Homeroom at Fiveable

"I'd Rather Have Wings Than A Person": Valentines Day

Honestly Screw Europe

In this episode we discuss art, art history, and how we can change art history to be more inclusive

Yet Another Politics Episode: The Biden Administration

In this episode of Homeroom, we discuss the beginning and future of the Biden administration and some last minute tips for AP students!

Fiveable Fridays: STEM Education

In this Fiveable Friday edition of Homeroom, Jacob and a group of students discuss the state of STEM Education and Women in STEM!

The Homeroom Holiday Spectacular

In this final episode of season 2, the Homeroom crew talks all things holidays and traditions!

"Trisha Stick to OnlyFans": TikTok in 2020

In this episode, we go into every trend TikTok has had over the last year

Homeroom Thanksgiving Extravaganza!

It's almost Thanksgiving! In this episode, we discuss holiday traditions and debate some Thanksgiving favorites.

"Ohio Legalized Drugs!": The 2020 Election

It's election season! In this episode of Homeroom, the group dissects the 2020 election and makes predictions for what the future may look like. 

Fiveable Friday: The 2020 Election

In this pre-election episode of Fiveable Friday, Fiveable students discuss their outlooks on the election, polling, politics, and mental health.

"Woah What If I Murder People": Book Club: Frankenstein ft. Cait Levin

In this episode of Book Club, the gang gets spoooooky for Halloween and discusses Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Fiveable Friday: ED, EA, and College Applications

In this BONUS episode of Homeroom, we're joined with Jacob, a community manager, and 3 college students to discuss applications and ED/EA. 

"It's Just Like a Dating App": College Admissions ft. Pam Andrews

In this episode, guest hosted by Pam Andrews of The Scholarship Shark, the gang talks all things college apps, including EA/ED deadlines, essays, and stress during the college admissions process.

"But... John?!": The State Debate

In this episode of Homeroom, the gang debates what states in the United States are the best.

"You Spend Most of That Time Napping": School in COVID-19

In this episode, we discuss what it's like to be a student under COVID-19, how distanced learning has impacted our education, and what we see for the future.

"Virgin Is My Favorite": Travel

Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! In this episode of Homeroom, we discuss all things travel and culture and our experiences travelling abroad.

“A Hat Goes On Your Head Last Time I Checked”: Book Club - The Catcher in the Rye

In this episode of Homeroom, the gang joined by two newcomers to the Homeroom team discuss J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye.

Childhood Flashbacks

In this episode of Homeroom, the gang flashes back to their childhoods, remembering the music, TV, movies, and everything else from the early 2000s.

"I Mean We Know Why But Why": Politics and the 2020 Election

In this episode of Homeroom, the gang discusses all things politics from the economy to COVID-19 to the role the government plays in everyday affairs. At the end, we discuss the 2020 election, voting, and predictions of what the nation will look like in November.

"For All The Superintendents Listening": Back to School

In this episode of Homeroom, the gang discusses going back to school both in high school and college, and the associated challenges of education in a global pandemic.

"Feelin Myself in Italy" - Would You Rather?

In this episode of Homeroom, the gang plays an hour long game of Would You Rather, accompanied by roasts of the hosts and random sidebars about animals, travelling, money, and everything else!

Linguistics Nerds Rant

Hello! Bonjour! Hola! In this episode of Homeroom we've gathered some of the biggest linguistics nerds to talk about languages, history, and how language shapes the way we live.

"This Man Had Daddy Issues and It Shows": Book Club: Franz Kafka

In this episode of Book Club, the gang gets creepy discussing works by the one and only Franz Kafka. Specifically, we discuss The Metamorphosis and The Judgement along with a general discussion of what it means to be "Kafkaesque". Looking for more Homeroom? Visit us at homeroom.fiveable.me.  Have an idea or suggestion? Email us at [email protected].

"You Feeling With Your Feet": Avatar: The Last Airbender

In this episode of Homeroom, three diehard fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender come together to discuss every aspect of the show, from it's social messages to the epic concepts of bending presented in both ATLA and The Legend of Korra. We dive deep into characters, the plot, and everything else! Spoiler Alert :) You've been warned.  Looking for more Homeroom? Visit us at homeroom.fiveable.me

"Mayonnaise Is Basically A Drum"

In this episode of Homeroom the group discusses everything musical, from live music, instruments, and the role that music plays in our lives, whether as a study tool, relaxation tool, or just to jam out after a long day. From here, we move into our favorite genres, songs, and artists, only veering off once or twice into tangential topics like ice cream truck music and debates as to what really is an instrument. Spoiler alert: Mayonnaise is the official instrument of Homeroom.  Looking for m...

"Natasha Pierre Started In A Tent" ft. Stephen Ehrlich

This episode of Homeroom is all about theatre! Between musicals, plays, Broadway, off-Broadway, local productions, we've gathered 4 theatre nerds to discuss everything theatre. Along with this, we're joined by Stephen Ehrlich, a fellow theatre nerd and theater technician who has worked on shows like Mean Girls, Spongebob: The Musical, and many more! Looking for more Homeroom? Visit us at homeroom.fiveable.me and join our mailing list. Have an idea or suggestion? Shoot us an email at homero...

Book Club - "The Handmaid's Tale"

Trigger Warning: Sexual assault, suicide, reproductive rights In this episode of Book Club, the gang dives deep into Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. The Handmaid's Tale explores the subjects of the oppression of women and the different ways in which these women resist and strive for individuality and independence.  Have a suggestion for a Homeroom episode? Email us at [email protected]   Looking for more Homeroom? Sign up for our mailing list at homeroom.fiveable.me 

"If Nobody Dies, I'm Not Watching It" ft. Lauren Montuori

Welcome to the Season 2 debut of Homeroom at Fiveable! In this episode, we discuss everything TV and movies, from comedies, horror, drama, reality TV shows, and everything in between. In quarantine, TV shows and movies, especially those on Netflix and other streaming platforms have blown up to unbelievable proportions and have driven entertainment at home. Shows like Tiger King, Alone, and classic movies (and even some musicals) have kept people sane even in the most insane times. We're joi...

Pride at Fiveable 🏳️‍🌈

Trigger Warning: Religion June is the national Pride month! In this special edition of Homeroom run by Fiveable's very own Tán Ho, we're joined by some of Fiveable's LGBTQ+ members along with some special guests for a roundtable about their experiences being part of the LGBTQ+ community and how pride remains such a powerful symbol in today's ever-changing world.

"Everyone is High All The Time": Book Club - Brave New World

Trigger Warning: Self Harm On this segment of Book Club, we discuss Huxley's Brave New World, a dystopian novel written in the 1930s about the World State, a land of drugs, sex, and complete happiness. When a "savage" named John enters this "brave new world", how will he react? We rip this novel apart piece by piece, analyzing names, symbols, and plot points crucial to understanding Brave New World.

"Don't Move In With Strangers" - Behind the Scenes of Fiveable

See what it's like to work for Fiveable! In this episode we interview the four Fiveable executives, Amanda, the CEO, Tan, the CXO, Austin, the CTO, and Aaron, a senior developer. Enjoy, and learn about how Fiveable started from one person to an entire household! Want more Homeroom? Visit homeroom.fiveable.me

A Discussion on the Black Lives Matter Movement

In this episode led by Fiveable's founder Amanda DoAmaral, we discuss the recent events surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement, protests, and institutionalized racism in the United States.

"We Broke Samantha": The Debate of the Century

In this episode of Homeroom, we get serious and discuss the most important theory in all of mankind's history: The Cube Rule. The Cube Rule is a system that arose from the ever-reaching question "is a hotdog a sandwich?" and has traversed the world. From identifying toasts, sandwiches, tacos, and everything else, the Cube Rule is the Unified Theory that helps students and chefs alike understand what exactly it is that they're eating. Looking for more Homeroom? Visit us at homeroom.fiveable...

"Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?" And Other Weird Supplemental Essays

In this episode of Homeroom, join us as we discuss the weirdest and wackiest supplemental episode that we could find and what makes a supplemental essay one that is "good" to write. From this, we move into a larger discussion on the college admissions process and what students can do to help themselves through what a stressful process it is.

History Nerds Rant ft. Prof. Peter Carmichael

In this episode of Homeroom, we're joined by 4 students passionate about history. We discuss everything from our favorite stories from history to how historical education shapes the way that students of all grades, whether elementary school or high school, can learn and become citizens in the world they live.  At the end, listen to a short interview with Professor Peter Carmichael, the head of the Civil War Institute where we discuss the Civil War and the role that perspective plays in hist...

Homeroom Book Club: Nineteen Eighty-Four

SPOILER ALERT! In a new segment of Homeroom led by Samantha Himegarner, the gang discusses George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four. Set in Oceania in the year 1984, Nineteen Eighty-Four follows Winston, a member of the Outer Party, and his journey through the dystopian world run by Big Brother. We discuss the political, social, religious, and romantic contexts of the novel and the complexities of "newspeak".  Have ideas for a future episode? Email us at [email protected] Looking for more H...

"We Don't Say The F-Word" ft. Arlan Hamilton

Today the group discusses everything extracurriculars, from clubs to outside of schools to volunteering, with just a touch of rivality between some clubs like FBLA and DECA. As high school becomes more competitive, extracurriculars become a way for both students to destress and set themselves apart as unique. Followed by this episode is an interview with Arlan Hamilton, author and venture capitalist. Enjoy! Check out more Homeroom: https://homeroom.fiveable.me/ Check out Arlan Hamilton: ht...

"Trick Them Into Learning" ft. Mr. Beat

With information and technology improving at an ever-increasing rate, students are flooded with an overload of sources, opinions, and perspectives. Technology may be a gateway to learning anything as quickly as possible, but it also opens the door to conspiracy theories, invalidated information, and gallons of uncorroborated evidence. Mr. Beat, a history teacher and YouTuber joins us to discuss the impact of media on education and how students can manage this overload of information. Check ...

"It's History Nerds Having Fun" ft. Ben Freeman

In this episode of Homeroom, we're joined by Ben Freeman, an AP World History teacher from Virginia to talk about AP World History as a course, and what teaching history, both AP and non-AP, under quarantine is like. After the CollegeBoard's decision to make AP classes online and for AP Histories to be tested through a five document DBQ, teachers nationwide have had to adapt to new teaching environments and a new test format in short notice. See Freemanpedia here: https://www.freeman-pedia....

"Newton Was A Jerk"

This week, we discuss how COVID-19 will impact pop culture after the dust has cleared. How will entertainment change? Will cable go out of style and a new era of Netflix and Hulu rise? What about fashion? Will people turn to pajamas as the new big thing? We also discuss how COVID-19 has made and will continue to have significant social impacts, both positive and negative. Looking for more Homeroom? Sign up for the mailing list at homeroom.fiveable.me

"Praise Everyone Else, Hate on Myself"

In this episode of Homeroom, the gang discusses mental health in a broad scope fashion, touching upon stress due to competition, social stresses, and how high school, in general, can bring some big mental hurdles along with it. We go deep into many of our own experiences and talk about what students can do to make sure that they can help themselves with their mental issues. School serves as a major area in many students' lives where stress and pressure plays a huge role in how they act and ...

"TikTok Is How I Cope"

Due to COVID-19's spread nationwide, many schools have been forced to move into online learning, with students staying home in quarantine. Most notably, states like New Jersey and New York have been hit the hardest, leading to millions of students not just on the east coast, but nationwide to be quarantined in their homes on shelter-in-place warnings. Many states, even, have set in place laws banning anything more than walks outside, still following CDC guidelines of 6 feet of separation per...

"My Dream is to be a DBQ Document"

As a result of the spread of COVID-19 (The novel coronavirus), the CollegeBoard has announced sweeping changes to their structure for AP exams. Most notably, AP Exams will now be held online (!) and will be condensed from their traditional 2-3 hour structure to a 45-minute free-response section for most exams, the only exception being exams that use the AP Digital Portfolio like Seminar and Research. See more information at https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/coronavirus...