A collaboration between dozens of artists around the globe, a beautifully crafted piece carrying a poignant, powerful message – we’ve all been there. What really touched me in this video was the effects of bullying, carried on long after adolescence, to this day. What to do? We’ve all heard those presentations. But the message…
We’ve all been there- that moment before a test when we claw our heads and desperately search our minds for any trace of the knowledge we so efficiently crammed in the night before. Of course, at the same time we also wonder why, oh why, did our brains have to betray us at the moment…
Everyday superheros don’t wear capes or spandex, but they still manage to save the day – be it from cancer, boredom, or pollution. We all have those people in our lives who are so passionate and amazing at what they do – that someone should really give them an award! (Or maybe that person is…
So for me, exams have just finished and I recently got my results back. To say the least, I was utterly disappointed/shocked/angry/saddened/in despair over one mark in particular. And when I say I did poorly, I really mean I did poorly- my final mark brought my average down ten (plus) percent. Yup, ten (plus) percent.…
The demanding schedule and stressful workload that comes hand in hand with school is officially upon us. Getting home and feeling too tired to move – been there, done that. While it’s definitely a wonderful feeling to satisfy your needs and sleep, many of us just can’t afford to lose so much time. There are…
SURPRISE! After all this time when our parents, teachers, and other adults told us that school is the most fantastic institution ever created (although us youth have differing opinions…), turns out, the traditional school setting could be killing creativity! To begin, why don’t we examine the most basic principle of school. It’s my belief that…
Note: As an author, and as a person, considering the nature of this incident, I don’t particularly feel like finding pictures related to the shooting. The words below are a brief summary of my thoughts on the incident, and are affiliated only with myself. I am sure many of you have heard of the Newtown,…
Last Friday, I was delighted to talk like babies, make cricket legs dance to music, and get “insider’s tips” from university students at Discovery Days in Medicine by the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and our own University of Calgary. Though the hands-on activities were great (taking apart a human brain… model, looking at cancerous cells…
After graduating high school, I have a few regrets. I felt like I had no time to do certain activities in my school as I made the excuse of ‘studying’ and ‘doing homework’ all of the time. As a student, I made sure to do my school work on time to maintain a good average;…
This July, rather than suffering at summer school or napping on a beach (wait – that did happen, too), I was part of a magical community called Shad Valley. (Sound familiar?) I’ve been hesitant to blog about my month at Shad – how do you fit all those miraculous experiences and incredible friendships into just…
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Or perhaps interested in business, but unsure where to begin your adventure? Look no further than Junior Achievement of Souther Alberta’s “The Company Program”. Now, if you’ve been following Youth Are Awesome for a while, I’m sure you’ve heard of this amazing opportunity in previous blogs showcasing the products…
This will be a cynical post about general teenage angst. Just a heads up. But fear not, I’ll include relatively helpful facts and information so that my complaining is tolerable. I think it’s acceptable to have a disclaimer here: I’m not a Dean or anyone important, so if my facts are wrong, don’t shoot the…
As the weather forecast rolls out sun after sun with 28°c all week, summer break begins and school is (finally) all done. Oh, wait, no it isn’t. At least not for thousands of students who are enrolled in summer school for the month of July in the Calgary area alone. Nationally, there are about a…
Spencer West is climbing up Mount Kilimanjaro. He lost his legs at the age of five, but soon he’ll be climbing this mountain to raise money for Me to We. He is a true inspiration to several individuals because despite his limitations, his positive attitude, charisma and enthusiasm never fades away. He has traveled to Kenya to build…
Wherever you go, there will be some debates in which neither side will relent – Pepsi vs. Coke, Nike vs. Adidas, and, on a more serious note, “lifers” vs “choicers.” The argument on the ethics of abortion has been a timeless one – should people have the freedom to do as they please with their…