Zero-Generation Students

Education

Learn How to Argue from the Masters

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on April 25, 2024

How do you form an effective argument? A new book by Ward Farnsworth helps explain.

How do you form an effective argument? A new book by Ward Farnsworth helps explain.

Education

How I Learned to Write in English

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on February 1, 2024

A Personal Perspective: As a non-native speaker and writer, here's what I've learned about writing well.

A Personal Perspective: As a non-native speaker and writer, here's what I've learned about writing well.

Anxiety

3 Eastern Strategies to Cope with Anxiety

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on January 19, 2024

A Personal Perspective: Lesser-known Eastern strategies could help Westerners manage anxiety.

A Personal Perspective: Lesser-known Eastern strategies could help Westerners manage anxiety.

Education

The Power of a Liberal Arts Education

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on January 8, 2024

Liberal arts education can help newly arrived immigrants navigate challenges and find success.

Liberal arts education can help newly arrived immigrants navigate challenges and find success.

Bias

How to Cope with Bias in Hiring

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on November 30, 2023

Bias can still influence hiring managers' decisions, but there may be ways to counter it.

Bias can still influence hiring managers' decisions, but there may be ways to counter it.

Education

Does an Ivy League Degree Really Help Secure a Job?

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on November 21, 2023

Although an Ivy League education can be an asset in the job market, its advantages are not guaranteed, particularly for zero-generation students.

Although an Ivy League education can be an asset in the job market, its advantages are not guaranteed, particularly for zero-generation students.

Productivity

On Finding the Right Time to Write

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on November 14, 2023

A Personal Perspective: What we do before we write is as crucial as what we do after.

A Personal Perspective: What we do before we write is as crucial as what we do after.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

The Social, Cultural, and Legal Challenges of Dual Citizenship

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on November 8, 2023

Recent research on Yemeni immigrants suggests that some aspire to become American citizens by any means necessary but may be unaware of the challenges that will remain.

Recent research on Yemeni immigrants suggests that some aspire to become American citizens by any means necessary but may be unaware of the challenges that will remain.

Bias

The Psychological Effects of 9/11 on Muslim Americans  

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on September 13, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Balancing being Muslim with being American.

A Personal Perspective: Balancing being Muslim with being American.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Culture Should Unite Us, Not Divide ‎Us

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on June 29, 2023

Cultural differences have long been used as a force to divide ‎humanity. But when we embrace them with humility and curiosity, we become stronger and smarter.

Cultural differences have long been used as a force to divide ‎humanity. But when we embrace them with humility and curiosity, we become stronger and smarter.

Social Life

Why Congruency Is Key to Sparking Attraction

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on June 22, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Being an extrovert or an introvert doesn't matter, as long as you remain true to your authentic self.

A Personal Perspective: Being an extrovert or an introvert doesn't matter, as long as you remain true to your authentic self.

Bias

How Stereotype Threat Theory Helps Explain the ‎Accomplishment Gap

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on June 16, 2023

Extra cognitive load can impair the performance of stereotyped groups.

Extra cognitive load can impair the performance of stereotyped groups.

Attention

Stories Captivate Our Attention and Imagination

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on April 9, 2023

The next time you are trying to communicate, fashion your message in the form of a story.

The next time you are trying to communicate, fashion your message in the form of a story.

Altruism

Generosity to Foreigners: Leading By Example ‎

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on April 6, 2023

Suggestions, strategies, and stories for how to be generous to strangers and foreigners.

Suggestions, strategies, and stories for how to be generous to strangers and foreigners.

Confidence

How to Become More Confident, in Both Mindset and Behavior

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on March 27, 2023

Confidence, or the lack of it, is in many ways a learned behavior.

Confidence, or the lack of it, is in many ways a learned behavior.

Mating

‎3 Tips For Dating Across Religions

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on March 23, 2023

Dating across religions can be fraught with challenges—but they can be overcome.

Dating across religions can be fraught with challenges—but they can be overcome.

Spirituality

The Purpose of Fasting for Ramadan

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on March 22, 2023

A Personal Perspective: The last 10 days of March 2023 will mark ‎the first 10 days of ‎Ramadan.

A Personal Perspective: The last 10 days of March 2023 will mark ‎the first 10 days of ‎Ramadan.

Sleep

Why Some People Sleep Better Than Others

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on March 20, 2023

Sleep is crucial to health and well-being—but right now, restful sleep isn't accessible to everyone.

Sleep is crucial to health and well-being—but right now, restful sleep isn't accessible to everyone.

Wisdom

If Speaking Is Silver, Then Silence Is Gold

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on March 19, 2023

Do you think it is a good idea to always speak up? A recent ‎study shows that “strategic silence” yields better values and ‎rewards.‎

Do you think it is a good idea to always speak up? A recent ‎study shows that “strategic silence” yields better values and ‎rewards.‎

Education

Personal Problems Often Have Socially Structured Causes

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on March 16, 2023

Personal change often necessitates social change and vice ‎versa. Here's why.

Personal change often necessitates social change and vice ‎versa. Here's why.