Dear me in 2017, I have one question: Do you miss high school yet? At this point in my junior year, I am very overwhelmed and ready to be done. Everyone keeps telling me that once I graduate next year I am going to miss high school, but I am not sure I actually will. […]
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It is very common for young people to feel like they cannot make a difference in the world. There are always too many problems to solve and not enough time to do everything. Although it may be unrealistic that you will be the next Mother Teresa or Gandhi, there are always small ways you can […]
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In rough times, many people rely on music to change their mood and to help them view their situation in a different light. Although it may be beneficial to listen to uplifting songs, I tend to find solace in slow songs. Whether you are experiencing heartbreak, loss, or grief, here is a foolproof list of […]
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You may know her as the girl who is plastered on the front of magazine covers, billboards, and high-end catalogs; but, who truly is Karlie Kloss? Well, in short, she is the personification of the ideal twenty-first century woman. She’s bright and beautiful, she’s a feminist, she’s Taylor Swift’s best friend, and she’s a role model for […]
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When our workspaces are cluttered, our minds do not stay on task as well as they could. We are so overwhelmed by the piles of papers and scattered paperclips that our brains can barely focus on the assignment in front of us. So, as school starts up again, it is important to keep all of […]
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The dreaded point of summer vacation is approaching. Back-to-school commercials flood the television, backpacks are emerging from their hiding spots, and summer assignments seem a little bit more daunting. It is never too early to begin preparing for the first time the alarm clock blares, signaling the start of a new school year. So, here […]
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During the school year, there never seems to be a dull moment outside of homework and studying. Yet, when teens are given much more free time during the summer, boredom quickly sets in. By turning to some popular YA novels, you can follow in your favorite characters’ footsteps and have some entertaining and affordable experiences! […]
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Sometimes being an avid reader leads to a lonely life. Often, friends get sick of the constant book recommendations, and Tumblr cannot seem to understand the “feels” in a text post. If you ever feel this way, then BookCon is the place for you! For the past several years, readers and authors have been attending […]
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On May 30-31, BookCon took place at The Javits Center in New York City. Thousands of readers, authors, and companies came together in the place where “storytelling and pop culture collide.” There were plenty of books to browse, people to talk to and panels to listen to. One panel discussed the creating process when writing. […]
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