My first time writing for any sort of publication was for the school flyer back in middle school. While in high school, I was the editor-in-chief of the school paper as well as an editor for the yearbook. In college, I opted to volunteer rather than work in journalism. However, in my volunteer work, I tutored college students in English (as well as various other topics). Now, having graduated, my current career has me writing professional reports on a daily basis. Needless to say, I enjoy journalism.

My passion is ...

experience.

I know too much about ...

nothing (one can never know too much).

My parents always told me ...

to get an education and become self-relient.

My childhood ambition ...

was to become a famous fiction author.

My favorite memory ...

(thus far), is my college graduation.

Why I write ...

is to answer the internal questions.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

is "Criminal Behavior" by Bartol.

My first job ...

was as a residential and commercial maid.

My best moment ...

is seeing the potential in the next generation.

My inspiration ...

has always been my family.

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The youths of today are not ready for the challenges of tomorrow

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Today's youth have expertly grasped the concept of instant gratification. From basic necessities to frivolous flights of fancy, all are seemingly within fingertip reach. The only challenge facing young individuals is determining which choice brings the most pleasure. How did the next generation become such an epicurean group?

Coddled from infancy and not yet weaned from the comforting bosom of an overprotective assemblage of parents and educators, few have been given the option to become autonomous. Unable to care for themselves, the young are not ready to face the challenges of yesterd...

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