Never did I think I’d regret parting with my sleeveless tops as a final year student who was trying to get into her ‘corporate girlie’ era but this…
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Get married, they say, but marriage isn’t for everyone – Part 2
“Get married,” they say. But is it for everyone? What if your apathy towards marriage is borne out of reasons you will regret later? d_blaze “Your biological clock…
Mental Health: Medical Students Deserve Accessible Therapy Sessions
Before the mental health talk, let’s know a bit about me. I just scaled through one of the most demanding classes at OAU Medicine and Surgery— Part 4.…
Valentine’s Day: Love, Wallets, and Real Talk
Valentine’s Day is just another day in the grand scheme of things. Just 24 hours – no more, no less, just a commercial circus of emotions.
Empathy: A Fine Curse
Sometimes, I wonder why we need to feel the pain of others when our hands aren’t even enough to bear ours. Why do we submerge ourselves in the…
CBN, FAAN Saga; Family Drama Yet Again!
The family is threatening to break, again. The children, 36 of them, are back to quarreling. But this time, they have clustered into regional camps, singing discordant tunes…
The Illusion of Balance: Struggles of A Young Mind
There is no such thing as balance. What is Balance? Balance is an intriguing concept. It was painted by someone who did not consider the ripples it sends…
Paradox of Free Will: Our Desires and Life’s Outcomes
When we discuss the paradox of free will, the question of whether or not we are masters of our fate often follows. We supposedly captain our lives’ sail…
Christmas Celebrations: A Quick Rethink or Not
It’s that time of the year again to jingle the bell all the way. Yes, the magical season of Christmas. Not a hard tell, you may say, especially…
Online Shaming: Finding the Middle Ground Between Accountability and Empathy
The internet indeed gives people the freedom to express themselves. However, on most days, this liberty is often misused. Online shaming has become a major issue in the…