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Lived Experiences

When Everyone Knows Your Name: How Attending a Small Private School Shaped Who I Am

Amanda Xu reflects on their experience attending private school detailing how it shaped her identity.

A woman representing China and another representing Canada play a game of tug-of-war.

By Isabella Wen

Lived Experiences

Chinese or Canadian: A Game of Tug of War

In her introspective piece Chinese or Canadian, Isabella Wen investigates questions surrounding ethnicity and identity.

Fragile woman with flowing hair blowing in the wind, holding a pink balloon, against a bright sky with clouds and birds, symbolizing mental health and well-being in the Ripple Foundation Wave Blog.

November 11, 2021

By Siobhan Mudrik

Lived Experiences

Pink Is No Longer My Favourite Colour: Personal Identity Is Ever-Changing

Siobhan Mudrik explores the concept of identity as a fluid and ever-changing entity rather than something that is finite and fixed.

Wave Blog

The best insights often come from our peers. Wave Blog is dedicated to amplifying the voice of young Canadian writers through the publication of blogs written by youth for youth.

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Are you a creative person who loves to write? We are looking for students in grades 8–12 to share their opinions and experiences on topics that matter to youth through engaging and authentic blog posts. Writers can earn up to 5 volunteer hours per blog, which includes meeting writing deadlines and working with our publisher and editor to revise and finalize your piece. All blog post must follow our Wave Blog Editorial Guidelines. » Apply Now

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