<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Michelle’s Portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Showcasing My Journey and Impact]]></description><link>https://www.michellehristea.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:03:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.michellehristea.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[On my exchange trip to Rabat, Morocco for Model UN ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In March 2026, I traveled to Morocco alongside eight other students selected to represent TFS at the AMMUN conference in Rabat. Over the eight days I spent living with a host family, I immersed myself in Moroccan culture by trying traditional foods, visiting local markets, adapting to a different lifestyle, and exploring historical sites. During the first few days, I got to know my host family and experienced authentic Moroccan dishes such as tagine and harira, along with traditional mint...]]></description><link>https://www.michellehristea.com/post/on-my-exchange-trip-to-rabat-morocco-for-model-un</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2b17a072d140cb959b34e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:18:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_56716f75577073757a6945~mv2_d_4703_3134_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lmhristea</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On my Youth Uplift website ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In February 2026, I created Youth Uplift,  a website intended to promote charity initiatives to make students aware of the many opportunities available to them to make a difference and to give back to communities in need. The charities I selected to promote on my website are Horizons for Youth , CAMH Sunrise Challenge  and Sick Kids Hospital . CAMH Sunrise Challenge was introduced to me last year by my mom and she inspired me to continue to expand my involvement with other organizations. When...]]></description><link>https://www.michellehristea.com/post/on-my-youth-uplift-website</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b7153fbae3e8001617dd1a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:39:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d8eb94007b114d6d8f8b3f1d0fbe9237~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lmhristea</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Duke of Ed Bronze Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 10th 2025, I embarked on a four-day canoe trip in Algonquin park. This first-time camping adventure pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me reach new goals I never thought I was capable of.  In the week leading up to the trip, I spent hours researching useful tips, what to bring and wear, how to stay warm at night while sleeping outside and even the difference between a bow and stern. My mom and I also went from store to store making sure I had all the necessary equipment so we...]]></description><link>https://www.michellehristea.com/post/on-duke-of-ed-bronze-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b6ea7330db5401f4effa7e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:21:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_673bfbf29a2845398669e81eb7c6b9a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lmhristea</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ On the CAMH Sunrise Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I committed to rising with the sunrise for a week, I was not thinking about a fundraising target. I was thinking about the kids around me - teenagers my own age - who wake up every single morning already carrying the weight of anxiety before the day has even begun. Youth anxiety is not a distant statistics. It is in our classrooms, in our friendships, in the silences between people who do not know how to ask for help. I wanted to do something small but real - to show up every morning as...]]></description><link>https://www.michellehristea.com/post/personal-reflections-on-the-camh-sunrise-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b638704898c9cce5a3646b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:44:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2d494d6c76394a6c623234~mv2_d_5347_3565_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lmhristea</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Horizons for Youth gift drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standing at the shelter with fifteen boxes of clothing and everyday necessities, I was struck by something I had not fully anticipated -  a deep and humbling awareness of my own privilege. I have never had to wonder whether I would have a warm place to sleep or the basics i need to get through a day. Many young people my age have never known that certainty. That moment did not make me feel guilty. It made me feel responsible - responsible to keep showing up, to keep noticing, and to never...]]></description><link>https://www.michellehristea.com/post/personal-reflections-on-delivering-boxes-to-horizon-for-youth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b639b2d1b1d9cdf2180ada</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:44:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_72eae2b058a6484f8a5b41274689ae0e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lmhristea</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>