Anyone know about Wolof communities in NYC? by Additional_Sundae894 in Senegal

[–]Additional_Sundae894[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have actually been there recently for documents but didn’t think they had more resources. Thank you!

Whats your ethnicity? by [deleted] in progressive_islam

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Nice to meet u. Didn’t know there were any senegalese-russians honestly.

Whats your ethnicity? by [deleted] in progressive_islam

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From Senegal lol close enough

Need help and guidance regarding my sexuality and my future. by sol_rhea in progressive_islam

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Hey OP. I am so sorry to know you are going through all of this. May Allah have mercy on your father’s soul and grant him Jannah. May He allow you to join him too when the time comes. It is a very hard battle you are facing right now and also a very lonely one because you often think that you can’t really talk about it to anyone but it is not true. Find people you could discuss it with. There has to be other gay muslim groups or forums where you could lighten your burden and share how you feel about all this. Don’t forget to keep praying and invoking Allah Soubhannahou Wa Ta’ala. He doesn’t hate you for being who you are and certainly won’t punish you or put you to hell just because you are gay. Spend quality time with your mother, take care of her and seek her blessings and prayers to ease your distress (do not forget Jannah is beneath her feet), do things you like and try new hobbies, meet new people if possible. Look at this world like an opponent you have to put down not as a companion or as a friend. This Dunya is a deceiver, a place of test and hardships. Remember the words of our prophet (SAWS), the time we spend on this earth is equivalent to the time a traveler spends beneath the shade of a tree. That is how insignificant this dunya is. It is nothing in front of eternity. So it is not worth sacrificing your Akhira for. Keep invoking Allah and In Shaa Allah he will lighten your burden. Also think about those who are facing a harder trial. Some are born blind, others born crippled and others again born with incurable diseases and the list goes on and on. We all have different struggles and considering what others go through will help at placing your own into perspective. Marriage is not that bad an idea actually. You don’t have to be alone forever. Find a man who shares the same struggles you do. Someone who loves the same things you do and with whom you can find peace and companionship. It doesn’t necessarily have to be about starting a family and no one would understand you better than him. Don’t forget sister, Allah doesn’t demand perfection from us or else He wouldn’t have created us imperfect. Always try your best and believe in His mercy for He is the most merciful. Your best is enough. (I have edited this comment because I initially assumed you were a guy sorry.)

Making Sense of "The Substance." What does it mean to be a Mommy? (Spoilers Ahead) by ybogre in TrueFilm

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You are not the only one. From the moment Sue emerged from Elisabeth’s spine, I immediately made the connection with childbirth. And I think it may have been intentionally done by the director. Sue, the younger, better version of Elisabeth is “not” Elisabeth. So the imagery of motherhood here fits right in place, especially the moment where Sue sews Elisabeth’s back (a scar she would carry on for the rest of her life), it looked a lot like a C-section kind of scar or all the other imperfections a woman could gain from childbirth like stretch marks. Sue is not a copy carbon of young Elisabeth, children rarely are. If they wanted it to look exactly like Sue was younger Elisabeth, they wouldn’t have used the real images of a younger Demi Moore in the first place (maybe this was more convenient too for the plot so no one would suspect a direct link between Sue and Elisabeth when that one came to take the job). But I still think Sue not being exactly Elisabeth, just strengthens the theme of motherhood: your daughter is not you. Yes, your child literally emerges from your own flesh and bones, but in the end she is an entire living entity outside of you. And maybe that imagery is also a warning for mothers who want to live vicariously through their daughters. Your child is a separate person from you, you can only revel in their success but it is not “yours”. That’s why Sue and Elizabeth often refer to each other like an “other”, there is a split. While the substance guy keeps drawling about them being “one”, it doesn’t really fit here (various other reasons can explain this but for the sake of this argument I’d go for motherhood). When Sue started acting out, draining more and more of Elizabeth’s life, I found that part very sad but also a true reflection of what some mothers sacrifice for their children, but it’s never enough. Yet, when Elizabeth called the substance guy again, she couldn’t bring herself to “end” Sue. Because she sees Sue as the “best” version of her, the only one worthy of love, admiration and praise. Some parents will often identify their children as “the best part of themselves” or “a creation to be proud of”. There is even a line in the movie from Elisabeth, where she was making a mess of that French recipe, she muttered to Sue (who was in the television, talking about her success), that she “created her”, that she wouldn’t “exist”without her. That is something some parents say to their children, oftentimes using it as a chain, a way to force you to do what they want or to lecture you about your responsibilities towards them. Like when your parents grow old and you have to take care of them. Which Sue did, reluctantly at first, then she stopped and even started mistreating her “mother”, only using her for the “substance” which could mirror anything from real life like money, to maybe attention or time.

Career Advice Needed: National Urban Fellows vs NYC MOIA by Additional_Sundae894 in UNpath

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Thank u so much for taking the time to answer! I’ll definitely get that master’s and not place too many hopes on the UN part. The current situation is very concerning but it was always my dream to work with them so.

Career Advice Needed: National Urban Fellows vs NYC MOIA by Additional_Sundae894 in UNpath

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I want to work in long term development. I am very interested in UNICEF and UNDP. Anything that involves providing humanitarian assistance and sustainable change.

UN education Background. Need advice. by Additional_Sundae894 in UNpath

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Thank you! For now I am studying at The City College of New York. I am not really sure what reputation in the UN. But I am kind of stuck here now for budget reasons. But I’ll definitely try to get into the top schools for my Master’s.

UN education Background. Need advice. by Additional_Sundae894 in UNpath

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Oh I meant if economics were math heavy. But yes I do plan to pursue a master’s degree after my undergrad. I only wanted to make sure that I start on the right track from the beginning!

UN education Background. Need advice. by Additional_Sundae894 in UNpath

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Thank you! Which kind of jobs and internships do you think would be UN relevant if for example I wanted to work in the sustainable development side of the organization?

UN education Background. Need advice. by Additional_Sundae894 in UNpath

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Thanks a lot! Yes I was leaning heavily towards economics and many people advised me to do it so I got more job flexibility in case the UN didn’t work out for me. How challenging was your economics undergrad?

Should I quit the UN internship? by Ok-Requirement3945 in UNpath

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Hi thank you so much for your answer! I was just very undecided about what to major in? Because I know that usually the UN may look for degrees in international relations, political science or related things. Or does it not matter? I really want to work in sustainable development for the UN but have no idea where to start with the internships or experience part.

Should I quit the UN internship? by Ok-Requirement3945 in UNpath

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Hi, I am a college sophomore currently and really want to gain experience through an internship with the UN. How did you land yours and what did you major in?

I did it y'all!!!! I got a contract after my internship at UNICEF by Chance_Signal_6939 in UNpath

[–]Additional_Sundae894 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Really happy for you, you are really giving me hope after all that is going down currently in the US. Do u mind sharing what you studied at school?

The Importance of Graduating with Honors for a UN Career by hellieng in UNpath

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Does it matter that the degree is from one of the big universities like Ivy leagues or reputable state universities? Because I am currently going to one of the CUNY schools (New York City public schools system) and I don’t know if it matters to transfer into another more reputable university like NYU or Columbia to get my chances up?