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Exploring Identity Through Culinary Journeys grudzień 01, 2024 Kacper Jeżak Have you ever felt a strange yet unexplainable connection to a food or dish you’ve never tried before? A while ago, I found myself in a modest yet cozy restaurant in Istanbul, the biggest city in Turkey. When exploring a new culture, I usually order a meal from their traditional cuisine, hoping to discover new tastes or expand my sense of flavor. Despite not sharing the same culinary background, I fell in love with the new type of food I’ve never eaten before. In that moment, I realized the importance of national fare in shaping our identity and how our preferences shape who we are. Through this interaction I started wondering about matters like:  How what we eat influences the sense of who we are? Are our identities shaped partially by cuisines of our native cultures? Does the expanding rate of new fast food restaurants lessen the diversity of our local fare, ...

Have you ever wanted to make a radical change in your life? My name's Igor, and for the past 12 years, my life has revolved around books, exams, and endless study sessions. I recently wrapped up my high school journey with the demanding IB program. But instead of diving straight into university, I decided to take a year off. Since I remember I wanted a taste of independence, a chance to test my abilities outside the classroom. So, I overcame my self doubts and applied for my first job. Join me as I share this exciting new chapter in my life, hear about my triumphs and challenges! First challenge that I faced were my parents. They were worried that taking a gap year would set me back academically. They feared that I would forget the knowledge I had gained in high school and that it would be difficult to relearn it later. They were also concerned about the physical and mental toll of working long hours at a supermarket.  Despite their concerns, I persisted. Never before had I felt so...

How Labels Shape Our Identity Kamila Jędras | 30.11.2024 | Blogger | #Identity #Stereotypes #Labels  Have you ever felt defined by a single word?  Whether it's "introvert," "athlete," or "artist," labels often encapsulate parts of who we are, but they can also shape how we see ourselves and how others perceive us. Labels are the social shortcuts we use to navigate our world. They help us make sense of our identity and find connection with others, but they also have the power to constrain and stereotype. How do these labels influence our sense of self, and how can we navigate their impact? In this post, I’ll explore the dual nature of labels, examining their benefits and drawbacks while offering insights on how to reclaim and redefine them in ways that serve our personal growth. ---------------------------------------------------- The Power of Labels Labels act as both bridges and barriers, uniting us with others while simultaneously constraining the ri...

  Antonia Tyc | 01.12.2024 | social media | identity                  The Social Mirror: How Media Shapes Your Identity?          Who are you when you are online? Is your social media account a true reflection of you or just the version you want others to see? Have you ever wondered how much likes and comments influence your identity and how others pursue you? A few weeks ago, I posted an Instagram story on my account. At first, it seemed like a simple picture of me hanging out with my friends at the zoo. Within minutes, people began liking the photo and leaving comments, which felt amazing and gave me a boost of confidence. However, after some time, I started to wonder whether I had posted the photo for myself or for others. I had spent at least 15 minutes arranging my friends in the perfect position, followed by another 20 minutes editing, adjusting the lighting, an...

Title: Meet Emmy Noether - a genius you probably haven't heard of 23.11.2024 by Ignacy Kielek   Introduction: Through all human history, great discoveries were made by women and it’s a fact. What’s heart - breaking is the fact that a lot of them are notwithstanding not acknowledged by the general public. In this blog I would like to tell you a story of a woman who has for a long time fought for her identity as a mathematician, scientist - Emmy Noether. About Emmy (some background information): She was born on 23 march of 1882, in Erlangen, Germany. She was a daughter of a jewish renowned professor of mathematics - Max Noether.  At a very young age she didn’t stand out academically although she was known to be clever and friendly. She grew up with four brothers. She showed early proficiency in English and French. In 1900 she took the examination for teachers and she passed with a general score of (“very good”). As a result she was qualified to teach English and French at school...