Simona Rosso
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She/her. I write about pop culture, and I love dissecting every single medium I come across.
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Taylor Swift's love songs can teach us so much, actually
Since the beginning of her career in 2007, Taylor Swift has always been under scrutiny because of her love life, like pretty much any celebrity. However, no other artist has been as strongly linked to their exes as her, to the point where she earned the reputation of "the one that's constantly singing about her long list of exes".
By Simona Rosso3 years ago in Beat
From cluelessness to a solid basis: how to analyze a novel you know nothing about.
You are studying English literature at school or in college, and your teacher or professor assigned you a novel to read and analyze. You are puzzled: you have never read it before, you have no clue about its historical context or the author whatsoever. What do you do?
By Simona Rosso3 years ago in Education
In defense of Duolingo
I have been loving foreign languages since I was a child. It all started when I began learning basic English in elementary school, then I added French in middle school (it was more of an obligation than a choice, but I’m still grateful for the opportunity). In high school, I started German, my favorite language. When I graduated, I had reached C1 level in English, B2/C1 level in French and B1 level in German.
By Simona Rosso3 years ago in Education
Why is individualism so appealing to young women?
Individualism is a capitalistic concept, as well as an extremely unlikely and sometimes toxic mindset. In a way or another, none of us is "self-made" as we always end up somehow needing other people in order to survive, no matter the reason. Being individualistic might therefore lead us to develop unhealthy selfishness and reluctance to ask for help, which leads to issues related to physical and mental health as well as other contexts.
By Simona Rosso3 years ago in Viva
Are these "winter must haves" worth it?
Some days ago, while scrolling on Instagram, I came across this post by aesthintagee: Here, the creator shares her favorite winter clothes that are currently trending. However, if you want to have a trend-free, long-lasting, and more sustainable wardrobe, you have to be able to distinguish potential statement pieces from potentially impulsive buys.
By Simona Rosso3 years ago in Styled
How to start again | Change Career with Me! #2
You've just realized that the career path you've been pursuing so far actually does not work for you. Now what do you do? Where can you start again? How is this realization affecting you? Which practical steps can you take to find a new path? Let's see!
By Simona Rosso3 years ago in Journal
Signs It's Time To Change Your Career - Change Career With Me #1
Imagine this: you had the opportunity to try your dream job for some time. You are excited and join your temporary team with the best intentions and the highest expectations. Yet, you witness the worst ever scenario unfolding before your eyes: you do not like it that much, and you also do not seem to be too good at it.
By Simona Rosso3 years ago in Journal
