Back home, I never had a credit card and honestly never felt the need for one. In my country, it is also not so easy…
A personal perspective on being a first-generation student
I only encountered the term “first-gen” while studying in the United States. Learning about this term was a significant realization because it allowed me to…
Your skin care might just be the beginning of your self-care journey
Recently, I embraced self-care and realized how important it is to care for oneself, both mind and body and how doing so can benefit all…
Choosing the right PhD program: your school list
I decided long ago that I wanted to pursue a PhD in the USA, but I had no idea which school or city I would…
Budgeting on a PhD
Returning to school made me realize that one of the biggest challenges as a student is sustaining yourself financially on a very limited income. Although…
So you want to be a PhD student in the USA…
In 2018, after a two-year break from my studies where I was working around the world, I decided to return to school, not knowing that…