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My Insights from Israel: Economic Effects of the War
Hi everyone! Or should I say, שלום לכולם! (shalom l’kulam) This past summer, I was in Israel, where I participated in an incredible internship program called Birthright Excel, which was situated in Tel Aviv. I was exposed to an entirely new side of the business world. Not only was I working for a credit card […]
Insights from Israel: The Shook and Pricing
I know I told people that I was on hiatus for the summer, but I just could not resist writing another blog, so I am back! My last post was about Isrealfest and Israel’s contribution to the global market, but what I didn’t mention was that I would indeed be there for the entire […]
2014 NFL Draft Wrap Up
With two weeks passing since the NFL Draft, we can finally discuss who are the early winners and losers. I usually say you can’t see who won and lost until […]
Exoticism of Culture
Whether you are white, black, brown, a person of color, mixed race, or any other classification of race, you’ve most likely experienced the exoticism of a culture. The thing is, you most likely took it in as a compliment. The truth to the matter is, when one is “exotifying” a culture, they are actually placing […]
Conformed Behavior of Girls in NYC (and basically everywhere else!)
We live in a city where girls are taught at a young age that it is okay to verbally abuse others. When petty fights are started because of unrealistic rumors (even at the age of 5), adults tend to automatically divert their attention from it, saying, “Girls will be girls”. But where does this double […]
Advocacy- Stand Tall
Advocate: noun- a person who argues for or supports a cause or policy If you walk away with only one thing from reading my blogs this past year, I hope you know how vital it is to stand up for what you believe in. Start conversations. Share what is important and interesting to …
Animal Testing Today
A few days ago, I was questioned on my views on animal testing. While it may be assumed that I would simply claim to be against it, backing up my views on vegetarianism, I actually feel as if animal testing is a necessity to a certain extent. With the help of animals, scientists and medics […]
“If you could go back to any time period, when are where would it be?”
We live in a world of material items. The 21st Century, where nothing matters but where you are. Everyone owns a computer, cell phone, iPod, and TV. We live in a world where playing games involve a handheld contraption, not going out into the sunshine. But thinking back to the 20th Century, I see what […]
2014 NFL Draft Day 2
Rounds 2 and 3 are now in the books for the 2014 NFL Draft. It has been widely known that this draft class is the deepest one in a long […]
