Ojos Azules

I wrote this short story in while living in Chile. It is inspired by my time in France working with Syrian refugees.

Pablo

I wrote this short story in while living in Chile and working with Haitian refugees.

Retailers Flock To TikTok

Path to Purchase IQ

While I interned for the Path to Purchase Institute, I spearheaded a research article about the budding and rising power of TikTok in retail.

On Identity and Politics

Counterpoint Magazine

While working with Counterpoint Magazine, I contributed this opinions piece about identity politics and the way that they affected solidarity and community on college campuses.

Scientists Can Tell Great Stories, Too

iamtropmed.com

While at an annual scientific conference, I wrote a subjective account about humanizing the so-called dry work of scientists in tropical medicine. This was the first storytelling event that had ever taken place at the conference; thanks to my work in documenting and conveying its impact, I helped bridge the important data-driven work conducted by scientists with the real emotions and feelings behind them.

The West Is Divided, This Is The Worst Of All Worlds

MIT Tech Review Janine di Giovanni

While I worked as an intern for renowned war reporter Janine di Giovanni, I co-interviewed General David Richards, one of Britain’s most influential soldiers. This article was published by the MIT Tech Review with my by-line “research by Misia Lerska.”

The Fragmented Class

The Wellesley News Features

While working with the Wellesley News, I contributed this article to the News section about the unique nature of graduating during the pandemic.

Don’t Call Me A Lesbian, Unless I Want You To

The Wellesley News Opinions

While working with the Wellesley News, I contributed this article to the Opinions section about the syntax and connotations to calling people a lesbian.

Covid’s Legacy Through The Class Years

The Wellesley News Features

While working with the Wellesley News, I contributed this interview article to the News section to highlight the similarities and differences between how different class years experienced the pandemic.