Graduating from high school is a well-known life milestone. At this point in your life, one of the most frequently asked questions that you receive is “What university are you going to?” This question can be intimidating for many reasons. Some people aren’t committed to a university yet, some people aren’t pursuing higher education, and…
At the age of 17, my parents had me participate in a Turkish band because they wanted to help me get to know my culture. But as a Turkish American who grew up very divorced from her culture overall, it was a weird experience. When we tried to sing a Turkish song by the name…
Have you ever looked at a car and saw a strange or funny face staring back at you? Maybe it looked like it was smiling, or like it was just really disappointed for some reason. This is the phenomenon known as “pareidolia” (par·ei·do·lia), and originates from the Greek combination of “‘para’ (para = beside or…
The change in seasons can effect people in different ways, especially when there is a significant change, such as going from a warm season to a cold one. It’s critical to be aware of some of the things that may happen so that you’re better prepared. While we, including myself, may think that we understand…
If you are considering making a garden, you should consider starting with a native garden. There is an amazing variety of benefits that planting a native garden will bring. One benefit of native plants is that they require less water (though they will need some help during the infancy years). Through their deep root system,…