Monthly Archives: March 2013

Advocacy Project Ideas

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Allison Lavella

As I begin working on my persuasive essay, I have been thinking a lot about my advocacy project. I plan on focusing on the conservation of sea turtles and all of things you can do to work towards saving them … Continue reading →

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Where Are You Spring?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Allison Lavella

      Spring is such a wonderful time of year! It is the time when flowers begin blooming, the days get longer, and summer is right around the corner. Usually by this time (the end of March) spring is … Continue reading →

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Advanced Placement Exams

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Allison Lavella

Are AP classes meant for everyone? In the past few years, many news publications have reported that AP exams are no longer considered something extra on college applications. Instead, taking these exams are considered the norm. In 2011 18.1% of … Continue reading →

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Sea Turtle Conservation

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Allison Lavella

I am almost 100% certain that I am going to go with the topic of sea turtle conservation for my persuasive essay. This is something I have been passionate about since I was a little kid. The main reason why … Continue reading →

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How Lucky I Am…

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Allison Lavella

I cannot believe that my freshman year of college is almost over. This has been one of the most challenging and rewarding school years of my life. In the past seven months I have made new friends, grown up a … Continue reading →

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Oh The Places You’ll Go!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Allison Lavella

Over spring break, I spent countless hours staring at my computer screen, trying to figure out what to do with my life, what to major in, and what career to work towards. Let me begin by saying that I did … Continue reading →

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Persuasive Essay Topic

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Allison Lavella

I am excited to begin the persuasion unit. After focusing on the environment, I am looking forward to choosing my own topic to focus on. Although I enjoy this freedom, I am still not sure what topic I’d like to … Continue reading →

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