This chapter presents an autoethnographic account of my experiences living with multiple identities as a disabled adopted woman of color and reflections from my travels to poverty-stricken areas helpidoi:10.1007/978-3-319-55224-8_5Anjali J. Forber-Pratt...
As ambassadors, students can work in a variety of on- and off-campus roles, ranging from hosts to student role models. Planning to become an ambassador after entering college can help international students better integrate into campus life, developing skills and contacts to increas...
I argue that, not only is it unjust, it is also both a cause and a consequence of harmful stereotypes and prejudices about male and female sexuality: (1) men are ‘always up for sex’; (2) women’s sexual purity is more important than men’s; (3) sex is something men do to ...
Bankruptcy is never a decision to take lightly. If you have to file, you might face extra challenges in qualifying for a mortgage down the line, but it's still possible to buy a home. By using the required waiting time to improve your credit score, you can prove to lenders that you'...
“A lot of us do that because I can't use a bathroom on a plane. Like if I have to fly five hours to L.A., I can't use the bathroom. I have to hold it.” 4. Universal design is good design While airplanes were not well-designed for people in wheelchairs, destinations that ...
Bankruptcy is never a decision to take lightly. If you have to file, you might face extra challenges in qualifying for a mortgage down the line, but it's still possible to buy a home. By using the required waiting time to improve your credit score, you can prove to lenders that...
Home-Country Assistance Funding by the government or other organization in your home country is also another way to help pay for grad school in the U.S., but it may come with a condition to return back home to work after finishing your degree. ...
Roy Farmer: No, sir. That much is about a sixth of my annual take-home pay. Like most of the people we spoke to, Roy Farmer couldn't find a lawyer to help him. There's little financial incentive for attorneys to take on these cases. It took Farmer nine...
Employees of foreign governments are generally exempt from paying Social Security taxes on income paid to them as a result of their official responsibilities. Social Security tax Just like the income tax, most people can’t avoid paying Social Security taxes on their employment and self-empl...
Also, Trawinski noted, if you’re married, consider what will happen to your household income when one spouse dies. This will help you assess your future comfort level in carryinga mortgage. “People often fail to plan for the death of a spouse. You can take a big hit to your income ...