Cultural Event #2 "The Gods Must be Crazy"
In the hysterical, yet inspiring 1980’s comedy, The Gods Must be Crazy, writer/director Jamie Uys does a marvelous job in contrasting the life of tradition versus that of modernity. He portrays...
View ArticleLife as a "Beijinger"
Imagine a society focused around success and arrogance; people only strive to achieve what is best for themselves, and all those lesser than them are hated and viewed as scum. There is especially no...
View ArticleCultural Event #3: Conversations on Diversity
Today on Wednesday, April 6th 2016, three very brave, young, undocumented students informed me, along with many others of the hardships they have had to face throughout their lives, and especially in...
View ArticleCollectivism vs. Modernity
Within China, most citizens have had a goal driven mentality in life to become not just a Beijinger, yet the most successful, well respected Beijinger of them all; as more and more people keep adding...
View ArticleCultural Event #4: Choosing My Life
Im sure at some point in your life you have been asked, “What do want to do when you’re older?” This question probably put some level of anxiety in your head wondering, “What d...
View ArticleMy Happiness Comes from Me
Think about the last thing that you attempted by yourself and failed; would’ve having someone help you made it easier? Now ask yourself, do you really want there help? Why do we as humans consta...
View ArticleCultural Event #5: Hip-Hop's Takeover
When you listen to most hip-hop on the radio today, what do you think of when listening to the lyrics? Do you think what the artist is saying to the community is valuable or portraying a message wort...
View ArticleIs that a UFO
Do you ever find yourself caught wondering what your true meaning in life is? Look back at how you’ve spent your time in the last day, week, year, or even decade and ask , “Would I want to...
View ArticleWhat's Gone?
Look back at a time in which you felt something was missing from your life; it could be from a year ago, a week ago, or even from your present life right now; for me this missing thing is a sense of...
View ArticleThe Reason Why
Imagine yourself walking rather fast down a street, worried about how late you are to the movie theatre where your date has been waiting for you impatiently. Your phone has been constantly ringing,...
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