The Archive

2022 – 2025.

Study Abroad Diaries: A Memoir

Fall semester, 2023

My memoir is a work-in-progress reflection about my experience studying abroad in Menton, France. This is an honest and personal narrative on the messy, thrilling, and sometimes chaotic journey of moving alone to a new place. It’s about facing fears, gaining independence, building friendships, and figuring out who you really are when nobody’s watching. These are the stories, adventures, and lessons I learned along the way—a guide for anyone trying to find themselves in an unfamiliar world.

They Devalue Our Degrees, But the Loans Still Collect

When the government calls essential degrees “unprofessional,” democracy has been threatened. Read about how Project 2025 uses debt, patriarchy, and devaluation to silence the workforce we all depend on.

The Commodification of Hostel Culture in Huacachina, Peru

Huacachina is a dreamy desert oasis turned backpacker hotspot. Uncover the hidden environmental and cultural costs of hostel-driven tourism. It's a story of paradise found, paradise lost, and why sustainable travel matters now more than ever.

Nearly 2,000 protesters rally at City Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the leaked Supreme Court draft galvanizes a city and a movement.

Activists in Philadelphia Resist Roe v. Wade's Risk of Reversal

Check out my video recap of Cavetown’s Bittersweet Daze Tour, which kicked off in Philadelphia on August 4, 2023, at the Mann Center’s Skyline Stage. Featuring special guests Grent Perez, Ricky Montgomery, and mxmtoon, it was an evening filled with music, dancing, and vibrant energy. Fans not only celebrated the performances but also supported Cavetown’s This is Home Project, dedicated to improving LGBTQ+ youth’s access to essential healthcare, safe housing, and vital resources. The sunny afternoon brought an electric atmosphere as attendees arrived early to enjoy food trucks, merch stands, colorful inflatables, and pride-inspired outfits sprawled across picnic blankets on the grass.

Read my article here: https://www.thetriangle.org/entertainment/the-bittersweet-daze-tour-an-lgtbq-celebration/