All Lynbrook students and alumni are eligible to submit stories to Aletheia. Keep in mind that we are not looking for literary excellence, but rather honest accounts of your personal experiences. Note that advisors are mandated reporters so we are required to ask for your name but this will only be seen by the advisors. All aspects of your identity will remain anonymous.
We publish every submission that adheres to the following guidelines; please read them carefully before you begin.
Guidelines
Your submission must be relevant to the topic and include a personal experience. It may not comprise solely of your opinion on the topic.
The staff of Aletheia is committed to preserving the integrity of your submission and will not make changes, with exception to certain profanity (which will be asterisked-out). We do not edit submissions for grammar or syntax.
Aletheia is dedicated to maintaining everyone's anonymity. Do not include identifiable characteristics in your submission. Make sure that any people you mention in your submission are not easily identifiable.
Do not write anything that causes or advocates harm against others.
There is no limit on submission length. Please make sure to submit your story before our deadline stated below. We will not be able to accommodate late submissions.
Guiding Questions – Burnout (2024 Winter Edition)
How does burnout affect your social/physical wellbeing?
What are major stressors in your life?
How does Lynbrook culture contribute to your feeling of being burnt out?
How does burnout affect you outside of academics?
How/when do you realize you’re burnt out?
How do you cope with burnout/mitigate it?
Self care routines that have helped you?
How do you bounce back from burnout?
Have you ever tried to get help while burnt out?
How do you balance your personal and school life to prevent burn out?
How does burnout affect your future decisions? How does it change your perspective?