Throughout my life, I have had trouble connecting with South Asian cuisine. Largely because I felt shameful when eating foods my mom or grandma would often prepare for me. I would chide my mom for making “unhealthy food” and often refuse to eat the dishes and instead opt for various “American” dishes. Recently,...
Graphic by: Alina Velasquez Whether you are a native Houstonian or a newcomer, it’s likely that you’ve heard people refer to different places in Houston as the wards. What started off as political divisions in the city, now holds personal and cultural meaning. Even though wards have not been officially used for...
All photos by: Oscar Herrera Houston is one of the largest cities with a massive population that boasts some of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country. With so many people around, it’s no surprise that Houston enjoys a dynamic and lively nightlife as well as a robust music scene. Music has been a part of...
When the pandemic began in 2020, we had to move online. Zoom and Teams meetings became the norm for work, class and socialization. Although we are slowly returning to in-person events, connecting with peers is still difficult. The sterile, professional online atmosphere makes it difficult to connect with peers....
“This is the land of your people.” “No, this is Glendale.” My For You Page echoes with the infamous TikTok as I look through videos displaying my hometown, Sugar Land. These videos often contain 2-3 South Asian kids showing off places like Voss Road, which is home to multiple Desi boutiques and restaurants, or...
Pakistan is known for three things: fashion, food, and their scenic views. This winter break, I got the opportunity to visit the breathtaking Karachi, Pakistan. Karachi is a city with many spectacular features. As every tourist says, the food is unbelievably delicious, the sunsets and sunrises at seaview are...
Ever wished the Christmas season lasted longer? There is no other place around the world that celebrates this joyful and spirit-filled holiday longer than the Philippines. The tradition starts when “Hanging Amihan,” a wind from the Northeast, arrives in September. This wind marks the beginning of the holiday season,...
As a Muslim with Pakistani-Indian roots, I have grown up with hearing stories and tales about the existence of an unseen being called a “jinn” or “djinn”. From a religious perspective, these jinn are referred to in the Quran. Yet on a cultural level, they’ve become woven into Middle Eastern and South Asian folklore...
Here at UH, Learning Abroad is always there to promote cross cultural interaction and studying abroad all over the globe. This summer, I attended an intensive Arabic program at the American University of Beirut, in Lebanon. AUB is one of the top tier accredited universities in the whole region, and the Center for...
As a broke college student, I found a super good deal for tickets to New York City and with half my classes cancelled for the week, I decided to treat myself and visit the Big Apple. I wandered the streets of Manhattan and the NYU area, got some street shots and some pics of myself but honestly, I kind of...
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