trips: Field trips are valuable learning tools. They bring lessons to life and show students why what they’re studying matters. Seeing real-world applications of classroom lessons helps broaden perspectives and reinforces learning in memorable ways.
Point 6: Focus on Relevant Classes: Schools should move away from outdated or overly niche subjects like deep dives into old English classics that no longer feel relevant. The curriculum should focus more on practical and applicable subjects such as personal finance or rather than advanced math courses like calculus that most students won’t use in everyday life.
Closing Thoughts: I hope you enjoyed reading this blog! What do you think would make for a perfect school experience? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for reading, and I look forward to sharing the next post with you all. Have a wonderful day!
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