I am excited to share a “Persian Mommas” views and contemplations when she is celebrating the holidays. The dichotomy that many Iranian Americans feel with various holidays and traditions, and how they want to raise their children is very well…
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A Project That Became a Journey.
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A few years ago, I had an idea for a project. Something that I thought would probably take me only a couple of days to complete. I wanted to compile some of my favorites persian recipes from my mom. So, I…
Making Our Own Iran – One University at a Time, by Afsheen Sharifzadeh, Guest Blogger (3)
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Our next guest blogger, Afsheen Sharifzadeh, shares an experience that is all too familiar to many of us. The intersection of culture, tradition and university. Thank you Afsheen! Read his experience below! ——————————- Growing up Iranian-American is a medley tournament of…
Floss, Hair, and a 6 year old…A story by Avisha Soheili, guest blogger
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Cultural mixups and confusions happen more than we all think. Our first guest blogger, Avisha Soheili, presents the Cultural mix-up she experienced! ———————————————————- Guest Blogger: Avisha Soheili As an Iranian Dental Hygienist who deals with the public everyday, I frequently…