What’s in a Name?
Posted June 30, 2018
I am almost 100 percent certain that the first words out of my professors’ mouths was that we call them by their first names....Category: Northwestern Programs
The Wayward Path Ends Where It Began
Posted June 29, 2018
This has been a time of change. I like to think of change as a baby elephant we are always riding. With more change,...
Willie, I’ve A Feeling We’re Not In Chicago Anymore
Posted June 29, 2018
I have traveled to Mexico in the past, but never to Mexico City and never on my own. My mom and I planned to...
Overcoming Anxiety
Posted June 28, 2018
The day that I arrived home from Northwestern at the end of Spring quarter I felt immense relief — how good it is to...
Before Belgrade, Serbia
Posted June 28, 2018
Although very delayed in posting this pre-departure blog post, I still remember much of my thoughts prior to arriving in Belgrade, Serbia. For the...
A New Adventure Awaits
Posted June 28, 2018
I have been waiting for this moment since the day I applied for the program. Since then, my anticipation to begin a new chapter...
Pre-Departure Post
Posted June 27, 2018
As I write, I am above the Atlantic Ocean. The sky is darkening and we are entering evening. My first stop is Reykjavik,...
Getting Ready
Posted June 27, 2018
It is my day of departure for Mexico City and the excitement has kept me up all night. Sleep deprived but ready to welcome...
Montserrat!!
Posted June 26, 2018
Montserrat was our first group excursion and it was an incredible way to start off the program. The drive up to the mountain started...
Pre-departure reflection
Posted June 25, 2018
I am currently writing in the plane en route to Zurich, from which I will then proceed to Belgrade. The reason I have waited...