Christianity
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A place is only as good as our company
When my friend and I were walking along a street with fine restaurants all lined up and filled with people in conversation and laughter, I told her how nice it is to be in one and experience what it’s like to enjoy the ambiance and their menu. But the experience won’t be as fulfilling as Read more
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Overcoming giants
Sometimes, I can’t believe I am already 30. This age seems like a dream, something I used to long for even before I truly understood what growing up means—I just want to be old and have autonomy over my life (freeeedom!!!). But getting to 30 was a process—facing giants along the way—making me realize that Read more
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“Never had the opportunity to go far”
One said to another, “I’ve heard you’ve been traveling the world! I’ve always wanted to be in all those wonderful places, but I have never had the opportunity to go far.” But who decides what opportunity comes along your way, anyway? I could remember all the days and nights I spent daydreaming about being “somewhere Read more
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What does science say about cohabitation (living together before marriage) and premarital sex?
This episode has been eye-opening because my family and peers have not openly discussed this topic. Hearing from our dear friend Dr. John Carlo Malabad about the science of cohabitation and the repercussions of settling for cohabitation over marriage has made me realize things and encouraged me to share this special episode with you. Salient Read more
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Understanding the basics of international relations from my IR friends
In college, I always thought about what my career would be like if I enrolled in international relations (IR) fields. It was a dream I knew I wouldn’t be able to have because I needed to take a STEM course for my scholarship. But a decade later, I had two friends who graduated with degrees Read more
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