What have we not experienced this year? Loss, failure, success, new beginnings, heartbreak, embarrassment, sadness, loneliness, happiness, adventure. Bref, the list is endless. We are closing a chapter in the story of our lives. Or maybe not just a chapter. Maybe one episode among many, woven into a long, unfolding series. Time has a way of […]
To be or not to be: This year or next? Read More »
In the back corner of my class, I would sit drenched in sweat, butterflies raging in my stomach, and a desperate urge to escape the education system, even if just for a moment. The mere mention of fortnight exams filled me with hopelessness. To me, those tests were endless torture, a tunnel with no light at
Has it gotten any better, “our education system?” Read More »
One month, two months… honestly, I’ve lost count of how many days it’s been since I last posted here. It’s crazy how time flies, especially when we postpone things. In my defense, writing has always been on my mind, but I just couldn’t get myself to settle down and type. I could easily blame writer’s
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I picked my window seat, right where I could see the beautiful lake that graces several Swiss towns, and just simply because I love window seats. It was an early Saturday morning, and I set out for my appointment in Geneva. I’d bought my travel ticket the day before and even had a pass that cut my
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I lost 615 Swiss Francs applying for a master’s degree in Switzerland. It’s a tough pill to swallow. But here is a little affirmation to make myself feel better. Our dreams are worth chasing, even if they’re far-fetched and unachievable. So basically, before you get confused, let me explain. Switzerland stands out in Europe. From its
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I’ve noticed that kids seem to pick up a new language effortlessly. What’s even crazier is that they don’t just learn the words and grammar, they also absorb the native accent without even trying. This always makes me wonder: can we, as adults, ever really speak a new language with a native accent? Or are
Can Adults Sound Native in a New Language? Read More »
People often paint adulthood as dreadful, tiring, and chaotic. We get tangled up chasing money, love, healing, and all the ever-changing pressures that tag along. Because everyone talks about these struggles, we let them become the mirror we look into daily. Yet what I treasure about growing up is the power to choose and to
I’m leaning more into the bright side of adulthood Read More »
Is our identity tied to our language, or are we just used to the personality we have when we speak our mother tongue? Lately, I’ve been feeling like a part of me is missing. The older I get, the more distant I feel from my roots. It scares me, this slow drifting away from something
A foreigner’s perspective on Identity crisis and Language Read More »
For a season, we wrapped ourselves in scarves, sweaters, stockings, and thick trousers. We lived for the warmth of our beds and the sting of hot coffee or tea on cold mornings. Rushing through the streets like lightning bolts, we were too frozen to bother with small talk or eye contact. Because in winter, the
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Life abroad can sometimes make home feel like a land far away, flowing with milk and honey. When you no longer have access to the things you grew up with, you start to realise just how much you may have taken them for granted, no matter how simple they seemed. Here are a few mundane
Home vs. Life Abroad: The Simple Things We Miss Read More »
