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Articles

Explore a variety of articles spanning STEM topics, travel adventures, and personal essays by me:).

STEM Research

Ongoing Research: Questioning the Ethics of Anxiety Treatment on Young Women

This research explores the ethical considerations and implications of various anxiety treatments on young women, aiming to understand the balance between effective treatment and potential long-term impacts.

Latest Trips

Travel Memories

Travel Memory 1

Encountering a Peacock in Miami

Travel Memory 2

Delicious Cuisine in Toku Miami

Travel Memory 3

Green Iguana at a Villa in Miami

Travel Memory 4

Visiting University of Miami

Travel Memory 5

Horseback Riding in Montauk

Travel Memory 6

Whale Watching in Montauk

Travel Memory 7

Bonfire Night in Montauk

Travel Memory 8

Exploring a Candy Shop in Montauk

Travel Memory 8

Boat Ride in Montauk

Essays

The True Art to The Monster: Godzilla

I wrote this essay for a competition about Japan, I ended up being a finalist - top 6 ;)- but I'm still proud of it even though it needs a bit of TLC and touching up.

Op-Ed: Plastic Surgery

Controversial opinions about how plastic surgery is not our business, and worrying about what other women do is actually .

Op-Ed: The Paradox of Capitalism

Controversial opinions about how Gen-z hates on Capitalism but paradoxically continutes to support it daily. Not saying its the best choice but like I said, it is one worth defending.

Strapped by Society

Analyzing the societal implications and history behind the bra and its impact on women.

Skillset Over Silhouette

Exploring the impact of gender biases in the workplace and the importance of valuing skills over appearances.

Behave Like a Man

A monologue that my dramatic literature teacher gave me a mediocre grade on but I am very proud of it and believe its power is worth more than what I was given.

Favorite Memories

Memory 1

Celebrating Culture Day with a joyful smile and a traditional Moroccan Kaftan outfit.

Memory 2

Petting a deli cat in The Bronx.

Memory 3

Wearing a Moroccan Fifa World Cup jersey for Culture Day.

Memory 4

Celebrating a special birthday with friends and capturing the joyful moment.

Memory 5

On a boat in Montauk.

Memory 6

Miami beach view.

Memory 7

Dining in The East Hamptons.

Memory 8

Hitting up Dumbo Flea with friends.

Memory 9

Photobooth with friends.

Memory 10

A stunning sunset drive under a vividly painted sky.

Memory 11

Illuminated Chinatown store during the night.

Memory 12

Prom!

Memory 13

First Yankees game!

Memory 14

Indulging in colorful macarons at a charming patisserie.

Memory 15

Horse riding in Montauk.

Memory 16

My homemade bikinis! Montauk swim coming soon!

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