With it being halfway through July, summer is in full swing, bringing numerous opportunities and experiences for you to explore. Whether your summer is action-packed with vacations and traveling, or you find yourself at home enjoying the warm weather, many people will occasionally find themselves with some free time on their hands. What better way…
“To young Canadians… I believe in you. Your energy, your vision, your passion for justice are exactly what this country needs today. You need to be at the heart of our economy, our political life, and our plans for the present and the future.” – Jack Layton Source Election day is just around the corner.…
“This internship is taking us places. Not a penthouse, but places.” Elvin, 16 & Ryan, 16 Seen at the EarlyBird Youth Services shortlisted candidates meeting
“Jet fuel can’t melt steel memes, and I can’t sleep because there’s too many pretty girls.” – Dan, 18
“Fitness, in my eyes, is a way of release; an outlet. There’s no better feeling than the sense of accomplishment after finishing up a workout routine. That moment when you’re catching your breath and you can feel your heart pounding inside of your chest, along with the fresh ache in your bones. It’s the sort…
“The mind is so delicate, and has so much potential. In high school I find we’re bombarded by so much extraneous information that it can often blind the young mind and lead us to interpret our lives less intricately than it should be interpreted. It’s sad to see so many young people get so caught…
“How long do you think we have to walk before I say something inspiring?” – Paula, 17
”I just want everyone to have hope. It might not be the same as The Shawshank Redemption, but I’ve escaped death so many times. Thoughts of suicide is a serious thing and shouldn’t be ignored. You deserve to live and make memories until you’re satisfied. Have confidence in yourself. It’s easier said than done, but…
“I deal with clinical anxiety, so I have a fear of just being on stage. If there’s not a direct path for me to get out of, I start panicking on stage, but it’s slowly getting better. Just that when I perform though, the notes just come to me.” – Hawley, 18
“I wish people were more open minded and didn’t judge others just because of what they like to do or their views in life. We’re all different, and although there’s no need to agree with everything other people say, it’s good to at least try to understand them. I believe that people should be able…
“I was hanging out with this girl and we realized that we could just buy scrubs, so we bought some. Then we’re talking to the janitor and he didn’t ask to see ID or anything, and we’re like, hey, can you open the janitorial closet? We need something. So he opened it, and just left.…
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 part of a group of ambitious youths! After being happily accepted to join this wonderful community, I already had a wide range of blog post ideas I wanted to share.…
“For me, dance is communication, every kind of dance is like a language. I express myself through my body movements. Because when I first came back to Canada, my English was so ESL. In order to communicate with other people, I thought I should use something else to express myself. So, I chose to use…
“Music brings people together in a way that nothing else can.” – Tawndunn Quintet – Solana (13), Keilin (15), Mo (16), Joan (13), Haena (15) Shot backstage at the Conservatory and Bella Hall open house with members of the Advanced Performance Program
“To me, belonging is when one can comfortably and fully express their unique self without being judged. It’s about not having to worry if you’re ‘good enough’ to be with someone or a group of people. Belonging shouldn’t ask for change, but rather encourage a person to be who they are. You shouldn’t have to…