admin The ability to read people is a rare and valuable skill that allows you to pick up on unspoken cues, subtle shifts in tone, and hidden emotions. People who excel at this often display heightened emotional intelligence and an acute sense of observation. These behaviors may seem minor, but they reveal your knack for understanding … Read more
Studying abroad is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it can also come with challenges—especially when managing your time and balancing academic responsibilities. Many students opt to work part-time during their time abroad to support their finances, gain experience, and improve their language skills. However, finding the right balance between work, study, and personal life … Read more
Emotional intelligence is reflected in how we communicate, empathize, and navigate relationships. People with low emotional intelligence often struggle to understand or respect others’ feelings, and this is especially evident in the phrases they use. These remarks can come across as dismissive, insensitive, or self-centered, often leaving others feeling unheard or invalidated. Here are some … Read more
Turning 60 is a milestone worth celebrating in style. It’s not just about the years lived but the stories, memories, and wisdom gathered along the way. Finding the perfect gift to honor someone’s six decades of life can feel like a challenge, but it’s also an opportunity to give something truly meaningful. Personalized Keepsakes to … Read more
If someone asks why you’re single, you may feel obliged to explain. If someone questions your career choices, again, you might feel the need to justify. But really, you don’t owe anyone an explanation for these things. According to a psychologist, there are 8 specific things that you absolutely don’t have to justify to anyone. … Read more
We are excited to announce our ISA scholarship winners for Spring 2025! Congratulations to Bryn, Caleb, Ciarrah, Delisha, Manuela, Nova, Ofeila, and Molly. From speaking Spanish in Spain to learning about Irish mythology & folklore in Galway, our scholarship winners share what they’re looking forward to most while abroad. We asked them a few questions … Read more
Two weeks ago, I received a letter from my past self. Here is my response to that letter. ____________ Re: ur in london rn, aren’t u? Yes! I’m here! We made it, Alhamdulillah (All praise and thanks to God). And no, it’s nothing like you thought it would be. Firstly, it’s devastatingly bleak here. And … Read more
Paris gets a bad rap. It is quite a controversial city—ironically similar in reputation to one of my favorite cities in the world, Portland, Oregon—for phrases like “dirty,” “overrated,” “expensive,” “well, the people there…” and more. In fact, I was about to entirely skip out on what was to be my last weekend trip I’d … Read more
Life’s richness often hides in its subtleties. Our habits, those seemingly insignificant patterns of behavior we repeat daily, can reveal a lot about our happiness or lack thereof. Deep unhappiness doesn’t always announce itself with dramatic displays of emotion. More often, it manifests in subtle habits that we adopt without even realizing it. Recognizing these … Read more
There’s a clear distinction between men with true self-confidence and those who are just pretending. The difference lies in their actions. Pretenders often overcompensate, trying to prove their worth, while genuinely self-confident men have nothing to prove. Self-confident men behave in a certain way that reflects their inner peace and certainty. They know who they … Read more