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…
In this powerful blog, former CYWH peer leader Chaseedaw Giles writes about how her experience as a childhood cancer survivor inspired her to organize an amazing fashion show. Alive Again took place on June 27th in Washington DC. While backstage at a DC Fashion Week…
Spring has now arrived, reminding us that before we know it school will let out and summer will be here! Can you believe that it’s already time to start thinking about what summer might have in store for you? You can explore many different opportunities…
Have you ever heard of the club STAND? When I first entered high school, I did not know much about the clubs and organizations at my school. Therefore it took me a while to realize what STAND was and the purpose of their organization.
Need some extra money in your pockets? Don’t have time to get an extra job to earn some cash? Well a lot of people in my school have figured out a way to the extra money they were in need of. It all started around…
If you are a teen above the age of 18, be sure to check out this incredible (and free!) event co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Children’s Trust. “Developing Healthy Men and Boys” is a two-day training for people of all genders…
The time is here. The holidays are upon us, and for many of us that means being surrounded by family, friends, happiness, laughter, and a lot of presents. But for many others, that may not be the case. Winter break is just around the corner…
One of the most satisfying parts of my job as a peer leader at the Center for Young Women’s Health (CYWH) is working at the Resident Training sessions. Under the supervision of seasoned adolescent medicine staff doctors here at Bosten Children’s Hospital, the CYWH peer…
Recently I had the special opportunity to participate in the Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) Lobby Day in Washington, DC. EDC is an advocacy organization for people with eating disorders whose mission is to improve the recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority at…
Recently I went on a service learning trip for my environment class. My friend and I decided to go to Cradles for Crayons in Brighton, MA. Before I signed up to volunteer there, I never knew this organization existed. I learned that this organization w2as…