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The Resolutions You’ll Need This New Year By NADIA MURADY | December 11, 2019 Cover photo by Patrick Perkins / Unsplash The year is coming to an end soon, and as always, people are making resolutions for the upcoming year. You might’ve promised yourself to start eating healthy, exercise more or stop procrastinating, but we all know that […]
A Holiday Gift Guide for Students By NADIA MURADY | November 30, 2019 Cover photo by Plush Design Studio / Unsplash Not sure what to buy your friends this holiday season? Don’t worry, I got you covered. I know it’s difficult to think of a different gift every year, for every person in your life. And especially […]
How Sinterklaas Endures Blackface By NADIA MURADY | November 23, 2019 Cover photo by Aline Dassel / Pixabay When the days get shorter and the nights get longer, a dark shadow casts upon the Netherlands every year. A deep, painful divide emerges to the forefront of Dutch society. When the pepernoten comes out, the debate begins. Zwarte […]
The Paradox of the Cycling City By NADIA MURADY | November 16, 2019 Throughout the years, Amsterdam has grown (and is still growing) immensely. You thought it was just based on the rapidly increasing number of inhabitants and tourists? No, the rising presence of bicycles and cyclists in Amsterdam is more prominent than anything else. Forget […]
What University Life Really Teaches You By NADIA MURADY | November 9, 2019 Whether you’re doing a degree in business, science or social sciences, university life will teach you more than just the outlines of your programme. This includes heartbreaks, dealing with rejection, being independent and many other essential life skills. University is the place to learn […]
Why Diversity At UvA Should Matter To You By NADIA MURADY | October 19, 2019 Cover photo by Mikael Kristenson / Unsplash Three years ago, the University of Amsterdam introduced a Diversity Committee. A central motive behind this decision was to promote a diverse and inclusive environment for both students and staff. The University was considered […]