FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is Youthink?
Youthink Magazine is a monthly magazine that is distributed throughout high schools in British Columbia and Alberta. The goal of Youthink is to connect the diverse teen population with a common, positive magazine that is written entirely by high-school students.

What is Youthink.ca?
A complement to Youthink Magazine, Youthink.ca is the perfect cyber hangout for the magazine’s readers and writers to have their voices, opinions and interests represented. Featuring monthly contests, career opportunities and articles written by teens for teens, Youthink.ca provides youth from different schools and backgrounds the ability to connect with their peers.

Who can send articles to Youthink for consideration to be published?
Any student from a BC or Alberta high school!

Who can send articles to Youthink.ca for consideration to be published?
Any student in Canada.

How do I become a regular writer?
Any student from a BC or Alberta high school can apply to become a regular writer. Click here for complete details (link to How to Get Involved/Regular Writer page).

Just want to send in an article?
No problem! Just check out this page so you know what to do (link to submit page).

Does Youthink hold writing contests?
There are at least two writing contests in every issue. One is called our Question of the Month contest. The other writing contest is the Athlete of The Month, and is sponsored by The Dog’s Ear.

How can I get my picture in the paper?
You can send pictures of you with your friend(s) into two sections: School Life and Question of the Month. Simply email submit@youthink.ca with your photo and all the names of the students in the photo as well as the name of the school you attend. Victoria students must also fill out this form (link to Victoria PDF waiver – might have to also link to other waiver forms).

I’m not a strong writer, is there another way to participate?
You can act as a liaison for your school. Take surveys of your friends and peers, tell us what’s going on at your school (interesting fundraisers, accomplishments of your school, etc.) and the best part is you don’t have to be a great writer. Help as little or as much as you like, earn work-experience hours or not!

Looking for work experience?
You can earn hours at your school as a school liaison, or as a student journalist in our offices, as long as you go to a participating school, and as long as your work-experience teacher agrees. Work experience must be booked through a sponsor teacher.

Wondering if your school is a participating school?
With over 400 participating high schools in BC and Alberta, chances are your school is involved. If your school isn’t on the list, it is easy (and free) to become involved. Call us at 604-299-7311 to get involved or email submit@youthink.ca.

Why are there ads in Youthink?
The ads keep Youthink free. There is no government funding behind Youthink.