Tips on Engineering Your Future
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Hi there!
Welcome to Tips on Engineering Your Future — a space designed just for YOU. You're not alone, whether you’re feeling confused, overwhelmed, or just curious about what comes next. As a high schooler, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about the future. The truth is, you’re still young and full of incredible potential and possibilities.
This hub was created to probably (well, hopefully!) help guide you through those moments. Here, you’ll find helpful tips on:
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Studying smarter and staying productive
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Summer programs and internships to explore
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What colleges are looking for in their applicants
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How to balance life, mental health, and academics
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And so much more!
If you’re ever looking for specific materials or want to say hi, feel free to email us at shebuildsthefuture@gmail.com. We check our inbox regularly and will get back to you ASAP. We also welcome any feedback or suggestions from you!
Have fun exploring, and remember, you’re building a future that’s uniquely yours! The future is bright ahead :)
World Ocean Day
By Yixuan Li
What Have We Done to Our Oceans?
The Damage:
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Pollution: 11 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean every year.
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Climate Change: Rising ocean temperatures threaten coral reefs & marine life.
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Overfishing: 1/3 of global fish stocks are overexploited.
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Destruction of habitats: Coastal development, bottom trawling, and oil drilling destroy fragile ecosystems.
What Should We Do?
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Reduce single-use plastics.
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Support sustainable seafood.
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Advocate for stronger environmental policies.
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Join clean-ups and restoration projects.
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Spread awareness and use your voice.
Want to Make an Impact?
Join These Competitions!
Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest
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For ages 11–18
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Submit art, poetry, video, or essays on ocean conservation
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2025 Theme: Connections to Nature: Looking Inside, Going Outside
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Deadline: June 9, 2025 (You can always join next year!)
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Website: https://bowseat.org/programs/ocean-awareness-contest/contest-overview/
World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council
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Join a global movement for ocean protection.
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Applications open annually for youth leaders.
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Website: https://worldoceanday.org/youth/youth-advisory-council/
National Geographic Slingshot Challenge
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Ages 13–18
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Submit a 1-minute video about your idea to protect the environment
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Win up to $10,000 in funding!
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Website: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/projects/slingshot/
UNEP YoungChamps or TUNZA Eco-Generation Competitions
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Ages vary by contest
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Run by the UN Environment Programme and Samsung
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Focus on eco-solutions, essays, and environmental storytelling
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Website: https://www.unep.org/youngchampions/
Works Cited
How to Study Effectively
By Tejaswini Pitchuka
Study Environment
Set up a quiet, distraction-free space for studying to improve focus and productivity. Keep only what you need for studying on your desk and avoid multitasking.
Prioritization
Break study material into specific tasks and prioritize challenging topics when you're most alert to maximize efficiency.
Active Recall
Actively quiz yourself on the material and review it at spaced intervals to strengthen memory retention.
Study Sessions
Use techniques like the Pomodoro method to study in focused intervals, followed by short breaks to maintain concentration.
College Chats Episode 1:
Meet Maggie from Boston College!
Welcome to the first episode of College Chats!
The College Chats program is where we interview current college students to help high schoolers navigate the college search process, application stress, and everything in between. Our goal is to make your journey to college more informed, less overwhelming, and actually exciting!
In this episode, we are joined by Maggie Flynn, a Boston College graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a current BC grad student. She shares her experiences with: high school and college life, study abroad, research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, her ongoing research at BC, and tons of helpful college and high school advice! Whether you are choosing classes, building a college list, or just starting out, this episode is packed with insight you won't want to miss! Subscribe to our channel for more college episodes, tips on AP classes, student-led events, resources, and more!
Thanks for watching! Follow us if you are looking for more episodes in the future!
FREE AP Psychology Class Series
- Summer 2025
Welcome to our AP Psychology Summer Series, running every Saturday from June 21 to July 26 (see pictures in our Gallery page)! Whether you’re getting a head start or reviewing for next year’s exam, this series is a great way to dive into the fascinating world of psychology — for free!
Our sessions are led by Aires Zhu, a current graduate student studying psychology at UCLA, who brings both expertise and enthusiasm to each class.
We’ve also put together a folder with unit-by-unit presentation slides for you to study and review — hopefully not the night before the exam.
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and more to stay in the loop about upcoming events, new AP class series, and more free resources for students!
The Ultimate AP Computer Science Principles Study Guide
Hey there!
This study guide was summarized and created by the She Builds the Future core team — and we promise, we didn’t just make it for fun. We actually used this ourselves to study for the AP Computer Science Principles exam, and it helped us score 5s!
We know how overwhelming CSP can feel with all the memorization, vocab, and last-minute cramming. That’s why we wanted to make something simple, clean, and super helpful — just like we wish we had when we first started studying.
📎 Click here to view the full study guide!
We hope this guide makes your studying easier, lighter, and maybe even a little fun.
If you have questions, feedback, or just want to say hi, feel free to email us at:
📧 shebuildsthefuture@gmail.com
You got this. Believe in yourself — we believe in you too.