Student Story
“Dear Young Person: A Letter To My Younger Self” – by Madison Loughlin
Dear young person, Hello there. How are you doing? I am writing this letter in the hopes of someday assisting ...What “Don’t Touch My Hair” Means to Me – by Abadai Zoboi
For as long as I can remember, I have practiced a bi-monthly Sunday ritual. I sit on a stack of ...A Guide To Writing A Student Story
“The ability to see our lives as stories and share those stories with others is at the core of what ...“Learning Differences in the Classroom” – by Ash Anupindi
This student story was originally published in blue bean‘s first print issue which highlighted the topic of learning differences. You ...“XOX No” – by Sofia Ortiz
Living in New York City can feel like a fever dream. Growing up here often eliminates the luxury of enjoying ...“An Ode to My Mothers in Islam” – by Duha Elkhouli
This is my form of an ode, an appreciation for the women in my life who give me the strength ...“Hongdae” – by Ashley Lee
Riding the subway to Hongdae is one of my life’s glorious natural highs. As I stand by the constantly opening ...The Future of Blue Bean
To those who follow blue bean, In this post, I’ll be talking about the future of blue bean, and ...“Uncharted Territories of Depression: My Friend’s Evil Horse” – by Dorothy Knutson
A friend of mine has been struggling with depression for almost two years now, and with her permission I have ...“Have You Ever Drowned?” – by Wambui Gitahi
Swimming is like a lifestyle for me. I would start and end most of my days with a swim. I ...
