There’s something so special about getting lost in a book. I was hooked from the moment I picked up my first book and began “reading” to my stuffed animals. Although I couldn’t make out all the words, I created a story from the pictures. I truly fell in love with reading at age 6, when […]
I think we’re all wondering why the ice bucket challenge is trending again??? It’s been over 10 years since the last ice bucket challenge was a huge popularity due to ALS. ALS is a disease that needed to be brought awareness to, so the ALS Association created the ice bucket challenge so that they could […]
Growing up, I always loved marine life, and especially loved the beach. This past summer, I decided to take what I love, and find a way to get service out of it! I spent 2 weeks in July on the stunning shores of Greece, all while contributing to the conservation of endangered sea turtles. This […]
Hey guys!! Today is National Philanthropy Day and I wanted to share how I love serving my community! There are so many simple ways to help. I personally find it super helpful to get involved in groups that are benefiting a charity. I am a part of many groups through my school, and my NCL […]
I think quality education is one of the most important aspects of life for any kid of any age! Every child deserves to be able to learn and grow to help them further on in life. I am so grateful to get the opportunity to help various kids with their education throughout the year! Every […]
I recently made one of the biggest decisions in my life. I decided to… cut and donate 8 inches of my hair. Now, this might not seem like a big deal to some, or maybe it is a major big deal to others. It was the latter to me. I could end up absolutely traumatized, or […]
This article was written for yooou! by 16 year old, CB. If you were to travel 1,933 miles from the comfort of Dallas, you would land in a place that I can confidently say changed my life. And, if you were to travel only a few more miles from there, you would find yourself amongst […]
This article was written for yooou! by 19-year-old, CG. Hello, my name is Caroline Gilbert and I am a rising sophomore studying computer engineering at Purdue University. I love to get involved on campus whether it be through greek life, women’s club soccer, society for women in engineering, and software engineering clubs along with many […]
This article was written for yooou! by 17-year-old, EB. So you may have been hearing a lot about fashion sustainability recently–– does the phrase “fast fashion” ring a bell? There has been a push to raise awareness about the environmental impact of the fashion industry all over social media platforms recently, and the realities are […]
This is a repost from February 2020. One afternoon in 1982, Anne Herbert wrote the message, “Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty” on a placemat. It is believed this was the start of the “Random Acts of Kindness” movement. Then in 1993, the book, Random Acts of Kindness, was published. It […]