Plan Extracurriculars for College

Plan Extracurriculars for College

by Justin B. “You may not realize it, but you do it all the time. Begin with the end in mind, that is. You draw up a blueprint before you build a house. You read a recipe before you bake a cake. You create an outline before you write a paper (at least I hope you do). It’s part of life.” (The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean

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Science & Healthcare Volunteering Opportunities for High School

Science & Healthcare Volunteering Opportunities for High School

by Ziba R. High school offers a chance not just for academic growth, but also to explore passions outside the classroom. For high school students pursuing careers in the sciences or healthcare, volunteering can provide hands-on experience, meaningful connections, and valuable skills. Here, we explore science- and healthcare-related opportunities for high school students and offer tips on finding these enriching experiences. Volunteering Opportunities: Hospitals and Clinics: Hospitals and clinics offer

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The Volunteer Essay

The Volunteer Essay

by Albert Leo “LOOK COLLEGES, I AM A GOOD PERSON!” In a world where people can curate their personal image on social media, you can see instances of how people attempt to virtue signal. This is the action or practice of publicly expressing opinions intended to demonstrate one’s good character or the moral correctness of one’s position on a particular issue. I use this NPR tote bag, so clearly I’m

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3 Questions to Ask Before Volunteering

Want to volunteer? Whether you are a freshmen or a senior, volunteering gives you direct experience with the community around you and helps you develop new skills, whether it is from working with shelter animals or cleaning up a local park. Before penciling in volunteer opportunities in your planner, here are some questions you should ask yourself: How much time do I have available for volunteering? What skills do I

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