Our Bloggers

Youth Are Awesome is a blog written by youth for youth. Our Calgary-based youth volunteers contribute to the blog. These youth are the decision-makers. They are at the forefront of design, implementation of ideas and maintenance of Youth Are Awesome. They range in age from 12-18 years old and come from every quadrant of the city, bringing a unique view and style to the site.

Meet our bloggers:

Aiza K

Hello! I'm Aiza (She/Her), I'm an 8th grader and a blogger at Youth Are Awesome. I like writing about a lot of things, anything I'm interested at that particular time. I also enjoy writing stories. When I'm not writing, I love creating art, swimming, and reading books.

Amy X

An imaginary Ravenclaw, Amy chose her house solely based on her favorite color; she is content with such rigorous logic, just like how she loves detective novels. Sherlock Holmes with his accent is the most attractive to her, nonetheless she deliberately makes herself thirsty for more awe-dropping murder mystery schemes.

Areej C

Hi, I'm Areej, a 15-year-old in 10th grade who absolutely loves to write! My world revolves around addressing conversations about social issues that we, as a society, should explore. I firmly believe in the power of words to inspire change and educate society, encouraging each person to shape their perspective.
With roots stretching to Pakistan, I've been fortunate to experience diverse cultures and viewpoints that enrich my writing. My goal is to shine light on important information while still having fun!

Bhavani P

Hi Everyone! I'm Bhavani, a grade 12 student at Sir Winston Churchill High School. I am really passionate about STEM and technology, and love to write articles about any research or advocacy related to these fields. In my spare time, I enjoy reading or playing the flute.

Mountains with sun in the background

Hey everyone! My name is Bhavya, and I am a grade 11 student at FFCA High School. I am an adventure enthusiast, reading geek and eternal optimist! I’m passionate about exploring unfinished studies and researches around the world, capturing major breakthroughs as well as shining light on many unheard perspectives. Some of my favourite pastimes are swimming and training for martial arts. I also love to enjoy early morning sunrises and late night nature walks. My goal is to share stories that inspire and encourage today's youth to stay curious!

Bowen Z

Hey there! I'm a grade nine student at Calgary Academy. You can often find me playing pick up games at my local basketball court and spending time in the school band room. I usually spend my time as a blogger to share experiences and learn more about the topics I am interested in. Feel free to share any stories with me or comment on my posts!

Claire L

I'm a grade 12 student at Webber Academy who loves connecting with the youth community in Calgary! As a third-year blogger for Youth Are Awesome, I'm so excited to continue sharing  stories and creative writing pieces. In my free time, I love hiking in the Rocky Mountains, engaging in meaningful medical research, and playing volleyball with my club team!

Artwork of a Clock with Swimmers as the numbered positions

I am intrigued with chemistry and physics, and loves to look deeper into these topics. Enjoys reading, volunteering, and spending time with friends in their spare time. Naturally curious and passionate over things that are new and seemingly cool. My favorite color is blue and my favorite season is summer.

Diya K

Hey everyone, my name is Diya. I love playing tennis and learning about pretty much anything science related. I really like writing fan-fictions and about science-y topics such as biotechnology. My favorite subject is science (as you can probably tell), and ironically, my least favorite is L.A. So that's a bit about me.

Ferhia I

Hello everyone! My name is Ferhia Ibro, and I am a grade 12 student at Queen Elizabeth High School. I’m in love with all things science, literature, and learning, but my biggest passion is promoting education for individuals worldwide. I was inherently born with a curious mind, and I hope to use it to make a difference in the world. Some of my hobbies include being a relentless reader (my 6ft tall bookcase can attest to that), learning new languages, or at least trying to, and photography with my trusty decade old digital camera.

Photo of Hanrong Y

Hello everyone, my name is Hanrong Yu, and I am very excited to be a blogger for Youth Central's Youth Are Awesome. This is a way to express my thoughts and feelings and to empower other individuals with the tool of communication. I am currently a high school student in Calgary, Canada. During my free time, I like to read, cook, and walk outside to connect with nature. I love the cold days and winter, and visit the mountains whenever possible.

Helen H

Hi, I'm Helen, a blogger for YAA. I love writing about a variety of topics, but specifically, I like giving tips for school, talking about social issues, and also giving book reviews and recommendations. In my spare time, I enjoy going outside but I also like staying in and watching k-dramas, TV shows - my favorite is Brooklyn 99. As YAA is written by teens and adolescents, I hope this blog brings you a sense of comfort and connection.

Ishan's Photo

Hi, my name is Ishan! Currently I am in grade 9 and go to STEM innovation academy. My favourite subjects are math and social studies. I love to challenge my brain by doing complex Rubix cubes in my free time. I have a dog named Milo and he is a mini Australian Shepard and he is so playful and adorable. I love participating in various games and activities. I won a silver medal in The science fair, and play many sports at a competitive level. I love to play volleyball and basketball in my free time!

Jeanne Y

Hi readers! I'm Jeanne, a junior editor and blogger. I'm in Grade 10 and I like to listen to epic rock music while doing mundane tasks, such as brushing my teeth, doing my homework, and cleaning my room.

Just kidding. I never clean my room.

I enjoy playing the violin, swimming, petting kittens, and mentally writing random little stories about my life. I'm also fascinated with the science of language and how communication works. I'm an avid advocate for the power of youth in our society, and I believe that youth can do amazing things when given the chance. For that reason, I encourage you to keep reading and I hope you enjoy!

Kassidy

Hi! I’m Kassidy, a grade 12 student at James Fowler High School. I’m passionate about sushi, science, animals, and music. When I’m not with my dog Finn, you can find me at my favourite restaurant, Fusion Sushi 🙂

Lucy C

I'm a grade 11 student at Western Canada High School and it's my third year being a part of the Youth Are Awesome blog! I love to read Greek mythology-related books and classics. As a YAA blogger, I want to spread positivity by communicating with youth in Calgary to raise awareness, encourage them to gain knowledge in various topics, and share fun information through YAA blogs! In my spare time, I love to cuddle with my puppy, rewatch the Gilmore Girls series, or try to find the AirPods that were lost five minutes ago.

Ice cream in a paper cup with a hand drawn mask on top of it

Hello! I'm a grade 12 student, and am excited to join the YAA Bloggers community for the first time! I love to spend my time reading novels and webtoons, and drinking frozen lemonade even when it's snowing out. My goal as a YAA blogger is to spread the voices of concern of many teens my age. As well as spread awareness of important events and social issues that we should not ignore, simply by the fact that we are all human. I hope I can help you out!

Natalie R

Hello! I'm Natalie, a Grade 10 student at Crescent Heights High School. This is my second year with Youth Are Awesome and going on fourth with Youth Central. I am excited to continue to share my thoughts, ideas and stories! I have always been an avid reader and writer, and in my free time, I enjoy anime, music, knitting, and collecting an absurd amount of notebooks that I will never use. As a blogger, my goal is to spread diverse perspectives, talk about the things worth talking about, and fight for the things worth fighting for!

Photo of Natania

Born with a pen in one hand and a notebook in the other, I am on a mission to explore the ever-evolving world of youth culture, share their unique insights, and connect with young minds from all corners of the globe. With an insatiable love for writing and a keen eye for what makes the young generation tick, I hope to become a voice of our generation.

Pareen C

Hi everyone! My name is Pareen, and I am a grade 12 student at FFCA High School. This is my third year writing for the Youth Are Awesome blog, and I am excited to continue writing about STEM, current societal issues, human rights, and ethics. Aside from blogging, I am very passionate about fostering and helping sick animals and researching topics related to health science and engineering. In my spare time, I love painting, playing badminton, and visiting dark-sky preserves for stargazing. I hope that through my blogs, I can connect with youth and share my perspectives with others!

Sukrutha in front of mountain

My name is Sukrutha Jambur Sachin and I am a grade 10 student. I like to involve myself in different hobbies like singing, playing the piano, reading, volunteering, and writing. Writing is a medium of expression to me, and I feel that every word has its unique place in my writing. I believe that my writing is at its best and is strongest when I write from my heart and write about what matters to me. As a blogger for Youth Are Awesome, I strive to amplify my voice and make it heard to several youth around the world as well as fulfill my responsibility as a blogger who wants to create blogs and content that several youth can connect with and relate to.