Firstly, what exactly is extinction? The term extinct refers to a specific animal or plant species that has died out. As we all know, humans have caused the extinction of many animals. But how exactly? Humans cause the extinction of animals through several direct and indirect interference with animals and their environment. This has been going on for billions of Read more
It’s a hot mid-July day, and you spend your whole day playing at the beach in Tel Aviv. After being brutally sunburnt, even though you tried to reapply sunscreen as much as possible, and a few jellyfish stings, you decide it’s time to head back to your hotel. Once you’re back, you get ready and head to the dining room Read more
There’s a cool breeze, and the sun is shining. You’re exploring a new place, and choose to walk instead of getting in a taxi. You decide to do this because there are so many beautiful places within walking distance. After a while, you need a break, so you look for somewhere to sit. My family and I often experienced this Read more
Once during the semester, students will be responsible for posting a guest blog post. You are welcome to post on any global issue of your choice, but your blog should ideally connect with one of our course themes: global economics, the environment, education, and/or human rights. You are welcome to build your blog post around an article you read, a Read more
I always thought I knew what cheating was, until I spent two years living in another country. Having been a student and teacher in the United States, I thought I had a pretty clear understanding of cheating. In fact, I would argue that cheating was a universally understood concept. All of my students knew what it looked like, and everyone Read more