It is the time of the year once again when a number of us are making choices for post-secondary, or if you are in Grade 11, thinking about what to do in university. It has already been a very gruelling task for me. I oscillated between varieties of programs like Political Science to Pure Mathematics…
Is there anything worse than sleepless nights? Who can forget the utter feelings of despair and hopelessness of lying in your bed, checking the clock what feels like every hour only to find that in fact only three minutes have passed, wishing that you will somehow, magically fall asleep. If you can relate to the…
Now that we’re halfway through the first month of the first year, where are our resolutions now? When it gets to a certain point,we realize we’re just using recycled versions of our old resolutions. They may not always turn out the way we want them to, but at least they help when they’re there! Here…
Often, we forget what a blessing is it that we still have family members around us. Children often ignore what the parents do for them on a daily basis, and too many times they take what they have for granted. Parents have brought their children into the world, fed them, gave them water, provided them…
As the new year begins to settle in and peoples’ new years resolutions start to take action, why not learn more about yourself. People always seem to be constantly interested in why they act the way they do, or reading horoscopes to explain the events that take place during over the years. Here is a…
As many of you may have noticed, there has been significant talk on this blog lately about Youth Week. And what is Youth Week, you ask? Well, it’s an entire week (April 21-28, 2012) devoted to promoting the importance of youth in Calgary. But it’s not just all whimsical talk; there will be over 50…
With Youth Week Calgary coming up in just a few months, it’s apparent that a lot of people aren’t fully aware of what Youth Week actually is. Never fear though, I think I have the answers. Youth Week is an event that is celebrated worldwide as a week for youth to come out and enjoy…
As diplomas and finals are upon us, you may find yourself stressing out about your tests, which is an extremely common response. While studying and knowing the material is the most useful way to feel confident and prepared, test anxiety can still trip you up, even if you know your stuff. Here are a few…
So you may or may not have heard, but it’s time to start submitting your nominations for the 2012 ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA). The goal is to nominate Calgary’s remarkable youth for their extraordinary achievements, passion and dedication to the community. Watch this video for exciting details: [youtube dTfLatWuaq0] Every year we receive piles…
Youth Week Calgary 2012 is growing near, and with it comes more prizes for all of our events! Youth Week, a program of Youth Central and supported by the City of Calgary, will be an entire week dedicated to encouraging youth participation in the community and celebrating Calgary’s youth. By focusing on the importance of…
Summer is a time when we all get to relax. Some of us go travelling, some do summer school and some simply spend time home. Last summer, I decided to do something different that would not only help me in my academic life, but also be a lot of fun. A number of my friends…
Traveling anytime soon? I’m fairly certain that you will sooner or later explore an unknown and far away land where you don’t know the language! (You’re there to experience the new and beautiful culture, places, entertainment, festivals and… nice looking people) My one-month trip to the impressively arts-based and adventurous Montreal, Quebec on my lonesome…
Stress and exams are a part of high school life, but when there’s boring work to be done, there’s procrastination. More times than not procrastination is viewed as a time-waster, but there is, however, productive procrastination. I have been told that when preparing for a diploma exam, you should study 20 hours of the subject…
With a new year and exams coming up (or for those in university like me, a new semester beginning), I’m sure you don’t want to stress yourself out with money. It’s a tough thing for a student to obtain, so many seek part-time jobs and scholarships. Before I recommend some steps or methods on how…
So this year I’m competing/attending the CALGARY YOUTH SCIENCE FAIR 2012 OF AWESOME. It is a super amazing science competition where students make a project based on a certain topic in science or mathematics and present it to judges and the public. You can find out more technical information at the CYSF site. I’ve been…