Yale Daily News

Arriving in the U.S. for college comes with a whirlwind of new experiences — classes, dorm life, dining halls and, of course, parties. For many international students, nights out in America feel like stepping into a completely different world. It’s not just the places or the people that are new, but the entire going out culture: from what we wear, to how we get ready, to what we carry with us. Back home, whether it’s in Brazil, Portugal, the Philippines, Turkey, or wherever we’re from, the night starts late, the fashion is excessive and getting ready is a ritual of glamor, chaos and excitement.

October 3, 2024

Brazilian philosopher Djamila Ribeiro brings her bestseller book “Where We Stand” to U.S. audiences.

September 29, 2024

Over the last few weeks of endless introductions, I have come to appreciate the moment when someone asks, “Where are you from?” and I get to say, “Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.” I watch their eyes light up, followed by the unmistakably American exclamation, “That’s cool!” Trying to appear humble, I respond with a casual “Yeah … ” while secretly enjoying the praise. When more questions are asked, I engage with people’s curiosities, describing Rio through its best features: no seasons other than summer, amazing music, happy people and food so fresh it puts the sweetness of Crumbl Cookies to shame. I am usually content with their dreamy version of my city as if my life is spent under the shadow of Christ the Redeemer or lounging on the Copacabana beach — to them, I’m living in a postcard.

September 19, 2024

If you had ears at the end of Summer 2024, you would have caught wind of two buzzwords dominating conversations: “mindful” and “demure.” You may […]

September 13, 2024