Evan McMahan

  • Evan McMahan wrote a new post 9 years ago

    1.1 Self-Direction: Identify and Pursue Questions.
    I believe that I got a 3 for the 1.1 Self Direction target. The first part of the target reads “I can present my findings in a pitch to my course […]

  • Hi Katherine! That Peaks and Valley’s club sounds like an amazing idea, and is just the sort of change that I believe should be implemented. That idea of both adults and children creating a net that supports […]

  • Hi Colleen. Let me clarify on what I mean by “positively impact a friend in needs life.” I think that kids should go to adults, or as my school puts it “a trusted adult”. However I think that a lot of the time a […]

  • Evan McMahan commented on the post, #4 Mapping it Out 9 years ago

    Hi Katherine, I’m not sure where I heard it but I think it’s Vermont law to educate about depression and harassment, though I’d have to look into that. I do wonder what the law is, and if it is in place, how much […]

  • Evan McMahan commented on the post, #4 Mapping it Out 9 years ago

    Hi Colleen. To answer your questions about the solutions and education, let me clarify my map a bit because it’s not very clear. I do agree that education is the main solution, and my ideas on that are under the […]

  • Evan McMahan commented on the post, #3 Talk About It 9 years ago

    Thanks Katherine! I agree with your assessment of my statistics, and I too have many questions about the reasons they are what they are. I hope answering these questions will help me with this topic. Thanks, Evan!

  • Evan McMahan commented on the post, #3 Talk About It 9 years ago

    Hi Phaedra and Colleen! One of the big takeaways that I got from both of your comments was about guidance counselors. Phaedra, I too have had very poor experiences with the guidance counselor at my school. The […]

  • Hi Phaedra! I think your comment really adds a great perspective on this issue. I think their are a lot of subcultures that impact this topic, and taking them into account is very helpful for exploring his topic. […]

  • Hi Katherine, thanks for your comment! I can’t speak for other schools, but my school is very lacking in the topic in my opinion. The education focuses more on self-help that many people suffering from depression, […]

  • Hi Colleen, you’re response helped me a lot with my topic. I think focusing on education is the best way to tackle this issue, and by explaining and identifying the science behind depression, some kids might […]

  • Evan McMahan wrote a new post 9 years ago

    I think the biggest and most obvious takeaway from Simon Sinek’s Ted Talk “How great leaders inspire action” is “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” This phrase is repeated numerous times […]

  • Hi Katherine!
    Wow, I found it incredible that you are taking a topic and are redefining it to show what really matters in that issue. I personally thought it gave a huge boost to your argument, and really helped […]

  • Hi Phaedra!
    I found your post really interesting. It’s really informative, and I like how you’re showing how evident this issue is, not just nationwide, but all the way down to your school. I think you really […]

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  • For my third blog post I started really digging into the numbers and statistics about my issue, the stigmas about youth depression and suicide. What I found about my topic, and the broader topic of youth […]

  • Hi Katherine! I found it really cool how you acknowledged a flaw and view this program as a way to help you overcome said flaw, and improve your writing. I love how ready you are to face the issues that you care […]

  • Hi Phaedra! I Loved your first post, your self-confidence and drive to help solve problems, as well as improve how well other’s can solve problems is amazing. Your post was sweet, simple, and short, but conveyed a […]

  • For my topic I finally decided on the stigmas against youth who struggle with depression. This is a topic that very recently came into the mainstream and is now being addressed as one of our nation’s most […]

  • I am here because, I am hoping to learn skills that you can’t learn sitting down in a classroom at school. I am hoping to learn how to improve how I think about presentation, writing, and being more persuasive and […]

  • Evan McMahan's profile was updated 9 years, 1 month ago