Spending Family Weekend without my family
International students are often left out of festivities, but it isn’t bad.
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Life as the elephant in the room
I’m not having a “marginalization olympics” with you.
Exploring the link between Catholic guilt and people-pleasing
As a Catholic, I’ve noticed my faith’s perpetuation of a toxic self-sacrifice culture.
Book bans will disarm the next generation of activists
Say goodbye to a better future!
Musical traditions: Assimilating to America
Crossing borders doesn’t just mean a physical change — there’s also a cultural shift.
Por fin entiendo la importancia de la representación
Nadie sabe lo que le falta hasta que lo tiene, o como diga el dicho.
‘Unpacking’ a queer identity
How a cozy puzzle game forced me to rethink my meaning of normal.
Reconciling the LA and home versions of myself
I have been taking steps to feel more at home at college.
We are not ‘family’ — you are my employer
Promoting a “work family” culture inhibits healthy work-life boundaries.
The pandemic may be over, but it’s still affecting our education
Asynchronous learning has impacted academic clarity and motivation.