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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.

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Yearly Archives: 2015

Favourite quotes: Appreciation

{Original Image} At this point in my high school career, the topics of my discussions have boiled down to one thing: the future. What university...

Indie goes mainstream

I’m sure you’ve heard Milky Chance’s “Stolen Dance” or Tove Lo’s “Habits” blaring on a radio station or in a clothing store sometime over...

2 teas helping me fight this weather

Hi everybody! So in an awful turn of events I like to call Calgary's weather, there has been a horrible cold going around. Friends, family,...

Fitness for Students

Being an IB student with a crazy cramped schedule, I know firsthand how hard it can be to keep a regimented exercise routine, especially...

The science of being embarrassed

Embarrassment can be triggered by a variety of things from a clumsy misstep to an exposed secret. The raw foundation of embarrassment is the...

FORMALITIES: Getting to Know the Girl in Front of the Eiffel Tower

Hello! My name is Kandace and I am a new addition to the Youth Are Awesome Bloggers! It is such an honor to be a...

An afternoon of Popera!

As an admitted music snob, I was skeptical when I first heard that the Calgary Civic Symphony was performing a combination of opera and...

What to see in YYC: Weekend Preview March 13-15, 2015

MARKET COLLECTIVE When: March 14 & 15: 10am – 6pm Where: Chinese Cultural Centre (197 1st street SW) Price: $5 for the entire weekend Description: Market Collective is...

Steps to spring cleaning your bedroom

With spring coming (or already here with this beautiful weather) we are getting into the spring cleaning mood! If you want to clean your...

This Blank Page – An exploration into the evaluation of an idea

Stumbling upon an interesting Wattpad essay, I wanted to pose some discussion questions regarding the thoughts expanded upon within. "This Blank Page" written by Elvin...

#BigTasteYYC: Anejo

Source BigTasteYYC, March 6-15, 2015, is a magical time in Calgary. Foodies and non-foodies alike can indulge in some of the city's greatest culinary experiences....

Motivation 101- Follow Your Heart

We are at the brink of our teenage years and have to start making decisions that will lead into careers. This is a life...

5 annoying types of people on social media

In a world where social media brings people together, doing certain things online can bring you a lot of hate. Avoid doing any of...

Dear Me…

So I saw a lot of these posts going around the interwebs, and I thought I would contribute. I may only be 17, but...

Youth of YYC: Anjali, 18

"My biggest passion is helping people. When I was little, I went to India and saw a bunch of the poverty and hurt there....

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