“Where you tend a rose, my lad, a thistle cannot grow” – Francis Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden As university students, we have a lot going on in our lives. This is the time when we’re too old and too young at the same time. It’s contradictory. Too old to play in a carefree world, but…
At a time when 15-year-olds are millionaires and exaggerated beauty standards turn unfit into an object of mockery. All this makes me believe that many have at least once asked themselves: “Who am I? What have I achieved in my life?” So here are three handy ideas for reflection to nourish your spirit. Society exerts…
“I am going to study abroad!” is a phrase every foreign student has uttered with excitement when admitted to a university abroad. Family, friends and sometimes even the community rejoice for that person. Eventually, as departure approaches, it’s time to Google “what life’s like abroad” or watch YouTube videos of people who have moved to…
Interview with Louis Miletti, PhD, Vistula University (Philology) First, could you please briefly talk about your background? Who are you? Where do you come from? I am from Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea. I served in the US Army for several years. Afterwards, I obtained a PhD in Latin American literature at…
The COVID-19 epidemic has significantly altered the contemporary educational system, requiring professors and students to adjust to a new method of instruction. While some changes have been useful and others challenging. The question still stands: Was COVID-19 beneficial or detrimental to the current educational system? Due to the pandemic, schools were compelled to close and…
As exciting as the Erasmus program is, many factors must be considered when choosing the best destination. For a temporary residence, some key elements are the culture of the country, its language, social activities, academic reputation, and cost of living. Based on the above criteria, here are the top 5 Erasmus destinations in Europe. Of…
Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country in Central Asia, boasts a rich culinary heritage as diverse and seductive as its breathtaking natural environment. Kyrgyz cuisine blends elements from surrounding countries, like China, Russia, and Turkey, to reflect the nomadic background of its people. The resilience, ingenuity, and close connection to the land of the Kyrgyz people are…