Want to Volunteer Abroad? Learn From My Mistakes
Since pouring over Gloria Whelan’s “Homeless Bird” at 9 years old, I knew I had to travel to India. Growing up, I devoured Indian culture…
Since pouring over Gloria Whelan’s “Homeless Bird” at 9 years old, I knew I had to travel to India. Growing up, I devoured Indian culture…
One day, I happened upon a place I never thought I’d be. I was visiting India with my best friend, and we spent most of…
Since I was a rather loud but nonetheless compassionate freshman of barely 15, I’ve been told by teachers, community organizers, and article headlines that my…
This year has felt like a decade and has been unpredictable in so many ways. Amid all the tragedy and loss, there have been so…
When I first walked through the doors of my new job, I was excited and nervous. I had just been hired at Nashville Rescue Mission,…
There’s nothing like snuggling up on your couch for a well-deserved Netflix binge. With so many options for what to stream, the search for the…
Ah, summer. A time for vacationing, sand between toes, sitting by the pool, and watching as an ever-increasing percentage of your paycheck goes to paying…
During fifth grade, our classroom became the temporary home to a traveling library of animals brought to us by a local college. To a child…
Despite stereotypes of being selfish and shallow, millennials are a generous generation. A staggering 84% contribute to charities, and many say they wish their incomes allowed them to do more. Unfortunately, after rent, student loan payments and other essentials, there’s often not much left over to give.
Sometimes the news can be, well, not so inspiring. When headlines get you down, it’s important to remember that positive things are still happening all…