High School: There’s More Than One Path
Arabi Mahanujam looks at how there is more than one path to navigate the sometimes daunting world of high school.
Lifestyle from the Opposite Side of the World
Earlier this year my family and I travelled to Hong Kong. It had been a few years since we had travelled there, which meant that it was a fresh experience for me. There were many differences from the western lifestyle that surprised and shocked me but there were also many similarities that felt fami
To Be Able To Find Comfort in Your Journey
Sabekun discusses her ups and downs while embracing and making the most of her high school journey.
Reflections of Required High School Readings
If there is one thing you can’t escape in high school, it’s English class. In my high school, and for most high schools across Canada, English is the only course required for all four years. A crucial part of English class is always required readings, be it short stories, poetry, novels, or play
To Read or Not to Read: Why Teenagers Should Continue to Read Shakespeare
As the English teacher announces the start of the Shakespeare unit, the whole class responds with a series of groans of disappointment and gasps of fear. But why is this the case? You see, as we stray further and further away from the year 1613, the year Shakespeare wrote his last play, many student
A Helping Hand
I love volunteering; yet during my first shift in 9th grade, it’s not a thought I would’ve even considered. I was at an info booth with an older volunteer during a sticky evening by Harbourfront, staring aimlessly at my watch and passing cyclists. We were promoting The Word on The Street, a
Reflecting on My High School Experience: Anecdotes and Advice
One student's introspective look on high school, chock full of advice for incoming students and reminiscent anecdotes.
Your Summer “Must Read” List
Jessica shares four great summer-friendly reads that include classics, mystery, fantasy, and chick-lit titles.
Why a Gap Year May Not Be for You: Advice on Making Big Decisions
Approaching the end of a long educational journey and deciding which direction to move in can be an overwhelming moment for many of us. Upon graduating high school, we have a real choice about what the next year of our lives is going to look like for the first time. Will we continue studying? If [&h
How Volunteering Can be more than a Requirement
It is not surprising that many people feel fulfilled when giving back to others. You don’t need to be someone like Malala or Gandhi to change the world. Fulfillment can come by starting off in your community. It is the reason why high school students are required to earn at least 40 hours of volun