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YOUTH ARE AWESOME

Youth Are Awesome, commonly referred to as YAA, is a blog written by youth for youth. YAA provides the youth of Calgary a place to amplify their voices and perspectives on what is happening around them. Youth Are Awesome is a program of Youth Central.

Any views or opinions expressed on this blog belong solely to the author and do not represent those of people or organizations that the blog may be associated with, unless explicitly stated. All content is for informational purposes only.

Yearly Archives: 2015

Alberta Education Cuts: How Will They Affect You?

This March, the provincial budget was released. We saw changes to the flat rate income tax, our health care system, gasoline tax, and as...

2015 Youth Hiring Fair: April 21

The 17th Annual Youth Hiring Fair will be held in the Big Four building in Hall B on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. It begins...

Migraine – What is it?

What are migraines? Migraines are moderate to severe headaches that usually affect a certain area on the head. The headaches usually last from an hour...

Negative thinking to positive thinking

(Original Image) On a scale of 1-4, how stressed would you say you are? 4 being always stressed, losing sleep, and feeling as though you don't...

One More Chapter

Ever wondered what to do in your free time? I've got something better than watching TV. How about catching up on some reading? There...

Why Spring in Calgary is Awesome

"Spring? Calgary? How do those two words fit in a sentence without the word 'not' existing somewhere in between?" These were my thoughts as I...

Danish Homestay: School and The Zoo

The unique thing about our homestay experience is that it is also an exchange opportunity. I feel that the education system in a particular...

Album Review: All Time Low – Future Hearts

All Time Low is by far one of my favourite current bands for more than one reason. First of all, they're really easy to listen...

Quick & easy cosplay ideas

It often takes weeks of one's time and an abundance of talent to create a great Cosplay costume. Some of us aren’t gifted with such talents,...

Public Speaking Tips

Speaking on stage in front of an audience full of hundreds of individuals is a wonderful but nerve-racking privilege. It is only natural to be intimidated...

What YAA loves about spring: Spring break shenanigans

{Original Image} Over the years, spring break has been highly romanticized in pop culture. We often associate spring break with wild parties, bikinis and beaches,...

How to get better from being sick!

Today, I will be talking about 5 steps to help you get better when you are sick! With Spring here, it means allergies, flu...

Look in the Mirror: A Political Poetry Commentary

For my fellow Albertans, we know that occasionally (well often) the political system can be frustrating. Recently, one of Alberta's premiers was asked about...

Create change globally and locally

I am a girl in Grade 11, and I have access to education. Everyday I get the opportunity to read new literature, enrich my...

Everyone Could Use Some Therapy

The battle between the advocates for mental health awareness and the prevalent stigma surrounding the issue has become clearer than ever. I'd just like...

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