Frenchness: a series of haikus
Posted November 30, 2015
What does “Frenchness” mean Well, it is complicated Come to France and see Fashion is unique Based on individual But French is better —...Tag: culture
How to be Parisian: Market Edition
Posted November 12, 2015
Markets are the spot to smell, see, and taste Paris. They represent authentic French culture, free from tourists and Disneyland pretence. As Rick Steves,...
Is There More to Life Than Just Aperitivo?
Posted November 12, 2015
Aperitivo, noun: paying a set price (5-12€), receiving a drink and unlimited food (read: every college kid’s dream). One of the most amazing ways to gather...
Loving my Home Stay
Posted November 5, 2015
At this point of the semester, the semester seems long and the midterms and papers seem daunting, and if I were in Evanston I...
Dashing
Posted November 4, 2015
by Savannah Birnbaum The semester so far feels a lot like walking up a down-moving escalator. I must do everything! Go everywhere! Have the...
Taiwan to Hong Kong
Posted September 30, 2015
by Ann Ku Hi! I’m Ann, a junior at Northwestern studying Industrial Engineering. Though I’m getting ready to travel to Hong Kong, it’s already...
I got this in the bag-uette
Posted September 28, 2015
Hey everyone, my name is Amelia Strauss and I’m a Junior political science major from New York studying in Paris at Sciences Po for...
Comfortable With the Uncomfortable
Posted September 25, 2015
I grew a lot in China. While I was checking out on my last day, the lady at the front desk asked me, in...
Unexpected Espressos
Posted September 25, 2015
My pasticceria had just put out some fresh brioche, knowing I had to grab one on the way to school. The pastry chef spoke...
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...