Don’t Give Up on a Second Language
I grew up in an English-speaking household. As a kid, it was the only language I was exposed to. School was taught only in English and I really didn’t know enough about the world to understand th...Continue reading
How to Get Back into Reading
When I was in middle school, I was obsessed with reading. I’d go through books like I had nothing to do. I'd come home from the library carrying stacks of science fiction and dystopian novels ready ...Continue reading
Why You Should Be Taught How to Sew
In middle school, taking a sewing class was required. It was a part of a family and consumer science class where we learned basic house skills – predominantly cooking and sewing. It was surprisin...Continue reading
Why You Need to Branch Out When it Comes to Music
Music is a pillar of society. It’s hard to say when it became an integral part of how we live. It was long before any of us were born. As we’ve transitioned through generations, music has changed ...Continue reading
Activism Isn’t Just for the Younger Generation
Maybe you have no clue who Greta Thunberg is. But it’s possible you’ve heard some talk about her. About how she sails in a boat across continents in order to stay environmentally friendly. Or p...Continue reading
If You’ve Never Been to an Open Mic Night, You’re Missing Out
My interest in open mic nights originated in high school. I’ve always loved the arts – music, dance, writing, even slam poetry. More than that, I loved creating my own work, but I never knew wh...Continue reading
Classes to Consider for Spring Semester
In college, it’s important to focus on your major and taking care of general education requirements. Since that’s what’s getting you your degree, it’s easy to get so lost in your major that...Continue reading
How To Live Fall to the Fullest
Leaves are changing color. Sweaters are coming out. Hot summer days are replaced by breezy afternoons. It’s fall – and the possibilities to embrace it are endless. I’ve always been a huge ...Continue reading
I Bought Colored Contacts Just To Try Them Out
A new trend has appeared on Instagram beauty blogs. I’m used to scrolling through make-up videos for hours, amazed by the art beauty bloggers create. Recently, an accessory to many of these beaut...Continue reading
The Corals are Dying and You Should Care
We know a lot about the impacts of climate change. The news is always speaking of the plastic on beaches, deforestation in jungles, and glaciers that are quickly melting. All of this is on land, th...Continue reading
