A “social media crisis” that my company experiences has left me a chance to reflect on what we have been doing and reinforced my faith in the company’s mission, that is to create a joyful learning experience for language learners, who have different learning styles, purposes and motivations. I also come to realize that, there … Continue reading Should learning be fun?
Category: Personal Experiences
2022 – My big year
Scholarships, new job, new networks, new experiences… what else can I ask for such an amazing year? Thank you so much, 2022, for changing so much of me, turning me into a more capable and resilient individual. May 2023 bring me more opportunities to grow and flourish. *To my foreign friends: I tried to write my … Continue reading 2022 – My big year
The marathon that I created myself
Thanks to the first marathon back in September 2022, I started taking up running. I didn't expect I would fall in love with this type of exercise, but 4 months into running has convinced me that this is something I can maintain. This is my first long run (not in a marathon), which I'm so … Continue reading The marathon that I created myself
It only has to work once!
It only has to work once! I almost cried when I heard this saying in an episode of a favorite podcast. Even though the story told in the podcast is very different from my own, the saying itself really depicts what has happened to me in the past year. Yes! I’m gonna tell you how … Continue reading It only has to work once!
Overcoming negative emotions
I have become better at controlling my own feelings during tough times thanks to helpful strategies in coping with negative emotions that I’ve learned from one of the best apps for mediation, Balance. Mediation and mindfulness are undoubtedly some of the best practices for improving mental health in this modern world. *To my foreign friends: … Continue reading Overcoming negative emotions
Throwback to when I was a ‘researcher’
Doing research used to be one of my passions during my years of college, but several incidents have helped me realize I might not be born to be a researcher. The experiences I have had with the academic world has taught me many lessons. Not being able to succeed academically doesn’t mean I am helpless, … Continue reading Throwback to when I was a ‘researcher’
Unhiverse 