From time to time, I like to browse my phone and listen to some spoken word poetry. As I shuffled through, one piece struck a chord and left a sizeable impression on me. Whether or not you’ve had the chance to listen to this viral spoken word, British writer/poet Gary Turk delivers a significant message in his piece,…
Ever since joining last August, Gayathri Menon has been a constant and unwavering presence here at Youth Are Awesome. From casual blogs about food and movies to opinion pieces that deals with important issues like gender equality, it’s safe to say that Gayathri has dabbled in all forms of youth blogging. Being the March Blogger of…
Hello, my name is Courtney. I am new to Youth Are Awesome, as my first blog I thought I would introduce myself and do “18 over 18”, which will tell you 18 things I’ve learned in my 18 years! For starters, I just turned 18 on December 17th, 2014! I was born in Vancouver, BC. I…
She may be young, but she is a literary force to be reckoned with. I am of course referring to Jasmine Ke, Youth Are Awesome’s Blogger of the Month. From the age of 14, Jasmine has shared with us her love for writing. This passion can be seen in some of her outstanding posts, such…
As Youth Are Awesome’s Section Editor for Current Events and November’s Blogger of the Month (BOTM), it is apparent that Eddy Gu continues to make an impression through the way he articulates and affirms his opinions. From online controversies like Facebook’s new messaging app to interviewing youth for their perspective on the Honk Kong protests, Eddy innovates…