Published in Resilience in Education·Sep 28, 2021Mental health is considered a significant health issue among graduate students.Mental health is considered a significant health issue among graduate students. A recent study reported that 7.3% of graduate students had suicidal thoughts, with many more experiencing depression and anxiety. As a born and raised Burmese, I have experienced intricate issues throughout my life. Amongst vulnerabilities, I have almost always…Resilience10 min readResilience10 min read
Published in Days in America·Nov 4, 2020UN HouseUN House My house-sharing experience during my master’s degree program studies at Brandeis University has meant the most to me in my educational career. My family and I shared a big house in a small city, Waltham, with other international students from the same university. That house accommodates many students…International Student2 min readInternational Student2 min read
Published in Days in America·Nov 4, 2020My Haircut ExperiencesMy Haircut Experiences I hardly ever get my hair cut at a hair salon during my stay in the U.S. even though I have been studying in the U.S. off and on for about five years. I have had one hair cut at a saloon in Waltham, Massachusetts (MA) during…Haircuts5 min readHaircuts5 min read
Published in My Intermittent Fasting Journey·Nov 4, 2020My Intermittent Fasting Journey (Part F)My Intermittent Fasting Journey (Part F) About a year after practicing IF, I tried to reflect on the things that motivate me to embrace IF after practicing this health lifestyle persistently. I realized that very difficult situations in my life truly motivated me to bear the hunger pain of IF…Intermittent Fasting2 min readIntermittent Fasting2 min read
Published in My Intermittent Fasting Journey·Nov 4, 2020My Intermittent Fasting Journey (Part E)My Intermittent Fasting Journey (Part E) “IF schedule” Image Credit: Internet When I started IF, I asked myself which meal I would skip each day. …Intermittent Fasting2 min readIntermittent Fasting2 min read
Published in My Intermittent Fasting Journey·Nov 4, 2020My Intermittent Fasting Journey (Part D)My Intermittent Fasting Journey (Part D) Knowing the benefits of Intermittent fasting in disease prevention gives me a great encouragement and relief since I am very concerned about some diseases that run in my family history from both sides. For example, cancer runs in my family’s medical history. IF is…Intermittent Fasting2 min readIntermittent Fasting2 min read
Published in My Intermittent Fasting Journey·Nov 4, 2020My Intermittent Fasting Journey (Part C)My Intermittent Fasting Journey (Part C) “My Suspected COVID-19 Symptoms & Intermittent Fasting” When the widespread COVID-19 infections started in the US, I thought carefully whether I would continue my intermittent fasting (IF) or I would stop practicing and eat regularly. It was a difficult decision to make since I…Intermittent Fasting4 min readIntermittent Fasting4 min read
Published in My Intermittent Fasting Journey·Nov 4, 2020My Intermittent Fasting Journey (Part B)My Intermittent Fasting Journey (Part B) It has been two years since I started and kept practicing intermittent fasting (IF) almost every day. After overcoming the struggles, I am now at the phase of enjoying its benefits; I am motivated to do IF for the rest of my life. In…Intermittent Fasting2 min readIntermittent Fasting2 min read
Published in My Intermittent Fasting Journey·Nov 4, 2020My Intermittent Fasting Journey (Part A)My Intermittent Fasting Journey (Part A) When I was young, I learned about and practiced intermittent fasting on two or three occasions at a meditation center back home in Burma. I would fast for a short period, at the maximum ten days each time, and each day, I stuck to…Intermittent Fasting3 min readIntermittent Fasting3 min read
Published in Days in America·Jul 17, 2020Peach SnackingPeach Snacking When I was in my country, in the summer time, I enjoyed eating green and almost ripe mangoes with fish sauce, masala, sugar, chili flakes, and a squeeze of lime juice. Every summer, wherever I am, I yearn for this my home-made snack. Most of the women and…Peach2 min readPeach2 min read
