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Andrea Laurion
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Writer, Freelance
Pantnagar, Pittsburgh, Vermont
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Biography
I'm a freelance writer focused on culture, class, identity, and humor. I especially love digging into the weird little things that make us human.
culture, music current events, movies television, identity podcasts, humor books, class
Content
By Andrea Laurion| The Billfold Verified by Andrea LaurionWhen I was in eighth grade, our teacher said to our class that if we looked up the word “extrovert” in the dictionary, there would be a photo of me. I like loud activities with lots of people — concerts, dance parties, karaoke. I’m into improv, which is both collaborative and highly social.
By Andrea Laurion| Vermont Public Verified This year's Vermont Poetry Out Loud winner, Winooski High School junior Mapenzi Selemani, has a suggestion for those who are nervous about public speaking: Take your time. "Stage fright is real!" she said. Poetry Out Loud is a nationwide high school competition. It starts on the local level with classroom recitations of poems and sonnets. From there, students move on to state-level competitions.
Perspective | Tackling your to-do list? Me, neither. Here’s what I’ve learned about pandemic procrastination.
By Andrea Laurion| The Washington Post Verified When quarantine hit, I decided I was going to be one of those people who make the best of it. I checked out a dozen books from the library before it closed. I stocked up on my favorite seltzer for working at home. And of course, I made a list of all the things I wanted to get done. Time off from my busy social calendar was going to be an opportunity.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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