In high school, I participated in several extracurriculars on the more academic side. I had always wanted to get more into the arts and develop a hobby or a skill …
Always Have Backup
Exhausted, I closed the door to my house behind me after a long day of school during the fall of my senior year of high school. My mother usually …
How to Get Into College
Varsity soccer, varsity basketball, varsity track, student council president, math fair gold medalist, eight AP classes, piano lessons, orchestra, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, leadership awards, hospital volunteer… the …
Life Lessons through Athletics: Teamwork
As countless movies have told, one of the beauties of athletics is the way that it teaches the necessity of being able to cooperate and work together with people of …
Life Lessons through Athletics: Commitment
The impact athletics can have on one’s life is outright astounding. Whether it impacts performance in school, work, or a wide variety of other activities one may choose to pursue, …
A Look at Science Fair for the Aspiring College Student
Going into my freshman year of college, I’m left with the retrospective of my four high school years. I think back to all of the classes I’ve taken, projects I’ve …
Why Should I Join a Math Club
Are you one of those students who just excel in math classes and maybe even skip certain math courses by testing out? If you are, you should highly consider joining …
Impact of Co-Curricular Activities on School Achievement
Ever since I was in elementary school, I have always been a part of co-curricular activities. In elementary school, I was a part of the Future Problem Solving Club and …
Female Representation in STEM
The STEM field’s lack of female representation and role models is one of the largest barriers to young girls considering STEM careers. However, teaching students about the achievements and struggles …