Teen Ink Magazine,
November 2004 :
CollegeArticles Articles
A Caged Future by Erin B., San Antonio, TX We all push together and wander into the room, unsure of what the two smiling ladies, who will shepherd us through one of the most critical times in our academic career, are going to say ... Continue...
Balance by Pete N., Addison, IL "You see me move back and forth between both, I'm trying to find a balance, I've gotta find a balance." - Atmosphere's "Trying to Find a Balance"
Crossing Over the Threshold by Gabrielle R., Mattawan, MI I remember the feeling deep in my chest when I hugged my mother good-bye. Looking around, all I could see was an impressive collection of cardboard boxes with my clothes and prized possessions. I felt like I was drowning in a sea of boxes ... Continue...
Get Inspired by Amanda K., Ethel, WA People say going to college will change your life and that everyone should have the chance to challenge themselves with a college experience. But my parents never had that opportunity; they didn't have the money or family to help or motivate them ... Continue...
Interrogation by Nicholas M., Defiance, OH “What are you going to be when you grow up?” the teacher asks in first grade. “What are going to do with your life?” the counselor asks freshman year. “What college are you going to go to?” my parents ask weekly ... Continue...
It's Getting Late by Gabe L., Oak Park, CA It's getting rather late, the kitchen is closed, and the sprinklers should turn on in about 11 minutes. If all goes as usual, Mom will send Dad out of their bedroom for snoring in about 15 minutes ... Continue...
It's Your Life by Joseph L., Monroe, NC I dropped out of college. More specifically, I stayed on campus for three days before deciding I had made a big mistake. I was over a thousand miles from home and I had no car, friends, family or money. Now that I think about it, I can say I panicked ... Continue...
Leaving by Whitney I., Lexington, KY Leaving them is going to be the hardest thing I ever do. From day one they have held my hand and walked me step by step through everything. They do everything for me.
Now that I’m 17, I don’t spend a lot of time with them ... Continue...
The $cholarship $earch by Shayla P., Thibodaux, LA It has always been my dream to attend college. When I was younger, I would watch TV shows with college students having loads of fun. It looked like a great experience - going to parties, hanging out with friends and letting the good times roll ... Continue...
The College Interview by Barbara F., New York, NY Why haven't I gone to meet her yet? I need to get into this wonderful school, the school of my dreams. They know how much I want to be here. Can't they just accept me? I want it more than that girl over there looking at her nails ... Continue...
The Rundown by Michele M., Cleburne, TX “Yes, sir, I plan to go to college. What are my future goals? Well, I plan to get an associate’s degree in culinary arts, followed by a bachelor’s in hospitality management ... Continue...
Unrivals by Kathryn M., Jacksonville, FL Hard times fall fast. When you're young, you bounce, no cracks, no wrinkles, none yet. ... Continue...
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