Author Archives for Iya

About Iya

Serving at UniversalGiving. San Francisco based Fellow from Class 34. From Russia.

Reverse Culture Shock

June 18, 2020 11:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Reverse Culture Shock

I know lots of us are preparing to go back home right now. While reconnecting with your childhood places and...


Sustainable Living on a Budget

May 5, 2020 7:10 pm Published by Comments Off on Sustainable Living on a Budget

Green living is something that we all (hopefully) strive for but I can understand how some of us become less...


Tips on surviving in the U.S. with eczema

February 9, 2020 6:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Tips on surviving in the U.S. with eczema

I have eczema. If you do too and you are in the U.S., this post is for you.  Eczema is...


The coolest type of camping you should try

December 5, 2019 7:46 pm Published by Comments Off on The coolest type of camping you should try

Literally, every country has a stunning nature that is worth seeing. The United States is no exception! With a great...


Free Amateur Astronomy anyone?

November 7, 2019 8:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Free Amateur Astronomy anyone?

San Francisco Amateur Astronomy (FREE events) This is something I have learned about recently from my friend. We both love...


Why you need to hug someone RIGHT NOW!

October 10, 2019 9:12 am Published by Comments Off on Why you need to hug someone RIGHT NOW!

If you have difficulties losing weight, gaining muscle mass, or in general enjoying your life😁 This is all to blame...


Salvation Army Gala: how I got in

June 1, 2019 6:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Salvation Army Gala: how I got in

Fancy evening in Montclair Country Club, rich couples walking around in dresses and suits, listening to jazz and getting ready...


St.Francis Living Room: Free Breakfast!

April 1, 2019 1:26 am Published by Comments Off on St.Francis Living Room: Free Breakfast!

My host organization, UniversalGiving, regularly organizes team building events for its workers and this month our team joined another nonprofit...