By Laura Ionescu (YYGS Alumna 2020) I had mingled with the possibility of studying politics, law, philosophy, economics and literature at university. I had done everything in my power to create an internationally-recognized platform for actively-involved youth: hARTS magazine. I wanted to take part in something that would encompass both of these worlds and allowContinueContinue reading “Yale Young Global Scholars: DISCOVERING YOURSELF”
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Brooklyn | Awakening or Awareness?
on the novel by Colm Toibin by Laura Ionescu Toibin has used his novel, Brooklyn, as a platform through which he can share his perspectives and insightful views on awakening, realization and new opportunities. Through the relationship between Rose and Eilis, Toibin has enabled himself to express his complex ideas on different though-processes we areContinueContinue reading “Brooklyn | Awakening or Awareness?”
Artistic Manifestations during a Pandemic
by Karina Alexandra Artistic manifestations play an important role in our society because they allow people to share their ideas, emotions and take on the outside world. They are capable of sending messages full of meaning through music, painting or theatre and let the audience connect with that message. Therefore, these manifestations are often seenContinueContinue reading “Artistic Manifestations during a Pandemic”
Spanish Around the World
by Violeta Mihai Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world (after Mandarin Chinese) with 500 million native speakers worldwide, and also the second when it comes to second languages. It is one of the most romantic ones, and knowing just a bit of it opens up to you countless opportunities for travel,ContinueContinue reading “Spanish Around the World”
MAHBUBA SUMIYA | Was it Love at First Sight?
“E…” I said, staring at the biggest letter at the top of the eye chart, when the lady in awhite coat asked what I could see. Everything below that was blurry for me. At the age of eleven, I was officially diagnosed with severe myopia. The optometristconstantly changed the lenses while I was asked toContinueContinue reading “MAHBUBA SUMIYA | Was it Love at First Sight?”