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What should I do if I face discrimination in the U.S.?
Facing discrimination can be confusing, especially when you are new to the United States. Knowing how to respond can help you protect yourself, stay confident, and get help when necessary.
Verge Lab · 4minute · 2026-09-10
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How Do I Join a Club?
Clubs are the easiest way to build a weekly routine, meet people with shared interests, and create the kind of long-term involvement colleges actually notice.
Verge Lab · 5 min read · 2026-09-06
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How Do I Manage My Time?
American high school gives you more freedom than you may be used to — and freedom is a time-management problem. A simple weekly system beats motivation.
Verge Lab · 6 min read · 2026-09-06
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What I Wish I Knew Before My First Day
This one isn't a definition. It's the list of things that would have saved the most confusion in the first month — written for the next student.
Verge Lab · 6 min read · 2026-09-06