Age: Under 18

Essays written by people Under 18 years old.

June 2, 2015

Dyslexia; A Challenge, not a Barrier

When people think of the word “Dyslexia” they think of flipping your W’s and M’s. They think that you can’t read, and that words don’t make sense. Never once have I heard that been the case. Never. Little do they...
June 2, 2015

Take Another Look

I believe that we should judge people people for what they do in the present not for what they have done in the past, or what they look like. I think we should take another look and find out who...
June 2, 2015

The Smallest Things in Life

What makes you the most happy? I know for me it’s the joy of waking up early, just to see the vibrant colors of the sunrise. How the rosy pink sky fades into a violet purple and again into the...
June 2, 2015

Wearing Work

I believe in jeans; the kind that you can work in for hours, but still go out in public. The kind that lets you do what you are capable of doing. The kind that will let you embrace the traits...
June 2, 2015

A New Adventure

On the journey of life, challenges arise, many testing your bravery to go down an unfamiliar path. When you take a chance, your life becomes an adventure. I believe in trying new things, or taking risks. When you try new...
June 2, 2015

Trustworthiness

Trust is like a paper once it’s crumpled it can never be perfect again. I believe that people should always trust each other because not being trusted makes you feel insignificant and unimportant. I will always try to be trustworthy...
June 2, 2015

Non-Conformity

Life provides opportunity for people to create themselves, one of the things that create people are beliefs. Beliefs change as we grow into our environment, soaking in everything we see, hear, and feel. I believe in nonconformity because I am...
June 2, 2015

This I Believe

Do you ever feel troubled in this world and feel like you do not belong? Being unhappy can be fixed by your very own mind. Happiness is a state of mind. Coming from the inside, happiness is only something that...
June 2, 2015

A Smile for Miles

Just smile! That’s the one thing someone can do every day to change their mood and the moods of the people around them. A smile is simply a gesture, which is a non verbal way to communicate with others. When...