50 Ingenious Things Students Have Spotted At Their Schools And Universities (New Pics)

Growing up, I loved going toschool. I enjoyed learning, socializing with friends and participating in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. But when I think back on my days as a student, I remember the people and experiences fondly. However, I donotfeel the same way about the environment I was in.Myhigh schoolwas constantly under construction while I attended, and it was anything but pleasant. Dust was everywhere, loud drilling occurred all day long, and bizarre routes between buildings meant that I was almost always running late for class.Buteducationshould be enjoyable! And thankfully, there are plenty of schools and universities out there that actually prioritize creating an exciting learning environment.Bored Pandahas scoured the internet to find photos of the most interesting and brilliant things students have spotted in their schools, so we’ve gathered some of their best finds down below!This post may includeaffiliate links.

Myhigh schoolwas constantly under construction while I attended, and it was anything but pleasant. Dust was everywhere, loud drilling occurred all day long, and bizarre routes between buildings meant that I was almost always running late for class.

Buteducationshould be enjoyable! And thankfully, there are plenty of schools and universities out there that actually prioritize creating an exciting learning environment.Bored Pandahas scoured the internet to find photos of the most interesting and brilliant things students have spotted in their schools, so we’ve gathered some of their best finds down below!

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Stairs At Balamand University, Lebanon

Saw This In A Classroom After Class

Say Hello To My University’s Library Cat

There are plenty of days when I’m frustrated with being anadult, often when it comes time to pay rent or buy my own groceries. But I have to admit that I’m very thankful to be done with my school days. I had a great time, and I made some amazing friends. But if I had the chance to go back in time and do it all again, you couldn’t pay me enough to trade in the freedom I have now.According to a2022 studyfrom the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and the Yale Child Study Center, almost three quarters of students report having negative feelings towards school. And when asked to rank the emotions that they most commonly feel, students most often reported feeling tired, stressed, bored and calm. Happiness came next.

According to a2022 studyfrom the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and the Yale Child Study Center, almost three quarters of students report having negative feelings towards school. And when asked to rank the emotions that they most commonly feel, students most often reported feeling tired, stressed, bored and calm. Happiness came next.

University’s Way Of Showing How To Correctly Wear Your Mask

My School’s Library Has A Banned Book Section

Our School’s Service Dog, Lucy, Made It Into The Staff Page Of The Yearbook

It makes sense that so many students don’t have glowing reviews about their time in school. Despite how many adults tell kids and teens that they’re in the best years of their lives, it often doesn’t feel like that.One fifthof students experience bullying, andonly 50%of girls in 9th grade would describe themselves as confident. Being a kid should be carefree and easy, but the reality is that it’s not all sunshine and roses for everyone.And being a teen is almost always worse.KFFreports that one fifth of teens report having symptoms of anxiety or depression, and 20% admit that they’re not getting the therapy they need due to the cost, being scared of what others may think and simply because they don’t know how or where to go for help.

And being a teen is almost always worse.KFFreports that one fifth of teens report having symptoms of anxiety or depression, and 20% admit that they’re not getting the therapy they need due to the cost, being scared of what others may think and simply because they don’t know how or where to go for help.

There Is A Free “Period Pack” At My School For Girls Who Are Unprepared For Their Periods

My University Library Has A Wall Where You Can Quite Literally Take A Seat

This School In Vancouver, BC (Canada) Installed A Slide, So Kids Can Take That Instead Of The Stairs To Leave The School

So what can we do to better support ourstudents? Well, one of the first steps should be focusing on cultivating a safe and inviting learning environment. Teachers cannot control what is going on in a student’s life outside of school, but they can work to improve their experience in the classroom. According to theUniversity of Buffalo, students have more trust in themselves and their educators when they are in a positive learning environment.

My Environmental Science Class With Real Plants On The Wall

The Hallways Of My Norwegian High School

Chemistry Teacher Made Their Classroom Ceiling The Elements

Instead of creating a classroom where students feel judged or unsafe and second guess themselves constantly, teachers should work towards making students feel supported and comfortable. They should know that mistakes are acceptable and inevitable, and they should feel like their ideas are heard and listened to. Students should be invited to share their thoughts openly, and teachers should respond accordingly. A collaborative environment is much more exciting than one where teachers simply speak and students simply listen.

I Thought You Guys Would Appreciate This. This Is My School Library

They Had A Bike At My School To Blend A Smoothie That They Were Handing Out At Lunch

These Medieval Ruins Were Randomly Found Under A School Gym Hall. The School Was Founded In 1276 And Is The Oldest School In Finland

Look At How This Third-Grade Teacher Decorated Her Door And Hallway

This Cat Bus Is For Transporting Japanese Preschoolers

My School’s Library Has Noise-Level Guides That Change Color When It Gets Too Loud

It’s also wise for educators to ask their students questions to get them engaged in the classroom. It’s easy for students, especially kids, to completely zone out during a lesson. But when they’re asked to actively participate and share their thoughts, paying attention becomes a lot more important. Plus, it’s another opportunity for them to realize that their teacher is actually listening to them.

My Cooking Class Has A Mirror On The Ceiling So We Can See What The Teacher Is Doing

The Stair Handrails In My Uni’s Biology Building Are Held Up By Little Snails

My School Put Colored Bricks In The Shape Of The Handicap Logo Instead Of Painting It

Educators can provide opportunities for choice for their students as well. This might mean giving the class an option between two different assignments every now and then or letting them vote on which day out of the week the next math test will be. They might even be able to earn rewards as a class, and they can vote on whether they would rather have ice cream or a movie as their prize. These simple things can keep kids much more engaged in their lessons.

This Middle School Has A Skateboard Locker

My University Makes Notepads Out Of Recycled Paper And Hands Them Out To The Students

Science Teacher’s Desk Is A Fish Tank

And of course, having an interesting learning environment can make students much more interested in what’s going on at school. Whether it’s a beautifully designed library, funny meme references on hall passes or places to lock up their skateboards during the school day, the more comfortable students feel at school, the more excited they will be to go there. And we all want students to enjoy their education; it’s not meant to be torturous!

This Bottle Has A Map Of All The Water-Filling Stations Around Campus On It

My University Library, Ladies And Gentlemen

My School’s Bathrooms Have Pedals Instead Of Handles

Pre-School Placed A “Picture Day” Reminder Sticker For Us On The Middle Of My Son’s Back So He Couldn’t Remove It

My 1st Grader Lost A Tooth During Class And The School Sent It Home In This Tiny, Tooth-Shaped Container

This Sign At My University Has The Number For The Library Police

This Uni Puts Up Games Its Graduates Worked On

These Parking Spots For Alternative Modes Of Transport At My Uni

Food Is Allowed In The Library At My College

Transylvania University At Halloween

The Woodworking Program At My School Sent Home 140 Remote-Learning Kits This Week, With Power Drills too

An Ancient Roman Well Is Visible Under The Floor Of My School In Italy

This “Chemist Tree” That My School’s Science Department Made

These Bollards Outside A School Are Shaped Like Pencils

This Tiny Door For 1st Graders At The School My Mom Teaches At

This Painting In My School Library Is Painted On The Wall Itself, But It Is Still Framed

In My School, You Can Come Here To Sleep If You’re Tired

My Professor Uses A Wooden Keyboard And Mouse

My School Has A Set Of Tools And A Pump To Let You Repair And Maintain Your Bike In Front Of The Entrance

This Little Door At My University

A Classroom In My University Has A Tree Growing Inside Of It

I Have A Gender-Neutral Bathroom At My High School

I Learned Today That My School’s New Science And Technology Building Has Thermochromic Tables

My Uni Has Solar-Paneled Benches With USB Charging

University Printer Rotates Each Separate Document To Avoid Confusing Multiple Students' Work

A Law Professor Shared A Photo Of The Pens Her Students Used For Cheating, Calling The Trick An Art Form Of Sorts

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This Artwork On A Rainwater Tank At My Daughter’s School Uses The Seam In The Middle As Part Of The Art, With A Convincing Effect

This Scoreboard At A High School In Mississippi Says “Us” And “Y’all” Instead Of “Home” And “Guest”

I Work At A School, And They’re Starting To Put These In! I’m The First To Use This One. One Step Closer

There Is A Piece Of The Berlin Wall On My School’s Campus

Columns At A School Are Pencils

My School 3D Printed A Tiny “Out Of Order” Sign For The Printer

My School Uses Purple Carpet To Indicate The Classroom Doors That Swing Out

Therapy Dog At My School Has Socks So His Nails Don’t Make Noise On The Floor

My School Just Installed A CVS Vending Machine Full Of Medicine And Hygiene Products

This Twinkie Has Been In My Classroom For 10 Years

This Doorknob For A Maintenance Closet At My School Has Knurling On It To Prevent Slipping When Workers Have Gloves On

My School Museum Has A Bob Ross Painting

My Mom’s High School Gave Graduates Wallet-Sized Copies Of Their Diplomas

The College Has These Signs On The Cafeteria Tables. They Flip To Red If You Don’t Want Strangers Sitting At Your Table

My Local Community College Has Collapsible Monitors That Can Automatically Go Down So You Can Have More Desk Space