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…
Today, the contrast between the modern generation and people of the last century is more and more visible. The most important reason is the emergence of electronic gadgets along with Internet access, which essentially opens the door to the world of omniscience. Undoubtedly, this entails both advantages and disadvantages. Our task is to find out…
Humans have developed artistic expression as a creative tool for problem-solving and adjusting to shifting circumstances. Many academics have argued that creating art is essential to human survival and functioning. As Picasso, one of the world’s most famous artists, said: “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off of our souls”….
“Daily Mail” named 63-year-old Hugh Laurie “the sexiest TV doctor ever”. “Esquire” wrote about 55-year-old Mads Mikkelsen, praising his high cheekbones and charismatic visuals. “Cosmopolitan” released the whole article about “hot 56-year-old Keanu Reeves on the beach”. Meanwhile, 56-year-old ( obviously, not that hot anymore) Sarah Jessica Parker is “bravely fighting with age” on the pages…
Interview with Bartomiej E. Nowak, PhD, Vistula University. He is a political scientist, he holds a PhD in Economics and is the President of the Programming Board at the United Nations Association, Poland (UNAP). Formerly, dr Nowak was the President of the Vistula Group of Universities (2020-22), Chair of International Relations at the Vistula University…