Calling all young people who want to get involved in WACH events and organization. Join our the WACH Youth Council and have the chance to discuss topical issues with likeminded students, attend speaker events, and help organize our calendar events. Meetings will be held virtually every month.
Unmasking the Hidden Crisis: Mental Health Imperatives in India and China By: Jayashre Chennai – 2023 Summer Intern Mental health is a universal concern that knows no boundaries, affecting individuals worldwide. India and China, two populous nations, grapple with a growing mental health crisis that demands immediate attention and concerted action. In India, mental health …
By: Zehra Yesilyurt – 2023 Summer Intern Nature, a gift of wonder and beauty, surrounds us everywhere we go. From the mountains to the rivers, from the forests to the oceans, nature embraces us with its unconditional love. As inhabitants of this planet, it is our responsibility to protect this precious gift. Let us explore …
By: Emma Burd – 2023 Summer Intern In a world increasingly interconnected by technology and social media, freedom of expression has emerged as both a powerful tool and a contentious issue. It is essential that we recognize and cherish the fundamental right to free speech, for it is the cornerstone of American democracy. While concerns …
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Fast Fashion not only looks cheap but hurts the environment By: Irem Akgul – 2023 Summer Intern Some people believe that what’s called “Fast Fashion” has a bad impact on the environment. In reality, few people know about the system that produces cheap clothing at a rapid pace and gets it on the market to …
America has a rural school problem, and it needs to be addressed By: Sam Pimental – 2023 Summer Intern It’s no secret that rural schools are inferior to suburban schools, but it needs to be brought to the spotlight more as education is the future of this nation and the current system puts rural students …
2023 Internship Photos Our 2023 summer interns had the opportunity to visit the PA State Capitol, Susquehanna Museum of Art, and City Hall. Take a look at pictures from the program below. The Journal of International Thought 2023 During their internship, the students had the opportunity to write an op-ed or letter to the editor …
We need to rethink our lifestyles of wasteful consumption to leave something for future generations By: Mohamed Abdou – 2023 Summer Intern It is the last Saturday of March, around 8:30 p.m., and all around the world millions of people turn off all non-essential lights. This event is known as Earth Hour and was started …
It takes a good degree of maturity to be a responsible voter By: Necla Karaca – 2023 Summer Intern The one thing that younger teens cannot do to change the world is vote. They must be 18 years old to vote in most elections. Teens can start food drives. They can pick up litter. They …
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People who care about justice should stop targeting LGBTQ+ youth By: Sol Thamilarasan – 2023 Summer Intern Imagine yourself as a kid who was always kept in a binarized box. You weren’t allowed to express your true sexuality or gender identity and everywhere you turned, there was prejudice towards you. That’s the reality for many …
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