Islam vs. Society on Mental Heath
byIn our culturally-driven societies, many Muslims seem to think that with lack of faith, mental health problems arise. Our society views people with mental health…
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What You Need to Know About the Anti-Vaccine Movement
byThe anti-vaccine movement is becoming more popular every day. What are the outcomes of such a movement on the health and economy of a…
Connecting Youth to Nature, Naturally
byHave you ever wondered how you can be part of something bigger? Here we explore the importance of having the UAE youth immersing themselves…
Life Abroad, Demystified
byDo we do ourselves a disservice by sticking with groups that look like us when studying abroad? Or are we better of integrating with…
Where Does Gender Equality Begin?
byWomen have made great strides in the workforce, breaking barriers and fighting for their rights, but why are they still stereotyped when it comes to…
The Parent-Children Generational Gap: What We Text and What We Really Mean
byA sociolinguistic perspective on the style differences between the older and younger generations when it comes to texting. As a language student and a…
The Race for Our Children to Grow Up
byLooking at how the changing social and technological advances are putting pressure on children to grow up at a faster pace. Many of the…
Why Grinding At School May Be Detrimental
byThere is a fine line between working hard and overworking, and the latter, according to Dr. Damour, has detrimental effects on a student’s self-esteem….
Personal Development Plans for All Ages
byLooking at how Personal Development Plans can be incorporated into an individual’s learning journey from an early age. A Personal Development Plan (PDP) is…
The Consumption Identity
byThere is nothing more real than the intangible aspects of mankind; pain, identity, consciousnesses, awareness, and our relationships with people rather than objects. The…
Changing the Conversation: Straight A’s vs Learning
byCan you imagine how our schools will look like if more teachers started praising students for their effort in learning rather an A+? I…
When The Thought of Future Induces Anxiety
byExploring the youth’s mental health as a result of all the stress their community and environment puts on them. I’m approaching the end of…
The War of Fake News on GCC and How Not To Fall For It
byThe importance of understanding the war of fake news, and learning how to arm yourself against it. Today’s political landscape is getting grayer and…
Are You Equipped With The Right Skills For The Future?
byAs robotics and artificial intelligence change the landscape of the job market, what do we need to keep succeeding in our careers and businesses…
Islamophobia And Hijabophobia: How It All Started and Why You Should Care
byIs Hijabophobia as scary as it seems? Why does America fear Muslims? Exploring misconceptions and challenging Muslim stereotypes. How many times have you witnessed the…
The Youth Leveraging the Power of Vulnerability in Open Mic Nights (@BSpace4)
byWhat is the open mic night culture all about? And how is it empowering the youth in today’s world? I was recently invited to…
Unpleasant Insinuations
byCan insinuations be malicious? and what kind of effect do they leave on the receivers and what do they imply about the aggressors? “How’s…
When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A …
byHigh school students are still trying to shape who they are as individuals and yet need to make a decision that will define who…
The Fight For Ethnic Feminism
byRecounting stories from Instagrammers of different ethnicities and nationalities, we see that racism and sexism are part of every woman’s daily life. Women cannot…
Are You Afraid Of The Dark?
byHow childhood fear of the dark continued into the author’s adulthood and one mode of coping with any fear in children. Most childhood fears…