We’ve all been there—pulling out our phones to capture the perfect shot of a sunset, a birthday, or even a random coffee date. It feels like second nature now. But have you ever wondered if we’re losing something by always viewing life through a lens? Or are we adding value to our experiences by freezing them in time? I want to dive into different sides of this question and explore whether taking pictures to create memories is underrated or overrated.
Applying for an exchange program in the U.S. was both exciting and challenging experience for me. The process of submitting my portfolio, along with going through the interview, pushed me out of my comfort zone, but it ultimately opened the door to valuable international experience. Over the past two semesters, I studied mass media with a focus on film and video at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. While I thought I was prepared for the cultural differences, the reality was eye-opening. On my first day on campus, I met many new people and began navigating the American education system, which I continued to explore throughout the year. I’d like to share some of the cultural aspects that greatly influenced my adjustment.
Ahmad Garba Yakubu, a diligent student of aircraft and helicopter engineering from Nigeria at INRTU with Kareem Jbira a student of Artificial intelligence from Syria in INRTU, found themselves embarking on an extraordinary journey to the Interuniversity Phonetic Competition in Russian as a Foreign Language.
