Teen Ink Magazine,
November 2003 :
CollegeArticles Articles
Coming Home by Heather C., Hillsborough, NC When you arrive at college, you know no one, you're in a strange place, and you can't wait to go home and talk to the friends you left behind ... Continue...
Early Disaster by Alexis C., San Diego, CA Early decision is a college admissions option where a students can apply early to a college under the condition that if accepted, they will attend. No matter what, you must pay your way through that school ... Continue...
My Brother by Devon D., San Francisco, CA My brother and I are tapping our feet and humming along to Medeski Martin and Wood as I drive him home after spending New Year's Day at our friend's house.
"So, let me tell you about my New Year's," my brother says randomly, reaching to turn down the volume ... Continue...
My Sister in College by Ryan E., Wilmington, DE Last June, my sister, Katy, graduated from high school. I didn't think much about it at the time because I was looking forward to a great summer. But when the summer came to an end, I started to realize that soon my sister would be off to college ... Continue...
Notes from a College Tour by Alexandra D., Naples, FL "It'll be your next right ... No, I mean yournext left, sorry. Wait, this isn't it. I think we're going the wrong way, turnaround. Is that it? Wait, there's no street sign ... Now we're reallylost!"
It would be an understatement to say that I was sleepy ... Continue...
Over? by Melinda D., Williamsburg, VA college scare run through the door eyes glazed over endless journey campus by campus ... Continue...
Surviving Life with a Senior by Laura D., Franklin, MA My older sister sits at the computer with her head in her hands, long blond hair shielding her face. The room is silent except for her slow, deep breathing. Piles of books, pamphlets and papers are spread across the desk ... Continue...
The Interview by Chloe L., New York, NY "So, what are you going to be?" What am I gonna be? I wanna yell at her, "Nothing!" I won't be anything. My profession won't define my life. I'll be kind, or intimidating, or dainty or childish, but I won't be a teacher, though I may teach ... Continue...
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