Nerds, geeks, brainiacs, eggheads, dorks, and eagle scouts; these words have come to define the socially-challenged, yet academically-gifted populations in our schools. Taped glasses, high-water pants, pocket-protectors, well spoken and with high IQs; these are just a few of the characteristics that symbolize the stereotypical nerd or geek. Not everyone with taped glasses is a traditional nerd. This is just one of the many ways that society categorizes people. Luckily for dorks, these are features that can be changed. …
