IISMA Insights

Humans of IISMA, IISMA Insights, US and Canada

Making peace with my loud and annoying neighbours upstairs – a perspective of Stoicism

Noisy neighbours in the middle of the night-- who knew it would lead Aysha to some philosophical revelations that she holds on to dearly until now?

Humans of IISMA, IISMA Insights, UK and Ireland

I Extended My Miserable Semester Abroad and Ended Up Having The Time of My Life

Here's to Adika, here's to asking for something that you truly want, here's to taking in new experiences and knowledge abroad, and here's to seizing all the opportunities thrown in our way.

Cultura, IISMA Insights, US and Canada

Highlighting the Cruciality of Equitable Green Spaces in the Era of Rapid Urbanization

Here's a tale from Yonathan. As most of our lives start to revolve around urban concrete jungle, we tend to forget the cruciality of being in nature. The benefits of urban green spaces are plenty and we should utilize them more, yet, most people, mostly lower-income, still struggle to properly access them. How can we ensure equitable access to urban green spaces?

Asia and Middle East, Humans of IISMA, IISMA Insights

Venturing the World Beyond Medicine

Meet Agil, a peculiar doctor-to-be from Indonesia that enrolled in NTUST's Management program. Read along to know his motives!

Europe, Humans of IISMA, IISMA Insights, Lenses, US and Canada

Perils of Being Avoidant

There's no debating that enrolling in a new campus and course can be very perilous. Follow Rifli as he navigates his way through a new class and culture that can be quite mind-boggling!

Asia and Middle East, Cultura, IISMA Insights

The Forgotten Value of Our Academic Life

Come with Dini’s Cultura as she reminds us of a side of academia that we tend to overlook -- all through a reflection she had after spending several months at Hanyang University.

Europe, IISMA Insights

From Rallies to Refugees: Understanding Modern Poland’s Complex Political Spectrum (and Their Problems)

Protests, revolutions, and a cry for change would not be considered as novelty in modern society. Come along with Tama as he takes you on a reflective journey about activism through his Insight piece.

Asia and Middle East, IISMA Insights

Who Caused Obesity : Willpower or Capitalism?

Take a bite into Bernadette's hot take that, maybe, it is not entirely our fault that we've gained a few pounds over the past years.

Asia and Middle East, IISMA Insights

Game Changer of Tourism Sector and Tourist Behavior in Two Southeast Asia’s Gems: Thailand’s SHA and Indonesia CHSE

In this second edition of IISMA Insights, Rheaya takes you on a little journey to Thailand — of course with the help of their newest safety feature! We know that the pandemic is quite unsettling. And yet, most of…

Asia and Middle East, IISMA Insights

Catching-Up Studying Urbanisation and Urban Growth in Malaysia

In this first installment of Insights, Amira highlights how urbanisation has and will be a major issue in the ever-growing Malaysia. Human networks are important– and frankly, the biggest knots of them are in cities. I must admit that I…