Archives - Tram Nguyen

Unpaid internships aren’t always worth it

Internships are great. You get to put real work experience on your resume, have a resource when you need a…

The pros and cons of living with a bestie

As the posts searching for roommates and suitemates flood social media, housing season descends upon us. For many students, our…

I’d rather be authentic than perfect

Growing up Asian, nothing short of perfection was expected from mom. “Perfection” here means being the stereotypical Asian: a smart…

Economics is in STEM, where it belongs

Recently, UR moved Economics from a social science to a STEM major.  At first glance, I can see how economics…

The hidden dangers of microplastics

Many of the negative impacts humans have on the environment are visible to the naked eye. Trash washes up on…

What’s in a name? A lot, actually

A name is more than just a word. It carries the weight of a person’s whole identity. A name can…