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When I was in high school I was a Boy Scout. My Eagle project underwent several changes and was reworked countless times as I tried to...


7) I'm Not Dead, but Thanks for Asking
Two months later I was caught in a deadly explosion in the Philippines. At least, that’s what Facebook thought when it notified me that...


6) Follow Your Dreams or Whatever
I got my first college job at a hookah bar, here’s how it happened. I was a freshman, testing the waters in an unexplored environment. My...


5) I'd Rather Just Dance
Washington D.C. ended with bang, a “culture night” in the hotel ballroom. Divided by country of origin, each group presented a dance to...


4) In the Name of Change
As an “intern,” my tasks continued throughout IYLA and well past its conclusion. I was considered a delegate, but one who needed to help...


3) Wheelchairs
The first thing I noticed about the 2016 population of delegates was that many of the participants were older. While there were many...


2) Don’t Call Us “Interns”
Some info about myself: I am a rising junior at Florida State University, majoring in Editing, Writing and Media and minoring in...


1) Boulders and Elephants
How do you eat an elephant? This bizarre question keeps popping up throughout my life, influencing my work, tormenting my thought...