Life & Arts

The single serving. It calls to you from ketchup packets and coffee creamer cups. Break the seal. Pour out the contents. Toss in the trash. Phew. You have just overcome the American habit of hoarding. You used a single-serving item and threw it away without regret. And why not? The single-serving item is not like your favorite pair of sneakers or your grandfather’s pocket … [Read more...] about All the small things: It’s in the serving

I have to admit, it’s been a while since I last blogged. To be honest, I’ve just been too busy to sit down and reflect on what I’ve been up to these past few weeks. It has truly been a whirlwind. It turns out that we call this year “studying” abroad for a reason... a lot of studying is going on in the villa. First, with midterms (which do still happen, even when you’re living … [Read more...] about Living Abroad: Barcy, Venice, Bologna

Travel Update: Part II, Hong Kong October 9, 2012 Well after Macau we hopped on a ferry and headed to Hong Kong, “Asia’s World City”. As I mentioned before Hong Kong is also a SAR, which means we again went through customs and the passport check as if we were entering another country. Hong Kong was a British colony up until 1997 when it was returned to Chinese rule. The Hong … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Shanghai): Trip to Hong Kong!

December brings with it three pivotal moments: the end of the semester, holiday celebrations and a swarm of blockbuster hits that have been buzzing for the past 11 months. Thrillers, love stories and comedies are all being released this holiday season. Even though these past few weeks are filled with term papers, presentations and finals, be sure to keep in mind these highly … [Read more...] about Fab flicks to see this season

How do you pick your toothbrush? Aside from relying on brand loyalty, choosing the “right” brush can be a haphazard act of closing your eyes and pointing your finger. They all promise to reduce plaque buildup, give you a whiter smile and clean those hard-to-reach places. So where’s the real difference? For a recruiter, selecting a candidate can be just as random as choosing a … [Read more...] about Leave generics on cutting room floor