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Four Program Assistants. Three Countries. One I-House. Countless Memories. Infinite Love.
I have just about two weeks left at I-House and am beginning to feel very emotional about it. Every time I step into the dining hall, I am beginning to count down the days before I will have to bid … Continue reading
Sweet Beginnings: A Night to Remember at I-House
The Anticipation A little over a week ago, as I sat with a friend, we eagerly awaited the release of tickets for the Sunday Supper. My friend had set multiple alarms to ensure she didn’t miss the reservation window. To … Continue reading
Beyond Pink and Blue: Why We Need to Rethink Gender Stereotypes
Did you play with either Barbies or Hot Wheels as a child? Were your birthday decorations mostly either pink or blue? Do you remember watching mostly fairy tales or superhero movies? I distinctly remember my childhood inundated by Barbies and … Continue reading
Stress Awareness Month
What exactly is Stress Awareness Month? Stress Awareness Month is observed annually during the month of April. This month’s goal is to promote strategies for managing and reducing stress while also increasing public knowledge of the causes and consequences … Continue reading
Inclusive Technology
Why is it important? Have you ever used a website or mobile app that was difficult to navigate? Maybe the text is too small, the button is hard to click on, the color is hard to see, or other confusing … Continue reading
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Women’s International Day: History and Importance Around the World
What is celebrated on the 8th of March each year? The 8th of March is a day of action, awareness, and mobilization dedicated to the fight for women’s rights, equality, and justice. Ultimately, the goal is to create a world … Continue reading
The Rise of Antisemitism
Many Jews do not feel safe because of the rise of antisemitism worldwide. Indeed, antisemitic acts reached a ten-year high in 2021, according to a report released by the Jewish Agency and the World Zionist Organization. Nearly 50% of antisemitic acts … Continue reading
One Step After Another: My Story of Living with a Rare Health Condition
Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Anti-Body Disease. This is probably the first time you have ever come across these non-sensical string of words. However, this is what my existence pretty much revolves around. I had my first attack of this rare neurological … Continue reading
Confronting Colorism and Healing from the Damage Caused by it
I lived in different cities across India as I was growing up. While I am originally from the South of the country, where darker skin is more common. However, I spent most of my childhood in the Northern part of … Continue reading
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Black History Month: Celebrating African Americans
Black History Month celebrates the legacy, contributions, and achievements of African Americans. It is observed every year in the month of February in the United States and Canada as African American History Month, and as African and Caribbean History Month … Continue reading
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I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 