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Best interview tips! Get prepared for all types of interviews with Distinguished Young Woman of America Dora Guo. Use these tips when applying for jobs, internships, clubs and more!
With the world of social media growing every day, it’s important for those of us who use it to do so mindfully and responsibly! Check out our Marketing & Communications Director’s best...
Public speaking is a skill that will come in handy for everyone at one point or another, no matter what your life goals are! Here are some tips to tackle public speaking. For more Life Skills Workshop...
Maximize the potential of every day! These tips from our Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2020, Elif Ozyurekoglu, are aimed at increasing your productivity and making you feel your best throug...
Dora Guo is the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2019. Learn more about our National Representative here! http://distinguishedyw.org/programs/n… Distinguished Young Women does not own or...
Get to know the Distinguished Young Woman of Massachusetts for 2019, Mina Liang!
Get to know the Distinguished Young Woman of Oregon for 2019, Sarah White!
Get to know the Distinguished Young Woman of South Dakota for 2019, Rachel Brady!
Get to know the Distinguished Young Woman of Arizona for 2019, Grace Zhang!
Get to know our Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2019, Dora Guo! In her first vlog of the #BeDistinguished Vlog series, Dora tells us a bit about who she is.
Wintzell’s Oyster House, located in downtown Mobile, Ala., hosted the Class of 2019 for their annual Oyster Eating Contest on Monday, June 24 during the 62nd Annual Distinguished Young Women N...
Aaryan Morrison is the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2018. Check out her latest entry in the #BeDistinguished vlog series by clicking the video above!
Gianna Rucki is the Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota for 2018. Check out her latest entry in the #BeDistinguished vlog series by clicking the video above!
Jessica Yan is the Distinguished Young Woman of Arizona for 2018. Check out her latest entry in the #BeDistinguished vlog series by clicking the video above!
Sierra Knight is the Distinguished Young Woman of Texas for 2018. Check out her latest vlog entry here!
Gianna Rucki is the Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota for 2018. Check out her latest entry in the #BeDistinguished vlog series by clicking the video above!
Simeon Saub is the Distinguished Young Woman of Nebraska for 2018. Check out her latest #BeDistinguished vlog by clicking the link above!
Aaryan Morrison is the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2018.
Isabelle Pope is back with her second #BeDistinguished vlog. Pope is the Distinguished Young Woman of Alaska for 2018. Hear what she has to say in her latest vlog, by clicking on the video above.
Lidia Balanovich is the Distinguished Young Woman of New Hampshire for 2018. Check out her latest vlog post by clicking on the link above!
Sierra Knight, the Distinguished Young Woman of Texas for 2018, is back with her second vlog: Keeping your goals in mind. Take a look at what she has to say by clicking on the video above!
Melanie Taylor is the Distinguished Young Woman of Michigan for 2018. Check out her second #BeDistinguished vlog entry by clicking on the video above!
Gianna Rucki is the Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota for 2018. Check out her latest #BeDistinguished vlog entry above!
Megan Bizzell is the Distinguished Young Woman of New Mexico for 2018. Check out her latest #BeDistinguished vlog entry above!
Jessika Nanez, the Distinguished Young Woman of Oregon for 2018, is back with her second vlog entry! Check out her latest #BeDistinguished by clicking the video above!
Kennedy Miller is the Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina for 2018. Check out her second #BeDistinguished vlog entry by clicking on the video above!
Jessica Yan is spending this year in Beijing. In her #BeDistinguished vlog this month she gives us a glimpse into a day in her life. Click on the video above to what the Distinguished Young Woman of ...
Simeon Saub, the Distinguished Young Woman of Nebraska for 2018, is back with her second #BeDistinguished vlog. Click on the video above to see what she has to say about Dance in College!
Aaryan Morrison, the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2018, is back with a new vlog about time management. Check out what she has to say in her #BeDistinguished entry by clicking on the video ...
The last introductory #BeDistinguished vlog is from Isabelle Pope, Distinguished Young Woman of Alaska. Get to know more about her by clicking on the video above!
Ashlyn Nichols, Distinguished Young Woman of Missouri, is today’s #BeDistinguished vlogger. Learn more about the University of Mobile student by clicking on her video above.
Sierra Knight is the Distinguished Young Woman of Texas for 2018 and today’s #BeDistinguished vlogger! Check out what this University of South Alabama student has to say in her introductory vlog...
Melanie Taylor, the Distinguished Young Woman of Michigan for 2018, is the next up in the #BeDistinguished vlog series. Check out what she has to say by clicking on the video above!
Jessika Nanez is the Distinguished Young Woman of Oregon for 2018. Learn more about this University of Alabama student in her introductory #BeDistinguished vlog by clicking on the video above!
Megan Bizzell is the Distinguished Young Woman of New Mexico for 2018 – and she’s up next in the #BeDistinguished vlog series! Learn more about this dynamic young lady by clicking ...
Gianna Rucki is the latest #BeDistinguished vlogger to hit our YouTube channel! Learn more about the Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota by clicking on the video above!
Kennedy Miller tells us more about her in her introductory #BeDistinguished vlog. The Distinguished Young Woman for North Carolina for 2018 is a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel H...
Hannah Comfort, the Distinguished Young Woman of Maine for 2018, is up next in the #BeDistinguished vlog series. Click on the video to learn more about a Child Development and Education major at the U...
Madison Zumwalt is the Distinguished Young Woman of West Virginia for 2018. A student at Webster University, she is working toward becoming a graphic designer and a choreographer/dancer. Learn more ...
Valencia Lagbo, the Distinguished Young Woman of Virginia for 2018, is next up in the #BeDistinguished series. Valencia, a student at the University of Virginia, is majoring in global, public and envi...
Jessica Yan, the Distinguished Young Woman of Arizona for 2018, is the next entry in the #BeDistinguished vlog series. Take a look at some interesting facts about her!
Lidia Balanovich, the Distinguished Young Woman of New Hampshire for 2018, is next up in the introductory #BeDistinguished vlog series! Lidia plans to become an Environmental Researcher. She is curren...
Simeon Saub, the Distinguished Young Woman of Nebraska for 2018, is the second up in our month of introductions to the #BeDistinguished vlog series. A student at the University of Alabama, Simeon has ...
Aaryan Morrison, the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2018, is a new student at Harvard University with a career goal of becoming a United Nations Development Program Administrator. Click on h...
By Peyton Wood, Distinguished Young Woman of Texas for 2017 Freshman year went by faster than I ever expected it to. It was full of ups and downs and twists and turns which made it difficult, but exci...
By: Mary Elizabeth Royce – DYW of Montana Thank You. Thank you, mom, who taught me to believe. Thank you, dad, who taught me to be strong. Thank you, teachers, who taught me to think. And thank ...
By: Peyton Wood, DYW of TX 2017 It’s in every teenage movie: girlfriends always go to the same college and stay together forever, being bridesmaids in each other’s weddings and gro...
By: Peyton Wood Distinguished Young Women of Texas 2017 Freshman year is full of club fairs, rush, and tons of fun activities, but overbooking yourself can be a recipe for disaster. It’s smart t...
By Kendyl Druffel “On the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, ‘I need a caretaker.’ So, God made a farmer.” This is the first line from a speech by Paul Harvey that ...
by Peyton Wood Going into college, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to rush or pledge to a sorority. I knew I wanted a community of women in some capacity, but I wasn’t sure if I fit in with t...
by Skye Bork I vividly remember watching Legally Blonde for the first time and feeling instantly repelled by the perfectly pink sorority mansion and sisters that opened the movie. Growing up in a cult...
Fulfill Your Potential by: Madison Baumgartner “What are you going to college for?” “What do you plan to do after college?” Most of us have been asked these questions or have at least heard th...
by Haley Geiger In the first two weeks of my Spring semester, I went through the one thing a vast majority of freshman girls have been anticipating: Formal Sorority Recruitment. Though not as large of...
by Abigail Kunz Throughout my life, one of my greatest joys has been participating in various choirs. From early church chorus when I was young to my current collegiate ensemble, Music seems to have a...
by Neha Arora Although having a long Christmas break was very nice, it was great to get back in the swing of things at Emory. This Spring semester has already brought me new friends, unique experience...
by Susannah Cowley New Year’s Day is one of my favorite holidays as it provides us each with a fresh opportunity to renew, reevaluate, and resolve, however as we are each getting back into the swing...
by Neha Arora After a long, tiring, but amazing semester at Emory, I came home to my lovely family and enjoyed Christmas vacation with them. From a Saints football game to a New Jersey family trip, th...
by Quinn Busch When I was in 4th grade I was diagnosed with a cognitive disorder with Aspergers symptoms, placing me on the autism spectrum. This diagnosis came with many problems and cognitive iss...
by Peyton Wood Wow, is it already January? A year ago, on January 15th, 2017, I was astonished to hear my name called as the Distinguished Young Woman of Texas for 2017. I legitimately gasped, I was s...
by Madison Baumgartner The seven wonders of the world are nothing less than incredible. From the Great Wall of China to the Taj Mahal in India, our world has so much to discover. I have had the privil...
by Kendyl Druffel One of my favorite quotes is, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” I believe that this quote should be present in everyone’s every day life, because if you are not wi...
By Skye Bork Hardly a morning person, my 6:30 am alarm was met by an automatic snooze. Yet remembering the busy day ahead, I leapt out of bed and quickly began my morning rituals. I would be spending ...
by Haley Geiger I still remember my state competition last February, a day that doesn’t seem nearly as far away as it is. The rehearsals, interviews, competition, and awards ceremony all went by in ...
by Susannah Cowley My favorite part of the holiday season is the lights. I love how the whole world seems to light up even when it’s night. Streets and rooms that once seemed to be dark all ...
by Peyton Wood College is already hard academically, so adding on a social life can make it more enjoyable, but can also add more pressure. As an introvert, I see life a little differently. I assume t...
by Madison Baumgartner Happy Holidays! It is now that time of the year to pop in a Hallmark movie and relax with some fuzzy socks by a fireplace. This has always been my favorite season and I absolute...
by Kendyl Druffel “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is signing loud for all to hear!” -Buddy the Elf. From watching movies, to making cookies, and listening to Christmas music, the holiday s...
by Haley Geiger Dear Little Haley, First off, let’s get the basics out of the way. Lesson number one: life’s not fair, and the sooner you realize that the happier you’ll be. Lesson two: you will...
by Neha Arora From midterms to airplane flights to big Thanksgiving meals, November has been filled with exciting adventures. It is hard to believe that my first semester of freshman year is coming to...
by Skye Bork As the dancers began moving and the music’s first notes rang clear, I realized just how much I missed the stage. Used to performing monthly during high school, spending my first semeste...
by Haley Geiger If there’s one thing that comes to mind when you think of the wonderful young ladies that compete in Distinguished Young Women, it’s intelligence. From Ivy League scholars to publi...
by Kendyl Druffel Almost every day when I was little my parents would tell me, “be thankful for the little things in life.” As a child I always took this wise piece of advice for granted, until ...
by Susannah Cowley Ever since I was a little girl I was taught by my parents “remember to say please and thank you!” Whether going to a friend’s house for a playdate, walking out the door for ...
By Peyton Wood As my first semester at Baylor University winds down with finals only a month away, I’m sitting back and thinking about how I got to where I am. I remember in 6th grade tel...
by Neha Arora November: time to be thankful! Emory has been treating me well so far, and I have enjoyed meeting new people and learning in my classes, so thank you Emory! I am very lucky to be where I...
by Quinn Busch Sunday, October 1, is a day that I will not forget. I was sitting in my room with my roommate Kodi, and we kept hearing sirens going past outside. Neither of us really thought anything ...
by Madison Baumgartner College is stressful. College is amazing. College is life changing. I never really knew what to expect heading off to college. So many people had their own experiences and advic...
by Skye Bork College felt like summer camp. Attending clubs fairs and signing up for classes, it was just like choosing a sport or arts and crafts session on a carefree summer day as a kid. From stude...
by Abigail Kunz The Freshman Secret to Success Freshman year of college is all about new experiences: roommates, cooking, time management, and hard classes. It can seem overwhelming at times, but I’...
Name: Peyton Wood Age: 18 Hometown: Houston, Texas College: Baylor University Major: BFA Theatre Performance Favorite TV show: The Office Favorite movie: Now You See Me Favorite Christmas/holid...
Name: Mara Senecal-Albrecht Age: 19 Hometown: South Burlington, Vermont College: Connecticut College Major: Dance and International Relations Favorite food: Mangoes and raspberries Favorite TV show...
Name: Abigail Kunz Age: 19 Hometown: Rigby, Idaho College: Brigham Young University Major: Early Childhood Education, Music Minor Favorite food: Caramel rice cakes, you can eat them with ...
Name: Haley Geiger Age: 18 Hometown: Ridgeley, WV College: West Virginia University Major: General Business, Minor in Theatre Favorite food Any and every type of pasta! Favorite TV show ...
Name: Kendyl Druffel Age: 18 Hometown: Colton, Washington College: Oregon State University Major: Pre-Business Favorite food: My mom’s homemade cheesecake! Favorite TV show: ...
Name: Susannah Cowley Age: 17 (I will finally be 18 by the time this is published!) Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona College: Brigham Young University Major: Spanish on the Pre-Dental track Minor: Music &nb...
Name: Quinn Busch Age: 18 Hometown: Milwaukie, Oregon College: University of Nevada Las Vegas Major: Chemistry pre-med with a minor in gender and sexuality Favorite food: Gluten Free Mac...
Hi everyone! My name is Jaymie Bianca and I am the Distinguished Young Woman of Connecticut for 2017! I am currently an eighteen-year-old freshman at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut and orig...
Name: Madison Baumgartner Age: 18 Hometown: Bismarck, North Dakota College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Major: Animal Science with a Pre-Vet emphasis Favorite food: potatoes: fries, hash br...
Name: Neha Arora Age: 18 Hometown: Madison, Mississippi College: Emory University Major: Chemistry, Pre-Med Favorite food: Popcorn Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy Favorite movie: Princess Di...
Name: Skye Bork Age: 18 Hometown: Washington, DC College: Columbia University Major: Economics and Math Major Favorite food: Any kind of pasta! I love basil pesto and spicy marinara sauces. My ...
Samina Abdullah, Iowa Although I didn’t love having to hit the snooze button at 5:45 a.m., I did have a lot of fun at my radio interview this morning on the one and only Uncle Henry show. My roomm...
Susannah Cowley, Arizona It’s hard to believe it has been more than a week since our arrival here in Mobile! Ever since we as Distinguished Young Women set foot off our flights and were welcomed b...
Mary Elizabeth Royce, Montana Tic. Tic. Tic. Tic. The alarm clock beeps us awake. It’s 6:20 AM and my roommate Rachel and I hop out of bed, immediately shuffling over to the kitchen where the aroma ...
Maddie Lukomski, South Dakota Hey Diary, I’m not typically one for journaling, but I felt grateful for this opportunity to put my thoughts into written word since that’s what I love most about li...
My Sweet Journal, I’m currently writing this next to a giraffe. My host home is beyond amazing, and one of the many perks of staying in the Greene’s kind company is spending time with their giant ...
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