Unknown, but refreshingly so
At first when I was thinking about this question, I didn’t feel as though there had been any specific realizations or experiences brought on during this semester abroad which have affected my academic or professional roles. I still feel fairly… READ MORE →
From the Bottom to the Top… and Back?
For me, living in Japan has been a mix of continual ups and downs. The highs are often contingent on successes, fun with friends, and being able to experience the things I’ve wanted to do even before coming to Japan.… READ MORE →
A Holiday in Norway
A plane ticket from London to Norway is only £12 (~$20). It was a sort of random choice, but I am really glad that I had and took the opportunity to go. One of the great things about my school’s location is that it’s near… READ MORE →
La Poubelle
Waste and conservation: The way waste is dealt with here seems to be on two polar opposite sides of the spectrum. As in many poorer nations, some things are recycled and reused and sometimes transformed into different objects altogether. Bottles,… READ MORE →
Political Tensions
Big surprise: the political atmosphere in the Middle East is delicate, complex, and strongly tied to people’s emotions. Jordan is no exception, and in fact plays an interesting role in the politics of the region. Jordan is unique in its… READ MORE →
Argentina’s Political Whirlwind, making this PoliSci major’s head spin!
Argentina is a very political country. This becomes apparent as you see campaign signs plastered one on top of another on every street and hear the commotion of the frequent protests in the center of Buenos Aires, but it characterizes… READ MORE →
“England Prevails”
I haven’t yet met a princess or prince, but I do see the Queen everywhere; her face is on all the money. Her portrait even appears on the stamps I use to send postcards. I once got lost while cycling… READ MORE →
Gender Relations in Jordan
Perhaps the most noticeable difference between the US and (what I have experienced of) the Arab world is gender relations. What strikes me the most in this regard is not the fact that most women dress more conservatively than in… READ MORE →
Searching for peanut butter and side-stepping cow pies: the travel experience
When you make the decision to live abroad, it is obviously a very great undertaking. Leaving behind all that is familiar and venturing into a perfectly unknown environment can be nerve-wracking, especially as a college student who has most likely… READ MORE →
Traveling: A Blessing, Not a Brutality
“Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. You are constantly off balance, nothing is yours except the essential thing- air, sleep, dreams, the sea,… READ MORE →