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Carissma reflects on the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha, Moroccan culture, and honoring Juneteenth despite being away from home.
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Andre Hamelberg ’24, a chemical engineering and mathematics major, shares his passion for traveling and learning languages. Growing up in a multicultural family, he initially struggled with his identity but now embraces it, crediting his parents for shaping his character.
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Alex Zhindon-Romero despised everything about how he was brought up until his trip to Ingapirca in Ecuador. Everything was unraveled and it left him embracing his Indigenous heritage.
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Sabrina reflects on the differences and similarities at ETH Zũrich and MIT after studying abroad. She writes about reverse culture shock, work life balance, and more!
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Kidist reflects on the concept of home. Living in London rekindles her passion for learning and personal growth, leading her to prioritize self-care and creativity.
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Sabrina Su recounts her experience studying at ETH Zürich in Switzerland, emphasizing the diverse environment, language learning opportunities, difference in academic style, cultural immersion, and more.
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Lyne shares their personal exploration of heritage and individuality while in London. They also examine the influence of American culture on their identity, highlighting the struggles of cultural assimilation versus community preservation.
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Marco paints a vibrant portrait of life in Mexico City, where weekends are relaxing, and the LGBTQ+ community lives openly and free.
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Being in Spain helped Valeria explore her Latina identity and she found Barcelona’s acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community liberating and uplifting.
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