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Cultural Identity Among International Students

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International students often learn to answer the question “Where are you from?” in different ways depending on who is asking. The simple answer may be a country. The more honest answer may involve several places, languages, schools, friendships, and versions of the self. Studying abroad can make identity feel both richer and more confusing. A student may become more aware of their home culture only after leaving it. Food, humor, family expectations, holidays, and communication styles suddenly stand out. At the same time, the student begins adapting to a new…

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Screen Addiction and Attention Span

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Many students joke that they have no attention span anymore. The joke is funny because it feels true. We sit down to study and suddenly check one message, then one video, then one notification, and somehow twenty minutes disappear. Screens have become so normal that distraction feels like part of daily life. The issue is not that students are lazy. Many apps are designed to keep attention for as long as possible. Infinite scrolling, autoplay, notifications, likes, and algorithmic recommendations all push us toward one more post. The phone does…

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A Leap with Mobile Technology: the Impact of Social Media Sharing on Mobile-Assisted Language Learning

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A Leap with Mobile Technology: the Impact of Social Media Sharing on Mobile-Assisted Language Learning Xingyu Chen The present study aims to investigate the impact of social media sharing on Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) using activity theory to better understand the characteristics and mechanisms of social media sharing behaviors and their potential to facilitate English learning on mobile platforms. Utilizing a mixed-methods analysis approach, the study analyzed survey data collected from a sample of 350 university students in Shanghai, categorizing them into user and non-user groups based on their engagement…

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The Green Revolution: Sustainable Finance and Its Role in Mitigating Climate Change

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The Green Revolution: Sustainable Finance and Its Role in Mitigating Climate Change As the world grapples with the escalating challenges of climate change, sustainable finance has emerged as a critical tool in the global effort to transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly economy. This movement towards green finance signifies a profound shift in how investments are made, prioritizing long-term environmental sustainability alongside traditional financial returns. Sustainable finance encompasses a range of financial services, including green bonds, social bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and investment funds that aim to support environmental…

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Navigating Employment Pressures: The Correct Approach for College Students in Light of the “Yang Maoyue” Incident

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Navigating Employment Pressures: The Correct Approach for College Students in Light of the “Yang Maoyue” Incident The “Yang Maoyue” incident has brought to light the immense employment pressures faced by college students, highlighting the social challenges they encounter in today’s competitive job market. The incident occurred when Yang Maoyue, a popular internet personality with millions of followers, posted a video that mocked the difficulties faced by young people, particularly the Generation Z, in finding jobs. His comments, such as “Isn’t it easy to find a job?” and “If you can’t…

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Challenges Elderly People Face: An Abridged Guide

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Challenges Elderly People Face: An Abridged Guide By Kailin Zhou Yesterday, with my own eyes, I witnessed an elderly man trip on the street, causing a big ruckus as he almost got hit by a car! Everyone rushed to help him. Was there anything else we could do? This incident highlights one of the struggles that elderly people face every day. Mobility is one of their challenges. According to 2022 research by Dr. Bob from Hong Kong University, 69% of elderly people fracture their bones from falling. The information above…

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The Progressive Era’s Impact on Rights, Politics, and Education

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The events leading to the Progressive Era occurred during the Gilded Age. It was a period full of corruption and poverty, women worked for hours in terrible conditions, subjected to male authority. Women were encouraged by society to stay home to cook, clean, and care for their children all the while their male counterparts received all the rights and respect that women should have also received but did not. The introduction of The Progressive Era of 1890 to 1920 marked a turning point in the history of women in the…

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Civil Liberty and Rights

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  According to the timeline, the long battle for civil rights and racial justice all began 68 years ago on May 17, 1954, when the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision overturned Plessy v. Ferguson. This decision made segregation illegal throughout the country. As a result of this, it gave many people the courage to go out and stand up for their rights and led to many years full of protests for justice. The social movements from the past decades mainly focused on racial equality and economic justice…

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What do the city lights bring to birds?

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What do the city lights bring to birds? Most people in highly urbanized areas cannot see the Milky Way Galaxy duo to the existence of light pollution. The eliminated star lights could make migratory birds lose their direction, or endure with unexpected accidents. In the hidden corners shadowed by music and noise of the crowd, millions of migratory birds are killed by the highly-invisible, illuminated glass structures each year. The fact that light pollution could wash out star lights and guide the birds to somewhere else is never a new…

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Economic Inequality in the Era of Big Data: Challenges and Solutions

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With the rapid development of big data and artificial intelligence technologies, we have entered a new era characterized by an explosion of information. The advancements in these technologies have significantly boosted societal productivity, yet they have also exacerbated economic inequality. The reason lies in the fact that the dividends of technological progress have not been evenly distributed among all individuals. Instead, they tend to favor those who can master and utilize these technologies. This has led to a further concentration of wealth and resources, intensifying the stratification within society. The…

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