The Shareen Standard Archives

Hiking over the hills in search of my old self

Shareen Basyari • May 2, 2019

I've been losing motivation and part of myself.

Stopping at the two-way street towards success

Shareen Basyari • March 20, 2019

It's times like this when I wish my parents made decisions for me.

The busy addiction

Shareen Basyari • February 15, 2019

My name is Shareen, but Busy is my nickname.

Embracing natural beauty

Shareen Basyari • January 24, 2019

I've had enough of filters–they aren't vital in feeling beautiful.

Teaching the next generation

Shareen Basyari • January 15, 2019

As a coding instructor, I know how stressful being a teacher is.

The happiness hunt

Shareen Basyari • December 20, 2018

Ending a rough year on a softer note.

The biggest win of all

Shareen Basyari • November 14, 2018

Not earning an award for the first time bruised my ego, but I won something greater–pride for my staff and publication.

‘Tis the season for college applications

Shareen Basyari • October 16, 2018

Now that college application season is here, I wish I took my SAT and ACTs a lot sooner. Set your priorities so that you don’t have to stress over your submissions and complete your school assignments at the same time.

Self-care with a chronic disease

Shareen Basyari • September 26, 2018

Having Polycystic Kidney Disease made my view on my life narrow and dark, but I'm starting to see the brighter end of the tunnel.

Somewhat crazy, not rich, definitely Asian

Shareen Basyari • August 28, 2018

“Crazy Rich Asians” hit theaters recently and it’s heartbreaking in ways good and bad.

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Hiking over the hills in search of my old self

Stopping at the two-way street towards success

The busy addiction

Embracing natural beauty

Teaching the next generation

The happiness hunt

The biggest win of all

‘Tis the season for college applications

Self-care with a chronic disease

Somewhat crazy, not rich, definitely Asian