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Sciences > Sciences (Other) Report: My science fair experiment: 5 of 30
Back in grade school, the Science Fair was a big deal at our school. Finding the perfect combination of a partner, experiment, and construction paper that would yield a blue ribbon in the competition and bragging rights was the highlight of our year. My very first blue ribbon came from an experiment about the connection betw... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should religious student clubs be allowed in public schools?: 7 of 28
Separation of Church and State: an ongoing battle that continues ruffle feathers all over the free world, but when is it OK to gray the lines a little bit and allow some crossover? Religious groups in the public schools would be a good for students that are devoted to their religion and find it hard to cope in a public schoo... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings What to consider before getting a tattoo: 2 of 5
I have had my fair share of experience with getting tattoos having 3 now and having started my love affair with tattooing when I was 16. My first encounter with tattooing was when I was in Thailand volunteering. It was the summer before my senior year in high school and while passing a tattoo parlor on the way to my elephant... More..
Education > College Life Packing for college: Avoid procrastination and be prepared: 9 of 21
Going off to college can be both exciting and nerve racking. I can remember staying up until the wee hours of the morning the night before to make sure that I had everything I needed and that nothing was forgotten. When I arrived at school however, I realized that some of the items that were on my list of priorities turned o... More..
Education > College Life Parent adjustments as children leave for college: 5 of 8
I am going to write this from the other side of the fence, as a student who has left for college and let parents know the right and wrong ways that my parents dealt with it.I guess my situation is a bit different because I went away for high school to a boarding school about 2 hours away from home. The time frame is differen... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues When lying hurts: 12 of 18
When lying hurts....very interesting topic. Lying doesn't hurt all the time. The little white lie that you had finished your homework when you know that you have a few questions to do. Lying that the lipstick color your mother just bought fits her perfectly. Lying does not hurt all the time. But there are times when lies can... More..
Education > College Search Rejected from college...: 4 of 6
You have chosen the perfect school. It has everything you wanted in a college: urban area, large campus, high retention rate, etc. And you have painted the perfect picture of yourself: Smart, Athletic, Outgoing, a Leader. This is match made in heaven, or so you thought. Getting a rejection letter can be one of the hardest th... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Teen advice: How to tell if you're street smart: 7 of 10
My mother always used to say that I was the dumbest smart person she knew and I always laughed innocently, not really realizing that being the dumbest smart person in the world was not the best thing to be, lol. I have always been more "book smart" than "street smart". I can tell you anything you want to know if I read it in... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does biology or society have a stronger influence on the development of our gender identity?: 15 of 21
We have all seen the specials on Discovery Health Channel: The man who seems to be stuck in a woman's body; Women who have always been more attracted to other women and feel out of place in their own skin. There are tons of cases out there where people feel that they have been born the "wrong gender". What a mix up of all mi... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Best Friends: Is more than one okay: 10 of 14
You just did something that you know you shouldn't have and you need to talk to someone about it. Are in the mood to be told the up front honest truth about your actions no matter how harsh? Or are you leaning more toward a gentle scolding. Our friends each bring something new and different to the equation that is our life. ... More..