"You are young. You are healthy. Do something good."
- I don’t know which one to choose… they’re both very nice. - Maybe both! - Haha, I know… I have a friend who’s leaving New York soon, so...
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Dear Class of 2024
Instead of a commencement speech, I have a story to share with you. Two years ago, I found myself stuck in a place of profound...
What do you love about being a woman?
🌻 This International Women's Day, we're proud to highlight the diverse voices and intersectional experiences of women in our...
Why are you proud to be Black?
🖤 When asked "Why are you proud to be Black?", here's what our Black community shared with us 🙏🏿
What was the most important lesson that you learned in 2023?
🧧 As we wrap up the Year of the Rabbit (or Year of the Cat in Vietnam), we asked our members from the Asian community to share the most...
"I always hope that we see each other for our true selves..."
- You know, I believe watching traumatic news can be harmful to children, too. When 9/11 happened, I was still in kindergarten. We were...
May we all show each other what love looks like and embody it
In addition to pointing out what hate looks like and condemning it, may we all show each other what love looks like and embody it ❤️🩹❤️
The stop sign we all need
There are many things that I don’t know, but through pain and suffering, I’ve learned a few things… Please hold space for someone who’s...
"We try to donate as much as we can and keep it anonymous."
- Can I ask you guys a personal question? - Of course. Isn’t it what we’ve been doing already? Haha - Haha I know, I know… I’m just...
"They’re everything!"
- Thank you so much for the ice cream! Where are you originally from? - You’re welcome! I’m Palestinian. - Woah! So are you here by...
"I believe deep down everyone has a good heart. When people learn enough, they will change."
- Remember that guy from our college? He used to be so intense. But apparently, his brother's come out as transgender, and since then...
"Our enemy is not other people. Our enemy is hatred, violence, discrimination, and fear."
If I have to pick one out of the many takeaways from my trip to upstate New York last weekend, it is that it’s always good to let people...
"I love that about you and I just want you to be you."
- I don’t know why but I always feel like I’m on the outside of things… like, I know that I’m always different from the other kids or...
Applying for jobs? Here's what I wish I had known earlier (especially as an international student) // Zip Nguyen
The process of getting a job can be stressful for anyone, but it's particularly challenging for international students in the US. I...
Barbie
I still went to watch Barbie yesterday to give it a fair shot. The little girl in me also wanted to join the fun. As a kid, I always...
"My daughter is transgender so I'm wearing these to show my support for her."
- I love your shoes! - Oh, thank you. My daughter is transgender so I'm wearing these to show my support for her. - That's wonderful....
"They've been texting and calling me constantly after the shooting to check if I'm still ok."
- How are you feeling since the mass shooting at your school? - Thank you for asking. I'm ok… but I don't even know how to describe it,...
"but they all shared one thing in common: the people"
- I guess following the war between Ukraine and Russia must have brought back a lot of emotions for you… Did you mention that you studied...
"When I arrived in the US in 2014, I only had $5,000 with me."
- Have I ever told you why I could come to America? - I don’t think so, but I’m listening. - My family is actually very poor. When I...
"...with H1-B visas, we only have a 60-day grace period..."
- When Covid happened, I was one of the first to be laid off, which was very tough as you can imagine. I'm glad that you're sharing your...
Aging is precious
Aging is precious. Like wine, you grow with quality over time.
The importance of identifying the right questions
Oftentimes we overestimate the importance of knowing the answer right away and underestimate the importance of identifying the right...
If I have a son
If I have a son, I will tell him that a strong man shows emotions. Vulnerability and the ability to communicate one’s feelings are keys...
Women's rights are human rights.
I’m always in awe of how it comes so naturally for women to compartmentalize our mentality when facing inequality and injustice as if we...
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