Greeting Yalda
Hi everyone! My name is Yalda and I am a new peer advisor at the Center for Young Women’s Health! I am 17 years old, and I will be a senior in high school in the fall. When I took Chemistry for the first time…
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Homemade Warm Weather Treats
When the sun is shining and the heat is on, it’s natural to crave a frozen treat like ice cream, slush, or a popsicle. Did you know that there are many cold treats that you can make yourself at home? That way you can customize…
Staying Home for Spring Break
This spring break, I watched as my friends went off on exotic vacations and traveled the world, while I was stuck at home. Instead of being sad about it (okay, I was a little sad about it), I decided to use this as an opportunity…
Summer Barbeques!
Summer is finally here! With the fourth of July right around the corner, what better time than now to talk about summer BBQs? BBQs are a great way to get together with your family and friends to enjoy the beautiful weather. Often, these gatherings feature…
Jumping Headfirst into Club Sports in College
The hectic atmosphere of club fairs at school can feel overwhelming yet exciting, especially as a freshman. Representatives from all types of groups trying to rope you into joining their email list, offering you chocolate if you attend their general interest meeting, promising you an…
The Dreaded 8am
The most common piece of advice people told me before I went to college was “don’t sign up for the 8 am class – you’ll hate yourself”. I went through my freshman year wary of their advice – I never took a class earlier than…
What would YOU ask?
If you’ve ever seen a red carpet event (think Golden Globes, Emmy’s, Oscars), you’ve heard the same questions asked over and over again: “Who are you wearing?” “How long did it take you to get ready?” “Give us a twirl!” Of course, these questions are…
Athletes with PCOS
As the school year begins again, many teenagers are getting back into sports after summer break. Sports teams or clubs can be a great way to make friends and stay healthy. For girls with PCOS, sports teams can also be a good way to maintain…
Planning for the Next Nine Months
As summer comes to a close we are quickly approaching the days when we will be waking up to an alarm again. That’s right it’s that time of year. Back to school we go! You may begin with going to the mall to buy a…
Social Media Inspires Young Girls to Join STEM
Just what does an engineer look like? Many of you may picture an image of the female version of Steve Urkel. But, we know that is far from the truth. Women engineers are not nerdy, dorky ladies who have no life; they are strong female…