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Global nomad, and former IDF sniper, Arina Merkulova, offers cultural advice for thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic. credit: Arina Merkulova

My earliest childhood memory is a jumbled concoction of airport images. Rough landings on rocky tarmac and the irritatingly redundant voices over the loudspeaker announcing gate changes. Delayed departure times. Layovers, turbulence and sleeping on leather benches — the arm-rest sharply stabbing me in the ribs. Duty-free perfume samples. Metal detectors. Overweight luggage. Airsick bags. Passport control — my eyes heavy and legs shaky, as I slowly waddle forward in the crowd, waiting for my turn. A deep grumbling in my stomach lets me know I’m either hungry or nauseated.

Remembering Fall: As a Third Culture Kid, for as long as I can remember, fall has been my favorite season. Something about the overcast skies and the way the air suddenly smells crisp always strikes me as comforting. I love […]

When I was a kid, I had a pretty clear picture in my head of what my future would look like. I would get married, and have a family, and live in a suburban home, like “normal” Americans did; just […]

The Olympic Games: it’s only during these games that the world gets to compete and experience each countries highest trained competitors together on “one stage”. Separated every two years, the Olympic Games have been going on since the 8th century beginning […]