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A Year of Reflections on Global Mental Health and a New Journey into Art
by Scarlett Smithen For the past year I’ve explored mental health and the ways it’s perceived in different parts of the world. That first...
Jan 12 min read


Navigating Love and Hate in the Jewish Community: A Letter to a Recent Bat Mitzvah
by Scarlett Smithen I created Under the Same Sky to emphasize the love in the world that we can share with one another. To spread love,...
Sep 8, 20246 min read


From Toilets to Taylor Swift: Some cultural nuances between US and China
When I tell people I went to China, most people are shocked. China isn’t necessarily the most family-friendly tourist destination, and...
Aug 13, 20245 min read


Aug 13, 20240 min read


The why behind "Under the Same Sky"
Today is my 16th birthday - the most teen of the teen years - the “Sweet 16.” As I enter this new chapter of my life and navigate my...
Sep 19, 20233 min read
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