Under current frameworks existing in both the US and Canada assumptions of meritocracy areused to justify the acquisition of student debt. However, deconstructing these narratives reveals theproblematic underlying classist and prejudiced barriers that await for less privileged youth. The average annual cost for post-secondary education including transport, tuition, and living in Canada was $19, 498.75
If you have ever run before, then you know how it feels to have your lungs burning up in your chest, your heart beating so fast you think you’ll have a heart attack, and your legs wobbling like jelly underneath you as you try and slog your way through the last mile. It’s not a great sensation, yet
The Subtle Nuances Skiing is a lifestyle, not solely a sport. There are many things on the ski field that you’ll need to know, but won’t have the time to individually digest the new culture, the beautiful environment, and really take in the whole experience as a beginner. Here are some rather arbitrary but somewhat
Where the fun begins Picture it. You and your family are at the resort to begin your ski/snowboard lessons. You have all of your stuff and you’re ready to go… or are you? Oh my God, what if I die on my first day? What if I fall and never get back up–what if I’m
Setting it up So, you had the bold idea of going skiing in the middle of winter? Crazy- how bold of you! Skiing is definitely filled with negative connotations such as “oh my God, I bet it’s so cold on the mountain,” or “skiing is for rich people, I can’t afford to do it!” or
WARNING: SENSITIVE CONTENT AHEADThe Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is the largest region in China located on the western border. Xinjiang borders the countries of Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, India, Russia, Pakistan, and Tajikistan. Xinjiang is mostly desert and mountains and has many natural resources, including oil and natural gas. The Uyghurs are a Muslim ethnic
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an entirely new set of challenges to collectives and individuals internationally. Many of us are only able to peak into the lives of others via one dimensional social media posts or what they feel comfortable telling us on calls. And while seeing others can be uplifting the worry that you’re
How I have used my personal style of communication to build relationships with friends, family, and other adults Talking may seem like the single easiest, most consistent aspect of our young lives. We might find ourselves talking to a teacher about how the homework made absolutely no sense. Sometimes we talk to a crush after
This dish is not your average quesadilla. This sweet and tangy bbq chicken adds a new twist inside the cheesy quesadilla. It is a filling snack that is perfect for family gatherings or a chill kickback. I first made this recipe when I was a sophomore in high school. I was hungry and I was
Considering National Volunteer Weeks is April 7 to 13, it’s important to recognize how necessary and important volunteerism is in society. Every aspect of society relies on volunteerism to some degree to survive. Frankly, the world would be chaos without dedicated volunteers. What would happen if volunteers simply disappeared? Seniors would be without meals, mothers
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