Ana Beatriz Ribeiro

A Global Studies doctoral degree holder and former newspaper reporter, avid eater, pseudo-philosopher and poet, occasion-propelled singer, semi-professional socializer, movie addict, Brazilian-American nomad. In this space, she will share some of her experiences and (mis)adventures regarding various topics, with special attention to social issues.

Microaggressions and love as a foreigner in Leipzig

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"It was here that I met... some of my dearest friends. (...) At the same time, Leipzig is the first city I've lived where I've come to recognize microaggressions for what they are, as they surface in random, mundane moments of my daily life."

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Ghanaian student now 103 days on Wuhan lockdown

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Before his forced, indefinite isolation during Covid-19 times in Wuhan, China, this young medicine student from Ghana felt he had his future figured out, and a bright one at that, planning to further his studies abroad and apply what he learned back home.

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Leipglo Helpboard launched amid Covid-19

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Our newly launched Leipglo Helpboard (covid.leipglo.com) depends on #Leipzig community to succeed, serving as connector and aggregator of services and apparel, offers and calls for help, tips and resources to get each other through the #coronavirus crisis.

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“Why do you need money for this?”

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LeipGlo.com turns 5 in the middle of the Covid-19 crisis and, like others, is in dire need of financial help to continue on. Staying true to our mission, we’re using our own survival campaign to create a resource database to connect and help the community.

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7 tips for staying sane during the coronavirus crisis

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What can we do to feel better and saner right now as we contend with the scourge of coronavirus? Here are a few thoughts and common-sense tips.

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Lancaster University campus now open in Leipzig

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Britain's Lancaster University chose Leipzig for its first branch in mainland Europe. Applications are now open for its bachelor's degree programs in accounting & finance, business management, computer science, and software engineering.

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