Summer is nearly over, but I have no doubt that you are feeling on top of the world as the days free of study, assignments, …
Celebrating MLK Day!
Today, we as an American nation celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor the tireless efforts of one man on behalf of Civil Rights. …
Lessons in Community Service
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 …
Gap Year: Why Should You Choose It?
While the idea of taking a gap year before college has been popular in other countries for years, students in the United States are steadily …
Volunteering: The Love of Helping Others
The school year is a little over half way over, and the summertime hype is already beginning. For most high schoolers, this means trip planning, …
My Experience Volunteering at an Animal Shelter
Two years ago, when I was seeking summer plans, all I wanted to do was work with animals. I knew I wanted to work at an …
Start the New Year Right
Christmas may be over, but that does not mean that we should stop spreading the love. During the holiday months, we often forget that there …
Spring Into Action: So What Can I Do?
As a human being living on planet earth, there is always something that I care about. There is always news of a new disaster striking, …