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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, A Pleasant Surprise, on the site Cultural...
Rustic charcoal springs, shattered grey jars, and dented silver wheels sit around a windowless broken car. Thirty inches away, a wooden wall stands tall above the ground. Between the car and the wall,...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, The Pen is mightier than the Sword!, on the...
Some professional people do keep a fountain pen, and it works quite well with a sports jacket just like your average pocket square does. On Sunday night, I was watching the season premier of 666 Park...
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I like your story telling technique. It started with a dialogue in foreign language, and instantly grabbed my attention. You have recreated this cultural encounter vividly in audiences’ minds. I read...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Makeup, on the site Cultural Encounters:...
This is quite a heartwarming encounter at the Crossroad of the World. Most New Yorkers treat homeless people like Susan Boyle’s fart while tourists are more willing to help out the subway musicians....
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You uttered a bold statement that completely counters American stereotype, and you backed it up with solid evidence. That photo really says a lot.
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, A Royal Customer's Lamb Gyro, on the site...
Before the era of Android or Samsung Galaxy, Blackberry was definitely a status symbol because only few people had it. I owned my first Blackberry in 2004, and soon became one of the coolest kids in […]
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Can Collecting, on the site Cultural...
The comparison between cane and chopstick is effective, brilliant, and comical. You zoomed in on the act of can collecting, and conveyed the importance of frugality in Asian culture. I especially love...
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, Dancing with the Sticks, on the site Cultural...
In my mind, I used to picture dancers as contestants of America’s Next Top Model —- amazingly toned, incredibly tall and 5% body fat. During the performance of Fall for Dance at New York City Center, I...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Annyeonghaseyo , je ileum-eun Nancy ibnida,...
I like your story-telling method, and the post is very intriguing. You effectively conclude the story with “life was back to normal,” which brilliantly contrasts with “motley chaos” described in the...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Immigrant Bonds, on the site Cultural...
Nastassia, you have a gift to capture the details in life because you frequently notice cultural conflicts that take place at insignificant places. Even in a small dental office in Forest Hills, you...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Language Barrier, on the site Cultural...
As New Yorkers, most of us hate tourists. This cultural encounter post sheds light to tourism in a very distinct perspective since you are the tourist. Through the vivid dialogue involving “you guys”...
View ArticleSifan Shen wrote a new post, The Anglocreep Wears American Apparel, on the...
“At what time would your lordship like to take dinner?” My friends love to poke fun of me for being an anglocreep. Frankly, I have no idea when I started saying “I took my lunch”. Perhaps I picked it...
View ArticleSifan Shen wrote a new post, A Palatable Mixture of Dance, on the site...
Adam Sklute’s Grand Pas from Paquita started off the Fall for Dance performance at New York City Center. As the curtain rose, four petite ballet dancers greeted audience with Brisé vole. Their...
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, Evolution of Modern Photography, on the site...
In the 1920s, millions of stereotyped photographs floated around the world. They were often presented at the eye level or the belly-button level, and were taken when the subjects deliberately posed in...
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, A Flawed Reproduction of Classic, on the site...
Speaking of Georges Bizet’s masterpiece, I confess that Carmen’s iconic melodies have mesmerized me. Although it takes incredible amount of work to remake the music of this classic opera, the gifted...
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Great storytelling techniques. The post is full of surprises, and your message is clear. Loved the sarcastic conclusion.
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Hurricane vs Halloween, on the site...
I agree with you. Trick-or-Treating post Sandy is not a wise choice. There are so many trees on verge of falling onto the road. It’s safer to stay indoors.
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Learning The Bowing Etiquette, on the site...
The comparison between you and herded sheep is very cute. I also found the difference between Americanized Korean parents and traditional Korean parents quite fascinating.
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Sifan Shen commented on the post, More Watching, Less Doing, on the site...
Your posts tend to end with strong conclusions. In this post, you used Halloween as a great example to demonstrate the boundaries when two cultures cross each other. The post reminds me that I prefer...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Mi Español esta malo , on the site Cultural...
The twist in this post is extremely clever. After your friend helped you out, I was anticipating you to respond the Spanish couple with decent Spanish. But boy, I was wrong. The “El pave-o!” reply is...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, A Sanctuary Locked Away, on the site...
The contrast between urban city landscape and village life in China is very detailed, and i loved your pictures for this post.
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, Hurricane 15, on the site Cultural Encounters:...
I live in Fresh Meadows aka the middle of nowhere in Queens. Living in this neighborhood has never been more desirous than living in Battery Park City because of the lack of public transportation,...
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, The Judgment-Free Zone, on the site Cultural...
If Times Square is the crossroad of the world, Union Square is definitely the intersection of NYC street style. Since 7 subway lines make stops at the 14th Street station, this dynamic area has an...
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, Power Lunch at New York Public Library, on the...
After visiting the apartheid gallery at International Center of Photography, a group of Macaulay students, including me, decided to tour the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building located on Fifth Avenue at...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Hurricane Sandy , on the site Cultural...
You poured so much details into your second paragraph. Your descriptive insight on Sandy’s havoc is truly impressive. Moreover, your epiphany on the lack of precious family bonding time proved to be a...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, The Aftermath, on the site Cultural...
Rishi, I don’t know where your neighborhood is; however, I feel that yours have been hit particularly hard by Sandy based on the pictures in this post. Aside from “cars were crushed by trees on top of...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Boats in Backyards, on the site Cultural...
I like the comparison between Hurricane Sandy and War Zone / post-apocalyptic field. You included many perspectives for this post. It’s great to see how your family and the tenant’s family reacted to...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Black Friday, on the site Cultural...
i did online shopping on Black Friday. Personally, i think Black Friday and Cyber Monday are overrated because the best deal is always after Christmas.
View ArticleSifan Shen wrote a new post, The Opposite of E-Commerce, on the site Cultural...
The past few days have been hectic to us because of the craziness of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Living in Big Apple, New Yorkers are no strangers to holiday shopping. Since I hate...
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, A Conflicting World, on the site Cultural...
Katherine Vaz’s works are known for their astonishing incidents, contradictory clashes, and detailed researches. A renowned American writer, Ms. Vaz gave a wonderful talk to Baruch students on the...
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, To Travel is To Live, on the site Cultural...
One may argue the stereotype of photographer attire, but it’s true that most of them wear dark jeans and dark shirts because their subjects can be highly reflective. Dressed in light grey hat, medium...
View ArticleSifan Shen wrote a new post, Men's Fashion Trend: Style Bubble, on the site...
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, 62 Portions of Chocolate Cake, on the site...
Directed by Marianne Weems, “House/Divided” proved to be an extremely creative production. From October 24th to 27th, this original performance ran 80 minutes each night at BAM Harvey Theater. Since...
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, A Glimpse of Sunshine, on the site Cultural...
Hosted by the International Center of Photography (ICP), Rise and Fall of Apartheid: Photography and the Bureaucracy of Everyday Life is a wonderful exhibition that traces apartheid history in great...
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, What's True Art?, on the site Cultural...
Since the Metropolitan Museum of Art features eighteen exotic galleries, touring the entire museum in a few hours would be too unrealistic. On December 6th, 2012, the Baruch Macaulay Scholars are...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Styling Personality, on the site Cultural...
Thanks for sharing your personal stories again. they are always told in an extremely honest tone. I agree that the way people style their hair often reveals who they are. Having fun experimenting with...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, The Spirit of Thanksgiving, on the site...
Last year’s Thanksgiving, I also had hotpot with my family. My mom prefers chicken than turkey, so she likes hotpot better. I can relate to your story on how turkey became a side dish. At dinner table,...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, A Dried Herring, Please, on the site...
First of all, i loved the dialogue in this piece. It’s vivid and humorous. The dry herring joke is witty and funny. Secondly, I’m amazed at the scene when the sales-women slams the 3-pound smoked...
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I’m not against kids using technology for recreational and educational purposes. Some toys are pretty dangerous to play with, but IPad makes the games safer. Furthermore, the latest gadgets are so...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Waterfalls- Real vs. Fake, on the site...
I love the pictures you attached in this post. Moreover, this piece underlines the differences between artificial art and natural beauty. Great contrast!
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, Chinese Thanksgiving, on the site Cultural...
From giving thanks to family gathering, different cultures interpret the same holiday in distinctive ways. Though school is not open for some Jewish holidays, some Asian households treat them as...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, The Shadows of Time, on the site Cultural...
In this post, the concern of strangers is really humorous. When you reveal that you are doing a photography project, they jump into conclusion that you don’t go to college. The power of social...
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, When One Door is Closed, on the site Cultural...
Jamaican singer Bob Maley once said, “When one door is closed, don’t you know, another is open.” Indeed, anything can happen as long as people believe in their dreams. Each year, many entrepreneurs...
View ArticleSifan Shen wrote a new post, Predicting Climate Change, on the site Shaping...
Predicting climate change is no simple task. For instance, NYC’s Sunday superstorm has appeared to be a false alarm. In the long run, NYC Panel on Climate Change: Climate Risk Information 2013 states,...
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Incinerating is bad for the environment. Wood should be recycled at the first place. When KiOR generates fuel by burning shredded wood, a great amount of energy is lost. This is “greenwashing” because...
View ArticleSifan Shen commented on the post, How easy is a greener tomorrow?, on the...
Promoting recycling as a lifestyle takes time. It will be a slow progress. Since more and more people are aware of the benefits of recycling, the government should start making recycling easier for...
View ArticleSifan Shen wrote a new post, The Diet of 21st Century, on the site Shaping...
In “The Future of Food: Scenarios of 2050”, the authors have urged us to lower our meat consumption for 2 reasons, “One reason is the emission of gases that are involved in climate change problems...
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Sifan Shen wrote a new post, (no title), on the site Shaping the Future of...
In the future, cities will face increasingly challenging weather due to global warming. When facing severe weather conditions, these futuristic buildings will retract underground. Electricity will be...
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