US and Canada

Cultura, Humans of IISMA, US and Canada

Like a Cup of Tim Hortons Hot Chocolate

Take a quick trip down Felice’s memory lane as she explores the city of London, Ontario, and the small things that changed her life, including how she found out that her childhood dream was wrong.

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?

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?

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!

Humans of IISMA, US and Canada

An Experience of A Lifetime – Becoming A Student Speaker for TEDxBU

Join Devina as she recalls her life-changing euphoria as a TEDx Speaker at Boston University!

Humans of IISMA, US and Canada

Meeting My Inner Self

In this Humans of IISMA post, follow Monica as she allows herself to be human with her peers, only to find herself along the way.

Cultura, US and Canada

So Different yet Similar: Vancouver’s Multiculturalism vis-a-vis Indonesia’s

In this second rendition of Cultura, Uzlah ponders on Vancouver’s warm embrace towards herself, her identity as a Muslim, and the wonders of multiculturalism as a whole Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. A phrase so dearly close to every Indonesian, meaning ‘different,…

Lenses, US and Canada

Feeling Like a Small Fish in the Big Apple

In Lenses’ third publication, Patrick reflects on how the big apple never ceases to change one’s perspective in life, whether you’re a tiny worm, a human being, or even a big fish out of water. I used to feel a…

Universitour, US and Canada

Beyond the Intricacy of Totem Pole

In this first installment of Universitour, Karina discovers an important part of Canada’s historical culture with guiding help from a totem pole Late December morning, towards the end of 2021, I walked down the paved street around the University of…