In my opinion, the main way that international and national factors interact in empowering certain states to achieve progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals revolves mainly around political and economic stability. Let me explain, the main international factors that govern whether a country can invest in the SDG goals are their funding, including international trade,…

Although I never like to think of anyone as an outsider, one cannot always ignore the latent thoughts in their mind. The only way to fix the negative way of thinking, is to become a part of the community of whom you view as “others”.   I have lived in Carlisle, Pennsylvania my entire life.…

The first meeting with our virtual exchange partners was, as expected, for introductory purposes. However, with introductions being very important (especially with those in both a virtual setting and living abroad), the time was used to highlight the similarities and differences between our homes. With two of the members in my group being from Boiling…