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By futurista12 ELITE
Far Rockaway, New York

Growing up, I had never been told that I should attend college after graduating high school. In fact, I had never even thought of college being a reality until two years ago. I g...
futurista12 ELITE, Far Rockaway, New York
615 articles 1 photo 114 comments

Favorite Quote:
"And though she be but little, she is fierce."- Shakespeare


#30012 Nonfiction
By IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM
Lothlorien, Utah
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity.
~Amoniel

"Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'"
~Thesilentraven

#30013 Nonfiction
By nataliedc12 PLATINUM
Crafton, Pennsylvania
nataliedc12 PLATINUM, Crafton, Pennsylvania
43 articles 7 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If nobody is listening, am I making any sound at all?" ~ Alice Oseman

#30014 Nonfiction
By Seawesome BRONZE
Somerville, New Jersey
Seawesome BRONZE, Somerville, New Jersey
1 article 0 photos 0 comments
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By TaraRamanathan BRONZE
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
TaraRamanathan BRONZE, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
4 articles 3 photos 1 comment
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By Anonymous
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lilmisssunshine SILVER, Ashland, Wisconsin
6 articles 0 photos 13 comments
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By AHSwriter2025 SILVER
Sussex, Wisconsin
AHSwriter2025 SILVER, Sussex, Wisconsin
8 articles 0 photos 0 comments
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By ResistMe PLATINUM
New Tazewell, Tennessee
ResistMe PLATINUM, New Tazewell, Tennessee
44 articles 0 photos 25 comments
#30020 Nonfiction