Reem Farhat, Fordham University, Author at Study Breaks

Illustration of a person in a room by Malini Basu

Change Your Room and Improve Your Mood for the Colder Months Ahead

It's not just the place you sleep, especially now. Put more effort into making your space a special place you can unwind and enjoy, especially now that winter is up ahead.…

October 2, 2020

colleges blaming students for COVID-19 spread

Colleges Can’t Blame Students for Coronavirus Outbreaks

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Schools need to stop pointing fingers, especially when many of them haven’t taken the necessary precautions to keep campuses safe.…

October 1, 2020

Faithfully Sustainable Is Changing How We Think About the Environment

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

By creating an inclusive community with justice at the forefront of their mission, the organization is changing the face of environmentalism.…

September 17, 2020

Image of a woman shrouded in darkness covering her face, in an article about imposter syndrome.

How Imposter Syndrome Is Disproportionately Affecting Women of Color

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Although men and women experience the phenomenon, women face more feelings of fear and inadequacy in their everyday lives — especially Black women.…

September 3, 2020

An image of a woman sitting on her bed doing school on a laptop

How to Survive When Going Back to School Means Staying Home

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Even though many students will be attending school from home instead of returning to campus, it's still important to prepare for the upcoming semester.…

August 27, 2020

In an article about representation of Muslim women, a photo of a woman in a hijab

Women Who Wear Hijab Want Representation, Not Tokenism

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Muslim women are seeing themselves depicted in industries like fashion and television, but there is still work to be done toward valuable inclusion.…

August 20, 2020

In an article about community captions, a photo of the YouTube home screen on a laptop

YouTube Is Getting Rid of Community Captions to the Detriment of Many

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

The upcoming change will make it harder for deaf and hard of hearing people to access videos on the platform, as well as hinder video translations.…

August 17, 2020

A photo of commuters on the subway in an article about college reopening plans

Commuter Students Have Been Left Out of College Reopening Plans

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

As universities plan to return to campus in the fall, it is clear that they have failed to consider the safety and concerns of students who live off campus.…

August 10, 2020

Moon-young and Gang-tae from It's Okay to Not Be Okay

‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ Takes Viewers on a Journey of Healing

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

The groundbreaking Korean drama reimagines media representation of mental health to build a show about struggle and growth.…

July 30, 2020

In an article about fast fashion company Shein, an illustration of factory workers sewing clothes

Shining a Light on Shein’s Unethical Labor Practices

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Their recent release of offensive products has consumers outraged, but the company's fast fashion practices and sweatshops hurt much more than feelings.…

July 23, 2020

In an article about YouTuber burnout, a picture of YouTuber Ingrid Nilsen

Why Are So Many Creators Suffering From YouTuber Burnout?

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Content producers are suffering from overwork, stress and exhaustion as they attempt to satisfy audiences and algorithms quickly and successfully.…

July 20, 2020

In an article about the 2020 census, a smiling family lies on the grass together

The 2020 Census: Who Counts, and Who Is Missed?

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

COVID-19 might affect the collection of U.S. population data, but the count suffers more because some communities are continually overlooked.…

July 13, 2020

An illustration of three Indigenous people wearing medical masks and traditional headgear

COVID-19 Is Disproportionately Harming Indigenous Communities

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

A long history of unresolved issues, often stemming from the legacy of colonialism and systematic racism, only exacerbates the impact of the coronavirus on Native Americans.…

July 5, 2020