High school and college can be incredibly time-consuming and stressful experiences. Between class, midterms, sports, and various after school activities, who has time to add volunteering to that list...
When Juliette Low founded Girl Scouts on March 12, 1912, she had no idea that her organization would grow to be one of the largest women’s organizations in the world. She had no idea the number of li...
On a daily basis, I am seriously surprised by how amazing kids can be. Check out Audri’s spectacular Rupe Goldberg and be inspired to do something great, today!
I just signed on as a blogger with VolunTEEN Nation, which is an organization that aims to connect youth with volunteer opportunities in their communities. On their website, you can post about or sea...
Kony 2012 is definitely a cause worth supporting; I’ve been an avid supporter of Invisible Children since 2007. However, before you get all worked up, you should educate yourself about a few th...
When I post blogs here, they normally tend to be long and substantive posts that take forever to write. Thus, I’ve decided that I definitely want to update more often, so I’m going to start posting a...
This semester, I’m taking a public policy course with Robert Reich. So far, I’ve really enjoyed the class, as it has pushed me to think beyond what I already know about wealth and poverty...
“If international politics is truly governed by scientific laws rooted in material reality, like the laws of physics, then what people believe about how the world works will matter only to the extent...
And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: CONVENTION PHOTOS!
As I currently sit in the Houston Hobby airport, the ending of convention is a very bittersweet experience. Even though I’m exhausted beyond belief and have two midterms within the next 48 hour...
Alright, just finished the first full day of convention (second day, overall)! This morning, we kicked things off nice and early with a wonderfully inspiring keynote speaker, Frances Hesselbein, who ...
In February, I was chosen as an Adult Delegate to the Girl Scouts 52nd National Convention. Nine months later, here I am in Houston, Texas wrapping up the first day of my very first convention! With ...
You who study numbers. You who work with neatly fitting parts. You who know that there is an answer, I envy you. There is a problem, you know what the solution is. You work your way there. I wish I c...
I’m definitely late to the punch on this one, but BCR’s bake sale a few weeks ago caused quite the controversy on the Berkeley campus. Personally, I was very proud to see the college repu...
Oh, the conversation that has cropped up around the Girl Scouts and their recent support of Planned Parenthood… Which actually isn’t all that recent, considering that Girl Scouts has long...
Today, I took a much-needed break from studying for finals and spent my Saturday volunteering at the Girl Scouts of Northern California’s 30th Anniversary Golden Gate Bridging (GGB)! The GGB is...
This is going to be short and quick but the following story just absolutely pulled on my heartstrings. That said, I knew it was something I needed to share. Please, please, please don’t forget ...
For as far back as I can remember, adults in my life have constantly warned me about having a back up plan. In fact, just a few hours ago, while discussing my college major with my Grandfather, he re...
These are probably some of the most controversial videos that I could ever and will ever post, but I’ve decided that it’s something worth bringing to your attention, in the hopes of light...
This video: amazing. Watch it. Think about it. Grow from it. It’s time to realize that we have tons of people looking at us, watching us, expecting us to fail. Expecting us to do exactly as thi...
Raise your hand if this video was news to you… Okay, just kidding, I obviously can’t see your hands! On a more serious note, I love this video. In fact, I love everything about Girl Scout...
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