While I am not a North American student, I am an American. I grew up in multicultural Miami, reflecting my first-generation, multicultural upbringing. While I have been very surprised by how much the students of IS know about the U.S., there still lie a lot of misconceptions and generalizations. The United States is a superpower,... Continue Reading →
When I started IS, I was already predisposed to choosing the MENA region as I am half Tunisian and wanted to learn more about the politics and culture of the region. Having studied at a French school in Tunisia until I was fourteen, I had mainly learned about France - but not about its colonial... Continue Reading →
Following Leiden University’s decision to install scanners on top of classroom and lecture hall entries, numerous students grew worried that their privacy might be at stake. The University has tried to clear out many of the doubts revolving around the scanners in an email to all students sent a few weeks ago. It explained that... Continue Reading →
Latin America is a diverse region full of tensions and contrasts. It has an extremely rich culture that is often undermined by stereotypes, including narco-trafficking and gang violence. While it is one of the most unequal regions in the world and acknowledging its struggles is important, studying this area will also reveal its beauty. A... Continue Reading →
Does your heart beat faster when you hear the Eurovision tune? Do you secretly dream about embarking an international career in Brussels? Are you sad about Brexit? Do you follow EU politics? It does not matter whether you answer all the questions above with a yes or a no, if you have a keen interest... Continue Reading →
East Asia as a region has grown tremendously in recent years, both economically and culturally. China has been thought to be one of the most rapidly increasing economies in the world, while Japan and South Korea are amassing large international interest because of pop culture. In addition, North Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong are influential... Continue Reading →
Hello First-Years!We are the BASIS Africa Committee and we are here to present Africa as a region of study to you, in case you are struggling with making a final decision. Africa is a very diverse continent, and while it is not possible to do justice to the cultural, social, and political diversity in only... Continue Reading →
Severing the historical ties with the British Monarch, Barbados has gained independence.
The last article of Lu's insights into eating well and cheap.
Poem submission by Moezag.
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