America and Europe- A Wide Value System Divide
Traveling across the Atlantic to neighboring Europe reveals the obvious: the US and Europe fail to see eye to eye on a majority of issues. From climate change and recycling, to public spaces, regulation, free education and healthcare, commercialization, foreign policy.. We and our European neighbors couldn’t be more different!
How the Ukraine Crisis is Key to Resolving Conflicts in Iran, Then Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon
The crisis in Ukraine has taken center stage, pushing all else down the pecking order of priorities. While the West may have been very eager to sign a nuclear deal with Iran, it’ll have to wait till the air is clear in Kyiv and European stability is restored. As for other destabilized countries, especially in the Middle East, their wait will be, unfortunately, prolonged. We’re talking Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon- in that Order!
Getting a PhD vs Getting a Job- Time to Grow Up
Not long ago, I was a young college student. Full of hope, I had dreams and a vision for the life that I aspired to lead. Little had I known that life would soon hit me hard. However, my transition to adulthood taught me a thing or two about life.
From Kyiv to DC- Ukraine Is But A Small Piece of the Jigsaw
For a brief moment in history, it seemed that Europe was stable once and for all. Now, it seems, it was all but a fleeting moment. Let’s take a step back from all the drama on TV, and instead try to make sense of events in Ukraine within the context of the international order we live in.
Workplace Evolution, Company Culture and Employee Perceptions- The End of the “Career”
In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, workplace culture is undergoing a transformation. Companies should devote much more money and effort to counter employee burnout, job dissatisfaction, toxic company culture, low pay, gender inequality, racial discrimination..
Making New Friends in the US- A Fellow Foreigner’s Advice
Making friends is an especially important aspect of life in the US. It can make or break your experience. With friends, you can enjoy memorable moments going on road trips, discovering cultural attractions, or getting wasted at house parties.. So here is how to meet people and build lasting friendships.
Parenting in a Digital Age- Raising Kids in the Age of TikTok
The world is undergoing rapid digitalization, blurring the lines separating the virtual from the real. Moreover, parents around the world are struggling to raise healthy children. How to Raise Healthy Kids in the Age of Facebook and TikTok?
10 Stereotypically “Female” Habits that Men Should Practice
Women are generally more knowledgeable and better informed when it comes to health habits, skin hygiene practices, and beauty products. But obtaining a healthy skin, for instance, can in no way be confined to a particular sex or gender orientation.
Hidden qualities of life in Europe vs US
The US leads the world in science, technology and the economy. While Europe can’t match American individualism, it offers a different set of qualities. Nature within urban spaces, cultural authenticity, high quality standards, and the landmark GDPR..
The Privilege of Being Born in Advanced, Democratic Nations
In our 21st century, a big determinant of your destiny at birth is geography. Your nationality says a lot about who you are, or who you will be.