8) Careening from an Apex
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...