Michelle Obama – M – A to Z Challenge

When Barack Obama was President of the USA, I didn't pay much attention to American politics. Okay, I was studying politics, but I danced around US politics and electoral matters in general. I thrived on topics such as political thought, international relations, the EU, but I wasn't interested in how people voted. Because back then … Continue reading Michelle Obama – M – A to Z Challenge →

Brexit – B – A to Z Challenge 2019

Brexit A to Z Challenge 2019 I am European! My upbringing, my studies, my current life make me European. Thus I feel strongly about Brexit. Honestly, I am hoping that it won't happen. Then on the other hand, I tell myself that it will set an example and help us move away from the growing … Continue reading Brexit – B – A to Z Challenge 2019 →

When LinkedIn fails you

LinkedIn has the tendency to send me job opportunities. It can be quite annoying, especially as most jobs don't correspond to my profile or interests. Being an underpaid "happiness officer" for a French dating-app never really appealed to me. Still, I never turned off the notifications, as one never knows if something interesting might come up. … Continue reading When LinkedIn fails you →

The importance of voting

I was not allowed to vote in elections that could have a major negative impact on my life. At the same time, many people decided that they didn't want to vote because they did no longer believe in the political class, did not care, or were dead against both of the finalists to win.