What makes you, you? That's one of those big questions that's so big it deserves all caps—a BIG question. It might even be a BIIIIG question. You're complex. You contain multitudes, as American poet Walt Whitman said. There are an infinite number of things that can have an … [Read more...]
Classic Reconsidered: The House on Mango Street
We're looking at what makes you, you this month, and questions of identity are always questions about stories. Whose story gets told? How do you capture the messy, complicated nature of identity? What impact do race, gender, culture, and poverty have? That's why we're … [Read more...]
How to Be Gifted without Being Perfect
Dear Paris, I don't know everything my teachers tell me I should know by now. They give us stuff that I can't remember how to do and then I feel really dumb. I am worried that when it's most important that I will forget everything I'm being tested over. How can I fix this … [Read more...]
TIP’s International Students Share Their Perspective
Every summer, students come to TIP's summer programs from around the globe. They bring not only their academic talents, but their cultures, experiences, and outlooks to share with other TIP students. Meeting new students you wouldn't otherwise get to interact with is one of … [Read more...]