August 16, 2010, 8:30 am

Teens Can Change the World

creativecommons.org/by John LeGear

We teenagers often think that we aren’t capable of making a change in the world, but that is where we are wrong. Teenagers’ actions can make a difference on a global scale.

I have personally witnessed the importance of community service in making a difference in the world: Three summers ago I went to Thailand for a community service trip and saw first-hand the poverty there and also saw what teenagers are doing to help those in need. While I was in Thailand, I helped build a house for a homeless woman, I cooked [ ...continue reading ]

July 14, 2010, 9:23 am

Cultural Change

As I stepped off the plane I was tired and hungry, but still I found myself smiling. The eight-hour plane ride didn’t seem to ruin my excitement about jump-starting my summer in the Big Apple. I had been to New York City many times, but never for more than three days. The whole thought of living in a big city other than London was nerve-racking but intriguing at the same time.

            The weekend before I moved into the city I stayed in the Hamptons with my best friend from freshman year in high school. Having my 17-year-old [ ...continue reading ]