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Sammy Hejazi: The author giving back to international students in the workplace
As someone who did not particularly enjoy writing, Sammy Hejazi never thought he would become an author. However, an experience with an international co-op student changed his life. As someone who came to the U.S. as an international student himself, he resonated with the struggles…
[Recipe] Chicken Curry: A delicious Indian spice infused curry
This dish is my comfort food as it reminds me of home. It’s delicious and flavorful, and you’ll be acknowledged as a true curry connoisseur if you can master this recipe.
Asian-Americans speak up about racism in Asian community, Black Lives Matter
The Black Lives Matter movement has sparked global conversations about racial inequality. The Asian community in the US is now confronted with fighting systemic racism against the Black community, while fighting its own battles against racial discrimination. The Asian “model minority” narrative has been re-examined…
How long periods of isolation impact mental health and how nature can help
The view from my Boston apartment’s balcony is calming – a vast stretch of trees as far as the eye can see. Before the pandemic, the hustle of daily life left me with little to no time to appreciate it. By the time I attended…
#IRE20: Tips, panels, Q&A’s
The articles below include summaries and quotes from panels and conversations from the virtual 2020 IRE Conference. All points mentioned below, even if not explicitly mentioned in the line, are credited to the event speakers and IRE. THUR/FRI: Marginalized communities in journalism PANELS: How to…
How Northeastern students aim to break college language barriers
A student-led organization at Northeastern University is aiming to break language barriers for students and families who are non-native English speakers by translating information on university web pages from English into other languages. The LANG Initiative (Language Accessibility of Northeastern COVID-19 Guidelines) was created in…
[Recipe] Creamy Tortellini with Turkey: A twist to the traditional Italian pasta
As an Italo-Venezuelan, I am always inventing and reinventing dishes that use ingredients from the regions I come from combined with others that might not be traditional, but still go well together without compromising the flavor.
[Recipe] Limoncello Spritz: A refreshing drink
This is a perfect refreshment for a hot summer afternoon that can be prepared in no time.
[Video] 2016 to 2020: How have visa processing times changed?
For non-U.S. citizens who are seeking employment after graduation, how long does it take for you to get the visa you need? Moreover, what are the different forms you must complete for employment based immigration, and how long does it take for each of those…
Why make the world whiter? The shadow of ‘colorism’ in India
Brown. That’s the word that most people use to identify my skin tone, as well as the skin tones of Indians across the world. A seemingly simple word that doesn’t cover the wide range of skin tones that Indians have and hilariously assumes that all…
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