Time eases the mind
Taking a gap year after high school is something young people should more seriously consider

  Many of us have thought about taking a gap year — the year or so between leaving mandatory schooling and entering higher education. This idea largely for younger people is […]

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Our dream travel destinations
The Arts and Culture staff discuss their dream travel destinations

Jordan Willson – Peru Of all the beautiful places in the world I’d love to see, I think I’d like to see Peru the most. Home to the Amazon Rainforest […]

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No place like home
You gain a deeper appreciation for your home country when studying abroad

If you were to ask me what I miss most about living in America, I would immediately reply with my dog, family and friends — probably in that order. Beyond that, […]

Proceed with caution
While studying abroad, you can never be too cautious

Sardines — small, bug-eyed fish that are commonly associated with cramped spaces and people lacking taste buds. Standing in a hot, overcrowded subway car in Athens, Greece, I found myself […]

Smoke in the air
When studying abroad, you can’t expect things to mirror your home country, even when health is on the line

A tennis shoe clad foot clambers down from the bus onto the cobblestone street, its mate following seconds behind with laces slightly ajar. The owner of these feet flicks her […]

A woman’s reality abroad
Navigating life overseas is challenging enough, but it’s made even more difficult when you’re a female

It is an undisputed fact — at least in my opinion — that being a woman in the U.S. isn’t exactly easy. We unfortunately aren’t afforded the same courtesies as […]