Food Mood
Posted July 17, 2018
Apologies for the lack of posts thus far, but I’ve been so busy meeting so many great faces in even more unusual spaces. I...Category: Northwestern Programs
Peking Duck is a Must (and dumplings, of course)
Posted July 16, 2018
I’m almost halfway done with the program, and I cannot believe how fast time flew! The first day I arrived in Beijing, the smog...
The Many Faces of Barcelona
Posted July 16, 2018
!Hola! The first couple of weeks in Barcelona have allowed me to finally get into the flow of the city and explore all it...
Pre-Berlin Anxiety
Posted July 16, 2018
I have never felt more anxious! I leave this afternoon for Berlin and have been feeling so out of sorts recently. Imagining my summer...
Protruding Pieces of Concrete can be Beautiful
Posted July 15, 2018
Belgrade is an odd city— while walking the streets, you can find historical sites nestled next to new, more modern structures. From when I...
World Cup Woes
Posted July 15, 2018
One aspect that I really hoped would be great in Spain was the whole-hearted, unmatched support of football. I’ve long been a fan of...
Not All Who Wander El Zócalo Are Lost
Posted July 12, 2018
Every Sunday Morning, at about 8:45 am, my host mom, a friend, and I embark on our Sunday adventure, beginning with Sunday morning mass....
First Adventures
Posted July 10, 2018
It has been about two weeks since I’ve arrived in Mexico City, and I’ve been having such an amazing time. My flight in went...
Bo de B
Posted July 10, 2018
Bo de B is the restaurant listed on just about every “must-visit” list for Barcelona, and rightfully so. Europe differs greatly from the United...
Historical Perspectives
Posted July 10, 2018
A garden that should be seen as a place of beauty with bright green leaves overheard letting in slim rays of sun is immediately...