Katerina Mansour Staff Writer I grew up in France. I lived there until I was 16 years old. And while I was growing up there, I frequently heard about the ways in which France had changed over the past couple of decades due to the increased Arab population. It was something that was frequently talked about at dinner tables, at school, during every political debate … Continue reading The rise of the National Front in France
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer The subject of refugees remains in the forefront of today’s headlines. Put simply, it is a hot topic of conversation and a highly debated issue in politics that has caused much controversy worldwide. Many U.S. and European conservatives have taken platforms that oppose any acceptance of refugees. And, in light of the recent sexual assaults involving refugees that … Continue reading The world should embrace refugees, not vilify them
Katerina Mansour Staff Writer I recently returned from a six-month stint studying abroad and volunteering in South Africa at the University of Cape Town (UCT). One of the first things I noticed when arriving there was the issue of race. It is also one of the first things local college students brought to my attention as being a continuous problem in the … Continue reading South Africa and the legacy of Apartheid
Katerina Mansour If after reading this title you thought to yourself: “Stress? That’s crazy! Studying abroad is all about fun. I’m not gonna stress about anything!” then I hate to break it to you, but you’re dead wrong. No matter who you are, it’s almost guaranteed that you will stress out and become incredibly frustrated during your first few weeks studying abroad. I’ve traveled extensively … Continue reading Studying Abroad: 6 stress management tips
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