Written by: Sushma Sharma and Pavita Singh Isn’t it funny how two people can be speaking the same language but not understand each other? Or that they know the words the other person is saying but have no idea what they mean in a given context? If you’re a Brit who’s visited the US or …
Written by: Sushma Sharma and Pavita Singh College is an incredible opportunity to get a well-rounded education in a variety of subjects. This is especially helpful if you’re not sure exactly what you want to pursue after graduation. Many incoming college students have an interest in the performing arts and want it to be part …
Written by: Sushma Sharma and Pavita Singh One of the joys of traveling to a new place is experiencing local cuisine. Food and drink are intricately tied to culture. Alcohol is a particularly interesting aspect of local cuisine that is worth exploring if you drink. The social and cultural significance of alcohol varies around the world, which is …
Written by: Pavita Singh and Ellyn Howard Contrary to what’s shown in the media, Greek life is so much more than drunken parties and hazing. Students who choose to participate in Greek life on campus also get to enjoy community service opportunities, school spirit activities, lively events with other campus organizations, and most importantly, a sense of …
Written by: Sushma Sharma and Pavita Singh Digital algorithms powering sites such as JDate, shaadi.com, AsianDate, and Bae have taken over the favorite pastime of Jewish shadchamin and rabbis, Indian and Asian aunties and uncles, and Black elders, respectively. The extensive questionnaires and filters built into dating apps are doing what matchmakers once did. And while many of these matchmakers …
Written by: Sushma Sharma and Pavita Singh Going off to college is a tough transition for most students, and having a physical disability can make this transition even more challenging. Having a physical disability should not be an obstacle to obtaining the best education you possibly can. Fortunately, several colleges have made significant strides throughout …
Written by: Sushma Sharma and Pavita Singh Have you ever watched Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan movies and just been in awe of their amazing moves? Do these films give you hope that good is more powerful than evil? Have you felt inspired by the moves and wished you could do them yourself? As it turns out, you …
Written by: Sushma Sharma and Pavita Singh Are you aspiring to be a doctor? If so, you probably want to start thinking about applying to colleges with strong pre-med programs. The schools with the best pre-med programs are typically characterized by rigorous math and science courses, access to clinical experience, opportunities for research, and medical school acceptance rates. …
