So, we decided to make a cooperative blog. Simple enough, right? The first year of anything new can be rightfully challenging: a new job, a new town, a new baby, a new relationship, a new commitment… but, together at The Blog Cooperative, we made it work. This past year, we have written pieces that never … More The Blog Cooperative Turns One!
By: Kailey Charles Tune In: Mad Rush Have you ever listened to classical music while walking around a busy city? It is one of the purest corporeal experiences I’ve ever had. I don’t quite know why. Maybe it’s because I walk faster but my mind moves much slower. Maybe it’s because I can actually see … More Mad Rush
By: Michael Alexander Teaching Coordinator and Youth Development Officer at Holywood Golf Club, Holywood, Northern Ireland Based on the title of this post, you would think that I am some sort of expert in the field of teaching, about to pass on an array of wisdom to all of you wanna-be teachers of the world. … More Cooperator Michael Alexander: The Art of Teaching
By: Emily Warner Before taking a class this semester called Iconic Heroines in Novel and Film, I’d never read Charlotte Brontë’s novel Jane Eyre. Brontë’s narrative, like many nineteenth century British literary works, focuses on a female character preparing herself for the marriage market and pursuing a proper man, while navigating strict social codes. Jane Eyre is an unusual … More a lesson from: nineteenth century literature, to: modern time
By: Emily Warner What’s your biggest pet peeve about the way that people write about your generation? (Question from the New York Times) I recently applied for an internship position for The New York Times-owned The Edit, an online newsletter for college students and recent graduates. Part of the application was answering, in 500 words, … More millennials are the worst
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