As the year starts to end, many of us begin reflecting on old moments without realizing it. People like to revisit moments from earlier in the year​;, looking through their camera roll, listening to songs that remind them of the start of the year, or just random memories. This emotional feeling of looking back is known as year-end nostalgia. It's a universal feeling everyone goes through every year.  Though nostalgia is present all year, it becomes much more intense in Decemb

In the world, many different cultures celebrate the festive season in unison. Different cultures, however, have their own ways of celebrating this holiday. Here are some countries that have unique customs during the holiday season.  In Japan, there is a unique yet fun tradition around the end of the year, and that is to eat fried chicken. This began when the American fast-food giant KFC launched a major campaign to enter the Japanese market during the holiday season. It was s

You’ve probably heard about the “test-optional” concept. It’s the idea that colleges no longer require SAT or ACT scores for admission. Recently, a vast majority of Ivy League schools and other institutions have officially dropped their test-optional policies, sparking divided opinions about whether this change promotes fairness or not. While some argue that standardized tests give students from different backgrounds, schools, and countries an equal benchmark to compete on, o

The unsettling silence of longing for someone isn't just the sound of their absence, but the weight of yearning for a nonexistent future together while shifting realities to one without them. People don't just leave memories behind; they replay them as storylines that will never happen–sentences that will never be spoken, jokes that will never be told, accomplishments that will never be shared–all while getting used to turning the present into the past tense. The voids left b

According to Britannica, the atheist definition of Christmas is  “a secular family holiday observed around late December that focuses on traditions … emphasizing themes of generosity and goodwill.” In other words, it is a time to spread love and compassion. However, what if we mistake this time as an excuse for reuniting,ignoring conflicts, and pretending to care? Every year friends and families get together along decorated houses and exchange gifts, acting like everything is

Artificial Intelligence has been around since 1956, when it was formally created at the Dartmouth Conference. However, early AI differs from the technology we currently have. Chat GPT, one of the most famous AIs today, was introduced by OpenAI on November 30, 2022.  According to the company, the purpose of ChatGPT is to answer users' questions, engage in respectful conversations, generate human-like text, and assist with a wide range of tasks. In theory, this idea was flawles

The recent robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris could easily be mistaken for a movie scene, but unfortunately, it is real. In just seven minutes, a group of thieves broke into the Louvre, the most famous museum in the world, and stole eight priceless pieces of jewelry that once belonged to French royalty. They used a truck-mounted ladder, cut through a window with power tools, and escaped on scooters. It sounds hard to believe that such an important cultural spot  could be r

Taylor Swift is a well-known international popstar with an outstanding and lasting career that conquered many fans around the globe. She is best known for her lyricism, and according to her fans, she is a lyrical genius, often praised for music's storytelling and emotional depth. As one of the best-selling musicians of all time, Taylor Swift inevitably faces criticism, something she has experienced since her debut album in 2006. . Taylor Swift has been in the industry for 19

How many times have you gone to an event which you really did not want to attend, just so that you would not miss out on something? We have all done this at least once in our lives, and this is due to one simple term called FOMO, or fear of missing out. FOMO is described as a feeling of anxiety caused by the thought of others living better experiences than you, or without you. This feeling is closely tied and worsened by social media, as it allows people to see what others ar

The teenagers shown in Hollywood are far from realistic. They’re played by adults, written by adults, and designed for adults to watch. Although some of the most popular TV shows are about teenagers, they still aren't accurately portrayed. Shows like Outerbanks , Gossip Girl , or The Summer I Turned Pretty  are extremely popular, appealing to both adult and teenage audiences, but they misrepresent teenagers. The widespread lack of representation leads to stereotypes and insec

Throughout the course of a lifetime, people grow, develop maturity, and connect with many types of people. However, in the process of growing up, cycles end, leaving behind memories and people. Unfortunately, this makes the process even harder and often leaves us feeling guilty and lost, since letting go also means saying goodbye to special people . Some argue this is part of the process of growing toward a better life, and in my opinion, they couldn't be more right. Growing

From a young age, many are taught that accepting uncomfortable situations is a way to be polite.  But there's a crucial issue that often goes unnoticed: people are mistaking politeness for people-pleasing. True manners are rooted in respect, both for others and for ourselves. When passivity crosses the line into self-neglect, it opens doors for greater damage. Suppressing true feelings isn't harmless politeness; it's a way to gradually weaken our sense of identity. In some ca

In today's world, people feel like they should go through life flawlessly. Throughout sports, grades, social media and life choices, “good”, “great” or “good enough" are seen as “not enough”. Everyone around us tries to show their best parts, their wins, highlights, and achievements, while the real question that goes through their heads is: “If when everyone tries to stand out, no one stands out, how do I  somehow stand out more than everybody else?” People, especially studen

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