The first step to creating the great cities of our future is to create them accessible to their inhabitants. Congestion, traffic, and exhaust fumes are all complaints common to citizens of many major cities in the world today. Numerous cities are currently built not for people, but rather for cars. Several countries have already begun…
A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder usually known as an irrational or overwhelming fear of an object or activity. Each individual may have differing fears and phobias. Here’s a list of 10 uncommon phobias… 1. Didaskaleinophobia – Fear of Going to School Those who suffer from didaskaleinophobia feel intense anxiety at the thought of…
No matter how old we grow to be, cartoons will always bring a smile to our faces, and send the rush of nostalgia through us every single time we watch them. Although I spoke about annoying cartoons in one of my previous blogs, there are many cartoons that will always have a special place in…
Late last spring I found myself in desperate need for some change. Although the school year was ending soon, I was feeling depleted. It was then I decided to be the pilot of my own life and make some changes. I signed up for more projects with Youth Central, attempted to find myself a stable…
There are many different people in high school who fill the hallways with a wondrous variety of personalities. However, these unique people fall into a number of distinct categories, because of shared traits. Let me break down these categories for you: 1. Perfect All-Rounder Now this person is a perfectionist, and they are Mr/Mrs Perfect!…
{Original Image} Let all the kingdom rejoice, for spring break is upon us! And we all know what that means. Staying cooped up in your house on the internet for a whole week! Actually, that doesn’t sound too different from my life when I’m not on spring break… Whether or not you have a life,…
Produced by the acclaimed Dentsu creative director Kaoru Sugano, Japanese girl group Perfume’s performance last week at SXSW 2015 was nothing short of mind boggling. Featuring complex visual projections and synchronisation of military precision, the massive production team of the SXSW performance created a dizzying, seamless audiovisual treat with the help of enormous technical production…
{Source} My family and I know our way around our karaoke machine like the back of our hands. But, no matter how many times we flip through the song book or click through the different artists, we always find ourselves singing the same songs. Part of the reason is because we’ve mastered the songs and…
Embarrassment can be triggered by a variety of things from a clumsy misstep to an exposed secret. The raw foundation of embarrassment is the negative notation we perceive upon ourselves, when we are forced against the adherence to social norms. Bullying or teasing are among the catalysts to the embarrassment that we may feel. What…
In a world where social media brings people together, doing certain things online can bring you a lot of hate. Avoid doing any of the following actions: Photoshop Mania It gets really annoying when you keep seeing selfie spams of one person especially if the photos are not original. Don’t photoshop or filter your…
I have been closely following news on superheroes and superhero movies for quite a while, so here goes: Jared Leto to Joker- the Transformation Recently, Jared Leto cut his hair short and dyed it platinum blonde. Finally we get to see Joker resurface after almost a 7 year hiatus. Personally, I’m very pumped for all the…
Get a glimpse into the lives of our talented bloggers by following @youthareawesome on Instagram! Each week a new youth blogger will take the reins of our account to showcase their unique perspective on life in Calgary.
In a realm that is still presumptuously led by males, the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), has showcased the power and potential of women in their respective positions. To commemorate International Women’s Day, let us explore some of the most significant female figures who carved the path of present day science. 1.…
It is that time of the year! Graduation season is right around the corner, but you are stressed! It is the first time you would be attending prom, so how to get ready for it? Well, worry not, my (in)experience comes in handy! Time to Prom: 1 Week Start your skincare routine. Try to…
YouTube is undeniably a great source of entertainment, but it is also equally packed with all sorts of educational materials. As a student and as an insatiably curious person in general, I spend a lot of time doing research and attempting to find resources that allow me to better understand my work and the world…