social anxiety

“Sorry, My Social Battery Ran Out”: Things People with Social Anxiety Do

In this candid discussion, Polina sheds light on some of the things people with social anxiety do that often get misinterpreted as being disrespectful or disinterested.
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Polina Osipchuk

feminism, safety, text me when you get home

Text Me When You Get Home

Two months after the murder of Sarah Everard, Asiah talks about the “text me when you get home” movement and explains how we can support the women in our own lives.
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Asiah Capponi

Kindness, Rutger Bergman, Yuval Noah Harrari

Changing the World through Kindness

Cindy explores how believing in kindness can change the world. Through the lens of the ideas of Rutger Bergman and Yuval Noah Harrari, Cindy shows a new perspective on Kindness.
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Cindy Zheng

translation

Lost in Translation

Being in an international relationship allows you to discover new cultures, learn new languages, and acquire new habits. Sure, communicating is often harder than usual, but what’s life without a bit of spice? In this article, Polina shares her experience and that of some friends.
Picture of Polina Osipchuk

Polina Osipchuk

kingsday

Kingsday 2021 – A Day to Remember, and Not to Repeat

Kim tells us how The Netherlands celebrated Kingsday in 2021, as we are right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Are people still obeying the rules or did the Kingsday madness get the best of them?
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Kim Bron

Procrastination

PROcrastination: Two Sides of the Same Coin, or Two Currencies All Together

In this article, Andrada continues her series and explores the different types of procrastinators. Acknowledging the impact on psychological wellbeing, she delves into scientific research and gives insights into how to deal with procrastination.
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Andrada Pop

nyepi

Nyepi: Celebrating in Solitude

Keanaya introduces the Balinese Nyepi and talks about her experience of celebrating in solitude.
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Keanaya Chandrika

slow

Why Should We Take It Slow?

Our society is more dynamic and fast-paced than ever. Marie unfolds the reasons why the slow lifestyle is better, simultaneously giving tips on how to slow down.
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Marie Gaebel

Graduation Panics

Polina writes on the struggles of being an international student, as her graduation slowly approaches. Whether it is not being able to find an internship due to the restrictions, the stress of not having enough experience to land a job during a pandemic, or the fear of not having enough time.
Picture of Polina Osipchuk

Polina Osipchuk

Isolation, Social Media, Pandemic

Man in Isolation

Aakansha takes a new perspective on isolation, mental health, social media, and the pandemic, and gives tips on how to reach out for help.
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Aakansha Gupta

How Toxic People Around Us Affect Us

Have you ever felt exhausted or not enough because of a relationship? Ezgi tells about toxic relationships in this article.
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Ezgi Keeskin

Finding Balance – In Times of Pandemic

Marie pins down the exact implications of an unstable life during the lockdown and explains some handy tips that’ll help strike just the right balance!
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Marie Gaebel

stereotype

Why Stereotyped Images of Minorities Should Be Banned in Advertisements

Ever noticed an ad and thought instantly about how offensive it is? Nouhaila talks about exactly that as she ventures into the negativity of stereotypes in advertisements and the pessimistic impact they have on not just people but also on us as a society from achieving equality and respect.
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Nouhaila Morjani

Can You Be in a Toxic Relationship With Yourself?

Sophie shares some of her thoughts on how to reason with our inner voices and work on creating that path to self-love. After all, we often forget that some of our most toxic relationships can be with ourselves.
Picture of Sophie Kulla

Sophie Kulla

shift

Making the Shift: How I Adapted to the New Normal

Ever wondered how technology, already so many months into a pandemic, has radically changed our lives? Yes? Then, Gokce’s account of the way in which the ‘shift’ has impacted her digital studies and the way she has adapted herself is perfect for you.
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Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

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social anxiety

“Sorry, My Social Battery Ran Out”: Things People with Social Anxiety Do

In this candid discussion, Polina sheds light on some of the things people with social anxiety do that often get misinterpreted as being disrespectful or disinterested.
Picture of Polina Osipchuk

Polina Osipchuk

feminism, safety, text me when you get home

Text Me When You Get Home

Two months after the murder of Sarah Everard, Asiah talks about the “text me when you get home” movement and explains how we can support the women in our own lives.
Picture of Asiah Capponi

Asiah Capponi

Kindness, Rutger Bergman, Yuval Noah Harrari

Changing the World through Kindness

Cindy explores how believing in kindness can change the world. Through the lens of the ideas of Rutger Bergman and Yuval Noah Harrari, Cindy shows a new perspective on Kindness.
Picture of Cindy Zheng

Cindy Zheng

translation

Lost in Translation

Being in an international relationship allows you to discover new cultures, learn new languages, and acquire new habits. Sure, communicating is often harder than usual, but what’s life without a bit of spice? In this article, Polina shares her experience and that of some friends.
Picture of Polina Osipchuk

Polina Osipchuk

kingsday

Kingsday 2021 – A Day to Remember, and Not to Repeat

Kim tells us how The Netherlands celebrated Kingsday in 2021, as we are right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Are people still obeying the rules or did the Kingsday madness get the best of them?
Picture of Kim Bron

Kim Bron

Procrastination

PROcrastination: Two Sides of the Same Coin, or Two Currencies All Together

In this article, Andrada continues her series and explores the different types of procrastinators. Acknowledging the impact on psychological wellbeing, she delves into scientific research and gives insights into how to deal with procrastination.
Picture of Andrada Pop

Andrada Pop

nyepi

Nyepi: Celebrating in Solitude

Keanaya introduces the Balinese Nyepi and talks about her experience of celebrating in solitude.
Picture of Keanaya Chandrika

Keanaya Chandrika

slow

Why Should We Take It Slow?

Our society is more dynamic and fast-paced than ever. Marie unfolds the reasons why the slow lifestyle is better, simultaneously giving tips on how to slow down.
Picture of Marie Gaebel

Marie Gaebel

Graduation Panics

Polina writes on the struggles of being an international student, as her graduation slowly approaches. Whether it is not being able to find an internship due to the restrictions, the stress of not having enough experience to land a job during a pandemic, or the fear of not having enough time.
Picture of Polina Osipchuk

Polina Osipchuk

Isolation, Social Media, Pandemic

Man in Isolation

Aakansha takes a new perspective on isolation, mental health, social media, and the pandemic, and gives tips on how to reach out for help.
Picture of Aakansha Gupta

Aakansha Gupta

How Toxic People Around Us Affect Us

Have you ever felt exhausted or not enough because of a relationship? Ezgi tells about toxic relationships in this article.
Picture of Ezgi Keeskin

Ezgi Keeskin

Finding Balance – In Times of Pandemic

Marie pins down the exact implications of an unstable life during the lockdown and explains some handy tips that’ll help strike just the right balance!
Picture of Marie Gaebel

Marie Gaebel

stereotype

Why Stereotyped Images of Minorities Should Be Banned in Advertisements

Ever noticed an ad and thought instantly about how offensive it is? Nouhaila talks about exactly that as she ventures into the negativity of stereotypes in advertisements and the pessimistic impact they have on not just people but also on us as a society from achieving equality and respect.
Picture of Nouhaila Morjani

Nouhaila Morjani

Can You Be in a Toxic Relationship With Yourself?

Sophie shares some of her thoughts on how to reason with our inner voices and work on creating that path to self-love. After all, we often forget that some of our most toxic relationships can be with ourselves.
Picture of Sophie Kulla

Sophie Kulla

shift

Making the Shift: How I Adapted to the New Normal

Ever wondered how technology, already so many months into a pandemic, has radically changed our lives? Yes? Then, Gokce’s account of the way in which the ‘shift’ has impacted her digital studies and the way she has adapted herself is perfect for you.
Picture of Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

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When AI and art intersect.

Artists vs. the Machines – Is AI a Threat to Art?

exposition

Expositions at Fabrique de Lumières

A photo of journalists in today's digital age

Journalistic Privilege in the Digital Age

Descending into Dante’s Inferno: A Musical Narration by Hozier

In Our Taylormania Era – How Taylor Swift Is Shaping The World

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