Mina Ashaboglu
Contributing Reporter
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Thankful for my second family

Being an international student in the U.S. for Thanksgiving can be hard if all of your American friends are with their families while you’re far […]

Malia Kuo
What your Halloween costume growing up says about you

Halloween is that glorious time of year when you can become whoever you want to be. Unsure of yourself? Throw on a mask and embrace […]

Welcome to America… Face the Freshman 15!

From leaving behind friends and family, to adjusting to new classes and cultures, arriving in the United States for college brings a whirlwind of changes. […]

Jessai Flores
Welcome to America…you’re underage again!

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.