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When I first came to the U.S. at 16, I didn’t know much about the education system here. So when it was time to apply for college, I just looked at school names and locations, thinking they were all kind of the same. Spoiler: they’re not. Every university in the U.S. has its own focus, and choosing…
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I’ve always loved talking to people and hearing their stories. These days, between work, family, and limited weekend hours, I don’t have the chance to meet new people like I used to. But my curiosity hasn’t gone anywhere. So if you have a little free time, I’d love for you to share your story in…
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Since he left, the world hasn’t changed, but everything feels different. I still have the same job. I still wake up to the same routine, drive the same route to work, and return to the same house, to the same family. My schedule hasn’t shifted one bit. And yet, every moment feels offbeat, like I’m…
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Last week, two of my colleagues were laid off with very short notice. It was heartbreaking. We had grown close, shared laughter and long workdays, and supported one another through challenges. They had been with the company longer than I had, and in many ways, they helped shape the team I was lucky to join.…
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Song by Lord Huron I am not the only travelerWho has not repaid his debtI’ve been searching for a trail to follow againTake me back to the night we met And then I can tell myselfWhat the hell I’m supposed to doAnd then I can tell myselfNot to ride along with you I had all…
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I recently saw an article criticizing Lisa from BLACKPINK, saying she was “talentless” and didn’t deserve to be paid $40,000 for one movie episode. To be honest, I’m not a hardcore fan. I like some of BLACKPINK’s songs, but I wouldn’t call myself a Blink. Still, reading that headline made me upset. Whether or not…
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Everywhere we look, there is a hierarchy. In schools, there are gifted tracks and remedial classes. In universities, there are rankings, some Ivy, some safety. Cities have wealthy neighborhoods and overlooked districts. Even hospitals have hierarchies, from prestigious research centers to underfunded community clinics. But why? Why do humans seem to organize everything, from people…
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We often label people as “bad” based on their actions, choices, or how they hurt others. But I find myself wondering: Were they always this way? Or did they become who they are because no one helped them when they needed it most? I’ve met people who others wrote off as selfish, rude, or even cruel.…
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When I was 16, I made a decision that would shape the rest of my life. I left Vietnam and moved to the United States, not because I had to, but because I wanted to. I wanted to experience the world, to challenge myself, to see what I was made of outside the familiar rhythms of home.…
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Traditions are powerful. They can hold families, communities, and entire cultures together. They mark the passing of time, honor our ancestors, and give life meaning through rituals that span generations. Lighting candles on birthdays, gathering for family dinners, celebrating New Year’s with specific customs—these small acts can carry deep emotional significance. They connect us to…