Perspectives

"Hey Mom! I'm going on my first weekend backpacking trip…If you don’t hear from me by Tuesday morning, assume I've been taken and please send Liam Neeson to come save me." - Xoxo, Amber And that was all I told my mom before setting out on my first mini-euro trip alone.  Don’t worry though, by alone I don’t technically mean alone - I brought 8 friends.  By alone I mean the … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Lausanne): Au Revoir Mere!

Sunday, September 9, 2012 When we first landed at Pudong airport in Shanghai I was struck by the greenery and beauty of the land. I had expected flashing lights and the gray scale of concrete to characterize the most populous city in the world, but instead I was greeted by a wonderland of green plants the bright colors of traditional architecture. Before I begin to describe … [Read more...] about Huan ying nimen laidao Shanghai! (Welcome to Shanghai)

Our Fab Five Student Fashion Looks of the Week Last week while going to class, work, and activities we spotted lots of great fashion on campus. We took pictures of the top five student fashion looks that we saw to feature on our blog! See which fellow classmates made our list this week and why: Lauren's Fab 5: Who: Anna Tullis What She Wore: Steve Madden boots, top shop … [Read more...] about Beauty in the 'BU: Fab 5 of the Week

One of the best parts of London is that there is no language barrier, which should make it easier to meet locals. However, the British social culture is also more “closed” than the American social culture. In other words, strangers in London don’t normally strike up random conversations with each other, much less with Americans. I figured this all out over the time I was here … [Read more...] about Live from London: Bonding with the locals

Dear Grace,  Greek recruitment is so shallow. I believe it is a superficial tool of the devil that beguiles students into squandering money that might be better used if donated toward the Lord’s Kingdom. What are the most effective ways through which I might spread the word this rush week? Sincerely, Sophomore Prophet Dear Sophomore Prophet, While I don’t necessarily agree … [Read more...] about Greeks: buy your friends, sell your souls