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Mormon Missionaries
The notion of religion has existed since the beginning of time. Several people around the world identify with a religion. For some, religion gives them hope and a sense of belonging. Growing up, my family was Mormon. My dad and […]
Passport Problems: Dubai Resident Explains One of the Challenges of a Global Lifestyle
It’s a symbol of patriotism. It’s full of pages that get stamped from all over the world. It’s a piece of identification. A passport is something so small, yet holds great value. However, for British citizen Chris, obtaining one for […]
Earthquake: Tragedy That Leads to Unity
An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale rocked Guatemala this week, with tremors felt as far away as El Salvador and Mexico. In the quake’s aftermath, people took to social media to document the damage. For those who felt […]
Colin Kaepernick: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
A little boy born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin soon became one of the most talked-about quarterbacks in the NFL. According to the author of an article posted in The New York Times, Colin Kaepernick was born to a white mother and […]
Being Multicultural Really Matters
The world is a complex, multicultural space. It’s composed of different continents and countries. If there’s one thing all of these different places have in common, it’s that they are all inhabited by people. These people have different backgrounds. The […]
How Culture Can Influence a Designer’s Fashion
For fashion designers and moguls around the world, culture is a factor that influences the design of a fabric. This is especially true for instructor Dr. Carol Engel-Enright, who has an extensive background in design entrepreneurship and social enterprise. In […]
Life in Merida, Yucatan – As Told by Diana Vega
Merida, Yucatan is located in the southern tip of Mexico. The city inhabits almost 830,000 people. It’s located on the opposite side of Cancun. Thus, it’s easy to imagine how beautiful and breathtaking the area is. Born and raised in […]
Life Across Borders
When Jesus and Rosa Parra immigrated to the United States, they had no idea of the things that were to come. Their journey from Mexico to the land of the free was thrilling, yet shocking at the same time. Jesus […]