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International perspectives

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International perspectives

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Finding home away from home: International students thrive through cultural connections at Northeastern University

Ishica Chatterjee May 24, 2024

Life as an international student can be a daunting challenge. The process of acclimating oneself to a new environment often comes with a sense of isolation and homesickness. However, finding small fragments...

A person with brown eyes and a red scarf

Navigating worlds, embracing colours

Ishica Chatterjee April 12, 2024

Every day that I wake up ready to face my academic challenges and the biting cold of Boston, a parallel version of myself awakens in India. Amongst the charming in its own right, the grayscale color palette...

Lunar New Year celebration in Boston's Chinatown

Tradition Unites: Celebrating Lunar New Year in Chinatown

Shuang Jing March 22, 2024

On Feb. 18, Boston's Chinatown Main Street organization dazzled attendees with a lively Chinese New Year celebration at the China Trade Center. At the event, artisans showcased their skills by crafting...

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Asian-American trailblazers

Ziyu Peng March 15, 2024

Asian American Trailblazers in Film webinar held by USCET on February 8 featured three accomplished speakers: Felicia Lowe, Robin Lung, and Shirley Sun, who shared their personal journeys, struggles, and...

Bianchi Mendez Dy at 'Pizza, Press and Politics', Northeastern University

Telling Asia’s story through data visualization

Jieyi “Jenny” Zhou March 4, 2024

"What does Asian-centric data storytelling look like, and how can it uplift narratives within communities themselves?" Bianchi Mendez Dy, a data storyteller for The Kontinentalist, posed this question...

Chinese cinematic metamorphosis amidst COVID-19

Chinese cinematic metamorphosis amidst COVID-19

Xinyi Song and Yuchen Hong February 22, 2024

Is the current state of the Chinese film industry a somber reflection of stagnation, or the harbinger of a new dawn?  This inquiry hangs heavy as we navigate the intricate narrative of the Chinese cinematic...

“I cannot see my future”: International students struggle to find paths to permanent residency through employment

“I cannot see my future”: International students struggle to find paths to permanent residency through employment

Audrey Michael and Heather Wang February 9, 2024

  After five years of living and studying in the United States, earning two degrees and pursuing another, Feifei Cai, a 28-year-old Chinese student living in New York City, is still struggling...

Dawn Li, up left, Madelyn Ross, up middle, Min Fan, upright, Yi Zheng, down left, and Yawei Liu, downright, discuss the Chinese students’ role in the United States on Dec. 15, 2023, via Zoom.

From the early 80s to now: Chinese students’ role in America has changed

Heather Wang, Contributor January 31, 2024

Yawei Liu was left with only $50 in his pocket after paying his tuition, fees, and rent when he first came to the United States in 1987. “I went through the Cultural Revolution in China,” said Liu,...

Karaage Fried Chicken — Japan

Winner, winner, here’s some chicken for dinner!

Ziyu Peng, Contributor October 20, 2023

Hello, winner! Wanna have chicken for dinner? Take the little quiz below to find out what kind of chicken dish might give you a pleasant surprise! Q1: Welcome to the Global Chicken Dishes tour, may...

Jaahnavi Kandula

More international students lose their lives in the US than we know

Heather Wang, Contributor October 20, 2023

The death in January of Jaahnavi Kandula, a student from India living in Seattle, attracted international attention when she was struck and killed by a police officer responding to a call. However,...

Zhang Xiao's photo exhibition "She Huo" at the Peabody Museum

Paper Hibiscus and Plastic Flame: Chinese contemporary folk traditional celebration and folk supernatural culture

Jiayi Hao, Contributor October 15, 2023

In ancient China, people held sacrificial activities on special festivals – Shehuo. While it originated from people's worship of the earth and fire, Shehuo now refers to various kinds of folk drama performed...

An interview with immigrants residing in Martha's vineyard

Voices of Migration and Opportunity: Immigrant Journeys and Triumphs on Martha’s Vineyard

Adarsh Bhat, Contributor September 27, 2023

Martha’s Vineyard – an island off the southern coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts is known for its scenic beauty, pristine beaches, and for being home to the Wampanoag tribe for over 10,000 years. The...

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