tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9128544789079298322024-03-27T19:53:29.254-04:00TutorTalkCrystal Pullenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12514231950942061639noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912854478907929832.post-25703246241409584792024-01-25T10:04:00.003-05:002024-01-25T10:06:10.098-05:00Schooling and Artificial Intelligence<iframe frameborder="0" height="2300" scrolling="no" src="https://create.piktochart.com/embed/9d5377520a56-types-of-cloud-computing" style="overflow-y: hidden;" width="600"></iframe>Anya T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03005545839163258391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912854478907929832.post-8478072403981229972023-08-10T07:38:00.000-04:002023-08-10T07:38:01.993-04:00Effective Study Breaks to Boost Your Concentration<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdCX5ONGRY7-KfLU-3UHRWPka5nRNsKgQilcX4E7cfmiLHbzsUrq90E_YBs6hPEQArgrvoee26FbYwdoWUdpeSc13NAgLeo3v8CZPMi_gN03IXzKsOgX2Gi3zPjxHx1KDNVptaF5krCVGXSC9I8M4Jck42-Nilytw2Dt5Z7euNLjYJFXuKnnCAsYEyWrQ/s1600/effective-study_59890755%20%281%29.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2262" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdCX5ONGRY7-KfLU-3UHRWPka5nRNsKgQilcX4E7cfmiLHbzsUrq90E_YBs6hPEQArgrvoee26FbYwdoWUdpeSc13NAgLeo3v8CZPMi_gN03IXzKsOgX2Gi3zPjxHx1KDNVptaF5krCVGXSC9I8M4Jck42-Nilytw2Dt5Z7euNLjYJFXuKnnCAsYEyWrQ/s1600/effective-study_59890755%20%281%29.png"/></a></div>Anya T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03005545839163258391noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912854478907929832.post-77918507755149509612023-05-17T17:40:00.004-04:002023-05-18T08:44:00.664-04:00Spring by Amina R. <iframe width="500" height="1343" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="overflow-y:hidden;" src="https://create.piktochart.com/embed/80b76f8326c1-create-your-own-report"></iframe>
"Spring"
was written from the perspective of an eighteen-year-old girl who is writing in her diary about how her life is changing after she got accepted to the college that she applied to. After she realizes that leaving for college means that she also has to leave her family, she feels that she isn't ready to leave.
After they remind her that they will always support her and they will always be there for her even if she goes to college, she realizes that she doesn't need to worry about leaving her home because her family will always support her even if she isn't physically with them.
“Spring” is a touching poem about family love, family support, change and new beginnings.
I hope you enjoy reading this poem. I put a lot of effort into writing it.
I made a lot of references to nature because the arrival of spring and the changing of seasons is similar to how the main character is starting college and how her life is changing!
- Amina R.Anya T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03005545839163258391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912854478907929832.post-17232517259718125872023-05-08T12:47:00.002-04:002023-05-08T12:49:00.530-04:00Student Research Alliance Presents: Mathematical Applications of Flat-Folded Origami in Developing Self-Assembling Robotics by Cheryl L.<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ncvps.org/student-research-alliance/&source=gmail&ust=1683649905754000&usg=AOvVaw1v03r7hv7-b4wV0q8Ufe85" href="https://ncvps.org/student-research-alliance/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NCVPS Student Research Alliance</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a unique opportunity for </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">high school students to conduct original research on topics of interest related to NCVPS courses. The goal of the program is to provide a platform for innovation and to create resources for students to deepen their understanding of specific course content. Students complete a formal research paper and also hold a presentation in an NCVPS Culture Cafe session. On March 27 2023, Cheryl L. presented her research titled: </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematical Applications of Flat-Folded Origami in </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Developing Self-Assembling Robotics. </i>This was a dynamic presentation! Read her research paper <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yajuwMtYKd2bZ3xVjazXvfPlKBIu53nFGA4xTR-MSGQ/edit" target="_blank">here</a>. View her presentation <a href="https://ncvps.zoom.us/rec/play/-TNHSSgVly2nfmVB2xZpWYHnXTR0PIUW3WCZhewfTsaw2A366vmC_x1lTCrPs1PAH7etTm_SDPa8JKa2.2KdjgyG6ddJ6Hon6?canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&startTime=1679953553000&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fncvps.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FfDZ4oAZtIoj8OUShVwkkcAGUEHLELLMq7bTNinBjYjYaZAyQi3v_ncoGepQQqCoq.AI-qLJ1OXlJxjWEu%3FstartTime%3D1679953553000" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-912854478907929832.post-66357781431650908592022-06-10T16:15:00.003-04:002022-06-10T16:15:39.275-04:00The IndAus ECTA<div style="position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 250.0000%;
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font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Although gap years between high school and college are not as common in the U.S., they are very popular among students in places like Europe. This may seem surprising to us, but it makes perfect sense why one would choose to take a year off between 12th grade and freshman year of college. After spending four years balancing various extracurriculars, classes, studying, family, part-time jobs, and more, you might feel like jumping right into college is a bit overwhelming. Maybe you need a break from the constant pressure of your classes and tests, or you’re still not sure which major to choose. If this is the case, a gap year might be the perfect solution for you! </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><b>Better Performance in College <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qttY4AOisQ848cNqAZ3MLil3iOdNHEheBml9p-TJ1Eec4rV4CnLoRwb3ZUXSFQbv8YpxUw8jGqtxlAos0W3Zksiu2BK_wS46TW72zEIEZ3HgL1IOUoq-jQRoEoFc5x4cgeDK0O65DMZO/s640/33804208343_ba357aff31_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: block; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qttY4AOisQ848cNqAZ3MLil3iOdNHEheBml9p-TJ1Eec4rV4CnLoRwb3ZUXSFQbv8YpxUw8jGqtxlAos0W3Zksiu2BK_wS46TW72zEIEZ3HgL1IOUoq-jQRoEoFc5x4cgeDK0O65DMZO/w262-h174/33804208343_ba357aff31_o.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/97760755@N08/33804208343" target="_blank">"Gap Year: preparati a viviere l'anno piú bello<br />della tua vita!"</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/viaggioroutard/" target="_blank">Viaggio Routard</a> is licensed <br />under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=ccsearch&atype=rich" target="_blank">CC BY 2.0</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></b></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Many parents fear that if their child stops taking classes and going to school, they will become lazy. This is not the case at all. In fact, students who take gap years tend to be more mature than their peers by the </span>time they enter college. According to 2015 research conducted by Temple University in conjunction with Gap Year Association, the six top reported outcomes of a gap year were personal, rather than career or academic-oriented. Ninety-seven percent of alumni who responded indicated that their gap year experience increased their maturity, while 96 percent said it increased their self-confidence (Writers).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">First-year classes in college can actually be easier thanks to your gap year, especially if you take that time to personally acquaint yourself with the courses you plan on taking. You’ll be able to pick up new languages much quicker if you've already spoken with native speakers. Humanities and other courses can also be easier after all those museum and historical landmark visits!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><b>Living Independently </b></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4x115dISG4PtO0UX_XROK7dJT8gq8J5r6wwxjCtxvnAid-5Ll0dGV_kmWOmo9NUg-kGzS8_bnodt7emwCrtc37ZGubQ4XcIeGCbGL50B9ouhg19ot488mMBoEVMUZKl6PLiXXd3RTdokT/s1920/shopping-1232944_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: block; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4x115dISG4PtO0UX_XROK7dJT8gq8J5r6wwxjCtxvnAid-5Ll0dGV_kmWOmo9NUg-kGzS8_bnodt7emwCrtc37ZGubQ4XcIeGCbGL50B9ouhg19ot488mMBoEVMUZKl6PLiXXd3RTdokT/w262-h175/shopping-1232944_1920.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/stevepb-282134/" target="_blank">Steve Buissinne</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank">Pixabay</a></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Whether you choose to travel on your own or with a program, you will learn essential skills like grocery shopping for yourself, budgeting, healthy eating, navigating public transit, etc. All of these skills are crucial for college and adult life in general! If you choose not to work with a program, you can always do a work holiday option. Thereby having the opportunity to not only make money but immerse yourself deeply into another culture for a longer period of time than would be possible if you were merely backpacking.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><b>Establishing Worldwide Connections <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kI5qEXcZ8Z_qlUzN5CsIxiulIdTqgd18Pu4iRXtwiV6Bp_eeZaGnFHj_KAdxpN4t9ATfp_fNoZpP-G8CNWc35hk3sD_nT7jMXXXmgrvIkywhZkA-8jHd56kUhd-V0nMyQSwk6ZxpNKR0/s1920/landscape-4254269_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: block; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="1920" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kI5qEXcZ8Z_qlUzN5CsIxiulIdTqgd18Pu4iRXtwiV6Bp_eeZaGnFHj_KAdxpN4t9ATfp_fNoZpP-G8CNWc35hk3sD_nT7jMXXXmgrvIkywhZkA-8jHd56kUhd-V0nMyQSwk6ZxpNKR0/w262-h160/landscape-4254269_1920.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/voyzan-9269510/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=4254269" target="_blank">Voy Zan</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank">Pixabay</a></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></b></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">One of the best things about taking a gap year is the opportunity to meet new people. Building lifelong friendships with people from various countries can help you navigate unknown places and refine your language-speaking skills, and those friends will likely welcome you with open arms if you return! Learning how to make friends in an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people is a skill that will come in handy in college as well.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><b>Endless Possibilities </b></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">There are a plethora of activities to choose from when it comes to structuring your gap year. There are many ways to stay productive and busy, so there is no need to worry about doing nothing or playing video games in your mom’s basement all day. There is a wide range of possibilities (even on a budget) from backpacking in Asia to landing an internship in a different state.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><b>No Money, No Problem <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVWggAn6aO2oERRd7IEglatzGqepx9Vqnn49z2QXE6DRNi1xVKhlGksCKggeQpbTWYa_QFX04Lk7d_Gdq1aTe9rVP6Usjk5H6mzJe8z3FhlxZe1enpbKwrjpjseC8Yt-Mao2tOzTk8ONh/s1920/elephants-4756614_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: block; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1285" data-original-width="1920" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVWggAn6aO2oERRd7IEglatzGqepx9Vqnn49z2QXE6DRNi1xVKhlGksCKggeQpbTWYa_QFX04Lk7d_Gdq1aTe9rVP6Usjk5H6mzJe8z3FhlxZe1enpbKwrjpjseC8Yt-Mao2tOzTk8ONh/w262-h175/elephants-4756614_1920.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/alexstrachan-7523944/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=4756614" target="_blank">Alex Strachan</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank">Pixabay</a></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></b></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">A common myth surrounding gap years is that you have to have a lot of money to be able to take a whole year off from school. However, this is not necessarily the case. Some students use gap years as an opportunity to save up money for college and future living expenses. Others may choose to spend their time volunteering abroad with a program that helps cover living costs. That’s right, some programs <i>pay </i>you to take a gap year! Volunteering can help you gain a new perspective on the world. In fact, they can help students give back to their communities throughout their lives. Many gap year students become philanthropists when they are older due to their global perspective.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><b>Countless Traveling Options </b></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiFd0hkG5FyzCSzTmb1VawMit8haPo5I2hdo7FO5NQAPwrkfkMda74l3NiBL7UOs0kW1zUsDswHAHSeiiP7BwJdkkiDmUuW7fjefR2dQv2O1v7dm9p6JZBbsiTbnAnY6vB9S5RgC_bK_R/s1920/landscape-1843128_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: block; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1920" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiFd0hkG5FyzCSzTmb1VawMit8haPo5I2hdo7FO5NQAPwrkfkMda74l3NiBL7UOs0kW1zUsDswHAHSeiiP7BwJdkkiDmUuW7fjefR2dQv2O1v7dm9p6JZBbsiTbnAnY6vB9S5RgC_bK_R/w328-h164/landscape-1843128_1920.jpg" width="328" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/skeeze-272447/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=1843128" target="_blank">skeeze</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank">Pixabay</a></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>International travel might be your dream, but there are also many exciting places in the Americas you can visit! You could go to Canada and practice your French, an American national park to enjoy nature, Brazil to learn Portuguese, Mexico to eat delicious food, and so much more! Traveling to any new place is an enriching experience that will teach you new things.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">As long as you get out of your comfort zone, try new things, make new friends, and live independently for what’s likely the first time, a gap year will be well worth your time! According to GoOverseas.com, more than 90% of gap year alumni say that their gap year experiences helped them gain respect for other customs and cultures (Perez).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><b>Keeping It Local <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJc3b_tdXzAKG443LJjMqDU7u1sylHjHXy8EvqAMtSgDvnEypx1lSA8mP0DmiibmX2Kx9xmViwmXz6b5gwqWnoKfkYkARK-GhGkrwaUNHjIdi253AgWGSOGj4uQFpNHB435qQ1NNKYhTDu/s1920/home-office-5114117_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: block; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJc3b_tdXzAKG443LJjMqDU7u1sylHjHXy8EvqAMtSgDvnEypx1lSA8mP0DmiibmX2Kx9xmViwmXz6b5gwqWnoKfkYkARK-GhGkrwaUNHjIdi253AgWGSOGj4uQFpNHB435qQ1NNKYhTDu/w328-h219/home-office-5114117_1920.jpg" width="328" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/bellahu123-10783290/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=5114117" target="_blank">Bella H.</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank">Pixabay</a></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></b></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">If you choose to stay at home during your gap year, there are still plenty of options for you! After all, travel can be daunting and not everyone wants to do it. With more and more programs appearing online, you can do all types of jobs remotely! From teaching music to marketing on social media, you will likely be able to find a job that you enjoy, can do online, and can help you save money for college! You can also get involved in your community by volunteering for local organizations. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills. Have you been wanting to learn how to play an instrument? How to code? Now is your chance!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 18px;"><b>Conclusion </b></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Overall, taking a gap year, though not common, has numerous benefits. It can help you grow a new set of skills you didn’t know you needed for college, help build a global network of new friends, assist you in choosing the right career, and provide you with experiences that will last a lifetime. If you would like to further research gap years, there are links and resources below to aid you in your search for ideas below.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><b>Resources for Gap Year Programs </b></span></span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.goabroad.com/articles/gap-year/best-gap-year-programs" target="_blank">The Best Gap Year Programs</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/gap-year-scholarships" target="_blank">Gap Year Scholarships and Grants</a></li><li><a href="https://www.arthistoryabroad.com/2019/10/how-to-find-grants-for-your-gap-year/" target="_blank">How to Find Grants for Your Gap Year</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gapyear.com/articles/travel-tips/19-ways-to-make-money-on-your-gap-year" target="_blank">Ways to Make Money During Your Gap Year</a> </li><li><a href="https://blog.fundmytravel.com/2019/12/05/what-to-do-on-a-gap-year-with-no-money/" target="_blank">What to Do on a Gap Year With No Money</a> </li></ul><div><br /></div><div><b>Works Cited </b></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">“Does Taking a Gap Year Increase the Ceiling for Students?” <i>NYU Steinhardt</i>, 23 June </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px 37.3px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">2017, counseling.steinhardt.nyu.edu/blog/gap-year-after-high-school/.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Perez, Olivia Christine. “Why You Should Take a Gap Year After High School.” <i>Go </i></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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With all of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we are living in an extraordinarily stressful time. Social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus presents many challenges to students and families across the world. The CDC cites that teens are especially vulnerable to crisis-related anxiety. After spending our entire school careers preparing for life after graduation, it is undoubtedly frightening to have our futures suddenly shrouded in ambiguity. Now, perhaps more than ever, it is important to take care of both our physical and mental health. Maintaining positivity and stability is crucial to fostering the courage and resilience that will carry us through this difficult season. </div>
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The internet is full of endless ideas on how to relieve stress, but the reality is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellbeing. While many people use deep breathing or meditation to destress, there are countless other, less conventional ways to blow off steam. CDC experts assert that simply partaking in enjoyable activities fosters positive mental health. Whether you enjoy jamming out on your guitar or snuggling up with a good book, find fun and engaging ways to fill your spare time. </div>
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In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be surprisingly difficult to make time for hobbies we enjoy. High schoolers tend to be consumed by extrinsic motivations, meaning that we participate in activities primarily to win awards and to bolster our college applications. The coronavirus has removed many of the extrinsic motivators in our lives. We no longer receive any outward gratification for outsourcing our classmates on a calculus test or crushing the opposing team in a soccer game. Seniors are facing the possibility that no one will deliver the coveted valedictory speech or flaunt a scholar’s medal at graduation. Self-isolation has forced us to rely on intrinsic motivation: we must prioritize goals that are truly important to us as individuals rather than focusing on what society deems valuable.</div>
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As the world around us changes rapidly, we are flooded with reminders to remain positive. Time and time again, research has shown that optimism has a wide range of health benefits. However, many teenagers gravitate towards pessimism, and disappointment can exacerbate a vicious cycle of negativity. If you have a penchant towards negativity, consider finding productive ways to tap into your own cynicism. Questioning is a key component of critical thinking, especially in an age of rampant misinformation. Doubt reminds us that we shouldn’t believe everything we hear and encourages us to exercise caution to protect ourselves and others.</div>
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“Learned Helplessness.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/learned-helplessness.</div>
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“Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html.</div>
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Myers, David G. Psychology (High School Printing). 9th ed., Freeman/Worth, 2011.</div>
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“Tony Dungy.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 28 Aug. 2019, www.biography.com/athlete/tony-dungy.</div>
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“Tony Dungy Quote: ‘You Can't Always Control Circumstances. However, You Can Always Control Your Attitude, Approach, and Response.".” Quotefancy, quotefancy.com/quote/1169140/Tony-Dungy-You-can-t-always-control-circumstances-However-you-can-always-control-your.</div>
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“You've Got This: Mental Tricks to Feel in Control When Everything Is Going Wrong.” Reader's Digest, www.rd.com/advice/work-career/feel-in-control/.</div>
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