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12 Habits of Highly-Effective Weekenders

Two of my favorite things I’ve discovered while studying abroad in Europe are:1. There is a robust public transit system throughout most of Europe.and:2....
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Finding Pieces of Home

Growing up, I always loved traveling to new places with my family, from going on a day trip to a preserve an hour away...
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Going Up One More Floor

Guess where. Above 90 degree temperatures with sweltering humidity. Overwhelming swarms of people. Buzzing mosquitoes. Delicious food. Pandas. Yup, that’s my tropical island mansion....
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How Wet are the Wetlands

There are times when the mind believes teleportation is possible. I thought I was still in Beijing that morning. Before I knew it, one...
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Not All Who Wander El Zócalo Are Lost

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....
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The Wayward Path Ends Where It Began

This has been a time of change. I like to think of change as a baby elephant we are always riding. With more change,...
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Montserrat!!

Montserrat was our first group excursion and it was an incredible way to start off the program. The drive up to the mountain started...
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The time is running out, but Berlin is getting better and better!

Hello guys! I can’t believe there is only one week left of Humboldt classes. I am taking a class about urban development and so...
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Summer Palace

Our last excursion of the program was Summer Palace. It’s only a subway stop or two away from Peking University East Gate subway station,...
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Almost done!

During the last two weeks of this program, I learned more about tuina, which is Chinese massage. There are many techniques, such as rolling...
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