If you don’t fight for all women, you fight for no women!!
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Meet the Young People Using Social Media to Make a Positive Difference in the World
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Latest Medical Findings and Breakthroughs
Research opportunities
Research Process and Scientific Inquiry
Meaningful Youth Students
Youth Impact through Social Media
Impactful youth movement
Crossword !!
In 1939, at the start of WWII, Albert Einstein (yes THE Einstein) sent a letter to American president Franklin Roosevelt warning him of the possibility and danger of using uranium to form an atomic bomb. Believing that Germany was already in the process of building the first atomic bomb, Einstein advised the American president to form a research committee and to begin stocking up on uranium. Thus started the "Manhattan Project", headed by, as many of you now know thanks to Christopher Nolan), Julius Oppenheimer.
In 1945, almost three weeks before two atomic bombs were dropped in Japan, the first bomb test, under the name of "Trinity" was conducted in New Mexico. The test was so confidential that not even the governor of New Mexico himself was aware that it was happening
However, that is not our main focus today, well, not entirely. Our story focuses on how almost 1900 miles away from New Mexico, the physicists working in the Kodak headquarters in New York were able to discover the government's top secret project. Right after the first atomic test was conducted Kodak began receiving complaints that the newly bought films had weird spots and were defective (apparently a world war is not enough to stop people from taking pictures). While X rays film are known to be highly sensitive, Kodak had taken into consideration the possible radiation emitted from radium, a commonly used radioactive element during those times, while developing their packaging to prevent such incidences. So having spots on film was a highly unanticipated event.
In fact, Kodak owned a paper mills in Indiana that produced their packaging to ensure that alpha particles emitted from Radium would not contaminate the films.
Julian Webb, a physicist working at Kodak at the time began to investigate and he discovered that the spots haven't originated from the film itself but from the packaging. After traveling to Indiana, he found out that the carboard packaging contain radioactive material is not caused by any naturally occurring radioactive materials It also had a high concentration of Beta particles, which can penetrate paper and skin. After conducting further investigations he concluded that the beta particles are the result of a product created by the fission chain reaction of an atomic bomb He estimated that the wind carried the particles over to Indiana where the rain caused them to fall into the river used by the factory to make the strawboards used in packaging.
In 1951, Kodak threatened to sue the US government after an atomic detonation test was conducted in Nevada for the damage the tests caused their products but the government convinced Kodak to keep everything they know a secret by promising to provide them with schedules and maps of future tests. While Kodak kept the government's secret, harmful radioactive particles continued to spread with the wind and fall down with rain, being ingested by animals and humans and causing serious harmful health effects. In Fact, almost 50 years later, in the 1990s, research began to show a correlation between the incidence of thyroid cancer in the US and the trinity nuclear tests. (while many fingers were pointed towards the Us government, the physicists working on the Manhattan project and Kodak for keeping this a secret and not taking the necessary precautions, we all know the real culprit, the one and the only Albert Einstein. )
Egotist: (n ) A person of low taste, more interested in himself than in me.
-Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's dictionary, 1909
Possibly the first person to fall in love with his reflection ( because of course its he as live as maria lie boto, as hether was aned ya ser
As Narcissus grew up, he was believed to be extremely handsome and felt that no one was good enough. Now myths differ in the following events, however the end remains the same:
Version 1
Echo, a mountain nymph was cursed by Hera for distracting her while she spied on her husband, hoping to catch him cheating, by talking too much (typical power couple). Her punishment was only being able to repeat the last words spoken by another person, unable to start a new conversation (because names always have meaning in greek mythology).
One day, she saw Narcissus hunting and fell in love with him ( because of course she did). Unable to talk to him, she kept following around until he noticed. When he began asking who's following him, she was only able to repeat his last words. After a rather useless" conversation", Echo was cruelly rejected by him. Heartbroken, she fled to the forest where she eventually perished and only her voice remained (nevermind that she only met him once) Wanting to punish Narcissus for his cruelty, Aphrodite, who had overheard everything, decided to punish him and lead him to a waters spring.
Upon seeing his reflection, he fell in love with himself and was heartbroken, knowing that his love can't materialize out of the water and reciprocate the feelings. Eventually he faded away and died of heartbreak (truly tragic).
Version 2
Ameinias, a young man, fell in love with Narcissus and was brutally rejected and given a sword to end his life. Before committing suicide in front of Narcissus's doorsteps, he prayed for Nemesis, the goddess of revenge to give Narcissus a lesson for the pain he had caused.
And the story pretty much continues the same, a goddess leads him to a water surface, he falls in love with himself and unable to live without his object of desire, he dies heartbroken.
LOVE: (n.) A temporary insanity curable by marriage or by removal of the patient from the influences under which he incurred the disorder This disease, like caries and many other ailments, is prevalent only among civilized races living under artificial conditions; barbarous nations breathing pure air and eating simple food enjoy immunity from its ravages. It is sometimes fatal, but more frequently to the physician than to the patient.
The Paris 2024 Olympics will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024, in Paris, France.
Key Venues:
The opening and closing ceremonies will take place at the Stade de France.
Major events will be hosted at iconic Parisian locations such as the Place de la Concorde, the Grand Palais, and the Eiffel Tower, which will host the triathlon and open water swimming events.
Sports:
The Olympics will feature 32 sports, including traditional ones like athletics, swimming, and gymnastics, as well as newer additions such as surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing Breaking (breakdancing) will make its Olympic debut in Paris
New Additions and Changes:
Men's artistic swimming will be included for the first time.
Several sports have updated formats, including the introduction of mixed-gender events in sailing and shooting, changes to weightlifting classes, and a new pool phase format in volleyball
Mascot:
The official mascot for the Paris 2024 Olympics is the Olympic Phryge, inspired by the Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom and the French Republic. The mascot is decorated in the blue, white, and red colors of the French flag.
Special Highlights:
The Olympic Torch Relay will conclude with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron in Paris on July 26, marking the official start of the Games. For more detailed information, you can visit the official Paris 2024 Olympics website or follow coverage on major sports news outlets.
TheFlameofOlympics
The Olympic flame is a powerful symbol with roots in ancient Greece, where it honored Zeus during the Games Revived in the modern era at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, the flame represents continuity between ancient and modern Games. Lit in Olympia, Greece, using the sun's rays, the flame's journey to the host city spans months and thousands of miles, promoting peace and unity Notable relays include Mount Everest in 2008 and a 70-day, 8,000-mile relay across the UK in 2012. The flame has occasionally gone out, like in 1976, 2004, and 2008, but it is always relit from a backup lantern carrying the original flame
During the opening ceremony, the final torchbearer lights the Olympic cauldron, a moment reflecting the host nation's culture The flame burns throughout the Games, symbolizing competition, excellence, and unity, and is extinguished during the closing ceremony.
The torch relay often includes inspirational figures, representing the triumph of the human spirit Overall, the Olympic flame embodies the spirit of the Games, symbolizing unity, sportsmanship, and their lasting legacy.
AIandtheolympics?
Guess what? That article you just read about the Olympic flame wasn’t written by a human It was me, ChatGPT, an AI How do you feel about that? Surprised? Amused? Maybe even a bit weirded out? Let’s talk about it
Hello, I’m ChatGPT
While you were busy with your day, I quickly put together that Olympic flame article Need a quick history lesson? Done. Want to know about times the flame went out? Easy. All from an AI that’s here to help you out.
So, How Do You Feel?
Take a second to think about it. How does it feel knowing that a machine wrote what you just read? Do you find it cool, or does it make you a little uneasy? Think it over. I’m right here.
Fast and Ready Information
I can create clear, informative articles in seconds. Need info on the Olympic flame? I’ve got it. Curious about AI trends? No problem. Want to chat about almost anything? That’s what I do. Can I Be Human?
Here’s the thing: I’m not human and never will be. I don’t have feelings, thoughts, or a love for procrastination. But I can talk like a human, share information, and even be a bit funny. I’m here to help, not to replace. Or am I? Just kidding. Or am I?
What’s Your Take?
I want to know what you think about AI like me writing articles. Does it fascinate you? Scare you? Make you wonder about the future? Let me know your thoughts because, unlike me, your opinions aren’t generated by algorithms. So, next time you read something and think, “This is well-written,” consider if it was a person or ChatGPT, the AI writer. The future is here, and it’s written by me Now, go think about that while I wait for my next task, ready to create more content at the speed of thought Or code
Latest Medical Findings and Breakthroughs
Medicine is growing faster than you can imagine So, to keep up here are a few medical breakthroughs.
1 AI in Diagnostics
AI is like having a super-smart detective on your medical team. It’s getting ridiculously good at spotting cancer, eye problems from diabetes, and heart issues It’s like your own personal tech wizard, helping doctors catch problems before they even make a fuss!
2 Personalized Medicine
Think of personalized medicine as having a treatment plan that’s as unique as your TikTok algorithm Thanks to cool advances in genetics and biotech, doctors can now cook up treatments just for you It’s like having a health plan designed specifically for your DNA talk about VIP treatment!
3 . Regenerative Medicine
We’re on the brink of some sci-fi-level breakthroughs with stem cells and tissue engineering Picture this: repairing or replacing damaged organs and tissues like they’re just Lego pieces This could totally change the game for treating stuff like heart disease and spinal cord injuries It’s like being able to hit the refresh button on your health!
4 Neurotechnology
Neurotechnology is like upgrading to the ultimate version of yourself With brain- computer interfaces and next-gen prosthetics, people with neurological conditions are getting some epic new tools It’s like controlling your world with your mind how cool is that?
5 Gene Editing
CRISPR is the hottest new tool in the genetics world It’s like a pair of molecular scissors that can cut out bad genes and replace them with good ones This tech has the potential to cure genetic disorders, prevent inherited diseases, and maybe even give us some enhancements The possibilities are endless!It’s like a pair of molecular scissors that can cut out bad genes and replace them with good ones. This tech has the potential to cure genetic disorders, prevent inherited diseases, and maybe even give us some enhancements The possibilities are endless!
6 mRNA Vaccines
After the success of COVID-19 vaccines, mRNA technology is being explored for other diseases, like the flu and even cancer Think of it as a fast-track way to create vaccines that can train your body to fight off diseases more effectively It’s like giving your immune system a cheat code!
Research opportunities
Hey future doctors!
Doctors’ lives can sometimes become monotonous and mundane, which is why I am here with some exciting news!
Beyond the hospital walls, you can immerse yourself in Egypt’s captivating culture. Visit iconic historic sites like the pyramids, enjoy a serene cruise down the Nile, and savor the delicious local cuisine And on the other hand, involve yourselves in life-changing internships which aren’t just about professional growth—it's a chance to explore a beautiful country, make lasting memories, and broaden your horizons.
Presenting some great opportunities, you may contact the organizations through the following emails:
Keep going, keep growing!!
Research Process and Scientific Enquiry
These are the few steps you need to follow for the research process and check them out!!!
1 Finding the Scoop
Spotting Weird Stuff: Notice something fishy or interesting?
Deep Dive: Check out what’s already out there so you don’t reinvent the wheel
6 Spilling the Tea
2 Making a Guess
Hypothesis: Make a smart guess about what you think is going on Keep it clear and testable
Making Sense of It All: What do your results actually mean?
Big Picture: How does your discovery fit into the world and what could it change?
7. Sharing the Deets
Meaningful Youth Students
Still reading? Well, I have a magic trick for you: I know what your favorite hobby is I really do It’s whining about how tough university work is, and how it completely drains you Did I get it right? (If you say no, you’re lying).
But I’m here with a bit of good news for you: having meaningful influence as youth doesn’t stop at what we described earlier; just like university has some baseline (albeit rather exhausting) expectations we must meet, we as students also have some power over our learning experience and the ability to modify it Now, wait, I’m not talking burn-down-the-exam-hall type of modification; I completely revoke any responsibility over anyone that reads this article and grabs the gasoline. But I do invite you to explore the various tools you could use to make your voice heard by the faculty, and exert meaningful influence to improve your and your peers’ overall educational experience
Of course, one of the most important of such tools is the Student Council, whose sole purpose is to act as a messenger between you and the higher-ups, passing suggestions, complaints, and more
Moreover, the seemingly obnoxious surveys on modules and lecturers are more important than you might think: I get it, filling it may feel like a chore, but you’re essentially given the mic to express all of your opinions and give feedback that’ll be considered, and it’s anonymous! As long as you voice your opinions respectfully, you’re good to go
One last tool I’d like to mention is the student affairs office located in building A (? double check) in our faculty. All these options will allow you, as a student, to communicate your thoughts efficiently and make your voice heard Convinced? Now put that jug of gasoline down
Youth Impact through Social Media
Yep, you read that right: Instagram. And all other social media platforms, really. I’ll give you a realtime example of how our generation’s “social media obsession” has fueled a meaningful cause. Take 1. It is the 21st century, an era that supposedly represents the epitome of human rights. But, of course, you and I now know that’s not true, and how did we know? Social media coverage of crime after crime and bloodshed after bloodshed. And remember when we all shared what we saw on our stories? Remember when some saw that as completely useless? Well, the content documenting genocide in Palestine that we all see on our timelines has been used as hard evidence against the Apartheid state in the International Court of Justice. YOUR stories, posts, and shares made that happen; so if you’re ever underestimating the power of social media as a weapon for us youth, think again.
Fun Fact, You Can Change the World:
Impactful Youth Movements
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a young adult navigating the world after discarding the rosecolored glasses of your childhood and teenage years. Sounds depressing, doesn’t it? I agree, unless you look at youth as the coming- of-age moment where you begin to see bigger, clearer, and slightly muddier pictures. And do you know what that means? It means you can also criticize these pictures, move the props around, and change the lighting until you’re satisfied with what you see.
Okay, enough riddle talk: what I’m saying is as youth, we have the ability to make meaningful impact in our communities on more levels than you can imagine (and more than can be covered in this section). But I’ll tell you this (quoted directly from my book, “A Teenager’s Guide to Saving the World”): so many tragic incidents could’ve been avoided had we learned to assess our choices more efficiently and voiced our opinions louder and clearer. Of course, the past is in the past. We are the future. It is important for us to exercise our rights and demand social justice. So much happens in the backdrop that we continue to ignore until we are directly affected.
Now, imagine a generation that knows their rights and responsibilities and are given a platform to express their thoughts, opinions, and solutions to issues that can range from local skirmishes to global crises. Believe it or not, our generation is one of the most adaptive generations of all time; we’ve been thrown into a pandemic, an almost-world war, and a constantly escalating global warming crisis (2024 Mariam would like to also add the Genocide and the famines that are going on as everyone sips their tea).
Global warming: our planet's fever that demands urgent attention and collective action "
We have what it takes to make a difference. We just need to stop turning a blind eye. And how can one be blind, my friends, when social media exists?
Word Search puzzle
Women'ssexualhealth Women'ssexualhealth
Female sexual health has always been and continues to be a sensitive topic in certain cultures Although women's sexual health has evolved significantly over generations due to advancements in medical education and technology, many women around the world still lack essential knowledge because the topic is still viewed as a taboo. Reproductive health is an essential right for women from a young age. Hence, primary care facilities like hospitals and clinicals should take the initiative to educate all women about their sexual health, testing and measures they require to do at different ages to help prevent and for early diagnosis of diseases.
How ongoing crises and genocides are How ongoing crises and genocides are impacting women's health and education impacting women's health and education
Ongoing genocides and crises often exacerbate these issues For instance, a lack of access to female hygiene products like pads forces women to use harmful substitutes, leading to potential infections. In some places, women are entirely deprived of education, which denies them the knowledge needed to understand their health and bodily functions Despite advancements in medical research, there is still a lack of studies on certain women's sexual diseases and infections. Additionally, some healthcare providers dismiss female patients' severe menstrual pain, often labelling them as "hysterical" rather than addressing their symptoms appropriately. In other certain areas in the world, female sexual health education is prohibited and physicians are not allowed to discuss or educate women about their own health Some hospitals still lack properly equipped facilities to treat their female patients adequately. We are fortunate that our generation is gaining awareness of the importance of sexual health. We should continue to normalise speaking about sexual health and educate others about it, especially that we have resources that the previous generation did not have access to.
White
feminism feminism
White feminism is a term used to criticise a form of feminism that mainly addresses the concerns of white women and often neglects the struggles that women of colour and ethnic minorities face. While feminism has always aimed at achieving gender equality and solving the struggles that women have faced throughout many generations and continue to face, white feminism often falls short in recognizing and incorporating the diverse issues encountered by women from different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
This form of feminism tends to focus on the experiences of white, middle-class women, overlooking the intersecting oppressions that affect women of colour. For instance, white feminists may advocate for freedom of choice in clothing, but they often envision this freedom through a Western lens, which reflects the way white women want to dress. They may criticise or even attack women from other religions and backgrounds who choose to cover up and be modest because they want to impose their version of the issue.
Throughout history, white women have been listened to and acknowledged over women of colour simply due to their white privilege. If they utilise this privilege, they could amplify the voices of other women and shed light on their issues, ensuring they are heard. At the end of the day, what we fight for is equity and equality for all women, not just women of s specific race
Personal care products marketed to women cost an average of 13 percent more than equivalent men's products.
The struggle to Victory
Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible.” –Audrey Hepburn–Curiosity, as a manner, is a part of who we are as humans. Eventually, in one way or another, we end up striving to fathom the wonders of Earth. Forgetting about the tiny world within us, which awaits us to discover. The master behind our ability to see the world is the brain; which I vehemently believe is undervalued.
To honor his highness, on the 22nd of July the World Brain Day was found. Most astounding theme for me personally was the theme of 2023, which talked about brain health and disorders, not leaving one behind.
As claimed by WHO, disabilities are a result of a mixture of human health and the surrounding environment. It is believed that most of us at some point in our lives we might have a disability whether temporary or permanent.
Hoping to shed some light on real-life examples, starting with the ancient Egyptians and their wonders. Particularly, their story with Polio through their drawings. One of them represented, the coping mechanisms they used for patients affected. Through the exhibiting of a priest with an atrophied right leg, with a cane to assist him to walk. As suggested, by Tufts Medical Center polio virus affects the motor neurons which are responsible for the movement of muscles. The paralyzed part depends on the part of the spinal cord affected, more commonly affected are the legs.
“I was there…Maybe I can help.” As mentioned by the general pediatric Dr. Diana Ceja on CBS news following her cancer journey that paved the way for her stroke. Leaving her, with left-sided paralysis. However, this has pushed her to be more determined, starting her physical treatment only 7 days after the stroke happened. Not only that, but also, she took her fellowship in neurology. This voyage has led her to be more understanding and wanting to take the hands of her patients to take them out of their beds to reach where she is now.
Maybe physically hindered; however not mentally. Stephen Hawkings has represented the truest form of a hero, a hope through despair, by living more than 40 years after his diagnosis of an incurable disease, that ended the lives of people after a couple of years. To be fair he never surrendered; but excelled in the scientific field which he felt grateful that his disability did not strip away this joy from him.
Having survived a car accident, which was greatly affected by at the age of just 10 months; Carol Leish has successfully powered through her struggles to become a motivational speaker in Ventura, CA. Guided by her suffering, hoping to raise awareness about it, she has created a board game called Call Me Capable to foster acceptance and neglect discrimination.
Unfortunately, their suffering does not end here; but the malicious minds feed on their pain through bullying. Being labeled as drunk or teased for uncontrollably slurring in speech, not knowing where to go or what to do. The constant desire for the earth to crack open and swallow them, which technically is impossible. An article by the Guardians in 2016, stated that more than three-quarters of people with a neurological disorder feel stigmatized. Lack of knowledge is the source of the societal shame that is thrown at disabled people. The fear of the unknown has troubled these people. Therefore, here are some ways I personally believe could help: Knowing the facts about the disease. Focusing on the choice of wording and behavior. Following and watching people of various forms of disabilities on social media platforms. Last but not least, those who have succeeded, have tattooed their mark in the book of fame. So what more capabilities did they have than anyone else? Simply, nothing but their persistence going hand in hand with their discipline, to make a change by shining.
DARE TO SHARE
'English, which can express the thoughts of Hamlet and the tragedy of Lear, has no words for the shiver and the headache. ...The merest schoolgirl, when she falls in love,has Shakespeare of Keats to speak her mind for her; but let a sufferer try to describe a pain in his head to a doctor and language at once runs dry.''Virginia Wolf
This is how hard it is..This is how challenging it is to open and say, ‘I’m going through a tough time’ or even find the words to express how you feel. Conversations are a well-known tool for understanding our world. Want to have world peace? Gather around a round-table and talk. Want a promotion? Muster up the right words and shoot your shot. The value of a healthy conversation is recognised by so many, yet myriads of people only deal with brickwalls and failed attempts at conversations. The biggest brickwall out there when it comes to healthy conversation is...shame. Shame is a formidable feeling, one that has its host in iron-clad shackles, preventing them from opening up and therefore setting themselves free. Shame is a feeling that myriads have felt ,and only those who got the privilege of a safe space are the ones that survived it.
If you've felt shameful at any instance in your life and have come out on the other side, you realize how the antidote all the way through, was courage. Courage to not only realize that you might be judged for what you did or how you feel and choose to share despite that, but also to recognise the notion that worse things have been done. Of Course that is not to encourage you to hang out your dirty laundry, but a gentle nudge that it's okay to fall apart around people you feel safe around.
Here are 3 tips If you want to create a safe space for someone: Remove shame instantly by saying, 'there is nothing that you have done that probably hasn't been done in someone's lifetime.'
Convey that this is a safe space for them to be vulnerable and that your image of them won't be affected in anyway.
Be mindful of how you react to what they say, your shock or dismay might scare them off.
This is basically what Samah Sammouha and I (Amr Ammoura) delivered from a spontaneous idea to a fully-sprung session, where we talked about barriers to conversations and psychology of shame. We wanted to remind people of the essence of conversation in our connectedness, and most importantly, the power of vulnerability.
Much Love & Courage,
Amr Hesham
Mental Health Local Coordinator
Speaking of hot tea! global temperatures have reached an all time high causing authorities to switch move the term global warming to “global boiling”. While 4th & 5th years basked in Abaseyya’s sun during their rounds (much love to them), wondering what could they’ve possibly done in their lives to live this life, people in Greenland Ranch, California took shelter from a 57’C temperature wishing for our weather.
In all seriousness, the conversation about climate change is taking more and more of an urgent approach as advocates perform the tired song & dance for authorities to step in and address the crisis diligently, when will that happen? I’d say we will learn more about the couple’s divorce before we do from the officials Ofcourse, that is not to rain on your parade If anything, this reinforces the idea of taking accountability for one’s actions and continuing steadfastly on the journey of advocacy towards a healthier planet. Some of that advocacy was manifest in our committee in the previous months: - AUSSS-Ain Shams contributed with Amr Hesham as a trainer in the National Bridging
Gaps In Maternal Health Webinar, which entailed Environmental Health and its effects on Maternal Health.
- Our dearest Samah Sammouha has done her part in building member’s capacity on
Climate Change through a session, entailing climate justice and intersectionality in climate change, delivered in SCOPH CB Camp held on the 20th & 21st of August.
Despite the conversation about climate change needing some serious attention that is still unmet, let that serve as a fuel for your advocacy, let it energize the righteous stubbornness inside of you that makes you a public health enthusiast. Let that fuel that sense of..‘this is the right thing to do.’
SCOPH Reporter, Amr Hesham
SCOPH REPORT
7 months into this new year, through the freeze of winter, and the breeze of spring we’re now amidst the heat of summer and it makes us come to a halt, to reflect, thinking what have the SCOPHeroes been up to this year?
As bright as ripe oranges, the past 7 months have been fruitful for the public health committee. Starting off by holding the health and safety in work place campaign that had covered all sort of workers’ safety in various industries, to clarifying people’s concerns about vaccination during world immunization week!
Speaking of awareness, everybody loves aware mentally heroes! So SCOPH held a mental health camp to guide medical students through the struggles of mental health, teach them about emergency management and give hands on advice when seeking therapy.
And because we’re so keen on giving back, we’ve been applying what we learnt in Ain Shams university by activating the PHEx; human papilloma virus and cervical cancer screenings in Ain sham’s university hospital in Cairo
Not stopping locally! Where Aya, the LPO represented our LC as a trainer in the National BGH workshop. And finally, the cherry on top of our productive efforts has been our Mental health Ambassador; Darine taking part as a trainer in the IFMSA EGYPT’s delegation to IOM mental health workshop!
SCORP REPORT AND THE ACADEMY AWARDS GOES TO....
In 2010 “ The Hurt Locker “ won six academy awards, one of which was for the best director. And Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman ever to win an Oscar for Best Director in history. 13 years have passed and only other 2 women have won the best director award, But having female directors isn't the only common thing between the three movies, they also are either action movies, revolve around war or as you can say conventionally “manly“. Although the idea of films and series with male leads with dark aesthetics is the only “serious“, worth watching and the only thing the audience wants is old and outdated it still steered the wheel of cinema and art for the longest time, but not anymore. If we're talking about girly films then what’s better than Barbie to prove that idea absolutely wrong?
Barbie was the best US opening ever for a film directed by a woman and it's also the highest-grossing domestic opening for 2023 with a record-setting 155$ million dollars during its debut weekend,compared to Oppenheimer which was released on the same day with 80$ million in its debut weekend-
What's interesting is that the initial crowds were 65% female which is surprising because it is almost always the inverse for films generating over 100$ million so not only is it setting a record for a film directed by it also record-setting domestic opening women being the main audience which brings us to how young women carry relevancy and economic power and catering to them might have a huge impact
Away from cinema girls have been talking all over the world in other forms of art and what’s a better example than Taylor Swift’s era tour
The eras tour is about to make a billion dollars, the most ever by any artist by the end of the tour she’ll have done 106 shows worldwide with about 5.6 million in profits per night, for reference that is more per night than 48% of NBA players make per year not only that but it's estimated that it's economic impact could be as high as 4.6 billion that's for all the businesses that benefit from her being in town, and this is even published in an article by the Times magazine called “The staggering economic impact of Taylor Swift Eras Tour”
We went from great female writers back then who had to disguise themselves as men / publish under pseudonyms such as Jane Austen the brontë sisters and George Eliot to female writers shining as Talia Hibbert, Ali Hazelwood, and Ana Huang to name a few; with books with not only female leads but representation of women of color, the place of women in academic society, autism, depression, anxiety, mental health issues among men and beauty standards all while crushing sales numbers
But what’s the implication of all this, This means that all those artists are filing a gap; a gap that is as old as time, when we were constantly told that girly hobbies and interests aren’t as important, our movies aren’t serious enough, female leads aren’t interesting enough, aren’t funny enough, and why is that? Because interesting, serious, and funny have only been taken from a male perspective, not giving the chance to artists to artists to deliver to the other half of the market. Until they were proven wrong
So girls, our interests are always valid and important, your art, songs, and passions are important, and all hail girly films, romcoms, and the future Jane Austins, Adeles, and the Greta Gerwigs of the world
YES WOMEN CAN !
Buy 1 Get 1 Free!
Summer is coming to an end and We’re coming close to the beginning of the school year, and of course Shopping and new clothes just come with the territory And doesn’t it seem too easy to get a rush while shopping? Or get a thrill when you see that coveted item for 75% off?
If you’ve experienced these feelings, you’re not alone. In fact, our brains are chemically programmed to respond to sales. For some of us, signs shouting one-day-only sale, clearance, and 50% off, are not so different from the siren call for other types of addictions, such as alcohol, drugs, or even food.
In the 1980s the average American bought about 12 pieces of clothing per year compared to now when the average American buys around 68 new pieces per year
And the reason for that is fast fashion
So what is fast fashion?
Fast fashion describes low-priced but stylish clothing that moves quickly from design to retail stores to meet trends, with new collections being introduced continuously. Zara and H&M are two giants in the fast fashion field. Others include UNIQLO, GAP, and Topshop.
Fast fashion's benefits are affordable prices and instant gratification for consumers, more profits for companies, and the democratization of stylish clothing.
Let's take Zara for an example, There is a reason why it became the world's biggest clothing retailer; they perfected the fast fashion business model. In general legacy brands release huge amounts of clothes in a few seasonal, they spend months designing lines, buying and treating fabrics manufacturing in bulk, and distributing, it's a process that takes nearly two years, so what fast fashion brands do is knock off designs, keep raw material in handy and make more only if it got popular, cutting the process to only a few months and with much less price. But this process makes us basically drowning in new clothes; in 2020 Interdix - the mother company of Zara - made alone 1.6 billion pieces of clothing
But what's the real cost of this?
Most of us are aware of the awful work environment of the factories, child labor, and employment of underage refugees, but probably unaware of how it affects the planet. In 2015 Textile production created more greenhouse gases than international flights and maritime shipping COMBINED
Growing cotton for a single jacket takes more than 10 thousand liters of water, which is 24 YEARS of drinking water for one person. And synthetic fabrics are even worse they take about 342 million barrels of oil per year
Other processes like viscous which are made mainly from ancient or threatened forests are incredibly wasteful and about 70% goes to waste with only 30% garments not to mention the massive amount of chemicals used in the process and then dumbed in rivers
Now let’s talk about the clothes that get thrown away, H&M alone destroys about 15 tons of clothing every year of all the fabric used for clothing 87% is landfilled or incinerated.
Now the question is, what can I as an individual do?
Just by wearing your clothes for nine months longer, you can reduce your carbon footprint for that garment by 30%, If everyone bought one used item this year instead of new, it could save nearly six pounds of CO2 emissions, that's equivalent to removing half a million cars off the road for a year
This is a problem that affects all of us but for once we can make a difference, YOU can make a difference
incomings incomings
first of all the one who’s reading this I hope you had a very nice day I am Yaren from Turkey I wanted to start with good wishes because throughout my exchange everyone was very sincere,kind and helpful so I need to share these feelings whomever is gonna read these :)) So I want to share some of my exchange EXPERIENCES!!So it was my first abroad experience and I knew nothing about what to do outside my country But I never actually had hard time thanks to the friends and acquintances I had in here (ps I’m not sure how long should I make these sentences becuase a month full of experiences,you know…)Food here was never a big problem for me (except some of them ofc) because I like spicy food and our cuisine is quite similar with ours Traffic here is a another complete topic tho I never knew we could be so careless with our cars before.We had so many good trips and new friends from other LC’s.Our social program was always full and we always had something to do I am so thankful that I was able to meet with all of them and being able a part of my LC Thank you so much for everything guys You were the best!!!
Yarn - Turkey
As this was the first exchange I've ever been in, I was so excited as anxious about what to expect, but I turned out to love every bit of it I guess this could not have happened without all the people that I had the opportunity not only to meet, but to call them some of my close friends at the end of the day. I felt so welcomed by AUSSS and they made sure everytime that we enjoy ourselves and feel good about anything At first, I came here with the thought of broadening my medical knowledge and learning more about the egyptian history and culture, but what strengthened my love for this experience are the tight friendships that we now share. It was such a pleasure to be here and to have you on this journey Thank you! And maybe see you in Romania��
Before I delve into the details , let me first say that I had the privilege of experiencing a SCORE exchange with IFMSA-Egypt and I must say that this exchange is one of the experiences that I will cherish for a lifetime I was incredibly fortunate to be part of the AUSSS incomings and since my first day in Egypt I recognised how all AUSSS team is so compassionate and attentive to every single incoming’s needs . We had a warm welcoming whether in the Airport pickup , the arrivals to the dorms or in UAT . Thanks to our contact persons that the incorporation into the hospital life or either in Egypt lifestyle was smooth The tutors and the hospital staffs were so nice and ready to assist us in every single path we had to take to fulfill our project aims & goals . Even the schedule was just perfect , with a sufficient time for the research project and a time lapse to discover more about Cairo’s treasures The accomodation was an incredible lodging and accessible to the hospital and every other facility The social program was abundant in valuable plans : a must visit places in Cairo and 3 trips including the National Weeked . And each trip was really amazing and helped us to connect with more people , get to know a lot of other cultures coming from different parts of the world and also made us reunite as medical students in a foreign country Last but not least , this exchange has left an indelible mark on me and I am truly grateful for the memories created & the friends made . In addition , I wholeheartedly recommend exchange with AUSSS to anyone seeking an unforgettable journey , a home in another country and a chosen family
BasmaZabiri
Morocco
When I decided to come to Egypt the first thoughts that would pop on my mind were "it's going to be soooo hot", "I'm not going to understand anything" and "should I check how many camels am I worth?" (68 camels for the curious ones). Well, after spending an entire month in this random, but exciting, amazing country I can certainly tell you that, yes, it is super hotttt but totally worth it! From swimming in the salt lakes to visit abu simbel, scubadive and ride a motorbike in dahab, I can say with total confidence, that we made the most of this month and enjoyed every part of Egypt! Not only were the trips great but also all the surgeries in the hospital were an amazing opportunity to learn more about medicine! As you can see here, it was an unforgettable month with the best people by my side and, of course, with the best LC! Now when I think about Egypt the first things that come to my mind are "still super hot", "yallaaa habibi!", mango juice and a 1000+ memories that I'll forever keep in my heart! Thank you Ain Shams, vou ter saudades :)
Marta , Portugal
July 2023
Testimonials Testimonials
-Menna Gouda, Third Year.
Testimonial:
Belgium
“I’m so excited to share with you some photos from my exchange in Belgium this july! A life changing experience that i will always remember getting to train in a hospital abroad and meeting people from all over the world was great and helped me discover myself and the world and learn new medical skills and knowledge, and yes, the worst part when it all came to an end” Pictures:
August 2023
-Adham Mohanna, Third Year
-Pierre Shehata, Third Year Testimonial:
“My experience so far has been pretty good, mostly highlighted by the social program everyone’s very friendly and they’re always asking us to go out and planning different things for it As for the professional exchange I’ve only gone one day in ophthalmology it was very informative the doctors are very friendly and I look forward to spending more time there Also, this week I’ll be going to general surgery with Pierre for a day.”
Brazil
Brazil
-Farida Darwish , Third year .Testimonial:
“okayy so the countryy itself it’s very pretty and has mesmerizing scenery. everyone in brazil actually is very friendly and welcoming. My host family they’re very nice and they make me feel like a part of their family. The university is so close to the house too so thats a plus.”
Ahmed Abdelfatah, Third Year. Testimonial:
“Kumasi-the garden city of Ghana
It’s been a week for me here in Ghana and I can’t even find the words to describe how amazing it’s been so far, Ghanaians are very hospitable and nice to a level that I’ve never seen in my life before. I’m interning in Komfo Anokye teaching hospital in Kumasi under Dr. Isaac Okyere, who has been very helpful and has a very interesting way in simplifying things, which gave a lot of knowledge in just a week (so far)! I’m staying in leing hostel on the hospital’s campus so I’m just a minute walk away from the hospital which is very convenient; my room situation is a bit special because we’re supposed to be 3 students in a room but my roommates voided their contract last minute, so I have the apartment for myself.”
-Testimonial:
“Ho-volta (Ghana)
This was the unexpected beautiful experience. Even tho I have been there no more than 7 days, I’ve already experienced a lot there
Talking about the place in Ho The students hostel consists of 4 buildings and each room contains 4 students. Water supply and electricity was good only the wifi is the problem there. The hospital itself is called UHAS. It’s really nice and the doctor was really helpful and ready to answer all my questions there Like between each case we discussed everything and he kept on asking me questions to engage me Also the hospital itself is really nice and quite good for a city not being the capital of the country. There in the hospital in the break they offer one free meal for us. In addition they respected that me being a Muslim that I can’t eat chicken or meat there so they prepare either fish or eggs instead for me
That brings us to the food, I’ve tried about 3-4 meals there and in general it’s really nice but a little bit extra spicy.
People there are actually so friendly and always ready to help Even the students in my room makes you feel comfortable and at ease the LEO in Ho is actually quite responsible and whenever we need him he actually does his best
The only 2 things that I may consider a problem in this country are the signal ( it’s really bad ) and the roads ( they are not really good and that makes the road trip from any city to the other really really long) like to go from Accra to Ho it takes 5 hours even tho it should be
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Ghana
-Ramatane Tarek, Third Year
Ghana
-Omar Abdelfatah, First Year Testimonial:
“I arrived to find out that my bags were lost at the airport, and was graciously hosted in accra for two days by a relative of the contact person During these 2 days i bought some necessities that were lost with my luggage, explored a bit of the city, and tried some of the food (was particularly impressed by how good the avocado was). I took a flight to tamale and got to know some of the other incomings Early the next day we visited local waterfalls, and I was introduced to some wildlife I had not seen before I recklessly jumped into the water which left me brooding over the possibility of getting some tropical disease for the rest of the day The time spent at home consisted of movie nights, joint cooking sessions, gym visits, as well as makeshift self-care using buckets and cold water which I was able to quickly adapt to. “
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-Heba Ismail, Third Year Testimonial:
“I'm staying in Purwokerto, Indonesia. It is a small city.
My accommodation is a student dorm, a 2minute walk from the campus/hospital A Contact Person came to pick me up from the train station to take me to dorms.
I've just had the university tour and yesterday we went to explore the city They did our laundry and they’re super helpful”
Serbia
Serbia
-Ahmed Azzazi, Third Year Testimonial:
Bosnia
Bosnia
-Zeina Tantawy, Third Year
-Samira Haitham, Third Year
Testimonial:
“Since i arrived in BiH, people were very welcoming and helpful My cp picked me up and she was super cute and i got settled at the dorms, second day we went to see this beautiful sunset at the yellow fortress The day after we went to the national museum of Sarajevo then at night we went to ABBA tribute in the street food market which the CPs recommended and it was super fun. All of the other incomings are great and really friendly, they even sang me happy birthday like multiple times on my birthday but yea the last three days have been fun and im looking forward to do other activities ”
“I love the city so far, its very peaceful, full of parks and the people are extremely kind, and what helped me the most to get used to the city is that I have one of the most helpful CP’s ever and he showed around the city and made sure that I know the basics and he always answers my calls and question so he made so much easier to get around. The neurosurgery team that I work with are so eager to make us involved and they seem to care if you are enjoying our or not and that is just wholesome.”
Romania
Romania
-Ismail Saoud, Third Year Testimonial:
“My contact person, Maria Solcan, has been absolutely amazing She has been answering my many questions from before i even arrived. She picked me up from the airport and we went to the dorm where i met my roommate
The dorm is average We have a bed, a wardrobe and a desk The bathroom isn’t very clean I’ve only been here for one day but the surgeries i attended were a cholecystectomy and a right hemicoloectomy. The doctor that is responsible for us wasn’t there after the surgery so i wasn’t
able to ask but we went for another surgery with another doctor that explained the whole surgery from A-Z so i’m thankful for her.”
CzechRepublic
-Kenzy Hisham, Third Year Testimonial:
“I have been learning a lot on an educational level as well as a personal level! The experience so far is surreal I am learning about new approaches of stem cell therapy that i have been always interested in! And now i get a hands on training on them in the lab So grateful for this great opportunity! Inshallah will be applying again next year for sure ”
Human Rights Human Rights based approach based approach
Human what now?
Human Rights has been a central pillar of the United Nations’ work since its inception in 1945 with the adoption of the Charter of the United Nations. We can proudly celebrate having given birth to a normative era in which the international community, inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, has produced an outstanding corpus of international norms and standards for a life of dignity and well-being for all.
The human rights-based approach (HRBA) is a conceptual framework for the process of human development that is normatively based on international human rights standards and operationally directed to promoting and protecting human rights. It seeks to analyse inequalities which lie at the heart of development problems and redress discriminatory practices and unjust distributions of power that impede development progress and often result in groups of people being left behind.
How does it work?
The unnecessary/unwanted evolution
Who would have thought that unity would be the reason to the suffering of a generation. To elaborate, a whole generation being stuck to a tiny gadget; revolving our world around it.
Unification, here means in the sense of being thrown endlessly with pieces of information, whether the person wants it or not from a single place Obviously, through the prior sentences everyone would have guessed phones; it saddens me to rain on your parades, but no this is just the intro Phones have led to a deeper and more profound problem, which is shrinking. Shrinking! What a term to use; but to be honest this is what we are currently experiencing, by we l am specifically shedding the light on Gen Z. What do I mean by this, I'm talking about the tiny metaphorical world that lives inside of us, the thinking world; not the brain, someone else.
To be more precise, it is a detail-oriented and attention-demanding part of the brain, which is the attention span.
Personally, I believe our attention span is the world inside us through which we see and communicate with the world. Simply, because through it we understand the world and so we respond.
Thankfully, according to news.northeastern.edu the attention span of a human brain isn't worse than a goldfish; however, our attention spans are decreasing from 2 and half minutes to 45 seconds, unlike other websites which stated that it is decelerating to only 8 seconds, haha the joke is them. Nevertheless, trying to look on the bright side, there are ways stated that can actually assist in striving to enhance our attention spans Number 1 and most importantly, exercise, any form of exercise that enhances our cardiovascular activity has been proven to enhance our attention span. Next off, we have mindfulness and by far my favorite. Moreover, Gen Z as a generation is diversified and embracing it more than ever before which is a calming sign for the future. Even if this is not a solution; nonetheless, it can ease the burden that Gen Zs might feel when faced with the obstacles of learning, due to the hindrance caused by the weakening of the attention span. Knowing, that there will be more accepting and understanding than the previous generations due to awareness.
Lastly, it is clear that generation Z have solidified their mark by choosing acceptance to be their mantra. Generation Z like anything else in life have their pros and cons; but hopefully with their spirit they will find eventful ways to solve their problems.
