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A Landscape Transformed
Author: Baatz Megan
Categories: EXPLORE A CULTURE, UNITED STATES & CANADA, LUCKY WINNERS
As I stepped on the unmerciful trail, the rocks beneath my feet became helplessly subject to the force that pulled every moving body toward the peril called the Grand Canyon. I lagged behind the other members of my youth group, tr Read More›
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Rafflesia
Author: Elliot Brown
Categories: EXPLORE A CULTURE, ASIA, LUCKY WINNERS
When the machete-wielding tiger-fighting farmer began growling, I looked up at Mom and Dad. "Are those the sounds tigers make?" "Yes Elliot, but I'm sure that we'll be fine." It was scary without the tiger-calls. Night already i Read More›
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A French Connection
Author: Yining Lu
Categories: CHILL, EUROPE, LUCKY WINNERS
I met her when I was fifteen years old. My mom had convinced me of the unparalleled magnificence of Parisian women and the equally unparalleled unattractiveness of Parisian men. (Only an idiot would not recognize the jackpot that is beautiful women Read More›
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Machu Picchu
Author: Nathan Radakovich
Categories: EXPLORE A CULTURE, CENTRAL & SO. AMERICA, LUCKY WINNERS
I held the seat in front of me in a white-knuckle grip as our tour bus negotiated the switchbacks and hairpin turns necessary to ascend from the valley town of Aguas Calientes to our d Read More›
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Bienvenue En Haiti
Author: Alexandra Mutty
Categories: HELP OTHERS, CARIBBEAN & MEXICO, LUCKY WINNERS
In February of 2009, I learned several things about my life, through a trip to Haiti. First and foremost, Haiti is a poor country. Over 80% of the people are unemployed, and have no way to get a job, or provide for their families. I learned that I Read More›



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