Different Countries, Different Closets
Posted December 11, 2014
Samuel Garcia, NUS Exchange, Fall 2014 Before I came to Asia, I believed the stereotype that it is a predominantly conservative place where being...Category: National University of Singapore
Speak up, NUS
Posted December 4, 2014
Samuel Garcia, NUS Exchange, Fall 2014 “Now, I’m not sure how to pronounce this mathematician’s name,” said the Professor, “I think it’s French. Does...
“Don’t break our rules,” she said
Posted October 24, 2014
Samuel Garcia, NUS Exchange, Fall 2014 “Don’t break our rules,” she said, as I walked onto the subway platform holding a fresh cup of...
You want it? They got it.
Posted October 9, 2014
Samuel Garcia, NUS Exchange, Fall 2014 A new local friend: “Oh, you’re new in Singapore, have you tried [insert famous local food here]?” Me:...
Singapore, 新加坡, Singapura… What do I call you?
Posted September 2, 2014
Samuel Garcia, NUS Exchange, Fall 2014 I open the door to the dorm common room and am immediately relieved to have finally found what...
Shanghai to Singapore
Posted August 11, 2014
Samuel Garcia, NUS Exchange, Fall 2014 My entire summer has been one rapid adventure. After a hard Spring Quarter at Northwestern, I was greatly...