Hello again everyone! Unfortunately I was not able to post for a little while because I was out of town and internet was both scarce and exceedingly expensive. Rest assured, however, that I am back and ready to roll. Today’s post brings you a brief but informative guide about the iPhone 4 that will hopefully…
I found one really interesting video from my biology class. Someone who is planning to or is taking Biology 30 (DNA), watch this video. It compares square dancing to the DNA process. [youtube eaf4j19_3Zg] [youtube D1_-mQS_FZ0]
On Saturday and Sunday, the University of Calgary will be taken over by a yearly event – Model United Nations. This two day event – presented by the political science department of the University of Calgary- allows high school students the opportunity to simulate the workings of the United Nations. Participants are assigned a country…
1. “People need force to break out.” Everyone has potential, we are all born in peace and die of hardship. So when we are facing pressure, do not be impatient because it is only a little test for you. Believe in yourself that you can handle everything. People will only move forward when there is…
Lately, it seems as though many everyday items have the words “natural” or “green” slapped on their labels. But often these are empty words. Companies do not need to follow any guidelines or rules in order to place these promises on their product labels. So how do we really know how healthy, green, or ethical our products…
“Imagine waking up every morning believing that your actions can make a significant change in the world.” I had the privilege of attending a keynote presentation made by the remarkable Craig Kielburger, an award-winning child rights activist. He inspired the University of Calgary students, staff, faculty and the community on how to take action and…
There are many libraries spread out across Calgary, and at each of them they offer numerous volunteer opportunities. I have been a part of a few of the libraries volunteer opportunities and was delighted by the time I spent volunteering with the children there. A couple of the programs the public library offers for the youth are…
I’m leaving for Brazil tomorrow, and as I’m frantically packing, I turn to the YouTube experts: [youtube L5UlxHsgD58]
Recently, I have noticed that colourful tights are becoming more popular as Spring arrives. I wanted to show you my interpretation, so I thought that taking pictures of my outfits would be a simple and great way to do just that! Today, I wore a plain black dress, a recycled-knit taupe cardigan (same length as…
Do you know what HUMAN RIGHTS ARE? Do you know what HUMAN RIGHTS YOU HAVE? Did you know that these HUMAN RIGHTS are NOT GUARANTEED for EVERYONE? It’s all about Voices for Rights at this year’s Global Youth Summit! Global Youth Summit is a youth driven initiative that combines great entertainment, interactive workshops, and an engaging keynote speaker – all to get youth inspired to…
It’s that time of the year again. The smell of love is everywhere and chocolates and roses are selling like crazy. But what if you don’t have a partner to be with? How would you spend this Valentines Day on your own? Aries Aries is a very enthusiastic constellate, so it’s difficult for them to…
Hello interweb! National Volunteer Week is coming up and it’s a great chance to take a look at the bigger picture about volunteers in Canada. Watch this awesome YouTube video that gives a deeper look into volunteerism in Canada. Did you know all the bloggers on Youth Are Awesome are volunteers and donate their time…
This coming Valentine’s Day, most people will be thinking of chocolates and flowers. For Josh Favel, however, Valentine’s Day will represent something much bigger. On Feb. 14, he will be turning 18. “I’m excited to vote,” says Josh. Exercising his democratic right will be a big highlight of turning 18 for this Student Council President.…
If you want to get some more insight on Youth Are Awesome, the volunteers that blog on it and Youth Central, check out this article in The Calgary Journal! The Calgary Journal is a local newspaper published by Mount Royal University Journalism students. They publish weekly on the internet and monthly in print. You can…