Over the summer, I went to Washington D.C., as a part of an internship program called The Fund for American Studies, TFAS. During my time in this program, I found myself at all times busy and relaxed. My favorite event as a part of the program was the scholarship dinner that I got to go […]
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Nowadays, it is not a mystery that doing sports, having good nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle plays an essential role for everyone. No matter where you are from, your age, your gender, etc. It is crucial to find a balance in your routine, including this mentioned part. Both factors are pivotal in promoting overall
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I am truly an expert in the art of procrastination. This is a gamble I’m willing to take. Sometimes I don’t win, letting my grades and mental health slip, but it works out most of the time, so I keep procrastinating. Something is exciting about doing work at the last minute—the race against time. You
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As an international student, I expected to face bigger challenges in language and academics, but the real surprise came in the form of everyday interactions. Who knew that personal space, casual greetings and even the size of meals could feel so foreign? One of the first things I noticed was how friendly people were, but
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It is a reality that a huge number of international students in the USA are taking advantage of the great opportunity offered by this country to pursue a university career thanks to sports or a good academic level or results. As a result, we can see students from around the world in different universities practicing
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I don’t think that I am alone when I say that I like fun things. I enjoy having fun with other people, or by myself; I am perfectly comfortable with going to watch a movie by myself. Some experiences are meant to be experienced by yourself. A prime example of this is the video game
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Hair is such an important part of many people’s lives, especially Black women’s. Over the years, many styles have come in—dreads, perms, wigs and sew-ins. I had a perm in middle school, but I don’t think I fully understood what it meant at the time. I just thought it would make my hair less annoying
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Every once in a while, life feels like it’s perfect. Everything you do, everything you say, everything in and out of your control seems to fall into place. There’s also the inverse: this dreadful feeling that everything is crashing around you and no matter how hard you try, you can’t catch a break, or at
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In the world of animated movies, there generally stands two pillars: Disney/Pixar and DreamWorks. Within one of the studios, namely DreamWorks, there exists two movies at the top of the animated movie world, those movies being “Shrek” and the “How to Train Your Dragon” series. In my opinion, the “How to Train Your Dragon” movies
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One thing is evident when comparing average salaries across the United States and European nations: American workers often make more money. The average salary in the United States is constantly higher than that of other European countries; in Spain, for example, the average salary is approximately €27,000 per year, while in Germany, even wealthier than
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