Dear Aunty & Uncle, Last time, we talked about Policing. Now, some of you may be thinking, “this will all phase out and people will start forgetting about it.” But I want us to remember that this movement and these conversations are not going to end as we wrap up this series. Today, let’s talk about …
Dear Aunty & Uncle: Let’s Talk About Solidarity
Dear Aunty & Uncle, Last time, we talked about Black Lives Matter. Now, some of you may be thinking “this isn’t even about us, so why should we care about all of this?” And I understand that it can be difficult to see why we should make an effort to do more if it doesn’t seem …
Be the Friend You Needed!
Losing a loved one is beyond a doubt one of the hardest things many people have to experience. These moments are clearly difficult for the ones who are grieving the loss in different ways and for different amounts of time. What sometimes gets overlooked is how difficult it can also be for the support systems …
Law School 101: Being a South Asian in Law
Imagine going from being the President of the Indian American Student Association with over 400 members at the super diverse University of Michigan to being President of the South Asian Law Student Association with less than 20 members at the not so diverse Washington University. It was definitely a culture shock for me, to say …
Understanding Loneliness and Its Harmful Effects
One of my friends wanted me to share this video with all of you and I’m so glad he sent this to me today! I highly encourage you to take out a few minutes to watch this short and informative video on understanding the signs, science behind, and effects of loneliness. I won’t say much …
You’re Not an Expert: You’re Learning Everyday
“But you’re an expert now. You don’t need my help!” This is part of a conversation that I had about a year ago when I had reached out to someone for some advice on what I was going through at the time. I never really thought about this statement (well relatively, compared to how much …