Protected: The Nest

In the American education system, the primary goal of universities and colleges is to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen fields. Professors, in particular, play a central role in this process, as they are entrusted with the task of not only teaching but also guiding students toward understanding…

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the U.S.—a time to honor this vibrant community’s rich cultures, traditions, and contributions. Though Asian Americans make up just 7% of the U.S. population, they are the nation’s fastest-growing and most diverse ethnic group. The majority—about 85%—identify as Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, or…

“The Spark in My Head” Sometimes my brain has a little spark,It starts in a place that’s deep and dark.It’s called the temporal lobe, you see—It’s part of what makes up the “thinking” me. It helps me hear and helps me talk,And sometimes it goes for a bumpy walk.When the spark comes through, things feel…

I was seven years old, sitting at the large, polished dining table in my grandparents’ house. The table always felt too big for me, its surface reflecting the overhead light in a way that made everything seem more serious than it was. That afternoon, my grandmother, my bà nội, had picked me up from school,…

Melody bounced in her seat, unwrapping a Pumpkin Pastie. “You have to try one—like a warm hug in pastry form!” Duchess smiled politely. Melody pushed a box of Bertie Bott’s toward her. “Every Flavor Beans—every flavor. I once got sardine and soap. Roulette for your tongue!” She pulled out a Chocolate Frog next. “They jump!…