Student Life
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Living in the Stretch: Raising Awareness for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
By: Natasha Noam Gol May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on a condition that hides in plain sight. EDS isn’t rare in the sense of being uncommon, but it’s underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and often dismissed. For many of us living with EDS, awareness isn’t just about medical terminology;…
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Karlovka!
By: Nehir Ozkaya UK kings won the final game of the ice hockey series beating ČVUT engineers by 4-2 after being down by 1-2. The final match was preceded with the third place match between VŠE Falcons and ČZU Farmers where the former beat the latter by 4-2. Both games included little games in between…
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Neurodivergency and Disability in Czech Academia: The Change That Is Happening and The Change That Needs To Happen!
By Natasha Noam Gol Navigating higher education can be challenging for any student, but for those with disabilities, especially neurodivergent students, the path is often full of extra barriers. The Czech Republic, while socially more respectful of visible disabilities in day-to-day interactions, has significant shortcomings in its approach to disability support overall, especially within academic…
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Intersectionality in University Curriculums
By: Natasha Noam Gol Intersectionality serves as an essential framework for understanding the intricate ways in which various facets of a person’s identity influence their life experiences and opportunities. This concept is particularly significant for social justice advocates, academics, and policymakers working toward a more equitable and inclusive society (Klar & Leeper, 2019). Kimberlé Crenshaw…
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Out of Spoons: Navigating Life with Chronic Illness and Neurodivergency
By: Natasha Noam Gol Ever tried explaining to someone that you’re “out of spoons”? It’s a real conversation starter. You’ll get responses ranging from “Did you check the kitchen?” to “Have you tried yoga?” (Yoga, by the way, doesn’t refill spoons. It just uses them up faster.) But for those of us navigating chronic illnesses,…