Blog entries from students having studied abroad.
Studying abroad? Yea, it’s a little bit terrifying at first. You’re basically signing up to start over at a new university, and we all remember the first days of freshman year. Nevertheless, I’m used to traveling by myself and not knowing what exactly I’m getting myself into, so I figured studying abroad couldn’t be much […]
A fourteen-year-old boy brought a homemade clock to school and hours later the Texas teen was accused of creating a hoax bomb and arrested on sight. After a brief investigation, no charges were filed and the case was closed, but it is far from being over. Naturally, much of the Muslim-American community expressed concerns and […]
Abortion and prostitution are very similar. They both involve the separation of sex from reproductive consequences, whether by abortive or preventive methods of birth control. The selling of sex predates any contemporary society. For centuries, women have been involved in sex work, and for centuries those same women have employed almost any method available to […]
On this beautiful fall day, Wheaton saw an influx of parents, siblings, babies and pets for Family Weekend. Witnessing these smiling faces and general merriment, I felt a single metaphorical tear roll down my cold cheek. Today reminded me that my family is an ocean away, and I won’t get to see them for at […]
The dining hall renovations that were unveiled this year brought good changes, but also heavy criticism about the hours of operation and late night options. Recently some alterations have been made to accommodate the late night snacking habits of students, and the initial result has been largely positive. Students were highly upset this year after […]
It has been five weeks since I first touched down in Copenhagen, Denmark, nauseous, overtired, terrified, and thrilled. In those five weeks, I have seen the highlights of the city, spent a few days in western Denmark on a whirlwind tour of psychology in the welfare state, and… what else? Oh, classes. Right, those are […]
I’ve only been in Brighton, England for a week, but already I can tell I’m going to love it here. From the coastal views to the quaint shops and cafes to the ever-exciting nightlife, Brighton has something for everyone. With London being only an hour away I’m sure I’ll be visiting often. As one might […]
Following a heated discussion of abortion and Planned Parenthood in Wednesday night’s GOP Presidential candidate debate, yesterday House Republicans voted in favor of defunding Planned Parenthood. The bill is opposed by Democratic leaders and President Obama, which makes it extremely unlikely that it will be passed. 241 Representatives voted in favor of the bill, which […]
Q: “Dear Audrey, How do you recommend dealing with the Norton flush? Thanks, Anonymous” A: Dear Anonymous, The hydrant flush is a drag, but that doesn’t mean you have to let it stain your attitude! Make it into a series of fun games. My favorites include the traditional Race to Walgreens for Clean Bottled Water, or […]
The biggest, fattest “¿¿hola, qué tal??” from Granada, Spain! I have been in Granada, Spain for my semester abroad for a total of two weeks now. In this short amount of time, we’ve already completed multiple excursions and trips in and around Granada’s center. Everyone that I’ve met so far, both students and professors through […]