Tag Archives: fun

Binge Worthy Movies and Shows! 

With the semester coming to an end you guys are probably finding yourself having some down time before all the exams, final projects, and presentations are due. Although this time should be spent studying and planning, there is always time … Continue reading

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Bittersweet Graduation

As this semester is winding down, I wanted to reflect a bit on my experiences at USG in a new program with only three cohorts thus far. The first cohort had five students, the second had two which included me, … Continue reading

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5 things I look forward to on Eid 

After a month of fasting and reflecting on all the blessings that have been given to us, the festive mood for Eid is one that soon approaches. Every year, these are some of the things that I anticipate the most: … Continue reading

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Finding Community as a Muslim

When I first arrived at USG as a student last August, I saw several Muslim students on campus on the first day of school and felt a sense of happiness seeing students like me at school. As the school year … Continue reading

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Why I Love To Travel

For spring break, I went on a cruise to Grand Turk, Dominican Republic, and Bahamas. I have not vacationed in so long due to various reasons such as school, internships, and the pandemic. However, my love for travel never waned, … Continue reading

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12 Hours in My Favorite City

Over spring break, I went on a spontaneous trip to NYC with some of my best friends! The night before the trip, I brought it upon myself to make an itinerary for our time there. From the minute we left … Continue reading

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Getting Out of a Reading Slump

Whether you want to read the latest fictional novel released by your favorite author or finally go through the pile of recommendations your friend gave you, a reading slump can hit at any time. Some of you might’ve never even … Continue reading

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Past Career Interest Turned Hobby

As a child, I always had a passion for fashion design. I spent countless hours sketching outfits and dreaming up new collections; but considering I was in elementary school, likely none of the sketches were that good. However, as I … Continue reading

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Intercultural Festival at USG

On March 9th, the Universities at Shady Grove held their annual Intercultural Festival for students, staff, faculty, and their families. This event is one of USG’s most popular ones as we got to celebrate and learn about different cultures. I … Continue reading

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Spring Break is almost here!

Spring break is so close! Friday is our last school day before it starts, and I’ve been daydreaming about how i want to spend it. It’s important to relax before the semester picks up. Here is a list of things … Continue reading

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