Xuan Wei Yap reflects on what it was like adopting a dog for the first time, the ups, downs, and the importance of adoption.
Category: MZ Blog
The MZ. Explorations of the Millennial and Gen-Z experience: quirks, fears & dreams.
It isn’t Trendy to be an Introvert
Gabrielle O'Hagan reflects on being an introvert in an extrovert-centric world and the effect isolation has had on her as we exit lockdowns.
A Single Step Guide To Disappointing Your Parents: Get A Tattoo
Claryss Kuan reflects on getting tattoos much to the disapproval of her parents, providing some common reasons for why tattoo stigma is so prevalent in older generations.
The Gen Z Crochet Renaissance
Lily Miniken shares her crochet journey and how it has helped her throughout lockdown, throwing in personal anecdotes and a short history of crochet.
Toxic Productivity, Creativity and the Endless Pursuit of Perfection
Katherine Tweedie dissects the trend of ‘hustle culture’ and how our hobbies are commodified in today’s results-driven world.
Teaching Lessons
Collin Vogt looks back on happier days spent teaching ESL in Prague, realising along the way the complications and joys of what becoming a teacher means.
A Glimpse into My Travels and Journey of Self-Discovery
Taylor Doyle reminisces about her journey in Japan, Egypt and Morocco and the impact her experiences has had on her today, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic causing her inability to travel.
A Not-So-Subtle Social Media Phenomena
Claryss Kuan dives into the Facebook group, Subtle Asian Traits, exploring how it has become wildly popular and why we need more shared spaces just like it.
Monogamy In The Eyes Of A Polyamorous Millennial
Renata Leo navigates her monogamous relationship, noting the surprising differences between monogamy and polyamory that she’s found.
My Year of Zoom and Isolations
Thirangie Jayatilake discusses what it's like to be the only student studying online at GSP, and the trials and tribulations of living through a pandemic.