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The Guru’s Guide to Model United Nations

By DoHa Nguyen (Lead Reporter) CATS Senior DoHa Nguyen shares some tips for Model United Nations (MUN) beginner delegates. He is the recipient of the Outstanding Delegate Award at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 12th annual MUN Conference (MIT MUNC XII) and served as the Chairman of the Danang Youth Model United Nations 2019 Conference (DYMUN’19), one of Indochina’s largest MUN conferences. At an MUN … Continue reading The Guru’s Guide to Model United Nations

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“I want to be a Princess!”

By Alex Shevtsova (Lead Reporter) How many of you have ever looked up to someone? Wanted to be like someone else? Or just admired another person and wished you had some of their qualities? Even if you are struggling to answer these questions, I think that all of us have role models–from our own parents to celebrities and film characters. We are constantly looking to … Continue reading “I want to be a Princess!”

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Book Review: Paper Towns by John Green

By Jessica Ngo (Lead Reporter) The novel takes place at Jefferson High School in Orlando, Florida. It focuses on Quentin’s life: school, friends, band, and his girl crush Margo Roth Spiegelman. Margo has been Quentin’s friend and neighbor since they were two; she is a well-known, smart, full-of-adventure girl. The beginning of the novel is a turning point in the two main characters’ relationship. One … Continue reading Book Review: Paper Towns by John Green

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How To Survive Your College Visit

By Jim Nguyen (Lead Reporter) Whether you plan to do this once or a number of times, open up to the experience of visiting a college or university! More than just a series of campus pictures, the visit is one of those experiences that will actually give you a glimpse of how you will live your post-secondary years.  But then worries and anxious thoughts can … Continue reading How To Survive Your College Visit

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My Favorite Places in Boston

By Nuray Salina (Lead Reporter) If you are CATS student, you have probably already explored some places in Boston. Here are 5 places I have discovered and like best.  I recommend that you see them when you have some spare time. 1. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts is vast; there are more than 450,000 items in … Continue reading My Favorite Places in Boston

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How to Excel on AP Exams

By Sasha Chernysehva (Lead Reporter) As the 2017-2018 school year starts to march to a close, many students enrolled in AP courses are beginning to ramp up their preparation for the May exams. For some students who have never taken an AP exam, this can be an intimidating experience. Here are some tips to follow and excel on your AP exams: Start reviewing in advance. AP courses … Continue reading How to Excel on AP Exams

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What To Do Before Years End!

By Nuray Salina (Lead Reporter) May is one of the hardest and most important months in the school year at CATS. There some very significant upcoming events, like exams, projects, prom, and graduation; they all require a lot of preparation. Although all the upcoming events can seem overwhelming, they can be managed with success! I came up with the list of things we, CATS students, should … Continue reading What To Do Before Years End!

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Internships: Shaping Your Future

By Anastasia Dvoryanchikova (Reporter) What gives you a taste of real life? When do you get to explore the depth of your curiosity? When do you get valuable experience from your curiosity? The answer is simple: internships. Imagine a filmmaker who wants to launch a movie, keeping the concept in one’s head will prevent the project from materializing. A filmmakers project needs to undergo active filming … Continue reading Internships: Shaping Your Future

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How Do You Select Your College Major?

By Dmytro Zhuravel (Reporter) Each one of us faces a similar question. What do we want to do with the rest of our lives? For some of us, it is a simple question, which we can easily answer. However, if you, the reader, do not know what you want to pursue as a future career option, here are some tips to help decide what you might … Continue reading How Do You Select Your College Major?

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Four Ways to Enjoy A Restful Spring Break

By Howard Ng (Reporter) Spring Break is coming!!! As usual, we count down to break as if was a winning lottery ticket. Most students crave an increased amount of sleep, relaxation, and rest for the 22 days of break.  Then we will all come back to complete the final two months of the school year. I would like to propose four meaningful ways you can … Continue reading Four Ways to Enjoy A Restful Spring Break

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