Disability inclusion in museums Museums have long been considered stewards of knowledge, culture, and history; they are places of learning that connect the past and present. The requirements of people with disabilities, however, have frequently been disregarded in the traditional design and operation of museums, leaving a significant gap in accessibility and inclusion. Disability...
READ MORE3 Questions That Will Help You Prepare For The Unexpected
Isn’t it interesting how sometimes traffic is light, and other times it is cumbersome? Where do all the cars come from? Some sections of a single morning or evening commute could be faster-moving, way below the speed limit, and others are fast. Even when you start your commute at the same time every day,...
READ MORESmall gesture, big impact: How a student ambassador showed me the goodness of humanity
The student communities, especially the international students, are more than just individuals. With us, we carry the culture, civilization, etiquette, societal values, and family values. At the same time, we explore the daily situations in life and respond using our freedom with responsibility. When we move out of our comfort zones and reach out...
READ MOREMental health from the perspective of an unemployed graduate
Mental health is one of the aspects that play an important role in the well-being of an individual. For years, the mental health conversation has been stigma in different societies. People always shy away from talking about the state of their mental health because they are trying to avoid discrimination and judgment. In this...
READ MOREGaining perspective on food allergies
Having a food allergy is common, but we don’t know as much as we would like about the condition. It’s an emerging issue, and the diagnosis of severe food allergies is increasing. As a chronic condition, food allergy has not received the awareness that it warrants globally. Believe it or not, allergies are the...
READ MORE5 ways to stay creative in your everyday life
Life is not going to stop happening just because you want to stay creative; this means that you will have to be intentional about showing up for yourself and staying creative in your everyday life. Here are a few easy and practical ways of how you can stay creative in your daily life.  Make...
READ MOREAsk these three questions to help you better prepare for the unexpected
Isn’t it interesting how sometimes traffic is light and other times it is cumbersome? Where do all the cars come from? Some sections of a single morning or evening commute could be faster-moving, way below the speed limit, and others are fast. Even when you start your commute at the same time every day,...
READ MOREHow emotions can impact our decision making process
When I was still doing my second year at university, I was called in for a psychotherapy session with the faculty-student adviser in her office. The first question she asked was this: “what are your fears?” I thought to myself, “what an odd question.” However, practically, it is one of the essential questions because...
READ MORETime for reflection in today’s rhetorical world
Who is the question, as is ‘what’ and ‘if.’ Door to door, we examine the hypotheses that lead to more questions and answers. But is this the case? Could it not be that we already have the answers within? With its over-productive mind frame, we may have forgotten them in today’s busy world. Collective...
READ MOREThe importance of celebrating life’s little goals
I am going to start by sharing a little personal experience. I had the most stressful and hectic weeks in my third and final year of undergrad. I made sure that I had planned, kept a list of the due dates, and always kept my to-do lists up to date, still instead of feeling...
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