Until Next Time…
Posted August 17, 2015
It’s hard to believe just how quickly these past eight weeks have passed by. When we first arrived, we were bright-eyed bushy-tailed as we...Category: Culture
Soothing End
Posted August 17, 2015
Blind persons give you a Chinese massage in 盲人按摩. While I heard about this practice, I never had the time to investigate. Time not spent...
Green in the City
Posted August 17, 2015
Besides being a Global City in the Center of Europe, Berlin is also a very green city. During the second session of classes, we...
Goodbye, Beijing!
Posted August 14, 2015
As I begin to pack up my room, the feeling is definitely bittersweet. On the one hand, I can’t wait to get back to...
A German Breakfast
Posted August 13, 2015
So this Berlin blog has turned into a food blog. Which is fine because food is the best. Anyway, this blog post is going...
Missing the Adventure
Posted August 12, 2015
Writing my last blog post means that my quarter in South Africa is officially over (even though I technically returned to the US almost...
The Beauty of Mexico’s Artisan Markets
Posted August 12, 2015
No matter where you go in Mexico, you are sure to find some historical artifact or something unique that peaks your interest about...
Getting Ready for Paris
Posted August 12, 2015
Hi! My name is Lauren Thomas and I’m a rising junior in Weinberg studying economics and political science. In just 11 days, I’ll be...
Yellow Mountain in a Day
Posted August 10, 2015
The Wanxiang program goes to Hangzhou directly after getting back from Xi’an. We’ve been here for a week. The classes are a different topic...
Why We’re Thankful for the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Grant
Posted August 10, 2015
My travel day to Mexico was full of surprises. An unexpected flight change. A lack of WiFi in the Mexican airport. A house more...