A closer look at my time in Spain as an Auxiliar!
Hi there! As some of you may know, I worked as a high school teaching assistant last year in Granada, Spain. I received my job through the Auxiliaries de Conversacion Program, which is run by the Spanish Ministry of Education. I had such a great experience in Spain that I decided to work in the […]
“Understanding Antidepressants” – A Book Review
Public opinion regarding antidepressants vary across the spectrum. Some believe that antidepressants are unnecessary in treating depression and mischaracterized as an ‘easy fix’. Others would denounce that and say that antidepressants allow them to live a normal life. You could also find those, that would agree that antidepressants help, but not without with side effects […]
Depression doesn’t care who you are.
The world is still in shock over the suicides of celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain, and handbag designer, Kate Spade. Both of whom, are celebrated success stories who have left their marks on American culture. Now, their unexpected deaths have drawn attention to mental heath. How is it possible that two people, who have obtained the […]
A Look into Spain: Cordoba
A while ago, I visited Cordoba in Southern Spain. Along with Seville and Granada, Cordoba is a must-visit destination in Andalusia. One of my favorite things about the Andalusian region is its history. The southern part of Spain was under Moorish rule from the early 8th century to the late 15th century (almost 800 years!). The […]
Granada: A Historic Jewel
While I balance a lot of my time between working as an English assistant and LSAT studying, I still make time to appreciate the beauty of Granada. Granada is a fairly small city in southern Spain, with a population of 230,000. To give you an idea, it takes about 10-15 minutes to walk from one […]
Guest Series: Anita Chitnis
Hi everyone! As part of my mission to raise mental health awareness, I´ve started a guest series. The series will feature various bloggers that write about positive thinking and mental health. By creating this series, I hope to introduce different perspectives and experiences regarding mental wellbeing. The first guest blogger is Anita Chitnis, the creator […]
