"Everyone should have a blog. It's the most democratic thing ever."
Jessica Cutler
I stumbled a lot to find the correct title for this blog post, then I remembered the New York Times’ bestseller Difficult Conversations about human interaction negotiating difficult discourse. Dr. Chilligerian recommended us to read it in our leadership class this fall at Heller School (Brandeis University).
The immigrant experience is oft-documented by cultural historians, sociologists, and economists. They delve into the distinct joys and difficulties faced by non-American individuals, journeying to “make it big” in the “land of opportunity.” In today’s rapidly globalizing community, there is another generation of American individuals that requires recognition.
Around this time last year, I was celebrating the holidays by myself in my apartment in Durham, NC (my roommate and most of my friends went home for the holidays). It is not as bad as it might sound to some people because I appreciate the tranquility and my time alone. Spending the holidays by myself helped me reflect on my journey and the next step I need to take.
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