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Before Complaining About Racism Abroad, Shouldn’t We First Look Inward?
It feels incredibly ironical when people ask me about my experiences with racial discrimination abroad without thinking twice about what happens in their own backyard.
‘Hamilton’: The Quintessential International Student Experience
The American musical with all of its genius writing, characters, themes, and motifs directly inspires me – an international student – to become better, and to do more.
Vande Bharat Mission: My Experience From New York to New Delhi
For all the exorbitant fares charged, there were no COVID-19 tests, the customer service was bad and hardly any social distancing measures were followed anywhere – on or off …
Of Privilege and Struggle in the Time of Coronavirus
My time in self-quarantine has starkly increased my awareness about both myself as well as the world I live in.
COVID-19: Mental Health of Students Returning From Abroad
‘Friends’ who were otherwise in constant communication suddenly stopped interacting – and so did some family members.
Indian Students Studying Abroad Face Mounting Troubles
Due to the coronavirus outbreak; students are worried about job loss, indefinite interview postponement and hiring freeze.
For Students Heading to US Colleges, the American Dream is Still Alive
When asked if they were worried about finding jobs or getting work visas, students categorically said they were going to study, nothing else.