Diya Kunisetty, Author at Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/author/diyak/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:12:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 How to Prepare for the Digital SAT 2025 https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-prepare-for-the-digital-sat-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-prepare-for-the-digital-sat-2025 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:12:39 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117136 The SAT:  On June 7, 2025, thousands of students across the world signed up to take the SAT exam. This exam is well known all across the world, as it is one of the key components that are required for admission into many US universities.  What’s on the SAT? So basically, the exam consists of […]

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]]> Looking Good while Doing Bad: The fabrication of fast fashion https://youthareawesome.com/looking-good-while-doing-bad-the-fabrication-of-fast-fashion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=looking-good-while-doing-bad-the-fabrication-of-fast-fashion Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:48:30 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117074 Let’s be honest – cheap stuff is awesome. As long as it tastes/looks good, the lower the prices, the more our faces light up. In today’s world, companies like Shein and Temu are profiting off of this mindset insanely – but what’s the catch? Sure the quality may not be amazing, but we can’t spend […]

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]]> The Dyson Airwrap (not the vaccum) https://youthareawesome.com/the-dyson-airwrap-not-the-vaccum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-dyson-airwrap-not-the-vaccum Fri, 30 May 2025 22:59:54 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116956 A little while ago, my parents got me a Dyson Airwrap, which I think is arguably the best gift ever. I use it almost every other day to style my hair and not only is it efficient, but the results are beautiful. Today, I’m gonna walk you through each attachment of the Dyson Airwrap package […]

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]]> Sun-Kissed or Sun-Crisped: What you need to know about Tanning and Sunburns this summer https://youthareawesome.com/sun-kissed-or-sun-crisped-what-you-need-to-know-about-tanning-and-sunburns-this-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sun-kissed-or-sun-crisped-what-you-need-to-know-about-tanning-and-sunburns-this-summer Tue, 13 May 2025 23:40:34 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116840 As summer is approaching and the heat is rising, our skin begins to take in the warmth of the beautiful rays of light (literally). After spending days at the beach and playing sports out in the sun, our skin tends to become a little darker, which is also known as the process of “tanning”. But […]

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]]> The USC Ice Bucket Challenge: What is it and why do I keep seeing it? https://youthareawesome.com/the-usc-ice-bucket-challenge-what-is-it-and-why-do-i-keep-seeing-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-usc-ice-bucket-challenge-what-is-it-and-why-do-i-keep-seeing-it Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:07:09 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116612 The USC Ice Bucket Challenge has returned to rapidly spread across social media once again. Each and every day for the past week, my instagram has been bombarded with people being drenched in water and nominated others to take part in the same? But what does this all mean? Let’s “drench” ourselves in this new […]

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]]> Interview With Calgary’s Music Scene https://youthareawesome.com/interview-with-calgarys-music-scene/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-with-calgarys-music-scene Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:40:53 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116325 On March 27, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gabrielle Cadiang. She is currently pursuing a combined degree at the University of Calgary, studying both political science and communications media studies. Being an avid music lover and contributor to Calgary’s local music scene, she has also been named as one of Calgary’s top 20 under […]

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]]> A Sock’s Journey – From Dryer to Destiny (A Poem) https://youthareawesome.com/a-socks-journey-from-dryer-to-destiny-a-poem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-socks-journey-from-dryer-to-destiny-a-poem Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:45:58 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116061   It was an ordinary day and everything was going great without a doubt I had just finished getting ready as I had planned to go out I had gone to the bin to get my socks, filled with cheer When I suddenly realized that one of my favorite sock’s – had disappeared!   I […]

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]]> Yearning to know why we yawn: Theories behind this mystery https://youthareawesome.com/yearning-to-know-why-we-yawn-theories-behind-this-mystery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yearning-to-know-why-we-yawn-theories-behind-this-mystery Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:36:17 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115819 Hey guys! In this blog post, I’m going to let you in on some famous theories behind why humans yawn! Be aware: You may yawn through the process  ( I realized that when I was researching why humans yawn, I found myself yawning multiple times too – which is crazy) What even is yawning?  Yes […]

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]]> Tales of Time Forgotten – A Poem https://youthareawesome.com/tales-of-time-forgotten-a-poem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tales-of-time-forgotten-a-poem https://youthareawesome.com/tales-of-time-forgotten-a-poem/#comments Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:17:17 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115592 Tales of Time Forgotten    You’re seven years old, running as fast as your tiny little legs can take you across the grass  You’re embracing every single moment before the bell rings and you must return to class  You bask in the sunlight and embrace the crisp breeze on your skin  Your veins are filled […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/tales-of-time-forgotten-a-poem/feed/ 1 How to slow down in a fast-paced life https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-slow-down-in-a-fast-paced-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-slow-down-in-a-fast-paced-life Sun, 16 Feb 2025 03:57:47 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115412 One current issue that I think so many people of countless ages are struggling with is the speed of which the world is going at. What I mean by that is, almost every single aspect of our life is so fast-paced that it’s becoming more and more difficult to embrace each and every moment. Of […]

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]]> Pick apart a poem: “This is a Photograph of Me” by Margaret Atwood https://youthareawesome.com/pick-apart-a-poem-this-is-a-photograph-of-me-by-margaret-atwood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pick-apart-a-poem-this-is-a-photograph-of-me-by-margaret-atwood Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:35:14 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114939 This is a Photograph of Me Margaret Atwood, 1939 It was taken some time ago. At first it seems to be a smeared print: blurred lines and grey flecks blended with the paper; then, as you scan it, you see in the left-hand corner a thing that is like a branch: part of a tree […]

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]]> How to show “thanks” rather than say “thanks” https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-show-thanks-rather-than-say-thanks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-show-thanks-rather-than-say-thanks Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:10:38 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114880 I am so grateful for all the countless blessings that I find scattered throughout my life. But sometimes (ok let’s be honest – most of the time), I forget about these blessings and focus on the small negative things. I’m so lucky to be surrounded by people who love and care about me, and today, […]

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]]> I Like The Colour Red https://youthareawesome.com/i-like-the-colour-red/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-like-the-colour-red Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:42:54 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114546 I like the colour red It reminds me of lush gardens  Filled with the flesh of fresh berries, or  hanging from the branches above are the vibrant skin of cherries I like the colour red As it is how one would describe my rain boots that I would wear on a gloomy day Because not […]

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]]> Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: How to be a good group member https://youthareawesome.com/teamwork-makes-the-dream-work-how-to-be-a-good-group-member/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=teamwork-makes-the-dream-work-how-to-be-a-good-group-member Sun, 29 Dec 2024 04:40:33 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114435 Introduction Currently, I’m a high school student, meaning that I have to do a ton of projects and assignments throughout the duration of the year. Many of these projects are group projects. Now group projects can definitely be amazing when you get to work with like-minded individuals who put in the effort to get a […]

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]]> Beautiful Banana Bread https://youthareawesome.com/beautiful-banana-bread/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beautiful-banana-bread Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:03:23 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113611 Have you tried banana bread before? If you haven’t – What. Are. You. Doing? delicacy ranks very highly amongst the list of my most favourite sweet treats. And on top of tasting so good, it’s somewhat healthy too! Today, I’m going to give you a quick and easy recipe for making some superb tasting banana […]

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]]> Let’s raise awareness for mental health! https://youthareawesome.com/lets-raise-awareness-for-mental-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-raise-awareness-for-mental-health Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:01:45 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113449 In this day and age, the topic of mental health is becoming increasingly more prominent in people’s lives, all aged from young to old. In the past, mental health was overlooked as many thought that it never even existed and that people struggling with mental health issues were just “weaker” and more “sensitive”. But, the […]

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]]> Explosive Eruptions: DIY Volcanoes https://youthareawesome.com/explosive-eruptions-diy-volcanoes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=explosive-eruptions-diy-volcanoes Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:55:55 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113326 Science is all around us, whether it happens in the classroom at school, or at home in your kitchen. In order to be a good scientist, it is important to keep observing the world around you and absorbing new pieces of information each and every day. Today, I am going to show you how to […]

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]]> Old and Alone: A Poem https://youthareawesome.com/old-and-alone-a-poem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=old-and-alone-a-poem Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:08:02 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113370 There is a house, it is considered quite nice The house is quite huge, causing passersby to contemplate its price Rows of intricate roses decorate the front lawn But if one looks through the window, it is empty, all through the night and day to the crack of dawn   In reality, it is not […]

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]]> Noteworthy Instant Noodles: A Poem https://youthareawesome.com/noteworthy-instant-noodles-a-poem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noteworthy-instant-noodles-a-poem Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:13:50 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113109 My fingernails claw through the cover, gripping to reach the goodness hidden inside I’m granted with a slight tear, making my face gleam with a mix of satisfaction and pride Crumbs and debris fall on the counter,  venturing away from the group to become astray But why should I worry about such a mess, when […]

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]]> What In the World is Obesity? https://youthareawesome.com/what-in-the-world-is-obesity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-in-the-world-is-obesity Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:37:07 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113047 What is Obesity: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines the concept of obesity as having “excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.” In simpler terms, it means that a person has high fat content in their body which significantly increases the risks for diseases and conditions. BMI: In order to detect obesity, along […]

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]]> Emotions Evoked through Art – A Poem https://youthareawesome.com/emotions-evoked-through-art-a-poem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=emotions-evoked-through-art-a-poem Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:18:31 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112959 I run my fingertips across the blank surface It’s cold, and bare and I know that I must do it justice To the naked eye, it may look empty, but instead it’s a cup yearning to be filled with something  Something to quench its thirst of being filled with nothing Like a plant that hasn’t […]

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]]> The Essence of Seasonal Change – A Poem https://youthareawesome.com/the-essence-of-seasonal-change-a-poem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-essence-of-seasonal-change-a-poem Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:24:44 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112926 The bright, piercing snow glares into my eye I feel the air touch my skin. It’s uninviting, yet an atmosphere of tranquility fills the sky  The trees lose their precious strength, yet remain resilient in the face of adversity And once again, it comes to my attention that there is absolutely no plant diversity    […]

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]]> Top 10 things to do in New Jersey https://youthareawesome.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-new-jersey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-10-things-to-do-in-new-jersey Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:05:56 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112770 Hey everyone! My name is Diya, and I am currently on vacation in New Jersey. If you didn’t already know, New Jersey is a state in the USA (United States of America). So while I am here, I might as well share some amazing places you can go to, if you ever decide to visit. […]

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]]> How to get better at chess https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-get-better-at-chess/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-get-better-at-chess Sun, 09 Jun 2024 21:11:28 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112683 Over the past little while, chess has become an increasingly popular game. Across the world, many kids, teenagers, and adults are taking part in this activity. Thanks to all the technology we have access to in today’s world, we finally have the opportunity to play chess online! Through many popular platforms such as Chess.com or […]

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]]> Terrific techniques to ace your exams! https://youthareawesome.com/terrific-techniques-to-ace-your-exams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=terrific-techniques-to-ace-your-exams Mon, 27 May 2024 15:19:25 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112595 As the end of the school year approaches, there is only one more thing keeping us away from summer break. Exams. Although they are dreaded and feared by many students worldwide, I have collected some techniques to help you not only do well- but ace your exams! 1. Use class time effectively: Whenever you have […]

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]]> Combating Cruelness: Cyberbullying https://youthareawesome.com/combating-cruelness-cyberbullying/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=combating-cruelness-cyberbullying Mon, 13 May 2024 15:39:38 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112467 What is cyberbullying? As far as we know, cyberbullying is the act of using technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. Through threats online, rude and aggressive text messages, and posting personal information (including texts and pictures) the purpose of cyberbullying is to ultimately hurt someone else.  A lot of cyberbullying revolves around […]

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]]> What are earthquakes? https://youthareawesome.com/what-are-earthquakes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-earthquakes Thu, 09 May 2024 19:45:16 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112371 The ground is suddenly shaking and there you are wobbling left and right to keep your balance. You notice the picture frames on your mantle are shaking and the chandelier above you is swaying back and forth. This unfortunate phenomenon is called an earthquake.  An earthquake is a natural disaster that happens millions of times […]

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]]> How does space travel affect the brain? https://youthareawesome.com/how-does-space-travel-affect-the-brain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-does-space-travel-affect-the-brain Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:00:22 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112238 As we know it, one of humanity’s greatest goals to achieve in life is the expansion of space travel. Just like how Neil Armstrong reached the moon in 1969 and how Elon Musk is desperate to reach Mars, space exploration remains important in discovering the world above the sky. At this point, scientists have realized […]

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]]> The Brilliant Beach Bonanza https://youthareawesome.com/the-brilliant-beach-bonanza/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-brilliant-beach-bonanza Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:34:24 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112039 The sun is pinned up high in the sky  Sharing its illuminating light rays with my eyes The feeling of warmth grows from my head to my toes As the anticipation sprouts from deep down below and grows Sprinting through the grainy sand Feeling it stuck between your toes And diving for a volleyball  while […]

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]]> Coming to terms with my troublesome tennis journey https://youthareawesome.com/coming-to-terms-with-my-troublesome-tennis-journey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coming-to-terms-with-my-troublesome-tennis-journey Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:00:52 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112027 Imagine this: You step foot on a fresh swap-green court holding a brand-new racket in one hand, and a neon-green ball in the other. The wind whips through your hair while the heat of the sun radiates onto your skin. Your family and friends are cheering for you on the sidelines as you approach the […]

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