Sometimes a key moment can make a world of difference in our lives. Those moments are deeply underrepresented in our conversations relative to the importance they play in our lives. We hope to begin to remedy that below.
Patrick Rivera
For thirty-two years, I was surrounded by the comfort of familiarity and routine in the Philippines. But in 2013, I took a leap—I moved to France to live on my own and study photography. As an introvert, it was overwhelming at times, especially since I had little to no knowledge of the French language or culture. Read more >>>
Ashley Senecal
I wouldn’t say there’s a single moment that shaped me, it’s more a place: California. Moving from the suburbs of Long Island to this magical state completely opened my eyes. I’ve been inspired by the breathtaking landscapes, from beaches to deserts to mountains, and by the creative, interesting people I’ve met from all over the world. Read more >>>
Alicia Gorecki
The obvious moment to speak to is the horrific moment I found him. Of course that is absolutely the moment. My whole life now feels defined by before that moment and after. In fact, the way I speak to things is to use the phrases, ‘before Reid’ and ‘after Reid’. Read more >>>
Yue Yu
Culturally, the recent most impactful moment was when I got to know the stories behind Luigi Mangione case. I am stunned by the 99% vs 1% reality, the majority of Americans are suffering from the broken systems. If hundreds of thousands of citizens lost their lives because of ‘everything is profitable’ capitalism, however, not healthcare, what is happening now is absolutely sick and inhumane. Read more >>>
Amanda Annett
When I was 19, I got a camp counselor job at a summer camp in Maine. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, this was my first time traveling away on my own. Growing up next to the cornfields in the midwest, life as I knew it felt very conventional. Read more >>>
Lynique Browning Bey
A defining moment for me was when I really began to understand how this government and system operates—not as something built for the people, but more like a giant corporation where greed and power dictate the rules. That realization shifted everything about how I see the world. Read more >>>
no suits no suits
One moment in my life, my buddy and I were renting an apartment, and we couldn’t make ends meet. We ended up bunking in the same room, and Airbnb ‘ing out our whole house to pay the rent and bills and keep pursuing the things we wanted to. It was a fun experience, meeting new people from all over the world. Read more >>>
Allison Levine
Traveling the world has had the greatest impact on how I see life, and I believe education is continuous and never-ending. If I had to choose one moment that truly shaped my worldview, it was during college while studying abroad on Semester at Sea. Over three months, we traveled to nine countries, experiencing cultures vastly different from my own. Read more >>>
Berta Negari
When my father passed away suddenly, I was shaken to my core. I found myself asking: Who am I? What have I truly done in this world? What legacy will I leave behind for my children and grandchildren? Read more >>>
