Voluntourism isn’t bad — it just has to be done right
What teaching students abroad taught me about voluntourism and cultural exchange.
Justin Bieber’s “Despacito” insults Spanish language and Hispanic culture
Bieber’s performance reveals that, for him, the Spanish language is one to make exotic.
We need to fight discrimination, not self-segregation
Self-segregation is the looming elephant in the room, especially on college campuses.
In Silver Spring, gentrification strikes close to home
Silver Spring was an amazing hub of culture that I still hold dear to my heart. Unfortunately, it has fallen prey to pockets of gentrification.
Netflix shows excel because of their diverse casts
Diversity in Netflix’s cast members allows broader audiences to connect with the shows.
We must stop victim-blaming our women
Victim-blaming will only lead to neglecting the real issue at hand.
Corporations should not commercialize social justice issues
Pepsi’s recent commercial trivialized important social issues and modern day movements.
Social media users should occasionally unplug to avoid depression and low self-esteem
Living vicariously through social media can lead to stressful overexposure.
STEM and the humanities are equally important, and should be taught together
The two disciplines teach different but equally useful skills.
The English language plays a role in dividing cultures
Language is part of our identity, and English should not be universalized throughout the world.