From coffee beans to caramel
Cal in Color
English, to me, felt trendy, international. It slipped out of my mouth as smooth as caramel. Chinese was awkward, bulky, mundane, like chewing coffee beans.
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Faintly falling through the universe: A personal essay
In the minutes, hours, weeks and months following her death, I’ve struggled to articulate how deeply affected and freshly cut I am by her newfound absence.
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No, I don’t want to be an English teacher
Off the Beat
Assumptions are tricky: They fill in the ever-changing gaps in our knowledge, only to inevitably expose what’s missing.
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Lost in translation: My journey to gaining proficiency in Chinese
While learning a new language may seem daunting and while the process is certainly difficult, it opens up new worlds and brings you to places you never would have imagined.
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Hating ‘my aunt’: Why we need to normalize menstruation
Not only does the blood escaping your body reek, but so does the stench of injustice. Why can’t we talk about our periods in an open and honest fashion?
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Who needs language skills anyway?
I recognize English to be my first language, but I’m not a native English speaker. Because of that, I’ve discovered how important English is to my life.
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Clarity and accessibility: How subtitles can help you learn new languages
Whether for clarifying audio or for learning a new language, subtitles undeniably contribute significantly to the quality of the viewer experience.
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Enough with the technicalities
git reset
The manufactured “technical vs. nontechnical” system of classification paints two disparate worlds. It’s time to start promoting more inclusive language.
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The nature of vulnerability: 5 ways to step out of your comfort zone
Here at the Clog, we encourage you to do one thing that makes you feel vulnerable every day. Here are some of our suggestions!
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The layover
Between America and Me
“You’re not American? But you speak such good English!” I’m in my freshman year dining hall, making new friends over cold pizza and casual racism. Casual because my classmate doesn’t seem to be overtly prejudiced, and they’re definitely not aware of their faux pas. I shrug and inform them that
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