The Thing Around Your Neck
The title story from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's short story collection, The Thing Around Your Neck, follows a young Nigerian woman, Akunna, who moves to the United States and grapples with the complexities of adapting to a new culture while also trying to maintain her own sense of self. Many international students can relate to the protagonist's journey as the story considers the challenges of adapting to a new...