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The Importance of Tradition
Word “tradition” means something else for everyone. The word comes from Latin (trado, tradere) and means “passing”. Before the internet, most of the things have been passed by speaking. Nowadays, tradition seems to be something too old and have a bit of a negative meaning to some people, but in fact it is important in…
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Feeling at home abroad
At my home, I feel free and I don’t have to live up to big expectations. It’s like a safe space. I’d probably say that the people you meet, like and care about are your home. That’s because you feel welcome with them and can just relax around them. But there are locations that are…
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Good things (don’t) last
Have you ever wondered why we hold on so tightly to the things and people in our lives? We tend to think that if something is good, it’s supposed to last forever. But what if that’s just a story we tell ourselves? Our society magically puts an equal sign between quality and longevity, but I’m…
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A deep d(r)ive to independence
Do you know this feeling? Someday, you find yourself looking around the faces of your friends – the people who became your family of choice – and notice that they have grown up to young adults full of enthusiasm for life on the quest for an independent and self-determined life. Between talks about career choices…
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Art and Activism in Abandoned Railway Stations in Greece
The abandonment of train stations in Greece invites reflection on the country’s socio-economic transformations and infrastructural challenges. Once bustling hubs of activity, many of these stations have ceased operations, creating a stark contrast between their vibrant past and desolate present. This has sparked discussions among local communities about the underlying causes. Key factors include the…
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Summer insecurities
The summer season is nearly here and many people associate it with sunny days at the beach and lots of outdoor activities with friends and family. However, a significant number of people have other feelings creeping into the back of their minds: anxiety and insecurity. Especially when it’s time to wear shorter and more revealing…
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Why are we so obsessed with labels?
The shirt you’re wearing is 80% acrylic, 20% cotton. The online test told you that you’re 80% extrovert, 20% introvert. Are we really that simple? People have a strange habit of putting others into groups based on random things, giving them labels, and then… judging them because of these labels. Boomers, Millennials and Gen Z.…
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Climate Action – A Journey to a Healthier Tomorrow
In a world where the weather can’t decide whether to be hot or cold, where even polar bears are considering investing in sunscreen, where the penguins are giving side-eye to humans, we find ourselves struggling with a social problem bigger than deciding what to watch on Netflix. Each decision we make, and every step we…
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Gen-Z with Avocado Toast and TikTok Dances
Silence everyone! There is a new sheriff in the town. Gen-Z is here to take over the whole world. The Gen-Z population on Earth is almost one-third of the all population. And we are coming with our smartphones in one hand and avocado toast in the other. From dank memes to TikTok dances and everything…
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Never give up & Keep Dreaming
We all live in this fast-paced world that’s run by a clock and capitalistic values that determine how we must live our day-to-day lives to keep up with some imaginary ideal. While striving to reach this ideal we often neglect our true needs and wants, the things that keep us healthy, happy, and really fuel…
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Never forget that you are happiest only at home
This title is not just a simple verse from a song by the beautiful Nina Spirova. This verse is a motto and value. However, reality can often be different. In her song “Speak of Skopje” she tells us how much we talk about loving our “home”. No matter what it means to us, the reality…
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