Category: Essays
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Financial Accessibility in Study Abroad Programs
Studying abroad is a transformative experience that broadens horizons and supports personal growth. The exploration of new cultures fosters global friendships and deep self-discovery, which are invaluable. However, many students are unable to partake in this experience because of its extravagant cost. My semester spent abroad in London was the best experience of my life.…
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Pink Buckets and Toad Hunts: A Personal Journey into the World of Toad Conservation
I was twelve when I first made a grown man gasp in fear. It was a humid, summer night, and I was strolling down the path of my family’s lake house. My younger cousin, Berkley, was with me; she was four at the time. She held a pink bucket from her grubby fingers and swung…
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Pressing for Change: The Need for Fair Compensation in Student Journalism
Augustana University’s The Mirror is made up of a staff of 10 students and serves as an information source and platform for student voices. For some, it is the only way they know what is happening on campus. While The Mirror staff’s passion for journalism drives them, these students deserve greater compensation for their tireless…
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