The Mediterranean World: A Class that Expanded My Perspectives 

The Mediterranean World: A Class that Expanded My Perspectives 

Samia Jannatul, Graduating Winter Term ’25, is a Political Science major studying at the American University of Rome this Fall 2024 During my study abroad experience, I had the incredible opportunity to take a 300-level Anthropology course titled The Mediterranean World, taught by Professor Catherine Cornet. Looking back, this class wasn’t just a highlight of … Read more

Progress Update on Learning Italian 

Progress Update on Learning Italian 

Samia Jannatul, Graduating Winter Term ’25, is a Political Science major studying at the American University of Rome this Fall 2024 Learning Italian in Rome has been a rewarding, albeit challenging, experience. Living in the Eternal City, with its bustling streets and vibrant culture, has given me ample opportunities to immerse myself in the language. … Read more

Eric Schmitt blasts ‘abuse’ of H-1B visa program, says Americans ‘shouldn’t train their foreign replacements’

Eric Schmitt blasts ‘abuse’ of H-1B visa program, says Americans ‘shouldn’t train their foreign replacements’

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., says H1-B visas are being “abused” in the U.S. and argues that many American workers are being forced to “train their replacements.” Schmitt made the comments on Fox News Sunday with host Shannon Bream, cutting against a push for more migrant workers from Elon Musk. “I think there’s an important, thoughtful … Read more

The Job Market is broken in America

The Job Market is broken in America

I’m from and currently residing in the United States, so I don’t know if people in other countries have different or similar experiences. The Job Market here is broken. It’s not that you went to college and got useless degrees, it’s not that you’re necessarily lazy or that you’re entitled. The job market is actually … Read more

People who rarely leave the house in old age usually adopt these 8 behaviors (without realizing it)

People who rarely leave the house in old age usually adopt these 8 behaviors (without realizing it)

Growing old — it’s an inevitable phase of life that we all go through. However, with aging comes changes in lifestyle, particularly for those who rarely leave the house. But what happens when you spend most of your time indoors as you age? How does this lifestyle affect your behaviors? As someone who’s spent a … Read more