Happiness vs. Meaning: Do We Have to Choose?

The media is obsessed with the idea of happiness, bombarding us with guides like ‘10 changes to transform your life’. The constant messaging creates...

Sally Rooney Shows Us the Raw Complexity of Human Connection

My first encounter with Sally Rooney's writing was a test of patience—getting past the first 100 pages of 'Normal People' wasn’t easy. But once...

Rethinking Attendance: The Balance Between Presence and Policy

Before attending IE, attendance was not my strong suit. Throughout high school, I frequently skipped class, and when I did attend, I was almost...

Season 4 of Emily in Paris: So Much Happens That Absolutely Nothing Happens

I was not exactly rushing to binge on the new season of Emily in Paris, but I could not resist. I had to see how much more drama Emily could stir up. Spoiler alert: it’s moving to Rome.

“Dupe Culture” and its devastating effects on consumerism

Twenty years ago wearing any form of knock-off clothing would be considered embarrassing; However,  since Gen Z has started popularising the word “dupe” the stigma surrounding the practice has faded and, as a result, more and more people are participating in ‘dupe culture’. The question is: should we be promoting this idea in the first place?

Amber Birrell

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