Perspectives

  Get off my track. You don’t belong there. Those white lines painted cleanly along the red gravel? Those white lines were painted for me. And the lone spin bike tucked away in the corner? That spin bike was tucked away for me. The track is mine and you can’t have it. And yes I am in kindergarten (I told you—sharing is not my strong point). But it’s not just the … [Read more...] about Nam Nam Knows Best: Get Off My Track

  Guten Tag! The crisp weather is hitting Heidelberg, in the form of rain, rain, and more rain. Coming from the East Coast, I really feel the most at home when fresh droplets are landing on the rooftop, and I’m nestled under fluffy covers in a warm room. As we all finish our homework, the therapeutic sound and chimes of the Church bells down in town create a peaceful … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Germany): Guten Tag!

  1. You will miss a train (and it won’t be the end of the world). We missed the first train we were ever supposed to take on our own. That’s right. The very first one. We were supposed to leave the train station in Florence at 7:00 am, and we just didn’t make it. It was like I was watching a scene from a movie. First, we couldn’t figure out how to validate a train … [Read more...] about 10 things you might learn on your first trip in Europe

How many times a day do you hear the phrase “that is so sketch?” If you’re a typical student, you probably hear it anywhere from 5 to 10 times a day, depending on the crowd you encounter most often. We need to rethink the use of this word. I’ve heard it said that the Fitness Center in the Field House is sketch. I’ve heard it said that the shuttles are sketch. I’ve heard it … [Read more...] about Reevaluation of ‘sketch’ can curb ignorance

If you still need convincing that sexism and the double-standard of morality that it brings is still alive in well, look no further than the recent scandal involving Kristen Stewart and producer Rupert Sanders. As the drama ensued, millions of people felt as if their irrational hatred of the actress had finally been validated. Finally, she had done something objectively more … [Read more...] about Slut-shaming is a double standard