Tag: culture

An Informal Anthropological Perspective on Millennials Killing Things, Part 2

January 6, 2019

How timely is it that this article by Anne Helen Peterson on Buzzfeed was published while I’m working on my series about millennials killing things?   The essay, titled “How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation,” is insightful, emotional, and in my opinion, spot-on. I highly recommend it. I may have to write my own essay … More An Informal Anthropological Perspective on Millennials Killing Things, Part 2

An Informal Anthropological Perspective on Millennials Killing Things, Part 1

January 4, 2019

When I’m not sure what to write about, I can always count on the internet for plenty of random inspiration. One of my favorite online trends from the past couple of years is the idea that millennials (people aged approximately 18-30? 20-32?) are “killing” various things, usually by failing to spend their money. Being a … More An Informal Anthropological Perspective on Millennials Killing Things, Part 1

What is Next for 2019

January 1, 2019

  “Everybody arrives on this planet with unique desires, gifts and talents, and as you journey through life, your job is to discover what yours are, to nurture them, and to bloom into the most authentic, gleeful, and badassiest version of yourself.” – Jen Sincero, You are a Badass 2019 Calendar   In 2019 I … More What is Next for 2019

Attitude Adjustment: The Best Advice I Ever Received About Culture Shock

December 31, 2018

Back in 2014 I was a Junior in college preparing to go abroad for a semester in South Korea. Even though I was beyond excited, I was also nervous about having to adjust and live in a new place for six months.   During that time I was taking a Linguistic Anthropology course, and the … More Attitude Adjustment: The Best Advice I Ever Received About Culture Shock

8 Short but Insightful Documentaries Covering International Issues

December 27, 2018

I often find myself watching short documentaries during my spare time to learn more about current events and issues around the world. The following are some of my favorite documentaries from this past year. Some are inspiring, some are infuriating, and many are both. All are around 20 minutes long (or less) and available to … More 8 Short but Insightful Documentaries Covering International Issues