“Think globally, act locally,” is a common phrase to characterize global citizenship. But what does that mean practically? Is there an actual way to connect communities of two or more cities together? Find out in this article.

Before each Thanksgiving, the United States White House participates in a very unusual ceremony: pardoning a turkey. “Pardoning the turkey” is officially known as the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. So, why does the President pardon a turkey, and how did this odd tradition start?

Want to celebrate Thanksgiving without eating any extra calories? Join millions of Americans in running in a “Turkey Trot,” a race ran on Thanksgiving Day. Wear your best festive costume, sign up for a virtual race, and celebrate after your run with a plate full of Turkey!

Participating in exchange programs is a great opportunity to widen your worldviews and gain new experiences. Especially now, when physical border isn’t much of a barrier anymore, many young people share their cultures with each other. Click to read about fascinating international experience of a Ukrainian student in the U.S.

Ready to try bullet journaling? All you need are a notebook and a pen, and you’re ready to go. Not only will you have fun being creative, but you’ll also discover a new way to stay organized. Read to learn more about setting up your first bullet journal and finding inspiration for your journal online.

When we can’t have normal face-to-face conversations, virtual reality can make our lives feel more normal. New software can help us network and make friends, but it took a lot of trial and error to get to where we are now with virtual reality technology. Read more to learn about the history of virtual reality and how you can use it during the pandemic.

Since WWI, the United States has celebrated the sacrifice of its veterans and active service members each year on November 11th. Read to learn more about how Veterans Day is celebrated in the U.S. and around the globe.

Read our interview with the founder of the One Minute Academy, Christoph Geiseler. We talked about the power of short videos, creative process and storytelling. Dive in!

Know about the importance of media literacy and want to put your knowledge to action? This post compiles some of the best tools to fact check the information you’re exposed to as well as websites and games for further learning.